Operated by Aero Union Corporation this aircraft is a water bomber. Much needed in California in the summer months for fire fighting duties. Delivered to the USAAF on 20Jul 1945 as 45-0535. WFU and stored at MASDC - Davis Monthan in Jun 1971. To N3303F on 13 Nov 1975 with Dross Metals Inc. Sold to Aero Union on 22 Apr 1976 for use as a water bomber. To Conair as C-GBNV in May 1981. To Buffalo Airways in Feb 1995. Stored at Red Deer Airport (YQF) since Jun 2011.