297 (GAM216) was one of a batch of 3 Portsmouth Aviation bodied rear entrance 32 seat coaches on
Bristol L6B chassis delivered in 1950. Unlike similar vehicles delivered to
Hants & Dorset, these escaped rebodying in later life as full front buses. 297 survived into
preservation and is seen here on display at Showbus 80 at Thorpe Park.
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A near side view of 297 rounding the War Memorial in Langley on the 1979 Showbus Road Run.
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Seen in interesting company in July 2000 is 620 (TRU947J) a dual purpose RELL6G. Its original
purchase stemming from the time when Hants & Dorset and Wilts & Dorset were under common
management, hence the Bournemouth registration. The bus is seen at the Alton rally setting off
for a run to Basingstoke.
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Once in the Bristol Omnibus fleet, the Bristol LH is preserved in Wilts & Dorset colours. On transfer
to W&D it had its front end modified so that it could be driven on to the Sandbanks ferry without
grounding. The bus is seen at the 2001 Cobham Rally.
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