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May 28, 2025 - 07:16 AM
Firefighting planes, such as amphibious water bombers, typically scoop up water from nearby bodies of water like lakes, rivers, or oceans by skimming the surface while in flight. They use retractable scoops or tanks that fill with water as the plane flies over the water. Some firefighting aircraft may also be equipped to refill their tanks on the ground at an airport or other designated refilling station.
