americanlafrance

25 photos tagged americanlafrance, from 1 member of Flickr Commons.

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2012

 

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  • Chuck Walla said:
    "The accident occurred at about 4 p.m [Tuesday, 9/11] in a chemical tank in which nitric acid and chronic acid were brewed and used to remove paint from metal grill structures."
    Source: Chula Vista Star-News, 13 September 1979, pp. 1.

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  • Chuck Walla said:
    According to a 1988 directory, Zone 5 is "South Bay" zone of San Diego County. 5200-series equipment numbers are assigned to Chula Vista Fire Department. This suggests/confirms the photo is in Chula Vista. Based on the vehicles, I suspect mid-1970s. I think this is an American La France Centurion engine. Your corrections are welcomed.

Atlas 10B on pad--Tower Away box;

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Atlas-Centaur, on Pad

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  • precious amount said:
    I found two look-alikes that are identified as American La France. These aren't definitive. If anyone else finds better information please correct this. I've removed the Osh Kosh tag and added an American La France and Marmon Herrington tag. These suggest the vehicle may be a late 1940s or early 1950s model. I think the pickup is a 1960s model. Photo:

    And this one:
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  • Dirk de Vor said:
    It's an American La France O-10, O11 A or O-11B. As used by the USAF as a Airfield Crash Tender. Built between 1951 and 1959. And in use until 1970s.
  • precious amount said:
    Thank you, Dirk de Vor!
  • Dirk de Vor said:
    I have finally got the definite answer. The Fire Crash Tender is an A.L.F. Type: O11-A. (The O-11B had a split dual cab door as seen in the second photo from 'Precious Amount' in the comment above).