View from above as retardant is dropped from MAFFS-equipped C-130 over the South Fork fire near Yosemite. Puff of smoke from BLM lead plane indicates to C-130 equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems where to begin retardant drop, video taken Aug. 14, 2017. 24 drops of 68,882 gallons were dropped on this fire by MAFFS aircraft alone to stop the fire's advancement into the park. Video courtesy Capt. Lance King, Nevada Air National Guard.
Date Taken: | 08.14.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.19.2017 18:09 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 544701 |
VIRIN: | 170814-Z-ZZ999-003 |
Filename: | DOD_104742252 |
Length: | 00:00:22 |
Location: | WAWONA, CA, US |
Downloads: | 48 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 48 |
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