A U.S. Air Force Reserve Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS)

A U.S. Air Force Reserve Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped C-130H aircraft assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing returns after performing wildfire suppression operations for the Wiley Fire with the U.S. Forest Service at the Klamath Falls Airtanker Base, Oregon, Aug. 8, 2023. U.S. Air Force C-130H MAFFS-equipped aircraft, as requested by the National Interagency Fire Center and approved by the Secretary of Defense, provide unique fire-fighting capabilities to support wildfire suppression efforts of the Wiley and Jerry Ridge Fires. Air Forces Northern, U.S. Northern Command’s Air Component Command, is the DoD’s operational lead for aerial military support to the National Interagency Fire Center, assisting with wildland fire suppression operations when requested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nieko Carzis)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Nieko Carzis

VIRIN: 230808-Z-QY689-1004.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

ILCE-9

LENS

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS

APERTURE

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1250

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