Bucket brigade.Below, UH-3H Sea Kings of HC-85 prepare for certification in aerial firefighting Aerial firefighting is a method to combat wildfires using aircraft. The types of aircraft used may be either fixed-wing or helicopters. Agents used to fight fires may be either water or specially-formulated fire retardants. to help combat wildfires in southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Right, a squadron A squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or warships. Army and Marines A cavalry squadron (horse or armoured) typically consists of three to five troops. UH-3H loads its "Bambi" bucket at Lake Miramar, Calif., during certification flights. The bucket holds 324 gallons of water weighing 3,000 pounds. Photos by PH1 Michael D. Kennedy. |
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