186 results found
Registration / Serial:N484DF
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1F Iroquois
C/n (msn):7081
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Perris, California [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:878324Submit Correction
View count: 18
Hemet-Ryan Helitack UH-1F about to land while fighting a vegetation fire
Registration / Serial:N484DF
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1F Iroquois
C/n (msn):7081
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Perris, California [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N484DF
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1F Iroquois
C/n (msn):7081
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Perris, California [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:878324Submit Correction
View count: 18
Hemet-Ryan Helitack UH-1F about to land while fighting a vegetation fire
Registration / Serial:N484DF
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1F Iroquois
C/n (msn):7081
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Perris, California [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N498DF
Fleet number:406
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12153
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Paicines - Bear Valley Helitack [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:877719Submit Correction
View count: 83
Ready for duty on the pad at Bear Valley Helitak Base, located on the west side of California Highway 25. This Helitak Base is now closed after amalgamation with Hollister Fire Attack Base some 30 miles to the north along 25, the Airline Highway. Carries the titles "Bear Valley Helitak" above its cabin and the operating number "406". Originally 69-15865 of the US Army. Transferred to the US Forest Service in 1993 and allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection as N498DF.
Registration / Serial:N498DF
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12153
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Paicines - Bear Valley Helitack [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N498DF
Fleet number:406
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12153
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Paicines - Bear Valley Helitack [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:877719Submit Correction
View count: 83
Ready for duty on the pad at Bear Valley Helitak Base, located on the west side of California Highway 25. This Helitak Base is now closed after amalgamation with Hollister Fire Attack Base some 30 miles to the north along 25, the Airline Highway. Carries the titles "Bear Valley Helitak" above its cabin and the operating number "406". Originally 69-15865 of the US Army. Transferred to the US Forest Service in 1993 and allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection as N498DF.
Registration / Serial:N498DF
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12153
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Area:Paicines - Bear Valley Helitack [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N401DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-68
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:877700Submit Correction
View count: 48
At rest on the ramp at Hemet-Ryan Fire Attack Base, CA. Carries, under its cockpit, the titles "Ryan Air Attack". In military service from new with the US Marine Corps as 155457.Put into storage at MASDC, Arizona in 1975, but returned to Marine Corps service. In 1993, transferred to the US Forest Service and allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection as N401DF, operating as Fire Service "301". By the end of 2013, repainted with CAL FIRE titles and new operating number "440".
Registration / Serial:N401DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-68
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N401DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-68
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:877700Submit Correction
View count: 48
At rest on the ramp at Hemet-Ryan Fire Attack Base, CA. Carries, under its cockpit, the titles "Ryan Air Attack". In military service from new with the US Marine Corps as 155457.Put into storage at MASDC, Arizona in 1975, but returned to Marine Corps service. In 1993, transferred to the US Forest Service and allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection as N401DF, operating as Fire Service "301". By the end of 2013, repainted with CAL FIRE titles and new operating number "440".
Registration / Serial:N401DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-68
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N492DF
Alternate Registration:CDF 301
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):11433
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:874688Submit Correction
View count: 111
Ready to load up for another mission, at Hemet-Ryan Fire Attack Base. Carries "Hemet-Ryan Helitak" titles. Formerly 69-15145, taken on charge by the US Army in 1969. Transferred to the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service in 1991 as N492DF. Allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection - CDF, operating as Fire Service "301". By 2012 in storage and being reduced to spares at the former McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA. Registration cancelled in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N492DF
Alternate Registration:CDF 301
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):11433
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N492DF
Alternate Registration:CDF 301
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):11433
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:874688Submit Correction
View count: 111
Ready to load up for another mission, at Hemet-Ryan Fire Attack Base. Carries "Hemet-Ryan Helitak" titles. Formerly 69-15145, taken on charge by the US Army in 1969. Transferred to the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service in 1991 as N492DF. Allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection - CDF, operating as Fire Service "301". By 2012 in storage and being reduced to spares at the former McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA. Registration cancelled in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N492DF
Alternate Registration:CDF 301
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):11433
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N446DF
Fleet number:94
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):175
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hollister - Municipal (HLI / CVH)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:873762Submit Correction
View count: 97
Carries the titles "Hollister Air Attack" above its red tailband. Taken on charge by the US Navy in 1954 as a Grumman S2F-1, 133204, later a TS-2A. To the State of California in 1974 as N446DF. To the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service in 1978, converted to a fire bomber. Then to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention, operating as "Tanker 94". Retired by 2004. Acquired by Specline Inc / Yesterday's Flyers, Carson City, NV in 2012 as N701VC. Static exhibit with the Cactus Air Force LLC of Dayton, NV in 2025.
