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Arising from an earlier 1960s research study at the company, the original concept was for a twin-engined floatplane transport, that was altered into a “firefighter” as a result of a request by forestry officials in the Quebec Service Aérien for a more effective way of delivering water to forest fires. Source: Airliners.net The Canadair CL-215 & 415