Firefighting planes dive in to scoop some water...

The CL-415 is an amphibious water bomber purpose-built to land in bodies of water, scoop up a bellyful of H20, and drop it on wildfires. The planes scoop up a full load of 1,692 gallons of water in just 12 seconds, which has earned it the nickname "SuperScooper." (Watch the video halfway down the link.) (www.popularmechanics.com) Ещё...