French PM shows how an Airbus A400M has been adapted to fight wildfires
Published date: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:56:16 +0700A military transport aircraft turned into a giant water bomber in a fortnight released 20 tonnes of fire retardant over a wildfire in south-west France.
Footage shows fire retardant streaming from the open rear ramp of the Airbus A400M as the aircraft flies low over a pine forest near the town of Lacanau in the French department of Gironde.
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Lacanau, France |
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25/07/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP181794 |
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Duration: 00:45 |
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Rating: News safe |
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