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http://ca.news.yahoo...-032014871.html
Edit: I misread the article, fire began in the air, but I cant change the headline. I don't know if this is one of the new J series CC-130s or an older one. From online material, it seems 436 and 426 squadrons are certainly flying the new J series, but not sure of 435. I'm sure the ex-military guys who follow these things can clarify this from the websites they follow.
OTTAWA - Nine members of the Canadian Forces were safely evacuated after their military aircraft caught fire Tuesday at a base in the U.S.
The CC-130 Hercules was participating in a training exercise when it caught fire at the Naval Air Station in Key West, Fla.
Those on board made a successful emergency landing and fire crews put out the flames.
The military is describing damage to the aircraft as extensive.
Lt-Col. Richard Pamplin, who command's the crew's squadron, says he's proud of the way those on board followed through on their training and got everyone out safely.
He added that he's relieved to confirm all those who were on board are safe and in good spirits.
The aircraft and crew are from 435 Transport and Rescue Squadronof 17 Wing Winnipeg.
They were providing air-to-air refuelling support for the training of new CF-18 fighter pilots from 4 Wing Cold Lake in Alberta.
An investigation has been launched to determined the cause of the blaze.
Edited by dagger, 22 February 2012 - 08:27 AM.
