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Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jul 2018, 22:18

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Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

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Posted By 500 Fan

Yea, the fires in Ireland are miniscule in...

Yea, the fires in Ireland are miniscule in comparison with some of the big fires in Canada and the U.S. Sadly, we seem to have a fairly limited capability in dealing with them, notwithstanding the...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jul 2018, 21:27

Replies: 250

Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

Views: 118,916

Posted By 500 Fan

There are 5 or 6 sizeable fires here in Ireland...

There are 5 or 6 sizeable fires here in Ireland at the moment, thanks to the dry weather, a discarded disposable BBQ and possibly an arsonist too. The IAC have a few 139s with Bambi Buckets as well...

Forum: Rotorheads

28th Jun 2018, 20:35

Replies: 250

Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

Views: 118,916

Posted By 500 Fan

Thanks. I didn't spot the longline. A Squirrel...

Thanks. I didn't spot the longline. A Squirrel appeared in later footage too so I guess there are a couple of commercial helicopters involved in the fight. The Chinook is grabbing all the media...

Forum: Rotorheads

28th Jun 2018, 10:17

Replies: 250

Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

Views: 118,916

Posted By 500 Fan

Does anyone know what the 500D (G-BIOA?) was...

Does anyone know what the 500D (G-BIOA?) was doing in relation to the Manchester Moorland Fire today. BBC news reports show it flying in the area. Was it doing a little aerial spotting for the fire...

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