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Tanker Planes Take a Hit
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Aug 2, 2008
Tanker Planes Take a Hit
It sure feels good when the big tanker planes fly overhead on their way to fight wildfires. But LAT reporter Bettina Boxall tells John Rabe that their value is overrated and their use is often made for political reasons.

It sure feels good when the big tanker planes fly overhead on their way to fight wildfires. But LAT reporter Bettina Boxall tells John Rabe that their value is overrated and their use is often made for political reasons.

It sure feels good when the big tanker planes fly overhead on their way to fight wildfires. But LAT reporter Bettina Boxall tells John Rabe that their value is overrated and their use is often made for political reasons.