David White (owner) & NFS Fireman with Trailer Pump attached to 1942 Austin K2 Auxiliary Towing Vehicle talks with RAF Officer


1942 Austin K2 Auxilliary Towing Vehicle (GLT 396)of the National Fire 4,000 of these vehicles were ordered by the Home Office during the Second World War for the used them to tow heavy trailor on the 2 ton lorry chassis,they were fitted with utility bodywork accomandating a crew of six,hoses and a 30ft Austin K2 units were not designed to carry water,they just carried equipment and crew.


Size: 4000px × 4000px
Location: Hughenden High Wycombe Buckinghamshire England UK
Photo credit: © wyrdlight / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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