Sikorsky S-61R, N4263A / 61-551, Carson Helicopters Inc.
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Registration: N4263A
Construction Number: 61-551
Code Number: CARSON
Model Sikorsky S-61R
Operator: Carson Helicopters Inc.
Airport: Chico - Municipal (CIC / KCIC), USA - California
Photographer: Alan Stewart
Date Taken: 25/06/2008
Date Submitted: 18/10/2008
Temporarily based at KCIC, a/c returns to close-by wildfires (10 miles away) which have created this smoky haze. A/c has refueled and now lifts a empty water bucket on a cable which will be dipped in water sources closer to wildfires. Featured in the movie "Bat 21"
Picture ID:1136131