Found this in the facebook archives from 3 years ago:
Here’s an archived story Bill Gabbert wrote on the company, Sky Aviation, back when they purchased four CH-46 helicopters.
Sky Aviation’s CH-46 on the Lava Mountain Fire
Sky Aviation’s CH-46 on the Lava Mountain Fire
Sky Aviation purchased four CH-46 helicopters in 2015.
Continue readingThree helicopters and one air tanker available for the Cold Fire
The Incident Commander ordered two large air tankers but only one was available.
Continue readingSky Aviation’s CH-46E
Sky Aviation, based in Worland, Wyoming, posted this message June 24, 2014 on their Facebook page:
Sky Aviation purchased four CH-46 helicopters and this week, we are taking official possession of them in Tucson! Stay tuned for pictures. At least one will be transformed immediately into civilian paint. We are hoping to support both fire fighting and construction with our Phrogs.
In June 2014 they flew one of them to Sabreliner Aviation in Perryville, Missouri to begin the demilitarization of the aircraft.
And on April 9, 2015:
