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In this set of images we can see some of the vehicles used for a major MR incident. A walker on Ben Nevis has been reported missing for nearly two days. The 20-year old man was ill-equipped for walking the hill and was last seen at 3,300 feet wearing jeans and a jacket. All of the vehicles shown in this line up are RAF mountain rescue from Kinloss and Valley. Around 50 people were involved in the search that was hampered by darkness and severe weather. SF52 OTR A close up look at one of the RAF MRT Mercedes Sprinter vans. Also in attendance are Lochaber MRT with this Ford Transit personnel carrier. Royal Navy helicopter RESCUE 177 is also involved with a couple of Northern Police dog handlers. SARDA Scotland were already at work up the hill. The helicopter circles with the door open as the winchman and winch operator scour the landscape for the walker. Unfortunately, six days after the walker disappeared, his body was found.

This is a Toyota Hilux that is used by Glencoe MRT. It has two blue light bars on the roof along with a roof box and a floodlight. “Rescue” wording and a winch can be seen on the front. Also shown is the rear view of the Hilux as it looks out onto its territory.

In an unusual location is this Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Land Rover. It is parked outside the Houses of Parliament in central London with a search and rescue dog on the bonnet. A wheeled stretcher can be seen on the roof rack.

This is a MR ambulance designed for going off and on road. It is pictured here battling through deep snow. These vehicles can be a vital tool for saving lives and the volunteers that use them are highly respected.

PX08 FHS PX09 DNJ A line up of four Land Rovers used by Langdale & Ambleside Mountain Rescue Service. Also shown is the rear view of the line up.

A picture postcard view of one of Langdale & Ambleside’s MR ambulances with blue lights on.

A pair of silver Land Rover 130’s which have been converted to MR ambulances for use by Langdale & Ambleside. One of the vehicles is being checked over by a member of staff while in the background is an RAF helicopter.

VU09 0VV is a Toyota Hilux with the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service. Mountain rescue is mainly run by volunteers but this is a government-provided service. On the front it displays a big towing winch and in the back is the rescue equipment. Also shown is the rear view of the Mountain Rescue vehicle displaying the yellow and red chevrons.