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Old August 14th 16, 06:01 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Old August 15th 16, 01:19 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Looks like she has been converted to some kind of tanker, maybe a fire fighter? Anyone else?
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Old August 15th 16, 01:38 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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On 13 Aug 2016 22:01:39 -0700, Miloch wrote:

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Looks like she has been converted to some kind of tanker, maybe a fire fighter?
Anyone else?



Possibly was a tanker back in the 60s in Grass Valley CA.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/tigercat

Guessing someone bought it and restored it to the original F7F specs.



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On Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:19:27 +0000, Charles Lindbergh
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On 13 Aug 2016 22:01:39 -0700, Miloch wrote:

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Looks like she has been converted to some kind of tanker, maybe a fire fighter? Anyone else?


Several were converted fore flying water tankers. But what a horrible
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