Category Archives: K4 TL GXN215
On the Home Front at Rufford Abbey, 27/28 September
The NFS & AFS Vehicles Group are again staging a major air raid on the old abbey buildings, with sirens, V1 approaching, ARP clearing the street, a single big explosion, civilians evacuated by ARP, the NFS tackling the fire, WVS assisting … Continue reading
Newstead Abbey Fire Event 31 August
The East Midlands branch of the FSPG brought together a number of historic fire engines to make an impressive display as part of the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue open day at Newstead Abbey. It was very interesting to compare modern and … Continue reading
Retford War weekend, 9-10 August
We are taking the Turntable Ladder, the K2 and a couple of pumps – the Large Dennis, and the Beresford Stork, as well as the Mobile Canteen. On Saturday, we will be doing pumping demonstrations and training, and hope to … Continue reading
Air Raid at Woodhall Spa
Somehow the Germans got wind of an important visitor to Woodhall Spa over the weekend of 19th and 20th July 1940, and mounted a hit-and-run air raid on the Golf Hotel where the VIP was expected. A lone bomber passed … Continue reading
Derby Emergency Services Show cancelled 14-15 June
Sadly, the Derby Emergency Services Show is cancelled, as the grounds at Elvaston Castle are already waterlogged, with a lot more rain forecast over the next week. That is a real shame, and completely gutting for all those who have … Continue reading
Chesterfield 1940s this weekend
We are planning to take the Turntable Ladder to Chesterfield this Saturday – just for the one day. We should be outside the Museum from about 11am onwards, and weather permitting, we will do our customary inspection of the Museum roof.
Status of the equipment – planned winter work
Vehicles Austin K2 ATV – Runs well, but would benefit from some cosmetics, such as a complete repaint (!), attention to LH front wing, rear trim strip. Austin K4 TL – Runs well, but fuel tank send unit is out … Continue reading
Photos of Rufford Abbey by Catriona Sutcliffe
Catriona Sutcliffe and Norman Brown took these photos. Thank you both.
Rufford Air Raid video
You can watch the full air raid here (low res) or here (medium res). Ian Beck has posted another video here.