My own private airshow
Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:37 am
This afternoon was interesting to say the least.
A construction crew started a grass fire that burned several acres directly behind my property. For a while I had two CDF turbine S2F's, an OV10 and a huey circling directly over my house.
I know what some of you are thinking. Pictures?
For some unknown reason I had other things on my mind.
Fortunately, no structures that I know of burned, only grass.
A construction crew started a grass fire that burned several acres directly behind my property. For a while I had two CDF turbine S2F's, an OV10 and a huey circling directly over my house.
I know what some of you are thinking. Pictures?
For some unknown reason I had other things on my mind.
Fortunately, no structures that I know of burned, only grass.
Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:59 am
in australia we dont even get firebombers but just helos.. you are lucky 
for some bizzare reason in australia water carrying planes are not considered a good tool in firefighting..
for some bizzare reason in australia water carrying planes are not considered a good tool in firefighting..
Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:29 am
On my side of the Country, there really isn't any firebombers I know of! But then again we dont get those dry Summers that start those huge fires!
Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:04 am
I have always wondered by, with all the great big brush fires there are no big water bombing airplanes in Australia.
I think the Martin Mars could have helped out (obviously it would be a struggle getting therer), but how about some converted Trackes, DC-6's, Electras, Catalinas, etc?
Strange.
It's always so scary watching the Australian news and seeing those huge fires. Seems like the helos are doing alright, but it seems like such a small amount of water compared to an airplanes load.
Cheers,
David
I think the Martin Mars could have helped out (obviously it would be a struggle getting therer), but how about some converted Trackes, DC-6's, Electras, Catalinas, etc?
Strange.
It's always so scary watching the Australian news and seeing those huge fires. Seems like the helos are doing alright, but it seems like such a small amount of water compared to an airplanes load.
Cheers,
David