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California adds second C-130 airtanker to firefighting fleet ahead of peak fire season

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SACRAMENTO – With peak fire season on the horizon, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state’s second C-130 Hercules (C-130H) airtanker is now ready for firefighting operations. This strengthens California’s ability to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire, adding to the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world. Last year, California became the first state in the nation to own, operate, and deploy a C-130H airtanker for wild…
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avdailynews.com broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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