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C-27J aircraft in the new firefighting configuration

For humanitarian assistance and support in the event of natural disasters

The 16th "Aerial Firefighting Europe" event returns to Nimes, France,19th and 20th March with a new entry, the C-27J in configuration. The C-27J firefighter with roll-on/roll-off Fire Attack System (FAS) made by Simplex Aerospace –a world reference of advanced aerial application systems- represents an effective solution in airborne firefighting technology and capability. This enhanced firefighter c...

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Nimes, France, 03/19/2019 15:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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