From The Archives: Canadair CL-215 Flies Over Marseilles

A piston engine-powered Canadair CL-215 water bomber is shown in flight over Marseilles, France. It is one of four being used in France to fight fires and six more CL-215s have been ordered Stone structure visible below is ancient Roman viaduct still in use. 

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Read the pilot report CL-215 Proves Rugged, Dependable In Water Bomber Role

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