Video of DC-10 air tanker in Australia

We have not heard very much about air tanker 911, the DC-10, since it arrived in Australia on December 14 to evaluate its effectiveness on bush fires. But we do know that in early January it received certification from the Australian regulatory authorities to operate in the country.

The Country Fire Authority recently put together a fact sheet and this video about the aircraft.

(THE VIDEO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Here are some photos of Air Tanker 911 down under, courtesy of the Country Fire Authority.

AT-911_parked DC-10 air tanker

AT-911_tanks DC-10 air tanker

AT-911_interior DC-10 air tanker

AT-911_crew DC-10 air tanker

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.