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Photo: MD-87 jetliner air tankers/water bombers...

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http://www.skyliner-aviation.de/viewpho ... picid=8171
Photo by: Mark van Wissen (Date: 00.12.2012)
Airline: Erickson Aero Tanker [N295EA]
Type: McDonnell Douglas MD-87
Airport: USA, Goodyear (GYR) ()

Comment: Erickson Aero Tanker lässt derzeit vier MD87 zur Waldbrandbekämpfung aus der Luft umrüsten.
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Erickson Aero Tanker is currently converting four MD87s for aerial firefighting operations.
November 2024 update at FokkerNews.nl....
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On my last visit to KHIO Hillsboro, OR 03.12.12 N291EA and N292EA were present. N292EA still in it's Spanair livery. On 04.11.12 I saw N826TH being worked on and N292EA was present.
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What a cool idea. I also like the appropriate fire extinguisher placed in front of the plane! :mrgreen:

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