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Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2009 REDUX: The Erickson S-64F Air-Crane Helitanker

Are You Ready For Some Serious Heavy-Lifting? Call Elvis!

"Elvis" arrived at EAA AirVenture last week and did a firebombing demonstration for crowds who had gathered on the flightline.

The arrival marked the first time this unique helicopter has visited Oshkosh.

The heavy-duty, twin-engined rotorcraft is noted as one of the best aerial firefighting platforms available.  Elvis gained notoriety for its performance during the Australian bushfires in 2000-2001 when it helped save more than 1,500 homes.

The helicopter's tank holds 2,650 gallons of water or retardant and, according to a U.S. Forest Service study, is the most economical firefighting platform on a price-per-gallon basis.

 

So... as they (kinda) say -- Elvis has lifted the building.... (snare drum rimshot, please)

FMI: www.ericksonaircrane.com, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews

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