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Douglas DC-3 'Dakota'

American fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II, it is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made.

Douglas C-54 / DC-4 'Candy Bomber'

One of the many American pilots to fly the USAF C-54 Skymaster during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49 ("Operation Vittles") was Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen of Provo, Utah. During the operation he became known as the "Candy Bomber" because he repeatedly dropped candy to German children from his aircraft on approach to the runways.

Douglas DC-6B Water Bomber

DC-6 planes were often converted to forest fire-fighting duties, and the 'Securité Civile' based at Marignane (Marseilles) used these initially in 1977 until they were replaced in 1988. They carried 12'000 litres of water with retardant.

Junkers JU-52

The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed "Tante Ju" - "Auntie Ju" - and "Iron Annie") was a transport aircraft and bomber manufactured 1932 – 1945.

Short 330-220

The Short 330-200 is a short haul airlcraft produced by Short Brothers in the UK. The aircraft above was registered as N337MV (SH3075).

De Haviland Dash-8 Water Bomber
Fitted with a large water tank, it complements the French aerial fire-fighters' fleet of Canadairs and Trackers

Fairchild C-26D Metro
The Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner or the Fairchild Aerospace Metro is a 19-seat, pressurised, twin turboprop airliner first produced by Swearingen Aircraft and later by Fairchild at a plant in San Antonio, Texas.

Northrop F-89 "Scorpion"
Early American jet-powered all-weather interceptor. It has the distinction of being the first aircraft armed with nuclear weapons (the Genie rocket) for air-to-air use.

Grumman HU-16D Albatross
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962.
The Albatross was designed to be able to land at sea in open ocean situations in order to effect the rescue of downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length helped make it possible for it to land in wavy conditions.

Handley Page Night Bomber O/400
The Handley Page Type O was an early bomber aircraft used by Britain during World War I. At the time, it was the largest aircraft that had been built in the UK and one of the largest in the world. It was built in two major versions, the Handley Page O/100 (H.P.11) and Handley Page O/400.

Canadair CL-215 Water Bomber "Scooper"

The French Sécurité Civile's "Pelican" no. 47 F-ZBBW based at Marignane near Marseilles, was built on May 1976, and is the last CL-215 of the French Water Bombers. It flew 5064 hours until its withdrawal from service on May 24, 1996

Grumman F7F-3 "Tigercat"
The Grumman F7F Tigercat was the first twin-engined fighter aircraft design to enter service with the United States Navy.

Douglas A-1H "Skyraider"
U.S. single-seat attack bomber of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s. A propeller-driven anachronism in the jet age, the Skyraider had a remarkably long and successful career well into the space age, and inspired a straight-winged, slow flying jet powered successor which is still in frontline service today.

Martin Mars Water Bomber, next to a tiny "Tracker."

Largest flying boat ever. Two surviving tankers are based at Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, British Columbia.
They can carry up to 30,000 litres of water and are used to fight fires along the coast of British Columbia, and even sometimes in the interior.

Conair CS2F US Navy "Tracker"

First purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the US Navy.

Conair CS2F Fire-fighting "Tracker"

Modified 'Tracker', used for fire-fighting patrol duty, but also for water-bombing.

Mitsubishi A5M4 1:30

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a lightweight fighter aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) from 1940 to 1945.

Bristol Blenheim Mk IF

The Bristol Blenheim was a British light bomber aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was used extensively in the early days of the Second World War, but was later adapted into a successful long-range fighter and night fighter.

Avro 696 Shackleton MR Mk 2

The Avro Shackleton was a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft for use by the Royal Air Force.

Sikorsky S-40

The Sikorsky S-40 was an American amphibious flying boat built by Sikorsky in the early 1930s for Pan American World Airways. It was the largest commercial airliner of its time.

Antonov KT or A 40 "The Flying Tank"

The Antonov A-40 Krylya Tanka (Russian: "tank wings") was a Soviet attempt to allow a tank to glide into a battlefield after being towed aloft by an airplane, to support airborne forces or partisans. A prototype was built and tested in 1942, but was found to be unworkable. This vehicle is sometimes called the A-40T or KT [Wikipedia].

Fairchild C-119G 'Flying Boxcar" (1:72)
Decals: US Air Force
The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy designation R4Q) was an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 C-119s had been built. Its cargo hauling ability earned it the nickname "Flying Boxcar".

Airbus A300-600ST, "Beluga"

The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter) or Beluga is a version of the standard A300-600 wide-body airliner modified to carry aircraft parts and over-sized or awkward cargo. It was officially called the Super Transporter at first, but the name Beluga became popular and has now been officially adopted.