I knew from media reports that the Marines from Camp Pendleton, CA helped with the Lilac Fire that burned 4,100 acres (95 percent containment) in San Diego County, CA. I went looking for some videos to share with you from DVIDS, Defense Video Imagery Distribution Systems. I was in luck because I was quickly directed to a page devoted to Marine Corps Support to California Fire.
The three short videos that I am embedding below feature the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA 267), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. They supplied two UH-1Y Venom with 320 gallon buckets. All the videos are dated December 8, 2017.
Thank-you Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA 267)!!
In the first video you will hear how the Marines were helping CAL FIRE, video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon.
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This short video shows some images of the two UH-1Y Venom along with images shot over the fire, video by Sgt. David Bickel
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Finally, this last video shows one of the UH-1Y Venom's dipping, video by Cpl. Sarah Ralph.
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CAL FIRE (CDF) S2T Tanker 71 working Sawtooth Complex Fire (2006)
Sawtooth Complex Fire (Sept. 2006), San Bernardino County CA. Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service
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