Oxford Diecast Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Mercedes Support -1:76 scale LEYLAND The Series II Land Rover

The Series II Land Rover was introduced in 1958 and was manufactured until 1961

A stylised Stars and Stripes is printed on the wings and the rear fuselage

The machine was later sold to Newcastle Airport where it retained its dual livery prompting the airport authority to repaint the rest of the Newcastle Airport Fire Service fleet in the same livery

Fleet Number H6462

2 door convertible or a standard four door saloon

Oxford Diecast Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Mercedes Support -1:76 scale LEYLAND The Series II Land RoverThe history of fire fighting in Bedfordshire can be traced back to the 17th century, when parishes had their own fire pumps and crews. In 1773, the parish of Pertenhall made an agreement to use the fire engine at Kimbolton, while Hockliffe paid towards the upkeep of the engine at Toddington in 1832. In 1838, the first volunteer fire brigade was formed in Bedford. This was followed by the formation of brigades in other towns and villages across the