The Tracker 07 was used during the Cold War by the United States, then in the fight against forest fires. The aircraft had to be dismantled (especially the wings) to be transported to Ardèche.

“It was a lot of stress because we are firefighters, not aeronautical mechanics! Fortunately, we found valuable help on site,” says Patrice Lieutier, president of SOS Tracker 07. The firefighters spent eight days in the base's hangars dismantling the Tracker.