Five Fire Bosses were sitting on the ramp at the time of my visit.

One of a number of firefighting aircraft waiting at readiness outside Kamloops Provincial Air Tanker Centre. Another Firecat, C-FJOH, is just out of shot, while bird dog spotter Aero Commander 690, C-FZRQ, can just be seen to the left with Forest Protection AT-802, C-GJJX, to the right.

Departing on its flight back to base at Nimes, a very welcome capture at my local airport. Although a real rarity over here, this was its second visit in recent weeks, this time in perfect conditions. Four of these multi-role 'FireGuard' water bombers are being acquired for France after conversion by Conair, to compliment two existing (ex-SAS) examples. In fire-fighting configuration, a large detachable pannier encircles the lower mid-fuselage and can drop 10,000 lites of water, foam or retardant. Otherwise, 64 pax, 9 tonnes of freight or six stretchers and medical kit can be carried.

Ready to go back to its base at Paso Robles

Note the "Forest Service - British Columbia - Airtanker Operations" badge below the Conair titles.

Looks like this aircraft has spent a bit of time in Conair's boneyard.