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25.01.2022 Our AG crew in full flight. Fabulous picture by Alex Downes.
25.01.2022 Raising the bar on training through our International Alliances. This week Jason and Rowie travelled to the United States to learn more about aerial firefighting practices and techniques with our US Pilots who fly in Australia during our summer. They are discovering some differences...including the type of aircraft being used!! Thanks to US Forest Service and CALFIRE for the opportunity and thanks to Ponts/Bob :)
24.01.2022 Today there is a Total Fire Ban in parts of NSW. Already today the the 10 Tanker Air Carrier DC-10 VLAT N522AX "Bomber 912" Nancy Bird has been put to use at th...e Mt Canobolas fire at Orange NSW Here is some footage from January of the VLAT in action at the "Barigan Fire" north of Mudgee, New South Wales. Thank you to Cathi Reid from Bylong RFS for sending in this amazing video. NSW RFS Cudgegong District NSW Rural Fire Service AGAIR #TFB #DC10 #VLAT #NSWRFS
24.01.2022 WHERES WALLY...half way there.
24.01.2022 In no particular order...Experience, Youth & Enthusiasm. Our lead plane pilots completing a handover at Avalon Airbase this week.
23.01.2022 WHERES WALLY on the move...coming into land at ???
21.01.2022 WHERES WALLY...a couple of quick pit stops, nearly there!
20.01.2022 From our CEO Rob Boschen This morning, with a touch of sadness, we bid farewell at Richmond RAAF Base to our last DC10 B914 and flight crew that helped us during one of Australias most horrific fire seasons. As we move in to autumn and our fire danger is diminishing, we have found ourselves dealing with a new global emergency that knows no boundaries and has serious consequences for all society. ... Our priority is always the welfare of our personnel and the need for them to be home with their families and loved ones as this crisis takes hold, motivated us to release them early. We trust that by tomorrow all our crews will be in their home countries. As this world pandemic passes over in coming months, we do look forward to being able to move freely across international borders again and be ready to support our fire agencies in the summers ahead.
20.01.2022 Very active fire fronts on the weekend! A shot of the fire line break created by our B912 DC10 Nancy Bird.
19.01.2022 And here it is! Wishing our staff, clients, suppliers and supporters a very Merry Christmas. Time to Press Play to see this years e-card
18.01.2022 WHERES WALLY...on final leg! Great pictures Mitchpix :)
17.01.2022 Great clip and song...DC10 10+ years rounding up fire fronts
17.01.2022 Nearly ready for release...The Annual Electronic Christmas Card ! Stay tuned
15.01.2022 Footage of The 10 in action. Thanks Mark.
14.01.2022 This summer marks the 10th year AGAIR has supplied the DC10 to Australia. As we welcome in the next decade our thoughts are with all those effected by the bushfires this summer. Pic 2009/2019 Kate and Jenna Boschen with Bomber 911.
14.01.2022 Having received a request from NAFC for a VLAT to assist with managing the fires on the eastern seaboard, 10 Tanker Air Carrier mobilised Tanker 911, which arrived from the US on Saturday. The 10 - Bomber 911, delivered its first operational load of retardant on the Gospers Mountain fire just north of Sydney on Sunday. This photo of 'The 10', taken by Mark Jessop from nearby Glen Davis highlights how dense the smoke is around these fires. One can only imagine the impact t...his has on our communities. When rapidly mobilising an aircraft operation such as this there are numerous challenges for all involved. We appreciate the assistance from those that rose to the challenge to make it happen. In particular, CASA, for ensuring that all approvals and regulatory requirements were in place to commence operations even before The 10 landed in Australia. We look forward to working with the NSW RFS and other agencies over the summer to keep this smoke down and our communities safe. Credit goes to Mark Jessop for this great photo which highlights the challenges ahead over summer.
14.01.2022 An evening with the CFA at the Nhill airbase where we spent time discussing working around aircraft and loading familiarisation. Can anyone pick out Mike and Rowie in the group photo?
13.01.2022 Today we farwell our DC-10 as it makes the journey back to their home base in the US. The Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) undertook 221 missions and dropped more t...han 8 million litres of extinguishing agents since commencing in mid November 2019. A massive thank you to the crews of 10 Tanker Air Carrier for their ongoing support this season, and safe travels back home. Photo: Ned Dawson
12.01.2022 WHERES WALLY!....aka Guy???
10.01.2022 A quick response from the aircrews minimises fire spread...a major help to the ground crews.
09.01.2022 Great pictures and video of our Leads and The 10. Excellent work Mark
09.01.2022 Assisting with training is a very important part of our philosophy. Our bomber working with the crews from South West division.
06.01.2022 Our crews have faced some very trying fire conditions this season. A big thank you to the flight crews, admin and mechanics that have made ground fire crews, community assets and the public safer from your very professional efforts. Pictures: Jason Oliver
05.01.2022 Some great pictures of our aircraft and crews currently in Sydney working for the NSW RFS. Excited to see the final photos in all their glory.
05.01.2022 A great day for women pilots in agriculture and success of our training programs. Congratulations to Tegan who has trained/flown her way through our agricultural aircraft fleet and completed her AT-802 endorsement today. Well done to the Agflite team for helping her achieve this significant milestone.
05.01.2022 We've seen it in our skies and heard it overhead, let's take a look inside the DC-10 tanker. It's been instrumental in controlling the devasting bushfires that ...ravaged portions of the ACT and NSW this summer. It can carry up to 45,000 litres of water or fire retardant that can make a huge impact to assist on-ground units. The DC-10 and its crew will always be remembered by the Canberra community. See more
04.01.2022 Another day of firebombing standby comes to an end at Stawell Airport. By Peter Rohan
04.01.2022 Great drop by the 10! Thanks Cody
03.01.2022 | They play a key role in preventing small fires from becoming big ones and stopping big ones growing bigger"
01.01.2022 Great work by the ground and aircrews
01.01.2022 DC10 in action on the New South Wales coast. Great work by the crew and support staff
01.01.2022 Fantastic photos Jodie Glad you enjoyed your tour of B912 and BD123. The ACT Emergency Services Agency have been a great host of our fire fighting aircraft and crews at Canberra Airport.
