The Approach
A Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane from Siller Helicopters approaches the bend in the South Fork of the Smith River located next to County Road 427 where it will hover about eight feet above the river surface and pump up to 2000 gallons of water.
The aircraft was being employed by the U.S.F.S. in it's suppression efforts on the Coon fire that is part of the Gasquet Fire Complex burning in the northern section of the Six Rivers National Forest.
Coon Fire - Gasquet Complex
Smith River Canyon (South Fork) Del Norte County California.
(August 12, 2015)
The Approach
A Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane from Siller Helicopters approaches the bend in the South Fork of the Smith River located next to County Road 427 where it will hover about eight feet above the river surface and pump up to 2000 gallons of water.
The aircraft was being employed by the U.S.F.S. in it's suppression efforts on the Coon fire that is part of the Gasquet Fire Complex burning in the northern section of the Six Rivers National Forest.
Coon Fire - Gasquet Complex
Smith River Canyon (South Fork) Del Norte County California.
(August 12, 2015)