Helicopterfriend's Photo Gallery

Snorkel at the ready as ship is turned north to head back to the Williams Fire

Gaining forward momentum for lift

Gentle lift off to try and avoid dragging the snorkel

Checking switches and preparing to start up

Fueled and Pilot taking a quick short break

Crew waiting for crew members who secured the main rotor

Fire fighting crew and ship's crew exiting

Just landed at US Forestry area and after shutting down, party climbed onto the cabin to help push the rear portion of the main rotor down for tying it off

One last check for any aircraft on final prior to turning to the left and taking off

Appear to be checking out photographer, but believe they were checking for incoming aircraft

Lifting off and moving westerly

Eyes covered up from the sun, Fire Attack tank is approximately 350 - 400 gallons. Note SBSO insignia on nose. Parked at Prado Helitack Base

Parked at Prado Helitack Base west of Chino (CNO) and is standing by for N305SB which is having it's 100 hr maintainece perfrormed. Base not listed but is close to CNO

Flying southbound over Ontario Airport at about the middle of the field

Flying southwest approximately 1 1/2 mile south of Ontario before turning south and heading out