'Bomber 365' taxying in after the weekly cobweb-removing test flight. I believe the turbine conversion was done locally using an STC'd kit to incorporate a TPE-331. First registered on 12 November 1999.

'Bomber 365' is back again for another summer on standby for bushfire-fighting duties. This year it's wearing a new colour scheme. I believe the turbine conversion was done locally using an STC'd kit to incorporate a TPE-331.

You have to be a gymnast just to get into the cockpit of this mighty beast! Note the clear-view window to see the hopper contents and the aircraft's callsign 'Firebomber 365' on the panel. On the right side-panel is the comprehensive comms fit.

This aircraft was stationed at Bendigo over the summer of 2005 on standby for fire-fighting duties. The hose plugged in to the fuselage is connected to a water tank.