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June 17, 2012

Officials disagree on ability of nation’s old, thin air tanker fleet

Only nine heavy air tankers remain in the U.S. Forest Service’s fleet to battle a wildfire season expected to last through the fall, worrying critics who fear the lack of resources has left forests vulnerable. A decade ago, the fleet numbered 44.

Eight of the remaining planes, including three flying over the High Park fire in Larimer County, were built at least 50 years ago to serve as military planes patrolling the ocean.

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