“It hangs below the helicopter and then when we get close to the fire we just let it out of the bucket.” The tank system is all inside the helicopter, so it brings a different feel when flying.

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Among the other types that have been sent in to help fight the spread of fire are: helitankers, military helicopters with under-slung buckets, waterscoopers (amphibious planes), Large Air Tankers ...