"Bryan Burchfield" wrote

Yes, many Cats were converted to firebombers. I don't know exactly how
many, or if any are still active. I know of one that crashed in
California
in 1998 or so while working a fire there.

I don't think it would be easy to sneak up on a couple of guys in a boat
like that either - but it's still a great scene.

I don't think they scooped, though. I thought that the CL-215 and 415 were
the only ones that did that. (I could be wrong)
--
Jim in NC