118 results found
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Fleet number:100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):277C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings over Solano 2024
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:670980Submit Correction
View count: 15
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):277C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Fleet number:100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):277C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings over Solano 2024
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:670980Submit Correction
View count: 15
Registration / Serial:N441DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):277C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N403DF
Fleet number:651
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-78 / 305148M78
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings over Solano 2024
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:670960Submit Correction
View count: 18
Registration / Serial:N403DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-78 / 305148M78
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N403DF
Fleet number:651
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-78 / 305148M78
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings over Solano 2024
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:670960Submit Correction
View count: 18
Registration / Serial:N403DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-78 / 305148M78
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings over Solano 2024
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:670956Submit Correction
View count: 26
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings over Solano 2024
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:670956Submit Correction
View count: 26
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N476DF
Fleet number:608
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704083
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:669568Submit Correction
View count: 44
Built in May 2021 with test registration SP-YVL, N476DF shown here is number 9 of 12 Firehawks initially ordered by CAL Fire (a follow-up order for 4 additional Firehawks has since been placed). The heli briefly carried fleet number 305 (for Prado Helitack base) but has since received # 608, as all CAL Fire Firehawks are getting a 6XX fleet number. The reason is that they will be moved around between the various Helitack bases throughout California for operational and maintenance reasons, and will not be assigned to a fixed base like the UH-1 Huey's they replace.
Registration / Serial:N476DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704083
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Registration / Serial:N476DF
Fleet number:608
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704083
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:669568Submit Correction
View count: 44
Built in May 2021 with test registration SP-YVL, N476DF shown here is number 9 of 12 Firehawks initially ordered by CAL Fire (a follow-up order for 4 additional Firehawks has since been placed). The heli briefly carried fleet number 305 (for Prado Helitack base) but has since received # 608, as all CAL Fire Firehawks are getting a 6XX fleet number. The reason is that they will be moved around between the various Helitack bases throughout California for operational and maintenance reasons, and will not be assigned to a fixed base like the UH-1 Huey's they replace.
Registration / Serial:N476DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704083
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:84
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Pacific Coast Air Museum
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:668853Submit Correction
View count: 31
ex USN 133224
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:84
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Pacific Coast Air Museum
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:668853Submit Correction
View count: 31
ex USN 133224
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:84
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Pacific Coast Air Museum
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:668747Submit Correction
View count: 36
ex USN 133224
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:84
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Pacific Coast Air Museum
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:668747Submit Correction
View count: 36
ex USN 133224
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2024
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Photo ID:665538Submit Correction
View count: 25
One of 16 Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks ordered by Cal Fire to replace 12 Bell UH-1H Super Huey firefighting helicopters. The S-70i's are built in Poland, completed by United Rotorcraft in Colorado and outfitted with a 1,000 US Gal. Kawak belly tank. Cal Fire has 10 helicopter bases with two still flying the UH-1H in early 2024. The helicopter bases are in Kneeland, Bieber, Vilna, Howard Forest, Boggs Mountain, Moffett, Columbia, Hollister, Prado and Hemet Ryan, with spares at McClellan. Cal Fire also has 14 air tanker bases (four shared with USFS, which has air five tanker bases of its own in CA)
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Photo ID:665538Submit Correction
View count: 25
One of 16 Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks ordered by Cal Fire to replace 12 Bell UH-1H Super Huey firefighting helicopters. The S-70i's are built in Poland, completed by United Rotorcraft in Colorado and outfitted with a 1,000 US Gal. Kawak belly tank. Cal Fire has 10 helicopter bases with two still flying the UH-1H in early 2024. The helicopter bases are in Kneeland, Bieber, Vilna, Howard Forest, Boggs Mountain, Moffett, Columbia, Hollister, Prado and Hemet Ryan, with spares at McClellan. Cal Fire also has 14 air tanker bases (four shared with USFS, which has air five tanker bases of its own in CA)
Registration / Serial:N479DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704111
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Fleet number:116
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5002
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:665255Submit Correction
View count: 161
This aircraft is ex US Coast Guard serial 1708 and has registration N464DF reserved (previously assigned to a Cessna 337 Skymaster), but no civil registration is worn at the photo date. It flew with the US Forest Service as "Tanker 116" during the 2017 fire season and was reported to become N116Z eventually, a registration reserved by the US Forest Service since 1997. However, there is no proof that this registration was ever carried by this aircraft, which was handed over to CAL Fire after a 2018 US Forest Service decision to abandon its Hercules fleet.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5002
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Fleet number:116
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5002
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:665255Submit Correction
View count: 161
This aircraft is ex US Coast Guard serial 1708 and has registration N464DF reserved (previously assigned to a Cessna 337 Skymaster), but no civil registration is worn at the photo date. It flew with the US Forest Service as "Tanker 116" during the 2017 fire season and was reported to become N116Z eventually, a registration reserved by the US Forest Service since 1997. However, there is no proof that this registration was ever carried by this aircraft, which was handed over to CAL Fire after a 2018 US Forest Service decision to abandon its Hercules fleet.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5002
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Registration / Serial:N483DF
Fleet number:611
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704030
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Prado Helitack Base
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:662106Submit Correction
View count: 84
This 2018 built S-70i was the 1st of 12 Firehawks ordered by CAL Fire. It initially carried fleet number 903 but has since been renumbered to 611. Seen here resting at the Prado Helitack base (adjacent to a prison facility) south of the city of Chino. The base is to become CAL Fire's main helicopter hub in Southern Californina. A follow-up order for 4 additional Firehawks is currently being exercised. The fleet of 16 Firehawks will allow to keep enough in service, while a few will either serve as back-up or undergo maintenance.
