Inside the World's Largest Airtanker 747-400 SuperTanker!

An exclusive inside view full of technical details from a Boeing pilot's perspective on this amazing conversion. Brought to you by the Patreon supporters of the Blancolirio channel! Thanks for your support! LINKS:
747 Global Supertanker 'Camp' fire Day 6 UPDATE McClellan Load and Return

Global SuperTanker:

Boeing BCF Program:

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"Weightless"
Aram Bedrosian

Orchestral Version of "Weightless" (written by Aram Bedrosian)
Andreas Gyllstrom

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[kittygonzalez]

This plane saved our lives just south of Middletown at the base of Mt St Helena a couple yrs ago! I’m proud of the massive plane but especially the Pilot! Thank you!

[pyroman]

I am fortunate enough to know the guy who dreamed up and designed the Supertanker. He's a great guy who loves that plane as much as life. I'm always in awe when I see that plane doing its thing.

[richardbowles]

This one leaves me speechless. Juan, you set such a high bar, and you completely exceeded that, now.

[sideshowbob]

The opening to this video was Majestic! You get better all the time Juan, we're going to have to start calling you mister Hollywood.

The paint job on that plane is the best I've ever seen! One of your best videos ever!

[christinecortese]

What an outstanding tanker - not only are the lines of this plane a work of art, but the capacity of retardant is unbelievable. This was a treat to watch. Thanks!

[aviation]

She sure is a beautiful airplane. When the fire fighters on the ground, look up and see her, they must feel like the Cavalry just arrived. Thank you!

[kenjudd]

Retired wildland fire fighter and this plane is amazing. Need 50 of them

[simonbaxter]

Nice to see the BAe146 tanker make a brief appearance in the video. Spent many years as part of the flight test team for the BAe146 and AvroRJ Series.

[Kevin_]

Interesting to learn about the tanker version. I flew the Classic more than I did the 400 but the 400 was an easy transition since I'd flown the 757/767. I miss the flying part of the job for sure, sucks getting old. Great video.

[gritsngranola]

love love LOVE the opening shot! It's like "here SHE comes." Farout!!!

[TP-suev]

Couldn’t say I understood it all, but it is indeed a pleasure to listen to someone who knows their work environment inside and out. Well done gentlemen.

[PlataxJazz]

747 what an aircraft in any configuration. I hope I never see this SuperTanker overhead here in Southern California, but I'm glad it is available if we need it. Thanks for the tour.

[brianollom]

Ok, there is not a single thing that isn't cool about that plane! SO awesome you got the tour!

[FarrellMcGovern]

The 747 is a majestic bird...and it is wild to see it flown slow and low like that...wow!

[lynfl]

Juan, This was one of your top five videos. I really enjoyed it. You can tell this crew is very proud of what they do; as they should be. They are so important to the horrendous job of fighting these terrible fires. Thanks, Juan!

[bazzawombat-zx]

As an ex volunteer firefighter with 40 years service and as an ex B747-400 L.A.M.E. and as a current B744 volunteer engineer and tour guide at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (H.A.R.S.) at Albion park, NSW Australia, this video really gets me emotional, well done and much appreciated.

[yorkiepudd]

when " WOW & AWESOME " just aint good enough for the kit this flying Lady has for the job she does. Thanks to the crew for allowing Juan to share this Beauty with us, cheers ken uk

[dogbugler]

The 747 is the most graceful and beautiful aircraft ever produced. (my opinion). Juan, what a fantastic
video production. Whenever I see a 747, it takes me back to May of 1991. My wife and I flew to Frankfort
and spent 2 weeks in Germany, France and Luxembourg. The trip was to visit our son coming home from
the gulf war. What a memory flying on that 747 leaving MIA. Just before takeoff, I observed a thunderstorm
quickly forming, so I thought we would wait it out on the ground. Boy was I wrong, we rolled down the runway
up we went. As we were climbing at full power we were head on into that storm and hit a micro burst unscathed
except for my right thigh. My wife cliched down on that muscle so hard that a bruise formed almost immediately.
Anyhow, bless you Juan and your photographer for outstanding shots and thank you for the awesome interview.
Stay Safe, Bee Well. Shalom

[leeudraak]

That opening scene..WoW... "Man!" ... That majestic aeroplane and the 'Blanco' theme music. Sweet, just sweet.

[KawaiiKamikaze]

This was absolutely amazing! You outdid reporters and their documentaries in just one simple video! Love it! keep posting more like these!