1974 King-Seagrave/Ford C-Series 1050/500 Canopy Cab Topmount Pumper ( First Diesel Rig )
First Diesel Engine in London
Engine 1 , 1974 Ford/King 1050/500. First diesel rig and first pump with a top mount pump control. Photo was taken early 1975 just after it went into service. The deck gun still hasn't been installed.