LtRGFRANK Posted June 19, 2012 Share #26 Posted June 19, 2012 I've been on the bottom side of your drops(well not you but crews like you) and we always welcomed a cool shower. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted June 27, 2012 Share #27 Posted June 27, 2012 There's a whole lot of kick-a$$ in fire fighting drops like that. Anybody still use WWII planes for that kind of stuff anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted June 27, 2012 Share #28 Posted June 27, 2012 I'm sorry I missed this thread earlier! It must feel great helping out like this, great job! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted June 27, 2012 Share #29 Posted June 27, 2012 There's a whole lot of kick-a$$ in fire fighting drops like that. Anybody still use WWII planes for that kind of stuff anymore? up here in the Inland Northwest, there was a PBY that flew out of Deer Park, WA for years. It was a common sight during the typical summer fire seasons here. I believe it was grounded a year or so ago. It was always a welcome sight over a hotspot. I think there are some A-26s flying around somewhere, perhaps Canada? At least I think they are still flying. :think: I think the era of WW2 surplus planes fighting fires is pretty much over. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted June 27, 2012 Share #30 Posted June 27, 2012 Hawk, Your fire near Ft Collins is about 45% contained. Bad news is we now have a major fire in the Springs area and another burning near Boulder. The Springs fire is pretty bad. A week of 100 degree plus weather (105 two days running) and winds today isn't helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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