This past October the Museum of Mountain Flying welcomed the latest addition to our collection: Grumman TMB "Avenger" C-GLEL, or Tanker A-13.
This airplane, like our DC-3, is a survivor of Johnson Flying Service, having flown as a fire suppression tanker out of missoula in the late sixties and early seventies.
Following her sale toForest Protection Limited of New Brunswick, Canada, A-13 continued to serve as a beetle sprayer and fire suppression bomber until she and her sisters were retired in 2004.
We at the museum are wanting to keep this beautiful example of Aviation history flyable. She will be restored to her JFS colors this coming summer, and we invite all to come visit us to see her progress!
Photo Credits: Morgan Kinney
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