Mobile Dispensary for the Desert
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AFOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE long-wheelbase Land Rover forms the basis of a mobile dispensary which the British Red Cross Society arc sending to Dubai for operation in remote areas of the Persian Gulf. It has' been built and equipped by Messrs. Pitchers, ambulance specialists, 314 Kingston Road, London, S.W.20,
The bodywork, which incorporates an aluminium double-skin roof insulated with Isoflex, is Well ventilated. Cupboards for drugs, dressings and other equipment are fitted along the off side, whilst on the near side there is a light alloy folding stretcher, Fresh water is carried in Polythene containers, and washing facilities are provided. Hooks are provided along the sides from which water skins can be suspended.
Additional accommodation is afforded by a tent fixed to the rear of the body. The tailboard forms a folding step.
Special mattress devices are provided for preventing the wheels from sinking in the sand when the unit is operating in the desert.
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