Editorial photo #12479607 Environmental Issue

Greece Prepares For Firefighting Season

Firefighting season in Greece. Military personnel of the Hellenic Air Force HAF prepare early morning the Canadair CL-415 water bomber. Greek forces operate the Canadair CL-415GR and CL-215, the amphibious aircraft made for aerial fire fighting known as Super Scooper is an airplane with ability to scoop large quantity of water and drop it over the fire in addition to the Search and Rescue capabilities SAR. During the summer season, Greece suffers from wildfires, specially on dry and windy days. May 2025 in Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport SKG, Greece (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12479607
Date taken: 7 May 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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