Upgraded airborne firefighting system approved
January 30th, 2009
A long anticipated upgrade to the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) that's used to battle the nation's wildfires was recently approved for operational use, months before the next fire season.
MAFFS II was approved for use on the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft, according Air Guard officials here.
The state has two of the new systems that were showcased today to state officials and local media at McClellan Air Park in Sacramento, Calif.
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MAFFS II was approved for use on the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft, according Air Guard officials here.
The state has two of the new systems that were showcased today to state officials and local media at McClellan Air Park in Sacramento, Calif.
more...