Except that it apparently wasn't able to fly out of ground effect. So, it
might not be able to take off, but could taxi to a fire, if it was on water.
Ron

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"Dave Kearton" wrote in message
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Jack G wrote:
It does make wonder if the Spruce Goose could be used in a similar
manner...

Jack G.



To use a wooden plane for fire fighting ?


Sounds like bad juju.

"Sounds"only. In fact, it is at no more of a threat than most.

Eschew fuel leakage.
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