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Re: Hawkins & Powers (HP) PB4Y-2s Grounded

Posted by Chuck on Sat Dec 07, 2002 05:43:27 PM

In reply top Re: Hawkins & Powers (HP) PB4Y-2s Grounded posted by JohnH on Sat Dec 07, 2002 04:59:25 PM

I would agree that this is the best decision that could be made. These airplanes (P4Ys) were designed for long range patrol, not mountainous aerobatics. However, I feel that the US government should supply (free of charge) newer, derelict military aircraft for the firefighting companies to use. Hawkins and Powers will take a HEAVY hit by having all of its C-130s and P4Ys grounded. To see so many of the late model C-130s sitting out at Davis Monthan doing nothing for us tax payers is a waste of valuable resources.



: As warbird fans we should all give one big hooray for this
: ..I've been shaking my head that these aircraft have been
: used as Firefighters for years. Such a tragedy to have los
: t the pilots last summer and the aircraft.
:
: JH

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