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Dennis Falcon

Ipswich's associaion with the Dennis Falcon started in 1983 with the purchase of six vehicles with East Lancs bodywork to replace ageing AEC Swifts. Eight more were bought in 1986, all but one having Northern Counties bodywork. A further 11 arrived with East Lancs bodywork in 1988/89, before new saloon purchases switched to DAF and Lance chassis.

A further 5 were purchased from Chesterfield in 1990, mainly for Suffolkbus services, but were replaced by Bristol B21s in 1994.

YDX 102Y - The first batch of Falcons had East Lancs bodywork. Showing the age and comfort difference, is this view in 1985 of 2 year-old 102 awaiting to depart on the 12 after Swift 90. Photo: Peter Horrex
	C113 SDX - The second batch of Falcons were Northern Counties bodied, as shown by 113 here. This picture also shows why all service 12/13 journeys are operated by single-deck vehicles! Photo: Peter Horrex
C106 SDX - Still going strong in 2001, despite its NC bodied sisters leaving is 106. It can be seen in daily use on either the 2/9/10 cycle or the 18/18A. It is seen here in March 2000 on the 9. Photo: Peter Horrex
	E117 KDX - The later Falcon deliveries had this better style of East Lancs bodywork but, with an offset front grille. They are now more commonly seen on Suffolkbus duties, as seen here in October 2000 in the OCM. Photo: Peter Horrex
G124 VDX - Despite being used on country services, Falcons can be seen in the town especially on the 2/9/10 cycle. 124 is seen here just about to depart for Whitton in October 2000. Photo: Peter Horrex
	TWJ 340Y - One of the ex-Chesterfield Falcons, 140 is seen here with native 106 in 1990 at the Old Cattle Market. These Falcons were used solely on Suffolkbus services. Photo Mark Pitman
C107 SDX - After 11 years in Ipswich, many of the C--- SDX batch found their way to the other major Falcon user of Leicester Citybus 107 (now 627) is seen here in March 1998, now in the vast FirstGroup empire! Photo: Mark Pitman