Originally Posted by
VHOED191006
That wasn't my point. My point was that 2 of Coulson's airtankers have crashed within a few years of each other, whilst trying to put out fires. My question is why have 2 crashed? What are they doing wrong?
No argument that aerial firefighting is challenging, but I'm inclined to agree with the point being made. Imagine Qld Fire & Rescue or FRNSW writing off two uber-expensive 'traditional' fire appliances in what would be 'normal' operations for them, and similar questions would, hopefully be asked.
This is what they do, and to lose two LAT's, in one country in 3 years is unusual by any standard.