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Aviation History
1950
1950 - 1147.PDF
15 JUNE 1950 FLIGHT Modern—Scientific flRE PROTECTION FOR AIRCRAFT When an aircraft crash fire happens action must be taken in the shortest possible time—every second counts. The "PYRENE" Airfield Crash Tender shown above is the most advanced fire fighting vehicle of its kind. It is a self-contained unit capable of delivering 3,500 gallons of foam and 2,400 cubic ft. of CO2 gas within 1 i minutes. It carries 40 gallons of Foam Com- pound, 500 gallons of water, two "PYRENE" M.F.G.15 Mechanical Foam Genera- tors and six 50-lb. COa gas cylinders with two hose reels, hose and gas distributor horns. The pump, driven by power take-off, delivers 380 g.p.m. at 150-lb*. per square inch. It is built on a Thornycroft "Nubian" chassis with four wheel drive suitable for swift transit over rough or soft ground. This crash ten- der is capable of being brought into action within 9 seconds after its arrival at the scene of the fire. Write for full details and specifications of this and other special "PYRENE" Fire Appliances for Airfields and Aircraft Protection to Dept. A - THE PYRENE COMPANY LIMITED, 9, GROSVENOR GARDENS. LONDON. S.W.I. TEL: VICTORIA 3401
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