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    RI National Guard employs aerial firefighting capability for the first time during historic brushfire [Image 2 of 6]

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    RI National Guard employs aerial firefighting capability for the first time during historic brushfire

    EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    04.14.2023

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Rajsombath 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

    Aircrews operating two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 1-126th Aviation Regiment, Rhode Army Island National Guard, provide aerial firefighting support to the large-scale brush fire in Exeter, Rhode Island, April 14, 2023. Using a specialized bucket that holds 660 gallons of water, the aircrews dropped approximately 43 thousand gallons of water. The brush fires scorched 700 acres before being contained. (National Guard phtoo by Staff Sgt. Terry Rajsombath)

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    Date Taken: 04.14.2023
    Date Posted: 04.25.2023 15:04
    Photo ID: 7760681
    VIRIN: 230414-Z-PJ209-1226
    Resolution: 4835x3223
    Size: 7.37 MB
    Location: EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, US

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