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C-54/DC-4 operations at Fox Field in 1997

Fred Johnson sent us information about this video that shows C-54/DC-4 operations at Fox Field in southern California in 1997. It shows takeoffs, landings, one retardant drop (at 5:50) and lots of taxiing.

Thanks Fred.

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  1. Here is an excellent example of an air tanker that should be still working fires. Solid 2000 gallon capacity, economical, straight forward maintenance, no complicated systems. A wing that won’t let you down at very low speeds.

    • +1 brother, best initial attack tanker ever…..
      I say that as an ex MacAvia/Butler guy too..
      But they aren’t fancy jets..

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