Or, as has been raised before...……
A fleet of C-130's 'traded in' by Ronny RAAF, you know, last year';s model, who could, (in my opinion), drop plastic modules filled with water / retardant, via the ramp, directly over the leading edge of said fires.....
a la parachute extraction methods....
We've already paid for the aircraft....Haven't we..?? Just 'donate' them to the State Fire-fighters and have 'Ronny' continue to maintain them...or subby it out if cheaper.
Could have pre-prepared palletised cargo avbl for quick loading / turnaround at nearby regional airport, of which there are plenty in this case….
Yeah, I know....can't litter the country with disposed plastics......NAH! Just let it burn...…
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