(July 7, 2008) Port Alberni waterbomber redeployed
to fight raging California fire - Canada.com
(Martin Mars waterbomber goes to fight fires near Big Sur, California)
Waterbomber airplane from Canada
arrives at Shasta Lake, California, USA!
The Martin Mars (Hawaii) is operated by
Coulson Flying Tankers
More photos of the Martin Mars at Shasta Lake
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A man stands on top of a Martin Mars waterbomber
that's anchored at Bridge Bay Resort
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The smaller plane is used to help guide the waterbomber during its missions.
The plane is also used to clear a path on the water
by alerting boaters with an audible warning signal.
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Looking east at the Pit River Bridge (i-5)
(also known as the "Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Bridge")
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Coulson Flying Tankers support vehicles
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Thank You! & Welcome to Shasta Lake!
(Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 11:46 a.m.) The Martin Mars waterbomber arrived at Bridge Bay Resort around 9:00 a.m. today. The airplane is a U.S. Forest Service asset that was contracted with help from Cal Fire.
For info on the waterbomber airplane please call...
FIRE INFO PHONE NUMBER: U.S. Forest Service (530) 226-2368
The airplane is based in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada and operated by Coulson Flying Tankers. The company has two Martin Mars airplanes. The airplane at Shasta Lake is named the "Hawaii Mars". The plane will be operating in the Bridge Bay area near the Pit River Bridge (i-5) and the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The plane anchors and refuels at Bridge Bay Resort where Coulson Flying Tankers has a temporary base.
The boating public is being asked to treat the airplane as an emergency vehicle and stay clear as it scoops up water from Shasta Lake. The airplane scoops up water as it skims across the lake. The scooping area on the Sacramento arm is being patrolled by the U.S. Forest Service, Shasta County Sheriff's Boating Safety Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The public is also being asked to be careful and not be distracted by the airplane when driving across the Pit River Bridge on Interstate 5. (Also known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Bridge)
Depending on where the camera is being pointed, you may catch a glimpse of the waterbomber on the Caltrans Webcam at the Pit River Bridge (i-5)
PHOTO: (Friday, June 27, 2008) Support trucks for Coulson Flying Tankers at Bridge Bay Resort
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PHOTO: (Friday, June 27, 2008) Bridge Bay Resort crew setting an anchoring buoy for the airplane
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Hawaii dumps 110,000 gallons in one day - Alberni Valley Times
Port Alberni water bomber is dousing California fires - Canada.com
Canadian plane slated to battle U.S. forest fires - Canada.com
YouTube Video of the Martin Mars waterbomber
Another YouTube Video of the Martin Mars waterbomber
More info about the waterbombers at martinmars.com
History of the Martin Mars - wikipedia.org
Port Alberni's Community Website - alberni.ca
Google News search for "Martin Mars"
More photos of the Martin Mars at Shasta Lake - ShastaLake.com
VIDEO OF THE MARTIN MARS WATERBOMBER
SCOOPING SHASTA LAKE! - engravingdragon.com
VIDEO: OF THE MARTIN MARS WATERBOMBER DROPPING ON THE "MOTION FIRE" - www.shastalake.ws
VIDEOS OF THE MARTIN MARS "Hammer's Bulldog Blog" - Evan Hammond ((93.3 The Peak FM))
Thank you Canada!
More photos of the Martin Mars waterbomber at Shasta Lake
ShastaLake.com
ShastaLake.com photo page
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