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flag 73-year-old experienced pilot Jim Maxwell, critical to US aerial firefighting, dies in Oregon plane crash.

flag 73-year-old experienced pilot Jim Maxwell, with 25,000 flight hours, tragically lost his life in a plane crash while battling a wildfire in Oregon. flag Aged pilots, like Maxwell, are crucial to the US aerial firefighting fleet due to their extensive experience navigating hazardous terrain and difficult conditions. flag The US spent over $700 million on aerial firefighting contracts in 2023, highlighting the significance of these pilots.

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