I'm a pilot flying a DC-10 fire bomber to battle the LA fires. This is what I've seen — and this is what needs to stop.
I'm a third-generation firefighter — and I'm helping to battle the LA fires from the air in a DC-10 fire bomber. Here's how we do it.
Doomed DC plane pilot and NYC native was carrying treasured memento from late cop dad at time: ‘By the grace of God, we got it back’
His mother gave it to him, and he kept it, he flew with it the day-of — crashed with it. And thankfully, his mom got it back ...
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The DC-10: The Plane with a Dangerous Reputation and a Rocky Road to Redemption
In this deep dive, we recount the history of the DC-10, a jet that revolutionized air travel but faced immense challenges following several major incidents. From design flaws and maintenance ...
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I'm a pilot flying a DC-10 fire bomber to battle the LA fires. This is what I've seen — and this is what needs to stop.
Captain RK Smithley flies McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fire bombers for New Mexico-based 10Tanker. Smithley dropped red fire retardant over the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. Mountainous ...