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Video shows Air Force Super Hercules taking part in firefighting

By Emanuel Fabian 30 April 2025, 7:11 pm Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An Israeli Air Force C-130J Super Hercules heavy transport plane, known in the military as Shimshon, is seen dropping fire retardant material over the Mesilat Zion area, close to Jerusalem, as major fires rage in the area.

The IAF says it is deploying several Super Hercules planes to assist with the firefighting efforts.

An IAF C-130J Super Hercules is seen dropping fire retardant material over the Mesilat Zion area, close to Jerusalem, April 30, 2025. (Fire and Rescue Service)

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