This CHINOOK is contracted out for fighting forest fires according to a quick google search. All over the states and even the world. A quick search on the tail # shows a pretty interesting flight history. Appears to be based out of Missoula Montana. Owned by Heligroup Fire LLC. At the time of this footage it was spending time in Payson AZ. I spoke briefly with one of the crew during his down time and he indicated there time was near its end in Payson he believed, and would then be headed to Show Low AZ. I was hoping to get more footage. But I guess, good for the forests. No fires. So not much flying. Hope to catch it in the air again before it goes. But for now. Here's what I got. Hope you enjoy.
22 авг 2024