Important Mission: Buying a Firefighting Electra in England

On The Move July 7, 2025
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In Yellowknife, Canada, Buffalo Joe and his son are on the move to buy a plane in Coventry, England. Buffalo Airways, who operates cargo runs, fuel services and firefighting in Northwest Territories, already owns two Lockheed Electras, but they want to add more to their fleet for firefighting. Traditionally they've been flying three Douglas DC-4s, but faster, more manoeuvrable planes are required for regulation purposes. Will they find what they're looking for and add a water bomber to their fleet? Meanwhile, Buffalo's C-46 has been shuttling cargo across Manitoba and they're struggling to clear a backlog, when suddenly one of the engines starts making unusual noises and also leaking oil, which could be catastrophic. 00:00 Series 2 Episode 12 41:30 Series 2 Episode 13 Subscribe to On The Move to watch more documentaries: http://bit.ly/369zkpx Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #OnTheMove