Aircraft Photo of C-FIJX | Lockheed L-188C(AT) Electra | Buffalo Airways | AirHistory.net #252560
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C-FIJX
Fleet number:416
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(AT) Electra
C/n (msn):188-2010
Operator Titles:Buffalo Airways
Location
City / Airport:Red Deer - RegionalMap
Region / Country:Alberta, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYQF   IATA: YQF   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:17 April 2015
Photo by:Erik Sleutelberg
Photo ID: 252560
Photo Comment

Modern airtanker belly tanks are complex pieces of engineering, with eight compartments on the Electras of Air Spray and Buffalo Airways. This view with fairings removed, looking forward, shows the control mechanisms for the even-numbered rear four compartments.

This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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