Most states already have worn out planes for air drop, so I don't
think they will go that route. The c130 crashes of the last few years
must be part of the drive for a newer firefighting aircraft
technology.


(Prowlus) wrote in message . com...
"John R Weiss" wrote in message news:zSerc.15455$zw.4602@attbi_s01...
"BUFDRVR" wrote...

I watched the mpeg on the site. The narrator said; "at 400' and 140 knots,
the
747 can....."

What do they call that in Marketing 101 -- "puffery"?

Speaking of the marketing vid , since when has the 747 ever took on a
aerial refueling role?
Wonder if they'll consider aquiring an old buff or a worn out C-5 as a
water bomber aswell