| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| 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: | California Department of Forestry - CDF |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Hollister - MunicipalMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: HLI Local: CVH Other: - |
| Photo Date: | July 1997 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 873762 |
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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. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 December 2025, and has since been viewed 88 times. |