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Video of Water bomber refilling with water from the inside.
The reason that it’s so rare to see footage like this is because there are simply not many of these planes around. Only 90 CL-415s were built and they’re not used on a continuous basis. As of this writing, we’ve only seen two of these water bombers in action from this vantage point. According to the description of the video, this took place in Portugal and the crew was getting water from Rio Douro. You can actually see them pass over a dam before dipping down and getting to work. (www.youtube.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Years ago I was driving around on logging roads in northern Ontario in a VW beetle sunroof when I came across a large cleared area with stakes that had cans on them and a water bomber making practice runs. On their next run they spotted a great target, and this time aimed directly at me. By the time I realized what was happening I managed to get the top closed but the driver's window was still open. I was drenched but couldn't help laughing at how much fun they just had.
Your story doesn't wash- ok, rinse maybe. Thanks for sharing.
perhaps, the pilot should have dropped some flares to let the boaters know that he is coming down for a "Drink".
Now...I would like to see the video from a camera mounted INSIDE one of the water tanks!
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to see" G. Marx
Wouldn't think there would be much to see except for the brief time the doors were open.
Wouldn't think there would be much to see except for the brief time the doors were open.
"...too dark to READ" (Sorry Joel, just had to correct you!)
Oh ye of little faith. LOL....There are cameras which can record in very low light environments. Or simply use an infrared camera. Piece of cake.
That's great if the tank wall or the water is warm.