Up until 1965 there was a standing

requirement placed on upon local authorities to provide local Civil Defence. These included Green Goddess fire engines, ambulances and other vehicles. Many of these were sombre, and intended for use in ‘war scenarios’ and most were built to Home Office specifications, although some were supplemented with former front-line vehicles. The body was finally disbanded in 1968. We remember their work through the release of this Bedford van carrying their logo.