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- noun Plural form of
helitanker .
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Examples
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Numerous helitankers and fixed wing air tankers have dropped water and retardant on the fire, in addition back fires have been set to protect homes on the eastern edge of Wrightwood.
Sheep Fire Update 2009
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Numerous helitankers and fixed wing air tankers have dropped water and retardant on the fire, in addition back fires have been set to protect homes on the eastern edge of Wrightwood.
Archive 2009-10-01 2009
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Currently there are three Type One Hotshot crews, four Type Two crews, two heavy helitankers and 11 engines at the scene.
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At least six large helitankers and helicopters and more than 700 helicopters total;
IAGblog 2009
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At least six large helitankers and helicopters and more than 700 helicopters total;
IAGblog 2009
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At least six large helitankers and helicopters and more than 700 helicopters total;
IAGblog 2009
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Air tankers, helitankers and bulldozers aided 400 firefighters.
unknown title 2009
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Four heavy helitankers will treat fuels along the north slope of Mount Wilson, a rugged area too steep for fire crews to reach by foot.
LAist 2009
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