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Fixed-wing aircraft are used for various firefighting operations, forest health protection, aerial photography, law enforcement, and engineering. Firefighting operations include the delivery of smokejumpers, air attack, cargo transport, surveillance, aerial reconnaissance, infrared, and aerial delivery of fire retardant and water.

 

 

   

 
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