Walt wrote <You refer, Patrick, to the single Martin Mars water bomber that's down there. They were are relatively common sight here on Vancouver Is as they're based at Sproat Lake near Port Alberni on the interior of Vancouver Island. Magnificent to see up close and in the air. There are only 3 left, and I believe only one is down there (?maybe 2?) while the other is being repaired here. I have lots of photos of them skimming the water at Sproat Lake, in the air, and dropping water on real fires, and at air shows. The Mars has spent time in recent years in Australia, and 2 seasons now, I think, in California>
We need a lot more of those to help with wild fires. So Cal needs a few of their own. Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
