Sunfish, Read the press/media release and guff on the govt. web site. It is a 10 year turn-key support operation. So keep all three aircraft on US register, that would make sense. It is no different to Evergreen with the Skycranes other than the aircraft go home at the end of the season. If NSW Fire has actually BOUGHT the aircraft, then after 10 year support contract ends. Re-Tender....