Fixed-wing agricultural pilot from New Zealand, Simon Pemberton, has opened up about what it’s like fighting wildfires during Greece’s summer season. In an interview with stuff.co.nz, Simon detailed how he operates a fleet of aircraft specialising in aerial firefighting at a Hellenic Airforce base off Almiros. The NSPA has deployed 40 aircraft to assist Greece with their wildfires in 2022. Simon said: “they are amazing, huge fans of New Zealand and Australian people” due to the Anzac efforts during World War II amongst other things. READ MORE: ‘We have support from local communities’: Australian crews continue to fight wildfires in Greece.

Source: Stuff August 22, 2022 04:18 UTC