ltdiver 3 #1 August 31, 2009 Well, like NickDG and other friends posting on Facebook this weekend, another fire has the DC-10 sharing routes overhead. Just went outside to view the new report of fire up on the hillside just east of here and saw the big bird dropping fire retardant there. A huge red and white angel. We're sure lucky to be able have this tool at SoCal's disposal this summer. It almost wasn't to be. http://www.sbsun.com/ci_13233605?source=most_emailed ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 August 31, 2009 That's cool.They've even experimented with B-747's as fire bombers. Bring out the heavies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 August 31, 2009 Quote That's cool.They've even experimented with B-747's as fire bombers. Bring out the heavies. Pic of the DC-10 as it flew overhead this afternoon . . . ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #4 August 31, 2009 That's got to be a rush for the pilots, bringing that big bird in on a low level bombing run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #5 August 31, 2009 are they running it from SoCal Logistics airport near Victorville like last year? ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #6 September 1, 2009 Damn. Be safe all of you!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 September 1, 2009 Quote are they running it from SoCal Logistics airport near Victorville like last year? Don't know at this time. I'll have to research and get back to you. Four idiot teenagers set another fire this afternoon! That's 2 fires now just east of here. They got the boys and are holding them in custody now. Our whole neighborhood is outside watching the flames and water/phoscheck planes/helicopters fly overhead. It's like a dance, beautiful buy horrible all in one. There's a huge house up on the hillside that they're trying to save. Looks like they may actually do it. I've counted 6 planes/helicopters circling . . . almost like flying in formation. Back outside to watch the show. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #8 September 1, 2009 Pics from this afternoon and this evening . . . from my neighborhood. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #9 September 3, 2009 >They've even experimented with B-747's as fire bombers. They're not just experimenting. http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/09/evergreen-supertanker/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
