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About the Austin K4 Turntable Ladder, GXN215

The Princess Royal to unveil the new Notts Firefighters Memorial

Posted on April 11, 2013 by lowdhamstation

Rather excited about meeting the Princess Royal in a few weeks time. I have been invited to represent the wartime National Fire Service on the guard of honour, and to provide a wartime Turntable Ladder as one of the three … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield at the Winding Wheel, 2013

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lowdhamstation

The plan was quite complicated, but essentially involved getting the TL to Chesterfield Fire Station (where we had permission to store it overnight) on the Friday evening, before going to the dance. Then collecting the TL on Saturday, and returning … Continue reading →

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K4 breaks down on way to Alf Porkett’s funeral

Posted on January 10, 2013 by lowdhamstation

Everything was prepared – a test run last weekend, adequate petrol, black ribbon, tunics, choice of cap or helmet, belts and axes, boots cleaned, wet legs sorted – all ready. I set off this morning for Wilford Hill Crematorium, and … Continue reading →

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More photos and a video of the Air Raid at Rufford Abbey

Posted on September 14, 2012 by lowdhamstation

Mick Hill has just sent in a selection of his photos, and James walker has edited his video. Mick’s full set of photos is available here, with a special set on the 25 pounder here. James’ video is here. It … Continue reading →

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The Air Raid on Rufford Abbey, 1-2 September 2012

Posted on September 3, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The Scenario The ARP wardens were relaxing in their posts when the alert came in. The air raid sirens sounded – five in all around the site, and already the crowd had gathered. You could hear the approaching drone of … Continue reading →

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Rauceby War Weekend

Posted on September 2, 2012 by lowdhamstation

Here are some photos from our friend Tim Rogers from the Rauceby War Weekend over the Bank Holiday Weekend (25-27 August 2012).

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More photos from the recent family wedding

Posted on August 25, 2012 by lowdhamstation

At last we have the professional photos from Catherine and Brian’s wedding. They were taken by Hannah and Ben Appleby, whose website is hbaphotography.com Hannah and Ben have kindly given permission for me to use the photos on this website. If … Continue reading →

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RAF Cranwell Fly-in Day

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The NFS turned out with three vehicles to RAF Cranwell for their Flying Club Fly-in Day in aid to the Air Ambulance. We were privileged to be invited to arrive on the Saturday afternoon, so we could see one of … Continue reading →

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New photos of Crich

Posted on August 19, 2012 by lowdhamstation

Our friendly photographer, Tim Rogers, has just sent in these photos.

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The NFS saves the pub in Crich from an Air Raid

Posted on August 16, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The air raid at Crich Tramway Museum last Saturday: The NFS turn out to an air raid at Crich A wonderful video by James and Karina.

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