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1954 UK: FIRE FIGHTING DEMONSTRATION INCLUDES NEW TRANSPORTABLE "WATER UNIT"
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0:38Now PlayingDate: 1st November 1954
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. New.....called "Transportable water-unit" dem. on River Mole Nr.Dorking.
FIREMEN. Demonstration of the new "Transportable water-units" on River Mole Nr. Dorking....with fire-hoses & jets of water etc.
RIVERS. On....Mole Mr. Dorking Surry dems. of new "Portable water-unit"
SURREY. On the River Mole near Dorking a demonstration of new fire-fighting equipment known as "The transportable water unit" shots of it on river etc
TANKS (Water) or other --- As Apposed To "Fighting Vehicles" A portable....filled from raft (1,000 galls) shots of in conjunction with new "Transportable water-unit".
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