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New South Wales Rural Fire Service’s Bomber 210, a 737 air tanker.These photos show what appears to be the result of Bomber 210 impacting a hangar and a fence.
New South Wales Rural Fire Service purchased the aircraft from Coulson Aviation in 2019, along with a contract with Coulson for the operation and maintenance of the air tanker.
A spokesperson for the RFS told Fire Aviation:
The NSW RFS is aware of an incident involving its Large Air Tanker the ‘Marie Bashir’ at RAAF Base Richmond.
The aircraft has rolled into a hanger, sustaining damage to the aircraft and the building.
An investigation into the incident has been launched. The aircraft will be grounded while repairs are undertaken.
New South Wales Rural Fire Service’s Bomber 210, a 737 air tanker.Thanks and a tip of the hat go out to Tom and Tim.