024 - 211 - Press Release describing how 25 Squadron RCT operates
Press Release describing how 25 Squadron RCT operates
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| File resolution | 300 |
| File resolution 600 | 600 |
| File size | 20 x 29 |
| Folder | 24 |
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| ID | 2994 |
| Object ID | RLCA/100051 |
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| X date | [c 1990] |
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| Early date | 1990 |
| Late date | 1990 |
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- 5 Dawsongroup A Dawsonrentals Truck and Trailer Hire Ltd. Billington Road , Leighton Buzzard , Bedfordshire , LU7 8TG ( 0525 ) 851851 Fax ( 0525 ) 850305 Telex 826943 PRESS INFORMATION Ref No : DR / 90 / 11 Issued : March 1990 DAWSONRENTALS CHOSEN ' WITH KNOWLEDGE , SPEED AND SURENESS ' 25 Freight Distribution Squadron RCT ( L of C ) ( The Carmens ) is unique for several reasons . It represents the first army venture into the complex and profit - based commercial world of road haulage operations , using civilian contract hired vehicles and operating to a specific Executive Responsibility Budget . The hundred year old Squadron is located on the Gun Park of Central Ordnance Depot ( COD ) Bicester . Its charter is to operate the Dedicated Military Line of Communication for freight in the United Kingdom . This involves the operation of the Priority Freight Service ( PFS ) and the running of the Military Container Service ( MCS ) between Britain and the British Army of the Rhine . To meet these targets , 25 Squadron has a 78 strong team of men and women , a contract hired fleet of 142 vehicles and 590 MOD owned 20¹ ISO containers . more Registered Office : Watling Street , Bletchley , Milton Keynes , MK1 1DB Registered in England and Wales No. 453519 |
