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| Bedford RLHZ Self Propelled Pump | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bedford (General Motors) |
| Also called | Green Goddess |
| Production | 1953–1956 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle, emergency services vehicle, military vehicle |
| Body style | Fire engine |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (2×4), or four-wheel drive (4×4) |
| Related | Bedford RL |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.9 L (300 cu in) 110 bhp (82 kW) I6 petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
The Green Goddess is the colloquial name for the RLHZ Self Propelled Pump manufactured by Bedford Vehicles, a fire engine used originally by the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), and latterly held in reserve by the Home Office until 2004, and available when required to deal with exceptional events, including being operated by the British Armed Forces during fire-fighters’ strikes (1977 and 2002). These green-painted vehicles were built between 1953 and 1956 for the AFS. The design was based on a Bedford RL series British military truck.