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Colorado company at Centennial Airport transforms military helicopters into firefighting machines
A Colorado company at Centennial Airport converts military Black Hawk helicopters into firefighting Firehawks. The process, pioneered by Jeanette Eaton, involves outfitting the aircraft with water tanks and snorkel systems. The company's work supports Arapahoe County's aviation economy.
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