Above: Portable tanks storing water that will be pumped into the 747 Supertanker.
These photos were taken today, January 25, 2016 the day the 747 SuperTanker arrived in Chile to assist firefighters on the ground who are battling the numerous wildfires in Chile.
The air tanker was expected to conduct its first mission Wednesday, dropping water on a fire about 200 miles south of Santiago. The crew planned to mix Pyrocool, a fire suppressant agent, into the water to enhance its effectiveness.
All photos were taken by Bill Gabbert.
Your photos are great! You need to get someone to take a photo of you!
I am really enjoying reading about your Chile trip and look forward to keeping up with your mission throughout your stay there. Stay safe.