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The Canadair CL215 is the most successful flying boat amphibian since the second world war. Its multirole capabilities range from aerial spraying, search and rescue, cargo service, to its most notable role, as a water bomber. It has the most outstanding performance of any aerial fire fighting platform. Starting production in the late 1960s, it continued production in several forms through ownership by Bombardier and later by Viking Air. The latter is currently developing the exciting next generation CL515 First Responder with deliveries expected in 2024.

0:00 Introduction
0:29 CL43 Float Plane
1:31 CL204 and the transition to Amphibian
5:15 CL215 Intended Roles and Initial Customers
7:15 Upgrade to the Turboprop CL215T
9:22 Ultimate Scooper, the CL415
10:36 Viking and the CL415EAF and CL515
13:37 Accidents involving the CL215, 215T, and 415
14:13 Conclusion

Music:
Denmark Portland Cello Project

Research Sources:
Air Enthusiast' No.68, March/April 1997, pp. 669
‘The Canadair CL215 Water Bomber Program’ by R. F. Stapells
Viking Air Website https://aerialfirefighter.vikingair.c...
Skies Magazine https://skiesmag.com/news/cascadepur...
Air Attack Magazine https://www.airattackmag.com/vikinga...
Global Security Website https://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...
Wings Over Quebec Website https://www.wingsoverquebec.com/?p=1246
Secret Projects Blog https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/thre...
Air Attack Magazine https://www.airattackmag.com/vikinga...

Footage Sources:
CL215 Interview with Rob Mauracher Viking    • CL215 Interview with Rob Mauracher.mp4  
Canadair CL215 First Flight Anniversary Viking    • Canadair CL215 First Flight Anniversary  
Amphibious Advantage Edit Viking    • Amphibious Advantage Edit.mp4  

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