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Re: Hawkins & Powers (HP) PB4Y-2s Grounded
Posted by Scott WRG Editor on Sat Dec 07, 2002 06:30:31 PM
In reply top Re: Hawkins & Powers (HP) PB4Y-2s Grounded posted by Chuck on Sat Dec 07, 2002 05:43:27 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, de
: relict military aircraft for the firefighting companies to
: use. Hawkins and Powers will take a HEAVY hit by having a
: ll of its C-130s and P4Ys grounded. To see so many of the
: late model C-130s sitting out at Davis Monthan doing nothi
: ng for us tax payers is a waste of valuable resources.
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I agree or at the very least offer long term leases to H&P and other tanker companies. P-3's as well should be offered. It is a waste having those aircraft sit uselessly at Davis-Monthan.