HT-47 said NOT ON MY WATCH
May 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
HT-47 said NOT ON MY WATCH
Here's a helitanker flying right past the largest and most active area of the fire because fuck the poor people amirite
September 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Here's a helitanker flying right past the largest and most active area of the fire because fuck the poor people amirite
caught a SLRRRRRRRRRRRP in real time on Watch Duty earlier
January 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
caught a SLRRRRRRRRRRRP in real time on Watch Duty earlier
It’s the Helitanker SCK that does it for me 🥰
January 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It’s the Helitanker SCK that does it for me 🥰
#Sikorsky #S-64E Helitanker, #Erickson Air-Crane (N173AC) by John Leivaditis (#Off Airport - Greece) #General Aviation #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Erickson Air-Crane Sikorsky S-64E Helitanker N173AC - Off Airport - Greece (Photo by John Leivaditis)
Photo of N173AC Sikorsky S-64E Helitanker of Erickson Air-Crane | General Aviation Off Airport - Greece - Greece © John Leivaditis Aug 19th 2021
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May 26, 2026 at 1:58 PM
No one has seen the sulphur-bottomed helitanker but all know it exists
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
No one has seen the sulphur-bottomed helitanker but all know it exists
A helitanker refilling as part of the Rancho Fire response in Laguna Beach.
July 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A helitanker refilling as part of the Rancho Fire response in Laguna Beach.
Here's a smaller helitanker skipping past the largest and most active part of the fire. I guess if LA county lets homeless camps burn they don't have to clear them later.
September 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Here's a smaller helitanker skipping past the largest and most active part of the fire. I guess if LA county lets homeless camps burn they don't have to clear them later.
Boeing CH-47 "Chinook" Helitanker
KCMA, California
One of many being used in the current LA fires.
#coulsonaviation #ch47 #boeing #firefighters #firefighting #helitanker #aviation #filmphotography #film #photography #35mm #b&w #ilford #ilfordphoto #harman #ilfordhp5 #california #helicopters #fires
KCMA, California
One of many being used in the current LA fires.
#coulsonaviation #ch47 #boeing #firefighters #firefighting #helitanker #aviation #filmphotography #film #photography #35mm #b&w #ilford #ilfordphoto #harman #ilfordhp5 #california #helicopters #fires
January 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Boeing CH-47 "Chinook" Helitanker
KCMA, California
One of many being used in the current LA fires.
#coulsonaviation #ch47 #boeing #firefighters #firefighting #helitanker #aviation #filmphotography #film #photography #35mm #b&w #ilford #ilfordphoto #harman #ilfordhp5 #california #helicopters #fires
KCMA, California
One of many being used in the current LA fires.
#coulsonaviation #ch47 #boeing #firefighters #firefighting #helitanker #aviation #filmphotography #film #photography #35mm #b&w #ilford #ilfordphoto #harman #ilfordhp5 #california #helicopters #fires
Hi guys! 💕💕
always neat when i can catch something in #Skycards and also on camera. Also, that grey haze isn't smoke (we're looking west here) : it's RAIN!!!
#MountUnderwoodFire
always neat when i can catch something in #Skycards and also on camera. Also, that grey haze isn't smoke (we're looking west here) : it's RAIN!!!
#MountUnderwoodFire
August 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Hi guys! 💕💕
always neat when i can catch something in #Skycards and also on camera. Also, that grey haze isn't smoke (we're looking west here) : it's RAIN!!!
#MountUnderwoodFire
always neat when i can catch something in #Skycards and also on camera. Also, that grey haze isn't smoke (we're looking west here) : it's RAIN!!!
#MountUnderwoodFire
“Night aerial firefighting requires more than adding night vision technology to an aircraft. It requires the right aircraft, experienced crews, proven procedures, and years of operational discipline”
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Coulson Aviation Canada Returns S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker to BC Wildfire Service for 2026 Wildfire Season - Coulson Aviation
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. – June 24, 2026: Coulson Aviation Canada has commenced a 101-day contract with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide a Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker in support of the prov...
coulsonaviation.com
August 6, 2026 at 7:51 AM
“Night aerial firefighting requires more than adding night vision technology to an aircraft. It requires the right aircraft, experienced crews, proven procedures, and years of operational discipline”
coulsonaviation.com/news/coulson...
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Giant Coulson Helitanker N43CU is on scene. 9/25/25 1914 #LostFire #SimiValley #wildfires #VenturaCounty
September 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Giant Coulson Helitanker N43CU is on scene. 9/25/25 1914 #LostFire #SimiValley #wildfires #VenturaCounty
Flareup on the Canyon Fire, same spot near Santa Clarita High School. They're looking for copters and/or air support. They are asking for Helitanker 40 to relaunch, they are on refuel and hold. 8/8/25 1604PT #CanyonFire #wildfires #Casitas #LosAngel
August 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Flareup on the Canyon Fire, same spot near Santa Clarita High School. They're looking for copters and/or air support. They are asking for Helitanker 40 to relaunch, they are on refuel and hold. 8/8/25 1604PT #CanyonFire #wildfires #Casitas #LosAngel
I take that back. we have a brand new possible lightning-caused fire in the Beaufort Range here. There are firefighters on the ground & a helitanker is attacking it already 🙏
August 22, 2026 at 12:27 AM
I take that back. we have a brand new possible lightning-caused fire in the Beaufort Range here. There are firefighters on the ground & a helitanker is attacking it already 🙏
*crickets*
this just makes me sad.
I'M SO GLAD THEY'RE HELPING YOU, LOS ANGELES!!
this just makes me sad.
I'M SO GLAD THEY'RE HELPING YOU, LOS ANGELES!!
January 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
*crickets*
this just makes me sad.
I'M SO GLAD THEY'RE HELPING YOU, LOS ANGELES!!
this just makes me sad.
I'M SO GLAD THEY'RE HELPING YOU, LOS ANGELES!!
Citing wildfires, LAFD requests 15% budget increase
Citing wildfires, LAFD requests 15% budget increase
The request, which represents a more than 15% increase over this year’s budget, includes money for 179 new firefighting recruits and a second crew dedicated to fighting wildfires, as well as helitanker services to battle fires from the air.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Citing wildfires, LAFD requests 15% budget increase
Great catch! May need to stop by the mall tomorrow to check it out on the job, although weather doesn't look promising. Skycranes are amazing, used to see them often in Colorado. www.jetphotos.com/photo/10132884
N159AC | Sikorsky S-64F Helitanker | Erickson Air-Crane | HA-KLS | JetPhotos
N159AC. Sikorsky S-64F Helitanker. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 6 million screened photos online!
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April 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Great catch! May need to stop by the mall tomorrow to check it out on the job, although weather doesn't look promising. Skycranes are amazing, used to see them often in Colorado. www.jetphotos.com/photo/10132884
#AutoFire: LA County is sending Copter 22 to assist. Copter 4 and Helitanker 61 are on scene. Palisades Fire is now offering 1 type 1 copter and 1 Helco. A lot of slow traffic on Victoria Ave that needs to be shut down.
Watch Live: youtu.be/s3iVFJoxrYc
Watch Live: youtu.be/s3iVFJoxrYc
LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News
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January 14, 2025 at 5:08 AM
#AutoFire: LA County is sending Copter 22 to assist. Copter 4 and Helitanker 61 are on scene. Palisades Fire is now offering 1 type 1 copter and 1 Helco. A lot of slow traffic on Victoria Ave that needs to be shut down.
Watch Live: youtu.be/s3iVFJoxrYc
Watch Live: youtu.be/s3iVFJoxrYc
