Biglorrybog's 'Man North 'o' the Border' John Henderson has sent me this gem. "I liked Les Freathy's yellow Foden with the liberated pigeons, and here's Bedford's answer to bird transportation from the cover of their November 1972 'Transport Magazine'! The north of the border connection here is the windscreen sticker, which identifies that the VAL coach chassis motor as carrying feathered friends for the Scottish National Flying Club.  The article within this fine magazine noted that the Bedford could carry 4,000 birds and incorporated Chris Catterall's patented 'instant liberation system,' which duly ensured that every homer got a fair start! A 150 gallon water tank kept the long distance flyers from getting thirsty too. The driver also got a fair chance to hone his homing instinct, as the high  roof cab contained a bed, fridge, cooker and washing facilities! Best regards,John." Cracking stuff John....that's got me in a right old flap!

And speaking of immaculate Bedford coaches I spotted this whilst doing a photoshoot the other day in Aylesham in Kent.  It's a Plaxton-bodied beauty with a Bedford engine..apart from that I can't add anymore..but can you?