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Seasprites Don’t Show Up Too Often
The first time I ever heard of the Kaman Seasprite was in the 1980s when Airfix released a new kit of the SH-2F variant. I thought it was a cool looking model but I wasn’t very aware of what it … Continue reading
Posted in aircraft, military, Pacific Northwest, photo
Tagged aircraft, evergreen aerospace museum, helicopter, Kaman, mcminnville, military, oregon, photo, seasprite, sh-2, US Navy
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This Needs a Few More Bits
Erickson’s facility at Medford was the home for this Skycrane while I was there. A team were working on it and, I imagine, they were getting it ready for the coming fire season. At this point, though, it was still … Continue reading
HeliJet S-76s in Two Locations
The Sikorsky S-76 is not a new design any more although it does continue to be upgraded. When I first saw the type in the 80s, I was taken with the elegance of the airframe and also the size of … Continue reading
Posted in aircraft, civil, photo, Travel
Tagged aircraft, British Columbia, Canada, civil, helicopter, helijet, photo, s-76, sikorsky, Vancouver
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An Old School Cobra
The Cobra is still a big part of Marine Corps aviation with the Zulu model the current favorite as it replaces the previous Whiskey models. However, the Cobra started out life as an Army attack helicopter. While they are long … Continue reading
Posted in Air Shows, aircraft, military, Pacific Northwest, photo, vintage
Tagged ah-1, air show, aircraft, army, bell, cobra, helicopter, military, olympia, photo, vintage, washington
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The Only Airworthy Huskie
This one is about as rare as something gets. If you are the only airworthy example, the only thing that is going to beat you is the only example at all. The Kaman Huskie is a neat little helicopter. It features … Continue reading
Erickson Super Puma
Erickson is a company that you certainly associate with helicopters but normally you would think about the Skycrane. They also use airframes from other manufacturers. This Super Puma was sitting on their ramp at Medford. I’m not sure whether it … Continue reading
Posted in aircraft, civil, photo, Travel
Tagged Airbus helicopters, aircraft, civil, Erickson, eurocopter, helicopter, Medford, oregon, photo, Super Puma
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PG&E Heli Lift Training
I miss the amount of helicopter shooting I used to do. Every once in a while I come across a help in action and I feel like it is a little victory. One time it was the local sheriff’s department … Continue reading
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Tagged aircraft, airport, civil, class, helicopter, lifting, line, md500, photo, training, yolo county
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Stalking the Jollys (Or Are They Stalking Us?)
A combat search and rescue element is usually included in Red Flag. The HH-60 Pave Hawk is the usual resource used whether from the locally based unit or from a visiting outfit. When you are set up for the jet … Continue reading
I’m Glad He’s Waving Because the Alternative…
I was directly under the flightpath of an HH-60 Pave Hawk as it headed out on a mission. Looking up at the helo as it passed over, it was possible to see the feet of the crewman/gunner. What I didn’t … Continue reading
I’m Sure They’re Not Looking at Me
What does it say about having a guilty conscience that you immediately wonder whether you are the person being watched? Police helicopters come in all shapes and sizes. Some are hand me downs from the military. Others are old civil … Continue reading