Goodby to the Firewatch Cobra helicopters - Fire Aviation
May 1, 2022 · The last of the Firewatch Cobra helicopters have been dismantled and were hauled away last week at Redding, California. After 19 years, the U.S. Forest Service shut down the …
Forest Service terminates Firewatch Cobra helicopter program
Oct 18, 2021 · After 19 years, the U.S. Forest Service has shut down the Firewatch Cobra helicopter program. The two Cobras, N109z and N107Z, were retired after their last flight …
Aviation Program - CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE's Aviation Program is vital in firefighting efforts. Utilizing a fleet of air tankers, helicopters, and uncrewed aerial systems, the program enhances firefighting capabilities, …
Forest Service Retires Last Cobra Attack ... - Free Range American
Oct 20, 2021 · After their final flight on Saturday, Oct. 16, N109Z and N107Z, the last two active birds of their breed, were officially retired in Redding, California. One of the two USFS AH-1A …
U.S Forest Service Says Goodbye to the Cobra
Oct 19, 2021 · The United States Forest Service said goodbye on October 16th to their Vietnam war-era Cobra helicopters as an aerial attack platform. The final aircraft took its final flight as …
Firewatch Cobras at Redding - Fire Aviation
Aug 9, 2014 · The helicopters are retrofitted Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters, two of the 25 that the U.S. Forest Service acquired from the military. Most of the other 23 are at the aircraft …
US Forest Service bids farewell to the Vietnam War-era AH-1 Firewatch Cobra
Oct 22, 2021 · The US Forest Service said goodbye on Oct. 16, 2021 to their Vietnam war-era AH-1 Firewatch Cobra helicopters as an aerial attack platform.
Firewatch Cobra helicopter - Wildfire Today
Jun 28, 2010 · The U.S. Forest Service has two helicopters they call Firewatch Cobras which are retrofitted Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. The USFS has them outfitted with infrared …
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Ongoing emergency responses in California, including all 10+ acre wildfires. The information presented here reflects what is known to CAL FIRE and is updated frequently. Learn more …
Helicopter Program CAL FIRE began using contractor-owned helicopters for fi re control in the mid 1960s. In 1981, CAL FIRE obtained 12 Bell UH-1F series helicopters from the Air Force. …
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