Remarks: Canadian 'Coulson Aircrane' S-61N C-FMAY Cn 61363 (Code 347), with water pump hose extended, during a demo flight at Avalon Victoria in 2009. This type of Fire-Fighting helicopter was needed in Canberra in the week before the Firestorm on 18Jan2003. The Tenth Anniversary of this bushfire disaster was commemorated in Canberra on 18Jan2013.
Remarks: Helitac 347 This Helicopter has been bought to Western Australia after fires destroyed 72 homes in the Perth hills. This helicopter is normally based in Victoria
Remarks: Helitac 348 flying down south to Busselton. The Helicopter returned the next day to then fly back to Victoria, only to come back to Western Australia a week later after fires destroyed 72 homes in the Perth hills.