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    California, Nevada Guard aircrafts fly MAFFS training missions [Image 10 of 17]

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    A large military-style turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is conducting an aerial firefighting drop over a forested mountain ridge. The aircraft is releasing a large white plume of fire retardant or water from its rear, dispersing it across the tree line. The surrounding terrain shows a mix of healthy green conifers and some dead or previously burned trees, suggesting an active or recent wildfire area.

    FOREST HILL, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.18.2020

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Melanie L. Nolen 

    California National Guard Primary   

    About 150 feet above a tree line, a California Air National Guard C-130 aircraft releases 3,000 gallons of water, covering nearly a quarter mile, during aerial wild land firefighting training June 15-19, 2020, at the Tahoe National Forest. The yearly training united significant wildfire firefighting assets, both state and federal, for Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) operations. California and Nevada Air National Guards supplied C-130 aircraft, the training is in preparation for California’s wildfire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Melanie Nolen)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2020
    Date Posted: 06.18.2020 20:50
    Photo ID: 6245493
    VIRIN: 200616-Z-HI248-1383
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: FOREST HILL, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 14

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    A twin-engine turboprop aircraft is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is white with red accent markings and is emitting a visible white trail of smoke or spray from its underside. The plane appears to be in level flight moving from right to left in the frame.
    A group of military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and civilian first responders in dark navy uniforms are gathered outdoors at what appears to be a military installation or training facility. The group appears to be engaged in a briefing or coordination meeting near equipment and a yellow staircase structure. A large military aircraft is visible in the background.
    The image shows a group of military and fire service personnel gathered on top of what appears to be a large tanker or equipment platform at an airfield or military installation. A firefighter in dark uniform is gesturing and appears to be briefing or instructing others, including personnel in Army OCP camouflage and Air Force flight suits. The setting suggests a joint interagency training exercise or operational coordination involving aerial firefighting or fluid transfer equipment.
    A military aircraft, identified as belonging to the Air National Guard (ANG) with tail number 37313 and the 'High Rollers' unit designation, is parked on a tarmac. A group of approximately 10-12 personnel in military and civilian attire are gathered near the tail section, while a ground crew member in an orange safety vest stands nearby. The setting appears to be a military airfield with a control tower and aircraft shelters visible in the background.
    A military-style C-130 Hercules aircraft, marked with orange numbers and configured as an aerial firefighting tanker, is releasing a large white retardant or water drop from its belly while flying against a clear blue sky. The aircraft appears to be in a firefighting role, commonly known as an 'air tanker' or 'MAFFS' (Modular Airborne FireFighting System) configuration. The discharge trail extends significantly behind the aircraft, indicating a full or substantial retardant drop.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilian officials are gathered at the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 or similar aircraft. The interior of the aircraft contains what appears to be a large tank or specialized equipment system mounted on the cargo floor. The gathering appears to be an inspection, briefing, or demonstration related to the aircraft's specialized payload.
    A group of approximately 12 personnel from multiple agencies are gathered in a briefing or coordination meeting outdoors near large industrial storage tanks. The group includes military personnel in camouflage uniforms, law enforcement officers in dark uniforms, and individuals in olive/green uniforms suggesting a multi-agency operation. The setting appears to be an industrial or staging area with large tan-colored cylindrical tanks visible in the background.
    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is releasing a massive white retardant or water drop over a forested hillside. The drop creates a large billowing white cloud that disperses and darkens at the edges as it falls. The terrain below shows a mix of green conifers and dead standing trees, suggesting a wildfire suppression operation.
    A large military-style turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is conducting an aerial firefighting drop over a forested hillside. The aircraft is releasing a long, wide trail of white fire retardant or water across a clear blue sky. The forest below shows a mix of healthy green conifers and several dead or burned trees, suggesting a wildfire-affected area.
    A large military-style turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is conducting an aerial firefighting drop over a forested mountain ridge. The aircraft is releasing a large white plume of fire retardant or water from its rear, dispersing it across the tree line. The surrounding terrain shows a mix of healthy green conifers and some dead or previously burned trees, suggesting an active or recent wildfire area.
    A white twin-engine turboprop aircraft is photographed from below against a clear, deep blue sky. The aircraft is banking or rolling, with red-tipped wings and tail surfaces visible. It is emitting a white smoke trail from its rear, suggesting an airshow performance or demonstration flight.
    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is performing an aerial retardant or water drop, releasing a large white cloud of liquid from its belly-mounted tank system. The aircraft is photographed against a clear blue sky, flying from right to left in the frame. This appears to be either a firefighting operation or a demonstration of the Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS).
    A large fixed-wing air tanker aircraft is conducting a retardant or water drop over a forested area. The aircraft is flying at low altitude, releasing a massive white cloud of fire retardant or water from its belly. A tall conifer tree is visible in the foreground against a clear blue sky.
    A twin-engine turboprop aircraft, white with red trim and markings, is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The foreground features bare, leafless white tree branches that are out of focus, along with some green foliage at the bottom edges. The aircraft appears to be in level cruise flight, photographed through the tree canopy from a ground-level perspective.
    Two aircraft are flying over a forested mountainous area under a clear blue sky. The upper aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop with red markings, is actively releasing a white substance (likely water or fire retardant) from its underside. A larger four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 type, flies at a lower altitude nearby, suggesting coordinated aerial firefighting operations.
    The image shows military personnel inside the cargo bay of a large military aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, posing with thumbs-up gestures near specialized equipment. At least three uniformed service members in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are visible alongside what appears to be a large spherical or cylindrical system with ducting. Yellow cargo pallets and tie-down equipment are visible in the foreground.
    Three ground crew workers in blue safety vests and hearing protection are performing maintenance or fueling operations on a large turboprop aircraft on an airport tarmac. One worker is handling a fuel nozzle or coupling connected to a hose at the aircraft's fuselage. A hangar building is visible in the background.

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