97 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: 31
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: 31
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: 84
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: 84
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: 49
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: 49
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: 97
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: 97
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: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: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
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803860Submit Correction
View count: 90
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133295. Redesignated as an S-2A in 1962. To the California Department of Forestry as N405DF in 1974 and converted to a fire bomber. Crashed at Columbia, CA in 1997.
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803860Submit Correction
View count: 90
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133295. Redesignated as an S-2A in 1962. To the California Department of Forestry as N405DF in 1974 and converted to a fire bomber. Crashed at Columbia, CA in 1997.
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
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 / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803777Submit Correction
View count: 153
Fleet number changed since my 1984 photo. Delivered to the USAF as 65-7940. To the California Department of Forestry as N484DF by 1984. Later sold as N2190J. Cancelled frrom the register in 2013.
Registration / Serial:N484DF
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1F Iroquois
C/n (msn):7081
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
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 / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803777Submit Correction
View count: 153
Fleet number changed since my 1984 photo. Delivered to the USAF as 65-7940. To the California Department of Forestry as N484DF by 1984. Later sold as N2190J. Cancelled frrom the register in 2013.
Registration / Serial:N484DF
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1F Iroquois
C/n (msn):7081
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Fleet number:70
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803321Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133284. Redesignated as an S2F-1T then a TS-2A in 1962. To the California Department of Forestry as N442DF in 1974 and stored at Fresno, CA. Converted to a firebomber and made operational by 1985. Destroyed in a fatal midair collision with N450DF while fire bombing near Hopland, CA in 2001.
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Fleet number:70
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803321Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133284. Redesignated as an S2F-1T then a TS-2A in 1962. To the California Department of Forestry as N442DF in 1974 and stored at Fresno, CA. Converted to a firebomber and made operational by 1985. Destroyed in a fatal midair collision with N450DF while fire bombing near Hopland, CA in 2001.
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N469DF
Fleet number:A33
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-M0323
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803294Submit Correction
View count: 126
Built for the USAF as 68-11047 in 1968. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1974. To the California Department of Forestry as N469DF in 1975. Cancelled from the register in 2001 as destroyed.
Registration / Serial:N469DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0323
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N469DF
Fleet number:A33
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-M0323
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803294Submit Correction
View count: 126
Built for the USAF as 68-11047 in 1968. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1974. To the California Department of Forestry as N469DF in 1975. Cancelled from the register in 2001 as destroyed.
Registration / Serial:N469DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0323
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:71
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803287Submit Correction
View count: 105
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133224. Redesignated as an S2F-1T then a TS-2A in 1962. To the California Department of Forestry as N443DF in 1974 and stored at Fresno, CA. Converted to a firebomber and made operational by 1987. Retired and preserved at the Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa, CA from 2006.
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:71
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:803287Submit Correction
View count: 105
Delivered to the US Navy as S2F-1 133224. Redesignated as an S2F-1T then a TS-2A in 1962. To the California Department of Forestry as N443DF in 1974 and stored at Fresno, CA. Converted to a firebomber and made operational by 1987. Retired and preserved at the Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa, CA from 2006.
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Ramona (RNM)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1987
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Fleet number:70
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 August 1996
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800094Submit Correction
View count: 99
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 August 1996
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Fleet number:70
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 August 1996
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800094Submit Correction
View count: 99
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):255
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 August 1996
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Fleet number:A31
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-M0339
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800077Submit Correction
View count: 122
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0339
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Fleet number:A31
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-M0339
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800077Submit Correction
View count: 122
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0339
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1991
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
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:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 1993
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800042Submit Correction
View count: 119
Registration N426DF was later re-used on Turbo Tracker c/n 293C.
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:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 1993
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
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:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 1993
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800042Submit Correction
View count: 119
Registration N426DF was later re-used on Turbo Tracker c/n 293C.
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:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 1993
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Fleet number:100
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):277C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
Aircraft Name:McClellan
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Hemet-Ryan Airshow 2013
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:751688Submit Correction
View count: 131
This aircraft was nominally base at McClellan Airtanker Base, Sacramento, CA., but was temporarily based at Hemet-Ryan, when photographed it was taking off to display at the 2013 Hemet-Ryan Airshow.
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):277C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Fleet number:100
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):277C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
Aircraft Name:McClellan
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Hemet-Ryan Airshow 2013
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:751688Submit Correction
View count: 131
This aircraft was nominally base at McClellan Airtanker Base, Sacramento, CA., but was temporarily based at Hemet-Ryan, when photographed it was taking off to display at the 2013 Hemet-Ryan Airshow.
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):277C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N448DF
Fleet number:95
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):234C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
Aircraft Name:Redding
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 2012
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:739629Submit Correction
View count: 1426
The FAA quotes the aircraft's US Navy BuNo 152347 as the construction number.
Registration / Serial:N448DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):234C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 2012
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N448DF
Fleet number:95
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):234C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
Aircraft Name:Redding
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 2012
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:739629Submit Correction
View count: 1426
The FAA quotes the aircraft's US Navy BuNo 152347 as the construction number.
Registration / Serial:N448DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):234C
Operator Titles:CDF - California Department of Forestry
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 November 2012
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
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:14 June 1989
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:737824Submit Correction
View count: 162
Marsh Turbo Tracker demonstration aircraft, with additional "Marsh Propulsion Applications" titles on the nose. Registration N426DF was used on three Trackers: from 1974 to 1985 on c/n 216 (which was never taken in service), from 1985 to 2000 on this aircraft c/n 522, and as of August 2000 on c/n 293C.
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:14 June 1989
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
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:14 June 1989
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:737824Submit Correction
View count: 162
Marsh Turbo Tracker demonstration aircraft, with additional "Marsh Propulsion Applications" titles on the nose. Registration N426DF was used on three Trackers: from 1974 to 1985 on c/n 216 (which was never taken in service), from 1985 to 2000 on this aircraft c/n 522, and as of August 2000 on c/n 293C.
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:14 June 1989
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact