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USA: Chinook firefighting helicopters put in service

California equips itself with the largest aircraft in the world used to fight fires

California has CH-47 Chinook helicopters in its fleet for regional firefighting service. These are the largest aircraft in the world used in this type of operation. These rotorcraft will go into service during the fire season with the Quick Reaction Force (Qrf) in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Each will have at its disposal a vehicle capable of releasing up to 11,300 liters of water or...

Gic - 1255225
Sacramento, California, United States, 11/29/2023 10:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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