Water Bombers

Water Bombers

Combatting the world’s forest fires from the air is the remit of water bomber aircraft. This book reviews the past and the current selection of aircraft tasked with the dangerous role of protecting our natural environment from fire. Covering America, Canada, Russia, southern Europe and other countries, the operators of these fleets and the aircraft that compose them are analysed.

With more than 230 images, this book includes the aircraft types used from World War Two fighters and bombers, piston-powered airliners and cargo aircraft of the 1950s, turboprop aircraft, wide-body jets, custom-built water bombers and helicopters with tanks or under-slung loads.

Available: NOW

ISBN: 978 1 80282 146 8

Price: £16.99

Format: Paperback, 128 pages

Author: Gerry Manning