| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-GQBE |
| Other Marks: | 243 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Canadair CL-215 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CL-215/415 |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair CL-415 (CL-215-6B11) |
| C/n (msn): | 2017 |
| Operator Titles: | Gouvernement du Québec |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Van NuysMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KVNY IATA: VNY Local: VNY Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 763321 |
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This CL-415, along with C-GQBG/245 out of shot to the right, were at the time of my visit on lease to the State of California and only flies if there is a fire somewhere in the hills. Fortunately, this wasn't the case during my visit to KVNY, although it meant that this was the only angle available. [Note, this was the plane that struck a drone whilst fighting the devastating forest and canyon fires around Los Angeles in January 2025. It had to be grounded for repairs at exactly the wrong time. The 249g drone remained lodged in the wing leading edge and was only noticed after landing.] This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 December 2024, and has since been viewed 335 times. |