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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Air Force Super Hercules planes drop over 25 loads of fire retardant on blazes — IDF
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IAF pilot is seen in a C-130J Super Hercules during firefighting efforts in the Jerusalem area, April 30, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
Two Israeli Air Force C-130J Super Hercules heavy transport planes dropped more than 25 loads of fire retardant material over major fires raging in the Jerusalem area this evening, the military says.
In the coming hours, a third Super Hercules will join the firefighting efforts, the military adds.
An IAF C-130J Super Hercules is seen dropping fire retardant material over fires in the Jerusalem area, April 30, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
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