Aviation is a critical part of how California fights wildfires. CAL FIRE operates the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet, with aircraft and crews ready to respond to wildfires across California. On National Aviation Day, we recognize the pilots, aviation crews, and support personnel behind our fleet. #NationalAviationDay# #AerialFirefighting# #AirOps##CALFIRE#

What sparked your love of flight? ✈️ Celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 by sharing your aviation story! Share: 📸 The Spark – The photo that inspired your love of aviation. 📸 The Journey – A recent photo showing where that spark has taken you. ✍️ Add a short story or quote, then share your story between now and Aug. 19 using #FlightSpark# and #NationalAviationDay# 🌟 Selected stories may be featured on NASA Ames and Aeronautics' X and Facebook accounts on Aug. 19.