It is a hellish scene and one fraught with danger. Gallons of fuel spilled onto the runway, twisted metal scraping across the macadam, the slightest spark able to cause a devastating blaze. The dry shrub that lines the airport is perfect tinder for the conflagration's insatiable hunger. The airport rescue squad works every day knowing that if it fails to respond quickly and effictively, a simple blaze can grow to be much more dangerous and fatal. Racing across runway blacktop to the most minor emergency or the most awful accident, the airport fire fighting team is always ready to squelch and control fires, provide assistance and keep the airport as safe as can be.

In 1937, GMC acquired Vauxhall Motors in 1925 and, for several years, American Chevrolet commercial trucks were produced there at Vauxhall's Luton, Bedfordshire, plant. In 1931, GMC founded a brand new mark - Bedford - which quickly became noted for its quality trucks and vans. By the end of the 1930s, Bedford had carved out a reputation for a wide range of trucks (weighing up to five tons) that were reasonably priced. The model Bedford produced at that time continued in production until 1953.

Now , a 1939 Bedford truck rigged out for airport fire fighting detail is recreated in an authentically detailed, die-cast model. Officially authorized by the Fire Brigade Society, your replica is precision-engineered, marked with authentic graphics and filled with a wealth of fire fighting equipment. Your 1939 Bedford Airport Civil Fire Truck is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.

Scale: 1:46