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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
British Columbia's very own water bomber at work during those massive California fires. I believe we sent at least 6 or 7 dowm there. |
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I believe we sent at least 6 or 7 dowm there. Not of those we didn't. |
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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:13:16 +0000, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote:
I believe we sent at least 6 or 7 dowm there. Not of those we didn't. No, you're absolutely correct. I believe that company has only 2 or 3 of them -- all that are left, AFAIK. But according to news reports, BC did send several similar aircraft, probably from other companies or the Canadian Forces. I should have been more clear on that point. Sorry! "I misspoke myself." - Richard M. Nixon SW -- The quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language. -J. Michael Straczynski, author (b.1954) |
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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
According to WP, a total of 6 Martin Mars were built: The first Hawaii Mars
(lost 1947), the Marianas Mars (lost 1961), the Philippine Mars (with Coulson), the Marshall Mars (lost 1950), the Caroline Mars (lost 1962), and the second Hawaii Mars (with Coulson, the one photographed). So a total of two out of six survive, both working as firebombers for Coulson Flying Tankers. MH. |
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Square Wheels wrote:
But according to news reports, BC did send several similar aircraft, probably from other companies or the Canadian Forces. I thought that Quebec sent a couple of the Canadair 215 ( radial ) or 415 ( turboprop ). But an interesting curious question based on your comments. Does the Canadian Forces have fire fighting aircraft. I wasn't aware that they did.... but what do I know. I should have been more clear on that point. Oh I was just having a little fun too. I can't remember just how many of the Martin Mars were built but it was a small number I'm sure. And I'm sure some kind sole will place the answer here... |
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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
"Square Wheels" wrote in message news On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:13:16 +0000, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote: I believe we sent at least 6 or 7 dowm there. Not of those we didn't. No, you're absolutely correct. I believe that company has only 2 or 3 of them -- all that are left, AFAIK. There are only 2 Martin Mars left in flying condition and both reside on Vancouver Island. But according to news reports, BC did send several similar aircraft, probably from other companies or the Canadian Forces. There were 2 CL-215s from Quebec also. I should have been more clear on that point. Sorry! "I misspoke myself." - Richard M. Nixon SW -- The quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language. -J. Michael Straczynski, author (b.1954) |
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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:09:09 +0000, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote:
Square Wheels wrote: But according to news reports, BC did send several similar aircraft, probably from other companies or the Canadian Forces. I thought that Quebec sent a couple of the Canadair 215 ( radial ) or 415 ( turboprop ). But an interesting curious question based on your comments. Does the Canadian Forces have fire fighting aircraft. I wasn't aware that they did.... but what do I know. More than I do likely; I'm not an 'aircraft-guy', I just like looking at the pix and learning whatever I can.... My best friend was a commercial pilot until he developed pigmentary glaucoma, a friend and colleague is a commercial pilot and has written several books on aircraft and aircraft incidents, and my cousin was a highly-decorated fighter pilot in Viet Nam, so I definitely have an interest, just no particular talent for understanding it all that well...... But, I digress. I was certain I had seen nice CF-looking gray cargo-type planes dumping borate and water on forest fires here, but evidently not. I think they should know he http://www.forces.ca/v3/engraph/jobs...&bhfv=2&bhqs=1 but nary a mention.... Eh bien, liver and loin, live and learn, SW I should have been more clear on that point. Oh I was just having a little fun too. I can't remember just how many of the Martin Mars were built but it was a small number I'm sure. And I'm sure some kind sole will place the answer here... -- The quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language. -J. Michael Straczynski, author (b.1954) |
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Square Wheels wrote:
My best friend a friend and colleague my cousin was so I definitely have an interest, Holy smokies..... with friends and family like that you should become a pilot. |
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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
On Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:52:34 +0000, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote:
Square Wheels wrote: My best friend a friend and colleague my cousin was so I definitely have an interest, Holy smokies..... with friends and family like that you should become a pilot. Uh, well, I even get dizzy on a thick carpet, y'see...... I'm a car-d00d, and I like terra firma, and the more firma the less terra.... ;^) -- The quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language. -J. Michael Straczynski, author (b.1954) |
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Martin Mars at Lake Elsinore #5
In reply to a question: "Does the CAF have fire fighting aircraft? " The
answer to that is no. The provincial governments have, if not they employ private firms to do so. Jacques "Robert Sveinson" wrote in message ... "Square Wheels" wrote in message news On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:13:16 +0000, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote: I believe we sent at least 6 or 7 dowm there. Not of those we didn't. No, you're absolutely correct. I believe that company has only 2 or 3 of them -- all that are left, AFAIK. There are only 2 Martin Mars left in flying condition and both reside on Vancouver Island. But according to news reports, BC did send several similar aircraft, probably from other companies or the Canadian Forces. There were 2 CL-215s from Quebec also. I should have been more clear on that point. Sorry! "I misspoke myself." - Richard M. Nixon SW -- The quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language. -J. Michael Straczynski, author (b.1954) |
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