| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C-GIBS |
| Fleet number: | 451 / 51 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6C/AT |
| C/n (msn): | 45531 / 1015 |
| Operator Titles: | Conair Aviation |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright - Ladd Army AirfieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: PAFB IATA: FBK Local: FBK Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Beau |
| Photo ID: | 822245 |
| Photo Comment |
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Conair was asked to help out their neighbours in Alaska for the 2006 fire fighting season. DC-6 C-GIBS was modified with a drop tank that can be filled with the familiar red colored fire retardant. This photo is copyright © Beau, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 July 2025, and has since been viewed 48 times. |