Cal Fire / CDF S-2F water drop. The S-2F is one of the most cost effective and maneuverable fire fighting aircraft. It's small size and turbo-prop engines allow it to operate from airfields ranging from commercial to small municipal runways. The S-2F can maneuver and fly slow enough to make accurate drops where the larger tankers can't safely navigate. Originally Built for Navy aircraft carrier operations, the S-2 is a rugged airframe that can withstand the extreme conditions the wildland fires are fought under.

Digital Photography: Photos in the gallery were taken with the Canon EOS 40D DSLR
with a Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM or the Canon 10-22mm Super Wide angle Lens.