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Old October 27th 08, 12:06 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Bob wrote:
On Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:54:54 -0700, Dirk wrote:

In article ,
says...
Obviously I know it's a UH-60 of some sort, but what are the pink
markings all about? I tried to rush over to the helo-port but it was
gone by then.



Helping out Cal Fire?


Bingo!

HH-60G of the 129th Rescue Wing, CA ANG painted up with temporary high
visibility markings for fire fighting duties. Hopefully this link
works...

http://www.af.mil/photos/media_searc...20fire&page=12

...a few shots on Air Force Link showing Pave Hawks carrying similar
hot pink trim.

Bob ^,,^


Thanks Bob. That looks like it. We've been having a wicked fire season here.

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