Cobra fire bomber

Modeling Subjects Helicopters
1

TDY Blackhawk

Very Interesting…

Here’s the site. Click on the pull-downs to see more.
http://www.wildlandfire.com/pics/heli/heli.htm

2

Thanks for that, MightyRumba. Interesting it is!

3

There’s just something inherently wrong with that! [:D]

I’ve looked into the tail numbers of some of the Florida Cobra fire bombers and they’re all late model Cobras, none are remanufactured G models from what I’ve been able to find.

Cool pics though!

4

I always thought we’d see more old Cobras go into police service over time… Great visability, high speed, lots of tech support… Hang a FLIR/NightSun unit under the nose and viola! Bear-in-the-Air with attitude!

5

I think it’s great to see once retired warriors back in the air. Even if their new mission is fighting fire, law enforcement, etc… When I was in Montana I remember seeing A-26’s and PBY4’s fighting fires. I also thought it was great to see the OV-10’s back in action for BLM flying lead for fire bombers. Up here in Alaska we’ve still got greasy threes, C-46’s, C-119’s and even a few C-133’s hauling much needed fuel and cargo to the bush areas. Evergreen brought up a former USAF rescue HH-3E (S-61 I believe) for the heavy sling load market, and up at Eielson AFB “Barney” is still flying range support missions for a private contractor. Barney is the affectionate name for a purple H-19 owned by the contractor, although she’s long in the tooth and may soon be retired due to parts shortages. One of our retired Pavehawk pilots flys her.

6

Not to blow my onw horn. But I posted some pictures on hkn’s web site in the model gallary of this copter, Thanks for the flying photos those look awsome.