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Green Goddess
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"Green Goddess" is the colloquial name for the Bedford RLHZ self
propelled pump, a fire engine used originally be the Auxiliary Fire
Service and latterly the Armed Forces. Built between 1953 and 1956 they
were based on the Bedford RL series Army truck.
Prior to disbandment the AFS used the "Green Goddess" extensively in
support of local fire services throughout the UK when a major incident
was to be dealt with. Most UK boroughs had an AFS detachment housed
alongside the regular Fire Service.
After 1968 the vehicles were mothballed, but occasionally used by the
Armed Forces to provide fire cover in a number of fire strikes (notably
1977 and 2002). They were also used to pump water in both floods and
droughts. The role of the "Green Goddess" was superceded by new
contingency arrangements which made the regular fire appliances
available during industrial disputes.
In March 2004 the Government announced a test sale of 40 of its fleet
from a total of 900. Most of these vehicles have been sold to
developing countries mainly in Africa.
UPDATE: THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE MUSEUM AT THE REQUEST OF
BIG HERITAGE. It is now in storage elsewhere and is being offered for
sale.
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