Stunning fire-fighting Neptune

Thanks for the pic, CAF-UK, and welcome to the forum 🙂

Hopefully attached is the CAF Minnesota Wing’s PBY flying after the Midland, Texas show back in 2002 which still obviously retains the old fire fighting tanks. Think she may have had a paint job during late 2004 but should be doing the rounds again in 2005.

The Minnesota Wing also has a 2nd PBY, which is being restored to stock military configuration after suffering serious storm damage back in ’98.

Well found the photo of the Duxford TBM pre George Bush Snr days, looks the same colour scheme to me?

Isn’t the Avenger at Duxford a former Canadian Firefighting aircraft? I’m sure I’ve got a photo somewhere of it before restoration in a white and yellow scheme. The Avengers for sale were located in New Brunswick, see the link below:-

www.aircraftbargains.com/ad/ad264.asp

Not sure, but www.1000aircraftphotos.com brings up another twin-tail Mars.

This is from :http://www.vectorsite.net/avmars.html

The first JRM-1, named the “Hawaii Mars”, was completed in June 1945. The Hawaii Mars had the same wing and float structure as the Old Lady, but was otherwise extensively redesigned. The powerplants were upgraded to 1,790 kW (2,400 HP) Wright R-3350-8 Duplex Cyclone engines; the twin-tail was replaced by a tall single vertical tail; the fuselage was extended by 1.82 meters (6 feet); large cargo doors with electric hoists were installed under the wings with smaller cargo doors placed farther aft; and the internal layout was optimized for cargo and transport operations, with fewer internal bulkheads.

Cheers
TNZ

No, I think they were in Canada – defintely that side of the world.

Were they in Israel – single engined fire fighters having been phased out in America a while ago.

Flood

Wasn’t there a small collection of fire-fighting Avengers for sale not so long ago? Wonder what happened to them??

You may be interested to know that a large part of the Hawkins & Powers fleet is currently for sale on the Courtesy aircraft website, including Neptunes, Stratotankers and PBY 4’s. Prices are given for those with a large wallet. Would look great on the airshow circiut!!!!

B-17

go4B17 or B-17man may like this one….. 😉

First time I’ve seen a B-17 firebomber..

(this is from the aforementioned website)

TNZ

This looks like the Sudan 1 stuff to me
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Not sure, but www.1000aircraftphotos.com brings up another twin-tail Mars.

http://www.skylighters.org/potd/052301.html

This picture on this website sows the Martin Mars as having twin tails, any reason for this? An experimental aircraft or different mark?

Fantastic stuff. I haven’t seen “Always” for ages, either!!

Hey Ron,

Check this link out…this will answer your question
http://www.air-and-space.com/Boeing%20B-17%20Tankers.htm

Cheers
Chris

B17 SHOT

Thanks Chris – they are awesome – very dramatic .I think what comes over in these shots is the fact that it is a very risky flying operation – skill and brvery required in eqaul measures .

I love seeing the 17’s with Civilian Stripes will have to see where this B17 – Tanker 22 is now

and more

The PB4Y Tanker “123” is the one that sadly lost it’s wing and crashed. 🙁

May the memory of these hard working peoples that have died fighting fires live on ..

TNZ

Incredible photos

i love the idea of “working warbirds” and i guess some of these soldier on…

I hope the photos on this thread carry on forever

Jay

Oh you want to see the photos from the site ?? :p

Well, I’ve chosen what I think are great ones..
(once again courtesy of http://www.wildlandfire.com/descr/descr_air.htm)

Incredible photos

i love the idea of “working warbirds” and i guess some of these soldier on…

I hope the photos on this thread carry on forever

Jay

oh you gotta see that movie…..excellent flick !!!!!!!!

another couple of pics from the same website

TNZ

WOW!!

Great photos.

Now I REALLY want to see ‘Always’ again. That first shot reminds me of John Goodman copping the load! I wish I could track down that film.