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The DAS Fire Service also around this time acquired from the BAA the first of what became a large collection of Spearhead RIV’s with eventually 8 of such being used, some for spares and some operationally.
These were followed by two Nubian Major Foam Tenders, pictures of which can be found on this site.
The Imperial War Museum originally started a Fire Service at Duxford due to a requirement to provide cover for ADAS to carry out daily photo mapping flights using a pair of Piper Aztec aircraft. An ex Royal Air Force Range Rover was purchased for this role, which was manned by what was then Warders. The DAS were not able to cover during the week due to the members working in their full time employment.
