With temperatures this summer across the USA reaching well into the 40 degree mark (Celsius) it’s no surprise wildfires are alight across a number of states.
With such a vast amount of space in the United States, and such fierce heat, helicopters with monsoon buckets don’t even come close to being able to battle these huge fires – so they send in the big guns.
The DC-10 Fire Tanker is an impressive sight when in action…
– By Alex The Great / YouTube
– WeatherWatch.co.nz
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Zelda Wynn on 29/07/2016 9:31pm
Gosh the plane reminds me of the toxic BTK aerial spraying of West Auckland, only these fly a little higher!
Horrible fires!
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