19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Firefighting Aircraft Scooping Water

Caught this firefighting S.E.A.T. (Single Engine Air Tanker), Fire Boss 244 scooping water off Curlew Lake when the smoke covered, later afternoon sun set up golden reflections on the water. The aircraft has reduced its speed to approximately 100 knots during this maneuver.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Republic, Washington, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5500
Copyright: © John Fanning