I flew for World Airways in these same McDonnell Douglas DC-10s for 10 years ... It's not as simple as flying over the fire and pushing a button and all the stuff comes out. Helicopters are generally ...
Aerial firefighting has become an essential part of wildfire suppression strategies, offering the speed, precision, and ...
Based on the (Hughes) McDonnell Douglas MD369, the MH-6 Little Bird and its attack variant AH-6 carries three commandos on bench seats mounted to the side doors of the helicopter. The Little Bird ...
Captain RK Smithley flies McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fire bombers for New Mexico-based 10Tanker. Smithley dropped red fire retardant over the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. Mountainous terrain ...