As tanker "490", part of a large bombing group deployed at Slave Lake. Carries the "Long Liner" name. Acquired from the UK's Channel Express, in whose basic colours it entered Air Spray's active service in 2003, later adopting Air Spray's standard scheme.

Seen here on active deployment at Rocky Mountain House as tanker "90", still in Channel Express basic colours. Entered passenger service in 1958 with Pacific Southwest Airlines. Converted to a freighter in 1979, serving initially as N5539 with Evergreen International Airlines, then transferred to Channel Express Air Services from 1990, with whom it became G-CEXS in 1992. Joined Air Spray in 2003 for use as a fire bomber.

The cabin of this airtanker has no function itself anymore: it is not to be used for passengers or cargo. Several of the extensive modifications to turn an Electra into a Long Liner are visible, noticeably the wing reinforcement beam just above the floor and the lack of interior panels. The latter is part of the removal of the cabin pressurization and noise reduction provisions, as those add weight that can be done without in the firefighting role.

The forward part of the roomy office of the Long Liner. Digital displays only for engine power, TCAS, GPS and weather radar. On the glare shield, left of centre, is the indicator panel for the fire retardant tank. Outside, C-GLBA is sitting on the Buffalo part of the apron.

On short final for a touch and go as part of a post-maintenance test flight. The tank can hold 3000 gallons (11356 liters) of fire retardant.

Tanker 90 at rest after another long fire season

Departing for the Northwest Territories

In basic Channel Air colors