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Jim Wheeler introduces the 747 SuperTanker

An interview with Jim Wheeler about the 747 SuperTanker that can carry 19,600 gallons of fire retardant or water. Mr. Wheeler is the President and CEO of Global Supertanker Services LLC. The interview was filmed at McClellan Air Field in Sacramento, California March 22, 2016 by Bill Gabbert for FireAviation.com

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  1. Very cool, Jim. And, a most worthy line of work.

  2. Great to see Jim, Bob, Bill,Cliff and the team have resurected this amazing Aircraft 🙂 Please reach out when you can as I still have distinct interest from the activities back in 2013.

    Dale

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