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Air tanker lineup at Libby Tanker Base

Air Tankers 02, 03, and 163 at Libby Air Tanker Base at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona June 2,4 2017. Photo by Jerry Messinger.

Above: Jerry Messinger sent us this photo taken June 24 of Air Tankers 02, 03, and 163 (left to right) at Libby Tanker Base, Sierra Vista, AZ — two BAe-146’s and one RJ85.

Thanks Jerry!

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  1. As of yesterday 02, 03, and 163 were in Prescott Arizona helping with the Goodwin Fire

    • Thank you to the pilots of these tankers and our fire fighters for helping to stop the Goodwin fire. God bless you all and keep you safe.

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