Even now as the sun begins to set, #MAFFS gets a call for support from @CAL_FIRE. Hoping to put a dent in containment of #ThomasFire. #KeepingCaliforniaSafe pic.twitter.com/9TXd2SzrWq
— 146thAirliftWing (@146AirliftWing) December 16, 2017
These in-cockpit videos by the Modular Airborne FireFighting System aircraft are great. If you look VERY closely you will see two puffs of smoke from the lead plane, marking the beginning and end of the drop.
Spectacular video taken from cockpit over #ThomasFire, helping @CAL_FIRE reinforce containment lines. Now 252,500acres, 35% contained, 160,000 gallons retardant dropped. #KeepingCaliforniaSafe #OneTeamOneFight pic.twitter.com/BE3relyfa3
— 146thAirliftWing (@146AirliftWing) December 15, 2017
Flight deck video from #MAFFS—birds flew 8 sorties dropping 24,000 gallons retardant assisting @CAL_FIRE yesterday, #ThomasFire now 30% contained. #OneTeamOneFight pic.twitter.com/AGybldQPRG
— 146thAirliftWing (@146AirliftWing) December 14, 2017
