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What happened to all the old Air Tankers ?

Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:50 am

I was watching 'Always' on dvd which was made in 1989 and I wonder whether the A-26 and Catalina were still flying in that role or if they've been parked or restored ?

Anyone know ?

I guess all the air tankers for fire fighting would be mainly turbine powered 20 years later

Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:26 am

Tanker 57 was sold to Bob Pond after the movie and put back to stock .It is at Palm Springs Air Museum, There is a picture on there web site.

Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:59 am

The Cat is still around somewhere, the other A-26 was offered for sale last year and the C-119 is the one that I believe flew to Hagerstown, MD and is now part of the Museum there.
Someone else must have more specific info.
Jerry
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