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Posted by jbizal on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 08:18:34 :
In Reply to: M56 Airforce Rescue Truck posted by m.bolyard on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 10:36:14 :
These were used by the airforce as forceable entry rescue trucks. Approximately 386 were built. Long wheel base chassis with a custom aluminum body on the rear. The ladder did go in the tunnel from inside. There were rollers to speed the install and retrieval of the ladder. Additionally, a variety of specialty tools and a full foaming spray system was inside. A DC generator was also inside to power the hand tools carrier aboard. These were always painted red on the outside and a funny off white inside. Parts for the back ends are very difficult to obtain and very expensive if you do find them.
John