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Sardinia: antifire campaign is about to start

Cagliari, Italy - 10 helicopters and 2 airplanes starting from June 1st

Sardinia Region 2006 antifire campaign, which will officially begin next June 1st, has been presented. Among this year’s news, an AB-412 twin-engined helicopter, provided with atomizer for fire immediate aggression even in impervious areas. Starting from July 1st, also two US-manufactured "Fire Boss" float aircraft will be operating, able to throw three thousand litres of water on fires. Civil Defense s...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 141773
Rome, Italy, 05/29/2006 09:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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