Category: Others
YJ14 RNU Ginetta safety car used during Ginetta and Ginetta
| Make and Model | Ginetta |
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| First Registered | March to August 2014 in Leeds |
Ginetta safety car used during Ginetta and Ginetta Junior races. This race series supports the British Touring Car Championship. During use, the registration plates are changed to show 'safety car' and the large light bar is added. |
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WX64 ZHY Highways Agency MAN
| Organisation | Highways Agency |
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| Make and Model | MAN |
| Use | High volume pump |
| Body Builder | Angloco |
| First Registered | September 2014 to February 2015 in Bristol |
Highways Agency MAN / Angloco High Volume Pump with demountable pods. This is the first fire engine-style vehicle of its kind for the Highways Agency and will be used to reduce the levels of flooding on major trunk roads. The pumps can move 9,000 litres per minute of water using 1,000 metres of hoses. Regular fire appliances are used when there is a risk to life due to flooding, but this vehicle is aimed at opening roads sooner. The unit will be based on the A1 at Bradbury and if successful could be followed by more such vehicles. |
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YK62 UKC York Rescue Boat Land Rover Defender 110
| Organisation | York Rescue Boat |
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| Make and Model | Land Rover Defender 110 |
| Use | Rescue boat |
| First Registered | September 2012 to February 2013 in Leeds |
York Rescue Boat Land Rover Defender 110 - This is the charity's only vehicle. It was donated by a local dealership to help the charity raise its profile during it's first few months of operation. It is used for publicity and will develop into a patrol and rescue vehicle. The purchase of a boat and training of volunteers will follow. York Rescue Boat is focussed on the safety of the rivers in and around York. They aim to achieve this by means of a patrol and rescue boat, combined with a programme of education. From the rear The winch The charity's logo on the bonnet Another view of the Land Rover |
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Ramora UK Nissan Navara
| Organisation | Ramora UK |
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| Make and Model | Nissan Navara |
| Use | Bomb disposal |
A Nissan Navara used by Ramora UK for bomb disposal work. Ramora UK teams provide a reactive bomb disposal service as well as disposal, salvage, diving, area clearance and demining. They also collect, transport and dispose of miscellaneous pyrotechnics. |
YK58 UNG Ford Transit
| Make and Model | Ford Transit |
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| First Registered | September 2008 to February 2009 in Leeds |
Ford Transit EOD vans which are primarily used for pyrotechnic disposals, including fireworks and marine flares. YK58 UNG The rear of a Ramora UK EOD Transit Ramora UK operate the EOD teams through a 24/7 control room. They can be deployed at a moment’s notice to any EOD task, offering expert advice and practical services. |
LT58 RYR Ramara UK Mercedes Vario
| Organisation | Ramara UK |
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| Make and Model | Mercedes Vario |
| Use | Bomb disposal |
| First Registered | September 2008 to February 2009 in Borehamwood (formerly Stanmore) |
A Mercedes Vario van used by Ramara UK for specialist searches and bomb disposal work. The rear - showing the van in use. The Ramora UK teams also deal with Improvised Explosive Device Disposal, Working in Confined Space, Search Dogs, High Risk Search and Dive Teams Water Searches. |
999 MW A Fleur De Lys kit car used to advertise Martin Williams (Hull) Ltd’s bespoke …
| Make and Model | Ford Transit |
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999 MW A Fleur De Lys kit car used to advertise Martin Williams (Hull) Ltd's bespoke vehicle conversions. Underneath the modern (but old-style) bodywork is a 1980s/1990s Ford Transit. The rear - showing the half-police half-fire livery. Also shown is a close view of the makers badge on the front. |
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Defence Helicopter Flying School – demonstration of water rescue capability. They train …
| Organisation | Demonstration |
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| Make and Model | Eurocopter Squirrel |
| Use | Water rescue, Search and rescue |
| Base | HQ at RAF Shawbury, near Shrewsbury |
Defence Helicopter Flying School - demonstration of water rescue capability. They train Search and Rescue pilots and personnel. This is a Eurocopter Squirrel and is based at the HQ at RAF Shawbury, near Shrewsbury. |
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CY57 EYR Vauxhall Movano
| Make and Model | Vauxhall Movano |
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| Use | Underwater search |
| First Registered | September 2007 to February 2008 in Bangor |
This anonymous-looking Vauxhall Movano LWB has blue flashing lights and 'rescue' wording on the light bar on the roof. Also shown is a closer view of the roof shows the Underwater Search Team branding. The vehicle is operated by SARbot. Also shown is the rear view, with dog cages in the back for specialist water search dogs. |
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BPR 667T County Tractor MB-764 that is used to launch and retrieve the inshore …
| Make and Model | County |
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| First Registered | August 1978 to July 1979 in Bournemouth |
County Tractor MB-764 that is used to launch and retrieve the inshore vessel at Hayling Island. This specially adapted tractor can wade in depth of up to 1.5 metres and is waterproof up as high as the roof. The tyres are filled up to three-quarters full with sea water. This helps prevent the tractor from floating in deep water. Also shown is the rear view of the cab. The winch and massive tyres. |
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This RNLI rib is based at Hayling Island, Hampshire…
| Organisation | Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) |
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| Use | Lifeboat |
| Base | Hayling Island, Hampshire |
This RNLI rib is based at Hayling Island, Hampshire. Also shown is the rear view of the rib, looking out across the beach to the sea. Hayling Island Lifeboat Station. |
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KX03 VLF Volkswagen
| Make and Model | Volkswagen LT35 TDI |
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| First Registered | March to August 2003 in Northampton |
A VW LT 35 TDI used for motorsport rescue at Goodwood motor racing circuit. Also shown is the rear view of the volunteer-crewed vehicle. Also shown is a close view of the matching equipment trailer. |
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KF52 ZFA This ex-ambulance has been converted into a mobile advert for Animal Aid…
| First Registered | September 2002 to February 2003 in Borehamwood (formerly Luton) |
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This ex-ambulance has been converted into a mobile advert for Animal Aid. The blue lights have been blacked out and the ambulance wording removed. The rear view shows the unusual rear colour scheme and lack of registration plate. |
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AVK 170V Leyland
| Make and Model | Leyland |
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| First Registered | August 1979 to July 1980 in Newcastle upon Tyne |
This 1980 Leyland double decker bus has been decked out in Coastguard colours and is being used to advertise ParAid Medical. If you look closely, a Henry Hoover seems to be the driver! The rear of the partially open-top bus. |
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RL02 VSP Freewheelers Honda ST1300P
| Organisation | Freewheelers |
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| Make and Model | Honda ST1300P |
| First Registered | March to August 2002 in Reading |
A Honda ST1300P used by Midland Freewheelers (emergency rider voluntary service). Also shown is a closer view of the badge on the side of the blue-light vehicle. |
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