| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N179AC |
| Fleet number: | 739 |
| Other Marks: | 341 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-64 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane |
| C/n (msn): | 64091 |
| Operator Titles: | Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp |
| Aircraft Name: | Elvis |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Melbourne - EssendonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMEN IATA: MEB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 41696 |
| Photo Comment |
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'Elvis', aka 'Helitak 739' and the other Skycranes have been in the thick of things fighting the worst bushfires in Victoria's history - over 200 people perished in 24 hours of fire-storms. Nevertheless, here's Elvis back at its Essendon base having a day of respite from the constant water-bombing although the fires are still burning up in the hills, hence the smoky, grey sky. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 February 2018, and has since been viewed 281 times. |