Mallorca firefighting 27-29/07/2013

[westwings]

Hello all,

During my holiday in Mallorca last july I witnessed the wildfires in the southwest of the Island. About 30 aircraft and helicopters assisted in the firefighting including the following civil helicopters

EC-KSQ / 'H01' picking up water from the swimming pool at Andratx




EC-LBT / 'H02' was picking up water at the swimming pool in the village of s'Arraco...


...and EC-LXS / 'H03' from a private site nearby


these two were also seen in the mountains near s'Arraco




Here's a little video I made with my phone from EC-LBT
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vtYnoAnZDY[/youtube]

The following were all seen at Son Bonet airfield

[The Cameraman]

Hi Mate,

what a great collection.

Regards

Reggie

[noryport]

Very nice .Well taken and opening shot is the bait for a great set..

[vortex003]

What a great set of pics!
Unfortunate that these fires break out of course,but a good opportunity to watch all those guys at work.

[gatwicksteve]

Great set of images of helos at work, just goes to show how important they really are.

Steve

[blackdog]

Fantastic set.

[westwings]

Many thanks for the comments all, much appreciated.