Incredible aerial footage of Colorado wildfire tankers (radio chatter included). USAF National Guard C-130’s line up in positions behind the spotter aircraft. This type of flying requires great precision. Brave crews doing dangerous work.
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The Bombardier CL415 would do a great job to help fight these wild fires they are agile and quick to drop water bombs and reload.
Agreed. The 415 is purpose built for firefighting and can do 125 sorties a day. The C-130 can carry a bigger payload but has to use an airfield and takes much longer to load.
Unfortunately a C-130 just crashed and now the other 7 are grounded. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/waldo-canyon-fires-2012-f_n_1645060.html