My LJ next to a Croman Corp. S-61 firefighting helicopter at Double Eagle II airport near Albuquerque, NM. Before it was modified for fighting fires with an internal water/retardant tank this aircraft was a Navy SH-3H Sea King antisubmarine/SAR/utility helicopter. I spent 17 years in the Navy as a NavalAircrewman/Rescue Swimmer in H-3's and I flew as a crew chief in this bird on a number of occasions. It was nice to see an old friend still out there saving lives and property, over 50 years after it was built. Also note the Army Chinook in the background, drooping with jealousy because my Jeep isn't parked next to it.
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