Oxford Diecast Bedford Heavy Unit Lancashire County Fire Brigade - 1:7 Sold Out History in the making

History in the making

the Bedford MWD had been introduced into the military in 1937

the cab roof and rear 'canvas' roof are both matt black and the remainder of the canopy is painted quarry grey

Our Oxford model incorporates many of the details of the 'real thing' which was considered very advanced for its era

Oxford Diecast Bedford Heavy Unit Lancashire County Fire Brigade - 1:7 Sold Out History in the makingHundreds of self contained heavy pumping units were supplied to the order of the British Government in the months leading up to World War 2. When peacetime returned, most of them formed the mainstay of the re established local authority brigades until new appliances could be delivered. This Bedford based machine represents an example operated by the Fleetwood unit of Lancashire Fire Brigade. In model form, the vehicle which is registered FYH 355, is