Registration / Serial:N446DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):175
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hollister - Municipal (HLI / CVH)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N446DF
Fleet number:94
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):175
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hollister - Municipal (HLI / CVH)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:873762Submit Correction
View count: 97
Carries the titles "Hollister Air Attack" above its red tailband. Taken on charge by the US Navy in 1954 as a Grumman S2F-1, 133204, later a TS-2A. To the State of California in 1974 as N446DF. To the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service in 1978, converted to a fire bomber. Then to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention, operating as "Tanker 94". Retired by 2004. Acquired by Specline Inc / Yesterday's Flyers, Carson City, NV in 2012 as N701VC. Static exhibit with the Cactus Air Force LLC of Dayton, NV in 2025.
Registration / Serial:N446DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):175
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hollister - Municipal (HLI / CVH)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1997
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N425DF
Fleet number:89
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):294C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Grass Valley - Nevada County (GOO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:873295Submit Correction
View count: 95
At rest in stunning evening light at Grass Valley Air Attack Base, Nevada County Airport. Taken on charge by the US Navy in 1962 as a Grumman S2F-3S, 152825. Re-designated S-2E later in 1962. Converted to an S-2G. Retired to storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1975. Transferred to the US Department of Agriculture as N522DF in 1996. Converted to a turbine powered firebomber by Marsh Aviation. Returned to the USDA Forest Service as N425DF in 2001. Allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CDF), operating as "Tanker 89".
Registration / Serial:N425DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):294C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Grass Valley - Nevada County (GOO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N425DF
Fleet number:89
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):294C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Grass Valley - Nevada County (GOO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:873295Submit Correction
View count: 95
At rest in stunning evening light at Grass Valley Air Attack Base, Nevada County Airport. Taken on charge by the US Navy in 1962 as a Grumman S2F-3S, 152825. Re-designated S-2E later in 1962. Converted to an S-2G. Retired to storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1975. Transferred to the US Department of Agriculture as N522DF in 1996. Converted to a turbine powered firebomber by Marsh Aviation. Returned to the USDA Forest Service as N425DF in 2001. Allocated to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CDF), operating as "Tanker 89".
Registration / Serial:N425DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):294C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Grass Valley - Nevada County (GOO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N471DF
Fleet number:A24
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Redding - Municipal (KRDD / RDD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 August 1981
Photo from:Geoff Goodall CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:864522Submit Correction
View count: 59
Withdrawn from use. Now exhibited at the Palm Springs Air Museum, California, painted in USAF colours and wearing the false serial 21331.
Registration / Serial:N471DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Redding - Municipal (KRDD / RDD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 August 1981
Photo from:Geoff Goodall CollectionWebsite
Registration / Serial:N471DF
Fleet number:A24
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Redding - Municipal (KRDD / RDD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 August 1981
Photo from:Geoff Goodall CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:864522Submit Correction
View count: 59
Withdrawn from use. Now exhibited at the Palm Springs Air Museum, California, painted in USAF colours and wearing the false serial 21331.
