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C-130 News: Wyoming MAFFS crew receives Aircrew of Distinction Award


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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A Wyoming Air National Guard crew has been recognized for how is handled an emergency landing this past summer.

The guard, reserve and active duty aircrew aboard the C-130H3 received the Air Mobility Command Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction Award.

This summer the crew successfully landed the plane in Utah without any injuries or fatalities despite a malfunctioning nose gear.

The Modular Airborne Firefighting System crew had finished two successful fire retardant drops when it was instructed to reload for a third drop.

Maj. Jack Berquist, the aircraft commander, landed the plane and held the nose up off the ground as long as possible, before gently bringing it in contact with the runway with only minor damage to the $37 million aircraft


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