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the Dennis and Volvo fire engines showed (CM 14-20 May), appliances have never been more functional. But I fear they are not quite as stylish as this economy-sized Yankee which graced the recent Crystal Palace Wheels of Yesterday Rally, complete with 10 Oft ladder set-up (shown below).
Meanwhile Dennis's bi-annual Ride and Drive day was staged at the former WW2 airfield at Bruntingthorpe, which is now an industrial complex and automotive proving ground.
There were examples of the full range of Dennis fire appliance, bus and coach chassis to hand, equipped with a variety of bodywork, which visitors and prospective customers had the chance to drive.
For those in a more competitive mood there was a driving skills competition on a Dart midibus with winners getting a joyride in a restored MkIX E Vickers Superrnarine Spitfire.