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YJ05 AHA This is another West Yorkshire Police truck…



YJ05 AHA This is another West Yorkshire Police truck used by the Mounted Section. It is a much newer Mercedes in the same livery as previous mounted police vehicles, with blue bodywork around the roof and side skirts. This 11-tonne truck also has the corporate West Yorks. yellow stripe.



The rear view. The rear half of this vehicle houses the horses, whereas the front is an office area for officers to be briefed, get changed and take breaks. Notice the lack of blue lights on this police vehicle.



The nearside view, giving an indication of the length of this truck.

OU04 FZC is a Mercedes Ateco truck specially built …



OU04 FZC is a Mercedes Ateco truck specially built for Thames Valley police mounted section. This massive truck has accommodation for the horses in the rear and for the crew in the mid section. It is also equipped with powerful spotlights and equipment storage lockers.

YN53 HLE This Mercedes Benz Atego is a horse transportation…



YN53 HLE This Mercedes Benz Atego is a horse transportation truck for South Yorkshire Police’s Mounted Department. Inside is a large area for the horses, as well as a smaller area for officer briefings or tea breaks. It is in a dark blue colour, with no emergency warning equipment.



Two officers emerge from the rear on their steeds. The horses are equipped with bright yellow coats to increase their presence on the roads. The officers wear riding hats with police markings rather than the traditional Custodian helmet or peaked cap.

This is a Royal Air Force Police Land Rover ‘Snatch Wagon’…



This is a Royal Air Force Police Land Rover ‘Snatch Wagon’. The vehicle is carrying desert camouflage colours with a blue light on the roof. Union Jack and RAF Police signs can also be seen. This picture was taken in Basra, Iraq in 2008.



The side view of the same Snatch Wagon, showing how it is stuck in the mud after responding to a indirect rocket attack.

A Royal Air Force Police Land Rover 110, which…



A Royal Air Force Police Land Rover 110, which was also in Iraq during 2008. This vehicle was hit by indirect fire and the damage to the windscreen can be seen.



The side view of the same Land Rover showing the flat front tyre which was also damaged by enemy fire. The vehicle is fitted with a full-width blue light bar and RAF Police signs.

BU53 KWX This is one of a fleet of identical Vauxhall…



BU53 KWX This is one of a fleet of identical Vauxhall Astra estates that are used by the Royal Air Force police. They have amber flashing lights included in the roof light bar for use on airfields.



The rear view, showing the simple but effective livery.

MX57 VDC is a silver VW Transporter used by…



MX57 VDC is a silver VW Transporter used by Greater Manchester Police’s “Drivesafe”. It carries the scheme’s logo on the bonnet and a small force crest on the sides.



The rear view of three such vehicles, all unregistered and awaiting being brought into service at Openshaw.

HX54 KKF shares the same livery as the rest…



HX54 KKF shares the same livery as the rest of Hampshire’s fleet. However this Ford Transit Connect is a Safety Camera Unit van, used by civilian staff to maintain safety (speed) cameras. There are no ‘police’ markings on it, and it is fitted with amber lights.