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Old 08-11-13, 22:37
Grant Bowker Grant Bowker is offline
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When the Search and Rescue tempo permits, the Snowbirds fly formation behind the Buffalos.
Another of the "non SAR" uses of the Buffalo is support of the Skyhawk parachute demo team.
Smaller and cheaper than a Hercules but still has a ramp for mass exit out the rear rather than forcing a side exit, big enough to do the job and free the Hercules for other missions.
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