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Aerial firefighting on the Black Forest Fire

Blackhawk
Blackhawk, June 12, 2013, Photo by Air Force Capt. Darin Overstreet

The military has been supplying numerous photos and some videos of their firefighting activities on the Black Forest Fire. Helicopters from the Colorado National Guard and Fort Carson as well as C-130 MAFFS air tankers are assisting firefighters on the ground. Here are seven photos of aircraft taken on June 12 by military personnel. The DC-10 is not military, but is working under a contract with the U. S. Forest Service.

Blackhawk dipping
Blackhawk dipping, June 12, 2013, Photo by Air Force Capt. Darin Overstreet
Blackhawk, dipping up to 500 gallons
Blackhawk, dipping up to 500 gallons, June 12, 2013,, Photo by Air Force Capt. Darin Overstreet

Blackhawk dipping water
Blackhawk filling 500 gallon bucket, June 12, 2013, Photo by Air Force Capt. Darin Overstreet
Chinook, carrying up to 2000 gallons
Chinook, carrying up to 2000 gallons, June 12, 2013, Photo by Air Force Capt. Darin Overstreet
Blackhawk drop
Blackhawk drop, from above, June 12, 2013, Photo by Air Force Capt. Darin Overstreet
DC-10 dropping
DC-10 dropping on Black Forest Fire, June 12, 2013, Photo by Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Skye A. Robinson

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