I'm a pilot fighting the CA wildfires from a tanker plane. Here's how we pull off maneuvers commercial aircraft wouldn't dare.
Captain RK Smithley explains how an orchestrated effort between air traffic controllers, mechanics, and loaders helps fight ...
Westmoreland County pilot, Captain R.K. Smithley helping battle California wildfires
The 65-year-old pilot began as a volunteer firefighter in Western Pennsylvania and now he's flying "Big Juicy" over ...
NASCAR Driver’s Dad Battles Los Angeles Wildfires From the Sky As A DC-10 Tanker Pilot
Wildfires have devastated County, killing at least 13 people, destroying over 12,000 structures, and displacing tens of ...
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“Dad is Heading…” – NASCAR Driver’s Father Becomes a California Wildfire Fighter, Providing Much-Needed Support
In this dire landscape, stories of heroism shine brightly, offering hope amid despair. One such story is that of RK Smithley, ...
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NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley shares his heroic father is aiding the officials with wildfire extinguishing efforts
NASCAR driver, Garrett Smithley, has revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that his father, RK Smithley is currently flying the DC-10 Air Tanker to California.
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L.A. wildfires - High winds hinder aerial firefighting, drone collision launches FBI investigation
As the L.A. wildfires continue, so does the aerial firefighting effort. Learn more about the drone collision that launched an ...