Lockheed PV2 Neptune Fire Bombers in California

This video is of several Lockheed P2V Neptunes operated by Neptune Aerial Services of Montana. These aircraft are being operated out of San Bernardino Airport in California on 13 Nov., 2008 while fighting our very large wildfires at that time. They did a great job! Listen to the music that those big Wright 18-cylinder R-3350 radials make--------sweet! Sorry, no inflight footage because they halted operations before I could get any.

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[Marshall7302]

whats that whaleing sound is that the breakes?

[octane130]

Yes, that screeching sound is from the brakes, nice!

[mrblujet]

What kind of camera did you use to film this?

[octane130]

Panasonic GS-400 with an external, directional microphone. Thanks!

[zimmermann10]

@356butch yes, you are right

[rocktruggy03]

That's no Marauder.

[356butch]

Looks like a rebuilt Martin B-26 Marauder.

[EnterpriseXI]

What is that sqeeking im hearing is it the breaks?

[geldhundt]

I loved having the Neptunes drop on a fire because they made such a great sound as they climbed out after the drop. I'm sure the pilots have the most fun, but it's also cool to be on the ground as they fly over, with the props and the jets combining to make their distinctive noise.

[Barsopen1970]

In what circumstances would you think it would be more appropriate to use this, than the Aircrane ?

[kickZtailout]

Different uses entirely. If you're going to compare the Aircrane to a Neptune you may as well compare an engine to a dozer.