(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Nevada, Wyoming Air National Guards assist with Holy Fire [Image 5 of 7]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules turboprop military transport aircraft is taxiing on a runway, viewed head-on with all four propellers spinning. The aircraft bears visible markings including 'U.S. FORCE' on the fuselage, tail number 731, and unit designation '52 AW'. The setting appears to be a regional or military airfield with mountains visible in the hazy background, suggesting possible wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.

    SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.08.2018

    Photo by Senior Airman Crystal Housman 

    California National Guard Primary   

    MAFFS 9, a modular airborne firefighting system-equipped C-130 from the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, taxis after picking up a load of fire retardant, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at the U.S. Forest Service San Bernardino Airtanker Base in San Bernardino, California, while battling the Holy Fire in Southern California. The crew consisted of specially-trained Air National Guardsmen from the Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guards. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Crystal Housman)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.08.2018
    Date Posted: 08.15.2018 19:19
    Photo ID: 4649964
    VIRIN: 180808-Z-FD650-1005
    Resolution: 4872x3248
    Size: 6.67 MB
    Location: SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 8

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Nevada, Wyoming Air National Guards assist with Holy Fire [Image 7 of 7], by 2nd Lt. Crystal Housman, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft configured as an aerial firefighting tanker is taxiing on a runway apron. The aircraft belongs to the 152nd Airlift Wing of the Air National Guard, identifiable by markings including the unit number '7311' and the 'High Rollers' tail designation. All four turboprop engines are running, indicated by the blurred propeller blades.
    The image shows the interior of a large military aircraft, likely a cargo or tanker aircraft, with a crew member wearing a headset and military-style clothing operating equipment at a workstation. A second individual in civilian attire with a red cap and orange/red vest is visible outside through the open cargo door, holding equipment. The interior is densely packed with mechanical systems, gauges, piping, and operator consoles.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft marked with the number '9' and 'High Rollers' unit designation is parked on a tarmac, configured as an aerial firefighting tanker (MAFFS - Modular Airborne FireFighting System). The large retardant dispersal system is visible with its open door/ramp in the foreground, silhouetted against an overcast, smoke-hazy sky. Ground crew personnel and support equipment are visible nearby, suggesting pre-mission or post-mission operations.
    The image shows a military C-130 Hercules aircraft marked with the number '9' and 'AIR FORCE' lettering on an airport tarmac, surrounded by what appear to be aerial firefighting tanker aircraft painted in orange and white. A ground crew member in a high-visibility vest is visible directing operations on the right side. The hazy, smoky sky and presence of air tankers suggest this is a wildfire suppression operation base.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules turboprop military transport aircraft is taxiing on a runway, viewed head-on with all four propellers spinning. The aircraft bears visible markings including 'U.S. FORCE' on the fuselage, tail number 731, and unit designation '52 AW'. The setting appears to be a regional or military airfield with mountains visible in the hazy background, suggesting possible wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft marked with the number '9' in orange is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over an airfield. The aircraft appears to be configured as an aerial firefighting tanker, indicated by the prominent orange number markings typical of MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) aircraft. The background shows hazy, smoke-filled air consistent with wildfire conditions, with arid hills and industrial buildings visible in the distance.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and communications headset stands at the open rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The individual appears to be managing cargo loading or unloading operations on a flight line or tarmac. A equipment case labeled '192 AS HIGH ROLLERS' is visible on the cargo ramp.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    California National Guard
    DSCA
    wildfire
    Nevada Air National Guard
    Nevada National Guard
    MAFFS
    Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System
    CNG
    Defense Support of Civil Authorities
    High Rollers
    CAL FIRE
    U.S. Forest Service
    152nd AW
    CMD
    USFS
    CALFIRE
    152nd Airlift Wing
    Cal Guard
    wildland firefighting
    California Military Department
    CA ANG
    152 AW
    air tanker
    WFF 2018
    Holy Fire
    airtanker
    National Guard
    fire
    Air National Guard
    C-130

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery