Iowa in the Surrey woods
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The photograph on this page of Iowa in the Surrey woods by Stefan Czapski as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 3 Jun 2013
Most of the land hereabouts is in the hands of the Forestry Commission, and much of the rest - the open farmland - is used for various 'horsey' purposes. So you hardly expect to stumble on a collection of old commercial and utility vehicles, garaged in a clearing in the woods. The vehicle in the picture is a 'La France - American Foamite' fire-engine - dating from 1948, according to its owner. Lettering on the cab doors says 'IOWA FALLS FIRE DEPT.' The owner told me that the paintwork had not been renewed since the vehicle left its original owners. It's wearing thin in places, but a new paint job would mean a loss of originality. Minor modifications mean the vehicle can earn its keep as a mobile bar at outdoor events. Whether it can still put out a fire I forgot to ask . . .
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