DC-10 Fire Tanker Dives Along Ridge While Bombing Retardant

"Chris Clarke" (shiftsandgiggles) 09/15/2014 at 14:54 • Filed to: planelopnik, fire fighting

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Airliner + firetruck = one of the coolest airplanes that doesn't get much glory these days. This DC-10 VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker) drop was along the Skyline ridge above Cache Creek on the northeast flank of the Horsethief Canyon Fire on September 12.

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Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Chris Clarke 09/15/2014 at 14:58

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Did I see that wrong or did the guy completely miss the fire?

MHunter905 > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 09/15/2014 at 15:09

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I think they try to surround the fire and contain it in a given area before dropping directly on it. The objective is to put the fire out by stopping it from spreading further. This is just my oppinnion and I could be completely wrong :)