Ventura County Copter 5 returns home to Southern California after being converted to a FireHawk. Photo by Ventura County Stringer May 9, 2021.From Ventura County Stringer:
“Ventura County Fire (VC Air Unit) Copter 5 (N60VC) arrived at Camarillo Airport late Sunday Morning. Copter 5 started its trip from United Rotorcraft in Colorado early Saturday Morning.
“Copter 5 was formally a Military Blackhawk that has been converted into a Firehawk. The Firehawk is expected to be put into service soon. Additionally, Copter 4, which is another Firehawk that was a military Blackhawk, is anticipated to arrive in the county soon.”