After many years fighting fires this DC-6 went to Everts as N851C

ex-British United Airways.

Tanker 51 preparing to drop a load of retardant on the beginnings of the Parks Highway Fire. This fire eventually became a major wildfire, raging intensely for more than four weeks, during which it consumed 467 km² (115,500 acres) of forest south and east of Nenana. It wasn't until 1 Nov 2006 before it was officially declared "out". It was by far the largest wildfire in Alaska in 2006.

Former Balar DC-6 HB-IBS was finally withdrawn by Conair in 2013. It was sold to Everts Air Cargo on November 19, 2013 and became N851CE.

Late production DC-6A/C delivered to Hunting-Clan Air Transport in September 1958. Merged into British United in July 1960 and here it still retains its red fin. To Air Ferry in December 1965. Fairey Aviation's original hangar, a BEA Viscount 803 and their maintenance base are all visible in the background.

Newly arrived from Europe to join the Conair fleet as C-GIBS.

One of four DC-6's present at Abbotsford during our visit. Three appear to be active with one in the boneyard

BUA's convertible DC-6A/C operating a trooping flight for men and families to the West German garrisons. Served BUA from JUly 1960 until sale to Air Ferry in December 1965. Later Balair HB-IBS and Conair C-GIBS. Saturn DC-7C and Dan-Air Ambassador in background.