Fire Fighting
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
Grumman C-1 Trader is a carrier on-board delivery (COD)
California
S-64 “Skycrane”
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The S-64 “Skycrane” was originally designed for the military and had interchangeable pods that fit underneath for troop transport and cargo movement. The S-64 has six rotor blades and two turbine powered jet engines, which allows it to carry heavy loads. In 1992 Erickson Air Crane purchased the manufacturing rights to the S-64 and modified it to carry a 2,650 gallon tank. The tank can be filled by a draft hose in less than one minute, while the helicopter is hovering. The S-64 requires a pilot and co-pilot to fly it and typically has a 6 to 8 person support crew
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
Bell 212
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The Bell 212 was introduced by Bell Helicopter in 1968. The 212 aircraft is used for passenger transport and cargo movement, both internal and external. This aircraft has twin engines and two rotor blades. The 212 is one of the most popular Type 2 helicopter on the national call-when-needed helicopter contract. The Bell 212 is the civilian version of the UH-1N “Twin Huey”. Many local fi re departments use the Bell 212.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
Grumman C-1 Trader is a carrier on-board delivery (COD)
California
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
Boeing 234
Lynx Lake, Prescott, Arizona
The Boeing 234 is the civilian version of the U.S. Army’s CH-47 “Chinook”. The aircraft was originally designed by the Boeing Company in the early 60s, to be a medium-lift helicopter to transport cargo and military personnel. Both the BV 107 and the 234 are used for timber harvesting in the commercial sector. The Boeing 234 (CH-47) and the BV-107 (CH-46) are most recognizable by their tandem rotors. The 234 has almost twice the lifting capability (between 15,000-25,000 pounds) of the smaller BV-107, which allows it to operate with a larger water bucket for fire
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
S-64 “Skycrane”
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The S-64 “Skycrane” was originally designed for the military and had interchangeable pods that fit underneath for troop transport and cargo movement. The S-64 has six rotor blades and two turbine powered jet engines, which allows it to carry heavy loads. In 1992 Erickson Air Crane purchased the manufacturing rights to the S-64 and modified it to carry a 2,650 gallon tank. The tank can be filled by a draft hose in less than one minute, while the helicopter is hovering. The S-64 requires a pilot and co-pilot to fly it and typically has a 6 to 8 person support crew
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
S-64 “Skycrane”
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The S-64 “Skycrane” was originally designed for the military and had interchangeable pods that fit underneath for troop transport and cargo movement. The S-64 has six rotor blades and two turbine powered jet engines, which allows it to carry heavy loads. In 1992 Erickson Air Crane purchased the manufacturing rights to the S-64 and modified it to carry a 2,650 gallon tank. The tank can be filled by a draft hose in less than one minute, while the helicopter is hovering. The S-64 requires a pilot and co-pilot to fly it and typically has a 6 to 8 person support crew
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
Boeing 234
Lynx Lake, Prescott, Arizona
The Boeing 234 is the civilian version of the U.S. Army’s CH-47 “Chinook”. The aircraft was originally designed by the Boeing Company in the early 60s, to be a medium-lift helicopter to transport cargo and military personnel. Both the BV 107 and the 234 are used for timber harvesting in the commercial sector. The Boeing 234 (CH-47) and the BV-107 (CH-46) are most recognizable by their tandem rotors. The 234 has almost twice the lifting capability (between 15,000-25,000 pounds) of the smaller BV-107, which allows it to operate with a larger water bucket for fire
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
S-64 “Skycrane”
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The S-64 “Skycrane” was originally designed for the military and had interchangeable pods that fit underneath for troop transport and cargo movement. The S-64 has six rotor blades and two turbine powered jet engines, which allows it to carry heavy loads. In 1992 Erickson Air Crane purchased the manufacturing rights to the S-64 and modified it to carry a 2,650 gallon tank. The tank can be filled by a draft hose in less than one minute, while the helicopter is hovering. The S-64 requires a pilot and co-pilot to fly it and typically has a 6 to 8 person support crew
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
The K-MAX
Lynx Lake, Prescott, Arizona
The K-MAX, also called the “Air Tractor,” is designed specifically as a heavy lift helicopter. The aircraft, which is built for a pilot only, has a tandem, counter rotating, intermeshing rotor system. The K-MAX can fl y a variety of different missions ranging from logging and thinning to firefighting. This one was fighting a nearby forest fire by collecting water in the trailing basket. The K-MAX is fighting the Gladiator Fire in the Bradshaw Mountain, 1 miles north of Crown King. It was caused with a spark by a house fire. There are 462 personnel, 3 Type 1 crews, 4 Type 2 crews, 11 engines, 4 helicopters, 6 air tankers
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
When the landing gear on an air tanker #55 failed on Sunday, June 3, 2012, the plane's left side landing gear would not extend and the pilots were forced to make an emergency belly landing at the Miden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Amazingly, the two walked away unscathed, even though the plane suffered significant damage. The plane was not fighting the local fires and was arriving from out of the area.The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
P-2V Neptune
Airport, Prescott, Arizona
The was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft for the United States Navy. The P-2 Neptune replaced the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and is being replaced, in turn, with the P-3 Orion. The P2V aircraft were rebuilt and converted into aerial tankers with a maximum fire retardant capacity of 2,700 gallons with six door retardant dispensing tanks. Over 8 P2Vs are currently employed in aerial firefighting roles by operators such as Aero Union and Neptune Aviation Services.
