A fire suppression aircraft battling a wildland fire in northern Minnesota on Friday was reportedly struck by a bullet while scooping water from a lake.

“Battle” is usually meant figuratively when fighting wildfires.

  • Jason2357@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 day ago

    These water bomber pilots are flying some of the most precise manouvers on earth. It would be fairly safe to bet all have flown in the service.