Remarks: Based upon the Grumman S-2 airframe, this Conair Firecat is seen taxiing out after being loaded with fire retardant for a fire fighting mission north of Abbottsford.
Remarks: Smithers Airport... nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley in northern BC. If I am not mistaken, these shots are the first images from this airport.
Remarks: Shows off the profile of the 580 belly tank, along with the clean lines of the aircraft, even with the additiion, of that size dragging in the airflow.