Photos at Coulson’s hangar at McClellan

T-131, Sikorsky S-76, and Coulson's hauler
Coulson’s T-131, Sikorsky S-76, and hauler

We took these photos at Coulson’s hangar at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, March 21, 2014 after the Aerial Firefighting conference (except for one photo that was taken a couple of days earlier). We appreciate the fact that Wayne and Britt Coulson feel confident to talk about and show others their firefighting operation.

T-131
T-131, a C-130Q.
Caption this. T-131.
Any suggestions for a caption for this photo?
T-131 being pushed out of the hangar
T-131 being pushed out of the hangar
Stickers in the tool box, Coulson
Stickers in the tool box of one of the Coulson mechanics. These guys are not JUST mechanics, pilots, and crewmembers. Many of them are passionate about fire aviation.

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Sacramento aircraft

We had an opportunity to photograph some of the aircraft at McClellan Air Force base today. Click on the photos to see larger versions.

S2T
CAL FIRE S2Ts at McClellan AFB March 17, 2014. Photo by Bill Gabbert.
OV-10
CAL FIRE OV-10s at McClellan AFB March 17, 2014. Photo by Bill Gabbert.
P3
P3s at McClellan AFB March 17, 2014. Photo by Bill Gabbert.
P3 at McClellan AFB March 17, 2014. Anyone know why this aircraft has "MAFFS" painted on it? Photo by Bill Gabbert.
P3 at McClellan AFB March 17, 2014. Anyone know why this aircraft has “MAFFS Protection from Above” painted on it? Photo by Bill Gabbert.
P3
P3s at McClellan AFB March 17, 2014. Photo by Bill Gabbert.