Fireboss Sweden

Sweden has suffered one of the hottest and dryest summers since they started taking records. On this context Portugal offered help to their request providing 2 out of the 8 Air Tractor Fireboss we operate in Portugal for wild fire supression. As it is something unusual we got many questions regarding the aircraft and its perfromance we kindly have been replying, but I believe this video explains better to the unspecilized public how it works from the pilot point of view.

It shows one of the missions we were assigned to close to Örebro near a big TV antenna. Scooping point to refill water was Nora Lake. Fire was declared under control after a few hours and 100 drops were performed between the 2 planes. Local fire brigades were happy with our support and likewise for us, it was a pleasure to contribute with our machines and expertise

Thanks to MSB, Sweden Air Force, Portugal ANPC, Ground Crew, engineer and the whole team who made this mission a success

Here some links for the curious ones:

Media Clipping -

https://agairupdate.com/portugals-at-802-deployed-to-sweden/

Head of Ground Fire Brigade report:

https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/orebro/brandchefen-hyllar-hjalpinsatserna-flygplan-sverige-skulle-kunna-ha

https://orebrotribune.se/2018/07/27/fullt-utvecklad-skogsbrand-vid-lockhyttemasten/

Aircraft details:
http://www.airtractoreurope.com/en/
https://airtractor.com/aircraft/at-802f-fire-boss/

Aircraft Videos:

Fire boss in Portugal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INI3P8ViDVs

Push the Button, Aerial Firefighting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsvf_ixKGO8&t=28s

Air Tractor Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb4RIjqeE-A

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