Registration / Serial:N483DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704030
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Prado Helitack Base
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Registration / Serial:N483DF
Fleet number:611
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704030
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Prado Helitack Base
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:662106Submit Correction
View count: 84
This 2018 built S-70i was the 1st of 12 Firehawks ordered by CAL Fire. It initially carried fleet number 903 but has since been renumbered to 611. Seen here resting at the Prado Helitack base (adjacent to a prison facility) south of the city of Chino. The base is to become CAL Fire's main helicopter hub in Southern Californina. A follow-up order for 4 additional Firehawks is currently being exercised. The fleet of 16 Firehawks will allow to keep enough in service, while a few will either serve as back-up or undergo maintenance.
Registration / Serial:N483DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704030
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Prado Helitack Base
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 2024
Photo by:Adrian RomangContact
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Fleet number:240
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:639317Submit Correction
View count: 43
Pictured parked on the ramp at KHMT.
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Fleet number:240
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:639317Submit Correction
View count: 43
Pictured parked on the ramp at KHMT.
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1... Iroquois
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:639311Submit Correction
View count: 534
This Huey was preserved at KHMT as a ground instructional trainer. This frame is sometimes given as N490DF but this is the serial of the previous Huey that was there, not this one.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1... Iroquois
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1... Iroquois
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:639311Submit Correction
View count: 534
This Huey was preserved at KHMT as a ground instructional trainer. This frame is sometimes given as N490DF but this is the serial of the previous Huey that was there, not this one.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1... Iroquois
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:20 December 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N434DF
Fleet number:90
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):335C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:625712Submit Correction
View count: 181
Sitting at readiness during the summer wildfire season at Ukiah Fire Attack Base. Originally built as a Grumman S-2F Tracker for the US Navy, 153579. Converted to turbine power by Marsh as an S-2F3AT in 2000, joining the USDA Forest Service. Then operated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention as firebomber "90".
Registration / Serial:N434DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):335C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N434DF
Fleet number:90
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):335C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:625712Submit Correction
View count: 181
Sitting at readiness during the summer wildfire season at Ukiah Fire Attack Base. Originally built as a Grumman S-2F Tracker for the US Navy, 153579. Converted to turbine power by Marsh as an S-2F3AT in 2000, joining the USDA Forest Service. Then operated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention as firebomber "90".
Registration / Serial:N434DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):335C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Ukiah - Municipal (KUKI / UKI)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:84
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:618061Submit Correction
View count: 85
Seen here, readied for deployment on active service during the wildfire season, at the Aero Union base on the municipal airport at Chico. Built for the US Navy as S2F-1 BuNo 133224, later redesignated TS-2A. Previously carried the CDF tail number "71". Withdrawn from use by late 2006 and retired to the Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa, California where it was put on static display.
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Fleet number:84
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:618061Submit Correction
View count: 85
Seen here, readied for deployment on active service during the wildfire season, at the Aero Union base on the municipal airport at Chico. Built for the US Navy as S2F-1 BuNo 133224, later redesignated TS-2A. Previously carried the CDF tail number "71". Withdrawn from use by late 2006 and retired to the Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa, California where it was put on static display.
Registration / Serial:N443DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):195
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 2004
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Fleet number:A31
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0339
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:603070Submit Correction
View count: 125
CDF O-2A viewed from the Forestry Operations Tower
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0339
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Fleet number:A31
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0339
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:603070Submit Correction
View count: 125
CDF O-2A viewed from the Forestry Operations Tower
Registration / Serial:N464DF
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0339
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N486DF
Other Marks:301 HEMET
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704048
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 September 2023
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:600546Submit Correction
View count: 86
CAL FIRE 301 S-70i with a practice approach to runway 32
Registration / Serial:N486DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704048
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 September 2023
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N486DF
Other Marks:301 HEMET
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704048
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 September 2023
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:600546Submit Correction
View count: 86
CAL FIRE 301 S-70i with a practice approach to runway 32
Registration / Serial:N486DF
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk
C/n (msn):704048
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 September 2023
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:584740Submit Correction
View count: 135
Former US Army UH-1H 69-15858 was converted to an EH-1H before released for para public operations. The helicopter was registered N491DF in May 1999 for California Department of Forestry - CDF / Cal Fire.
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:584740Submit Correction
View count: 135
Former US Army UH-1H 69-15858 was converted to an EH-1H before released for para public operations. The helicopter was registered N491DF in May 1999 for California Department of Forestry - CDF / Cal Fire.
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N508JR
Fleet number:95
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Carson City - Carson (CXP)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Russell Legg
Photo ID:568177Submit Correction
View count: 67
Ex N447DF
Registration / Serial:N508JR
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Carson City - Carson (CXP)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Russell Legg
Registration / Serial:N508JR
Fleet number:95
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Carson City - Carson (CXP)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Russell Legg
Photo ID:568177Submit Correction
View count: 67
Ex N447DF
Registration / Serial:N508JR
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Carson City - Carson (CXP)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Russell Legg
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Fleet number:240
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:12 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:549513Submit Correction
View count: 173
Ex US Marines 155496.
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:12 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Fleet number:240
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:12 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:549513Submit Correction
View count: 173
Ex US Marines 155496.
Registration / Serial:N421DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-107
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:12 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Fleet number:88
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Aircraft Name:Grass Valley
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Photo ID:545644Submit Correction
View count: 122
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Fleet number:88
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Aircraft Name:Grass Valley
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Photo ID:545644Submit Correction
View count: 122
Registration / Serial:N426DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):293C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Fleet number:94
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):295C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Aircraft Name:Redding
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Photo ID:545639Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):295C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Fleet number:94
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):295C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Aircraft Name:Redding
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact
Photo ID:545639Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:N442DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):295C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Sacramento - McClellan (KMCC / MCC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:11 February 2016
Photo by:Tom GibbonsContact