1960 Foden S20 Python Mk.II Aircraft Refueller Thompson Bros. [KR6/24]

1960 Foden S20 [KR6/24] in The Beatles Anthology, Mini-Series, 1995 Ep. 3

Class: Trucks, Trailer truck (tractor) — Model origin:

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nzcarnerd ◊ 2010-07-22 04:06	Interesting selection of airport vehicles! Another CA Bedford at lower right. Roadsweeper is an oddball. Anyone know the location?
modell ◊ 2010-07-22 04:35	I think Heathrow, when they returned from America in February 1964.
chris40 ◊ 2010-07-22 09:22	I've no authority for this, but the 'face' suggests ERF. Comments?
Sunbar ◊ 2010-07-22 12:47	Its a Foden KR6/24 'Python Mk.II' aircraft refueller made by Thompson Brothers. Foden chassis 'Esso' refueller stationed at Heathrow airport. Actually a rigid truck, a 8x4 Foden KR6/24 tipper chassis adapted as a tractor unit and powered by Rolls-Royce C6NFR six-cylinder engine. The round shape is I believe the 'Esso' roundal added to the cab front. I don't beleive there were any similar ERF tankers. At least two 12,000 gallon tankers were commisioned by Esso as the Python Mk.II by Thompson Brothers (Bilston) Ltd. Link to "aviationancestry.com" Edit: original two trucks date from 1960 apparently with further trucks supplied later. Link to "www.roadtransport.com" The smaller Foden 'Esso' refueller at the back, on the right. Link to "forum.keypublishing.co.uk" -- Last edit: 2010-07-22 20:00:02