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06/10/2026

Check out slow-mo helicopter action from three iconic aerial firefighting aircraft! UH-1 Huey vs CH-47D Chinook vs S-64F Skycrane!
Watch all three legendary firefighting helicopters fil up with water during intense brush fire operations in Lancaster, CA. The classic UH-1 Huey, powerful twin-rotor CH-47D Chinook, and massive S-64F Skycrane in action and slow motion.

Which one is your favorite? Drop a comment below with the helicopter name and why! 👇

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06/08/2026

We played hide and seek with a Huey at the last week. We thought they would come in on our side of the pond, but they ended up dropping down on the far side of the island. Picked up a full load of water, then dumped it to purge the tank. Another quick fill up and off the fire! It may not be as loud or big, but the Huey is iconic, love seeing it at fires!

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06/07/2026

Chinooks sound even better in slow motion! Check out two of Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting CH-47 Chinooks as they fill up with water at Apollo Park! 55 and 47 made appearances while fighting the yesterday. They’ve proven invaluable in fighting wind driven wildfires here in Los Angeles County.

6/5/26

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06/06/2026

🚁 Epic Skycrane Water Pickup at Apollo Park during yesterday’s 2,000 acre in Lancaster, CA! 🔥

Check out this incredible footage of a Helicopter Express Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane (N600HX) scooping up water from the pond at Apollo Park!

Stunning slow motion towards the end, capturing the massive power of this heavy-lift beast as it hovers and fills its tank. You can clearly see the helicopter’s shadow cast across the trees and a beautiful rainbow forming in the mist.

The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is a true legend in aerial firefighting. It can carry up to 2,650 gallons (around 10,000 liters) of water in its tank. Equipped with a snorkel system, it can refill the entire load in under a minute while hovering — often in as little as 30-45 seconds from ponds, lakes, or even the ocean. With a max lift capacity around 20,000-25,000 lbs, these workhorses deliver massive drops to help battle wildfires across California.

06/01/2026

AeroFlite Aerial Firefighting Avro RJ85 returning from the near Pearblossom today. One quick drop before returning for the day. The fixed wind and helicopters prove to be extremely helpful when fighting California’s wildfires!

Also, listen closely at the end for the air turbulence after the RJ85 passes overhead. It’s one of my favorite sounds while out watching aerial fighting.

5/31/26

05/31/2026

Sunday seems like a good day to share a couple B-2 Spirit highlights from years past. One of the best parts of the aerospace valley is being able to see aircraft like this! It’s rare when it flies, so being able to catch is always incredible. Listen to the sound of these B-2 Spirits!

Share your B-2 memories and photos below!!

05/31/2026

Thanks for all the love on YouTube!! Almost 900,000 views on this video alone! I appreciate you all!

Three brush fires in two days have kept LACoFD Air Ops and Coulson Aviation’s busy in the high desert. It’s cool seeing two Sikorsky S-70A Firehawks alongsi...

05/30/2026

Marie Bashir certifying and fighting fires at Fox Field Airtanker Base in Lancaster, CA. Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting operates the NSW Rural Fire Service Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker “Marie Bashir” out of Australia 🇦🇺
This powerful Fireliner drops 4,000 gallons of retardant to protect lives and homes. This aircraft continues to prove its worth as a vital asset in the fight against wildfires and is always an honored guest in Lancaster.

Big respect to the Coulson crews and RFS for keeping our skies safe. We were so glad Coulson Aviation brought her to Fox Field!

Great memories from 2023 & 2024

05/29/2026

Highlights from the 2024 MCAS Miramar Airshow!

USMC aviation showcased during the MAGTF demonstration where F-35s and F-18s conduct a high-speed mock attack run while MV-22 Ospreys tiltrotors provide support! The power, speed, and coordination is incredible🇺🇸

This is one airshow the whole family loves. We can’t wait for the next one!

05/26/2026

Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting CH-47D. Nothing beats the sound of a chinook up close! These firefighting legends can hold up to 3,000 gallons of water or retardant! They’re working hard keeping our skies and hills safe. Incredible to see up close!

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