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pfitz59

(12,289 posts) Wed Dec 31, 2025, 12:09 AM 6 hrs ago

I was called away from my party to be a standby pilot for the rescue. I didn't launch, but was ready to go...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dupont_Plaza_Hotel_arson

The Dupont Plaza fire. San Juan PR Dec 31 1986.

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A New Year's Eve to remember (Original Post) pfitz59 6 hrs ago OP

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1. To you brave pilots who are trained to conduct firefighting and fire rescue missions, I applaud you.

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 12:50 AM

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