Registration / Serial:N471DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Redding - Municipal (KRDD / RDD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 August 1981
Photo from:Geoff Goodall CollectionWebsite
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:861075Submit Correction
View count: 27
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:861075Submit Correction
View count: 27
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:861071Submit Correction
View count: 34
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:861071Submit Correction
View count: 34
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 October 2023
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N430DF
Fleet number:430
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-60
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859377Submit Correction
View count: 53
Registration / Serial:N430DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-60
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N430DF
Fleet number:430
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-60
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859377Submit Correction
View count: 53
Registration / Serial:N430DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-60
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859356Submit Correction
View count: 43
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859356Submit Correction
View count: 43
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N433DF
Fleet number:86
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):149855
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859350Submit Correction
View count: 28
Registration / Serial:N433DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):149855
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N433DF
Fleet number:86
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):149855
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859350Submit Correction
View count: 28
Registration / Serial:N433DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):149855
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Fleet number:88
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859349Submit Correction
View count: 48
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Fleet number:88
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Photo ID:859349Submit Correction
View count: 48
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2022
Photo by:Richard BlataContact
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Fleet number:180
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):522
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry / Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1989
Photo Date:13 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:853552Submit Correction
View count: 63
The second of three S-2s registered as N426DF. Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 136613. Redesignated as an S-2A in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1978. To the California Department of Forestry as N426DF in 1985. Converted to a Tutbo Tracker by Marsh Aviation and first flew as such in 1986. To Marsh Aviastion as N613MA in 1999 and stripped for parts at Mesa-Falcon Field, AZ. Still there in 2023.
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):522
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry / Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:13 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Fleet number:180
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):522
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry / Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1989
Photo Date:13 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:853552Submit Correction
View count: 63
The second of three S-2s registered as N426DF. Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 136613. Redesignated as an S-2A in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1978. To the California Department of Forestry as N426DF in 1985. Converted to a Tutbo Tracker by Marsh Aviation and first flew as such in 1986. To Marsh Aviastion as N613MA in 1999 and stripped for parts at Mesa-Falcon Field, AZ. Still there in 2023.
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):522
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry / Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:13 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Fleet number:121
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:San Bernardino - International (KSBD / SBD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 June 2025
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:818307Submit Correction
View count: 155
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:San Bernardino - International (KSBD / SBD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 June 2025
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Fleet number:121
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:San Bernardino - International (KSBD / SBD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 June 2025
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:818307Submit Correction
View count: 155
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:San Bernardino - International (KSBD / SBD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 June 2025
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:N400DF
Fleet number:410
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-65 / 305122M65
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817689Submit Correction
View count: 84
Registration / Serial:N400DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-65 / 305122M65
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N400DF
Fleet number:410
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-65 / 305122M65
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817689Submit Correction
View count: 84
Registration / Serial:N400DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-65 / 305122M65
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Fleet number:121
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817687Submit Correction
View count: 89
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Fleet number:121
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817687Submit Correction
View count: 89
Registration / Serial:N460DF
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4996
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N458DF
Fleet number:79
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):0341018
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Aircraft Name:Hollister
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817668Submit Correction
View count: 96
Registration / Serial:N458DF
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
C/n (msn):0341018
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N458DF
Fleet number:79
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):0341018
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Aircraft Name:Hollister
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817668Submit Correction
View count: 96
Registration / Serial:N458DF
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
C/n (msn):0341018
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N408DF
Fleet number:230
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-90
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Air & Space Expo 2025
Photo Date:7 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817279Submit Correction
View count: 115
Registration / Serial:N408DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-90
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N408DF
Fleet number:230
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-90
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Air & Space Expo 2025
Photo Date:7 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:817279Submit Correction
View count: 115
Registration / Serial:N408DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-90
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 June 2025
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Fleet number:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:805033Submit Correction
View count: 96
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133275. Redesignated as an S2F-1T then a TS-2A in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1978. To the California Department of Forestry as N423DF in 1985 and converted to a firebomber. Withdrawn from use at McClellan, CA by 2007. Cancelled from the register in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Fleet number:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:805033Submit Correction
View count: 96
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133275. Redesignated as an S2F-1T then a TS-2A in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1978. To the California Department of Forestry as N423DF in 1985 and converted to a firebomber. Withdrawn from use at McClellan, CA by 2007. Cancelled from the register in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact