Boeing 747 classic '947'

[Freeman Lowell]

I'd be interested to know the identity of a red-tailed 747 that trailed east-bound over southern England this morning (19.11.06). It looked as though it wore the number '947' 'water-bomber fashion' in white numbers on the tail.

Apologies if this type of post is out of order - I'm still new to this!

Thanks,
Freeman.

[Bigt]

Its N470EV - a Evergreen supertaker - was in Hong Kong early this week

[hobie]

and here it is dropping it's load ....

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1048441/M/



I believe it carries 20,000 gallons or 200,000 lbs ..... call it a 100 tons of water ....

[Newforest]

Originally Posted by Bigt

Its N470EV - a Evergreen supertaker - was in Hong Kong early this week

Are you misled by his water bomber reference? The photo hasn't got a red tail!

[Bigt]

It did have this week...............

[Bigt]

All the water bomber equipment is currently out of the aircraft - most of it is on pallets. The aircraft currently operates as a nose loading freighter

[Bigt]

www.theblacksweb.com/pics/n470ev-small.jpg

[Freeman Lowell]

Gentlemen,
Thanks for the replies and links. Much appreciated.
Freeman.

[Getoutofmygalley]

Just how many 100ml tubes of water and 20cmx20cm bags would it take to get 100 tons of water through security

[EDIspotter]

Originally Posted by Getoutofmygalley

Just how many 100ml tubes of water and 20cmx20cm bags would it take to get 100 tons of water through security

Maybe they buy it in the duty free after security to avoid the problem

[HZ123]

Gives another point of view for 100 tonnes of potable water. How long does it take to convert.

[BOAC]

I think this one is finished and now wandering into the desert!