CAL FIRE’s Tanker 122, the first fully operational C-130H, has successfully completed its inaugural firefighting mission, CAL FIRE TV said recently on its YouTube channel.
This aircraft delivered 8,000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County, marking a major milestone in the mission to protect California. With its 4,000-gallon tank and cutting-edge retardant delivery system, the C-130H will help provide the crucial support that ground crews need to contain wildfires, protecting communities across the state.
The addition of this remarkable aircraft to the fleet takes firefighting capabilities to new heights.
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