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Airtankers in rescue operations: Submitted by Jim Barnes

December 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

In light of the recent tragic loss of our Fighters burned over on the Yarnell hill fire in Arizona there has been much speculation and conjecture on “what would have happened if airtankers had been on the scene”. As in any accident/incident … [Continue reading]

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Associated Aerial Firefighting Annual Conference.

December 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

AAF 2014 meeting: January 11-12, El Dorado Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada. Don’t miss it!  Hospitality suite Saturday evening (11th), presentations on the 12th. Make you reservations with the following code and get your rooms at a discount. $69.99 … [Continue reading]

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Tony Morris, As I See It

December 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

    BOMBARDIER 415 U.S. FOREST SERVICE AS I SEE IT TONY MORRIS   In 1988 our family moved from Santa Monica to a house in the Fernwood neighborhood of Topanga. Wildfires have burned in Topanga for centuries. Native … [Continue reading]

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The Latest CFPA Newsletter….thank you Jerome.

November 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

CFPA news oct 2013 Mk3 … [Continue reading]

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New Fire Bomber DVD film by Phil Wallick

November 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Fire Bomber a film by Aviation Photographer Philip Wallick is a one hour DVD that traces the history of fire fighting with aircraft from the 1930 to present day. Fire Bomber combines air tanker cockpit pilot communications and narrative descriptions … [Continue reading]

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We will miss you Walt.

November 16, 2013 By 9 Comments

I received word that Walt Darran passed away yesterday. His flying experience is the stuff of legends. Without Walt’s support and ability to bring people together for a common goal, this website would not be in existence in its current form. To me … [Continue reading]

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Australian civil aviation safety authorities grounds all Dromader SEATs

November 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Here is an article posted yesterday in Australia post the fatal aircraft crash at the recent New South Wales bushfires. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has grounded all Dromader aircraft, one of Australia's key firefighting … [Continue reading]

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Interview with Rich Briggs-Lockheed Martin

October 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DATE:  10-15-13 FROM: TONY MORRIS –“As I See It”  www.airtanker.org                                             ASSOCIATED AERIAL FIREFIGHTERS TO:  RICH BRIGGS – LOCKHEED MARTIN SUBJECT:  C-130 XJ FOR AERIAL … [Continue reading]

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Con Air T160 RJ85 Fireguard water drop video

October 16, 2013 By 1 Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx794fx-w2I&feature=youtu.be … [Continue reading]

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In Memorium (Spanish Air Force 43rd Fire-Fighting Squadon)

October 13, 2013 By 1 Comment

La trayectoria del 43 Grupo de Fuerzas Aéreas se remonta a 1971, con la llegada de las primeras unidades Canadair CL-215 a España. Desde su inauguración, y aunque a veces se confunda, esta unidad apagafuegos no pertenece ni a Protección Civil ni a la … [Continue reading]

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