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by Matt.
Tue Oct 13, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Helitak Thread
Replies: 462
Views: 642737

Re: Helitak Thread

No sponsorship has been finalised for the 2nd helicopter as of a few weeks back I was told
by Matt.
Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: St John Ambulance
Replies: 634
Views: 402552

St John Ambulance

Seen it a few weeks back at a fuel station impressive but kinda strange to put Multiple patients in a truck (for want of a better work) and drive them up and down roads that can be dangerous one accident or rollover not a good outcome if you ask me , no the safest as far as I can see
by Matt.
Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Major fires and incidents
Topic: Significant bush fires 2014/15
Replies: 129
Views: 378151

Re: Significant bush fires 2014/15

Helitacs and fixed wings left Jandy now also
by Matt.
Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: Aviation band
Topic: Victorian Water Bombers
Replies: 13
Views: 29047

Re: Victorian Water Bombers

Going to Perth now
by Matt.
Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:55 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Marked Victoria Police car spotted... in Midland
Replies: 5
Views: 11115

Re: Marked Victoria Police car spotted... in Midland

If I had to guess if say it belongs to these guys http://www.nsaaust.com/
by Matt.
Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:04 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Marked Victoria Police car spotted... in Midland
Replies: 5
Views: 11115

Re: Marked Victoria Police car spotted... in Midland

Non Vic gov plates , they make these cars in Perth apparently
by Matt.
Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: McDermott Aviation.
Replies: 2
Views: 10722

Re: McDermott Aviation.

Just went over Mosman beach towards smoke
by Matt.
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 822625

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

Seen a new CLP on Kwinana Freeway this morning heading south. Was still in the process of being built. Had a Bronto mounted on it, with the bodywork in the usual red colour. The Scania cab was still painted white though. Otherwise looked the same as CLP 3. New ones are suppose to be complete direct...
by Matt.
Fri May 30, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Flyover
Replies: 4
Views: 8365

Re: Flyover

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by Matt.
Mon May 12, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Beaufort St Mt Lawley fire - 110514
Replies: 2
Views: 7309

Re: Beaufort St Mt Lawley fire - 110514

Very nice work in low light , Thanks for sharing

Matt
by Matt.
Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: FESA Smart chopper unveiled for bushfire season
Replies: 11
Views: 9280

Re: FESA Smart chopper unveiled for bushfire season

Since this original post has been 'resurrected' here is a recent image of said helicopter

Image
by Matt.
Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Helitacks
Replies: 0
Views: 6742

Helitacks

A few from yesterday http://mattau.smugmug.com/AircraftHelicopters/FFH/i-xf6S5NT/0/L/094A6961-L.jpg http://mattau.smugmug.com/AircraftHelicopters/FFH/i-cXjh5SZ/0/L/094A7618-L.jpg http://mattau.smugmug.com/AircraftHelicopters/FFH/i-TP3X9CF/0/L/094A7467-L.jpg http://mattau.smugmug.com/AircraftHelicopt...
by Matt.
Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Helitak Thread
Replies: 462
Views: 642737

Re: Helitak Thread

What's she used for? rescue? I might be wrong, but I think that it will be one of the helitacks (fire bomber) that goes down south in a couple of weeks. It was on the back of a truck at Jandakot yesterday about to be re assembled. It's a heltac from Queensland was in white cling wrappy stuff at Kew...
by Matt.
Fri Oct 18, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: N49732/HELITAC 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter
Replies: 2
Views: 5763

Re: N49732/HELITAC 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter

auntys_eyes wrote:Great information, pic and video. Brilliant work as always Matt.
Thanks
by Matt.
Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: N49732/HELITAC 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter
Replies: 2
Views: 5763

N49732/HELITAC 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter

N49732/HELITAC 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28005) of McDermott Aviation, leased by Department of Fire and Emergency Services, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 17 October 2013. Queensland-based McDermott Aviation won the tender to provide fire fighting helicopters for the 2013/14 bush fire season (Octobe...