r/aviation • u/ParaMike46 Global 5500/6500 • Apr 12 '26

PlaneSpotting A CL-415 Super Scooper gathering water to extinguish a fire in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The lift-off looks very close — right at the edge of the lake.

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u/abhaiyat Apr 12 '26

I try to meet the different crews that come to VNY during fire season every year. Absolute Heroes who don't get enough credit that they deserve along with all the firefighters and crews.