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    Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu wildfires [Image 7 of 17]

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    A helicopter equipped with a water bucket is conducting a firefighting operation over a valley or dry riverbed area. The helicopter is releasing a large cascade of water onto what appears to be a smoldering fire on the ground below. The surrounding hillside shows evidence of prior burning, with scorched and barren terrain visible on the slopes.

    NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.03.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Fahey 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    Three flight crews from the San Diego-based "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 and the "Blackjacks" of HSC 21 provide firefighting support in response to wildfires at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu. The team dropped roughly 20,000 gallons of water using 360-gallon capacity precision helicopter firefighting Bambi buckets to help save vital areas of NBVC including portions of base housing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Public Affairs Officer supporting Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs/RELEASED.)

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    Date Taken: 05.03.2013
    Date Posted: 05.04.2013 10:49
    Photo ID: 923294
    VIRIN: 130503-N-VN372-171
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.19 MB
    Location: NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Two individuals wearing military flight helmets with visors and communication headsets are leaning over the edge of what appears to be an aircraft or elevated platform. The foreground figure is wearing olive-drab tactical gloves and a flight suit, peering downward intently. The image is taken from a close, angled perspective emphasizing the helmets and gear.
    A close-up macro photograph showing a worn leather and canvas glove gripping a cylindrical object with a red-tipped end, likely a marker or pen. The glove shows significant wear and aging, with cracked leather and frayed fabric. The background consists of olive/sage green fabric, possibly military or tactical clothing.
    Two military personnel in flight suits and helmets are handling an orange piece of equipment, likely a rescue or survival kit, in an open field near what appears to be an airfield. Both individuals wear flight helmets with visors and communication headsets, and the person in the foreground has a visible American flag patch on their sleeve. The setting suggests a training exercise or operational preparation at a military airbase.
    A military aviator in full flight gear is performing a pre-flight or post-flight inspection underneath an aircraft, closely examining what appears to be an ejection seat or weapons release mechanism with multiple wire leads. The person is wearing a flight helmet with visor, oxygen mask, and olive drab flight suit while lying or crouching on a concrete tarmac. The close-up angle emphasizes the mechanical component in the foreground with the technician visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a military or tactical operator wearing a helmet, orange-tinted protective goggles, and a chin strap with communication equipment. The individual appears to be seated inside a military aircraft, likely a helicopter, with an open door or ramp visible in the background. In the background, a red object with white parachute or drag device is visible, suggesting an airdrop or cargo deployment operation.
    A U.S. military helicopter crew member is leaning out of an open helicopter door over open water, observing or operating equipment below. The crew member is wearing full flight gear including a white flight helmet, olive drab flight suit, and US flag patch on the shoulder. A red/orange object, possibly a rescue basket or sonar buoy, is visible in the water below connected by a cable.
    A helicopter equipped with a water bucket is conducting a firefighting operation over a valley or dry riverbed area. The helicopter is releasing a large cascade of water onto what appears to be a smoldering fire on the ground below. The surrounding hillside shows evidence of prior burning, with scorched and barren terrain visible on the slopes.
    A fisheye-lens aerial photograph taken from a military or emergency helicopter showing a water/retardant drop operation over scorched terrain. Two crew members wearing flight helmets are visible leaning out of the open helicopter door, observing a red Bambi bucket releasing a large spray of water or fire retardant below. The ground shows evidence of fire damage with burned and charred patches.
    A U.S. military helicopter crew member leans out of an open aircraft door over open ocean water, observing or deploying an orange marker/rescue device into the sea below. The crew member is wearing full flight gear including a white flight helmet with mounted equipment, olive drab flight suit, gloves, and a harness with a visible American flag patch. A rocky coastal headland is visible in the background.
    A military helicopter is conducting aerial firefighting operations over a burning landscape. Two crew members in flight helmets and olive drab flight suits lean out of the open helicopter door, monitoring a suspended orange Bambi Bucket (helibucket) that is releasing water onto the fire below. The fisheye lens perspective shows scorched terrain with smoke rising from the ground.
    A military or firefighting helicopter is conducting aerial water-dropping operations over a hillside that shows extensive burn scarring from a recent wildfire. The helicopter, which appears to have pink/magenta markings consistent with a Navy or military aircraft, is releasing water from a suspended Bambi bucket onto the base of a rocky, charred hillside adjacent to a road. The surrounding terrain shows significant fire damage with blackened vegetation across the upper slopes.
    A close-up photograph of an orange spherical buoy or flotation device with a white metal frame/cage structure and metal chains attached to it. The surface of the orange sphere appears wet and reflective, suggesting it is partially submerged in or recently removed from water. Text markings in a stylized font are visible on the orange inflatable portion.
    A close-up profile shot of a person wearing a military-style flight helmet with a visor raised. The image is tightly framed on the subject's face, showing blue eyes gazing upward or forward. The lighting is bright and directional, creating strong contrast on the subject's facial features.
    A military-style helicopter, likely a UH-60 Black Hawk, hovers low over a large body of water while suspending a red bucket or container on a cable beneath it. The rotor wash is creating a distinctive circular ripple pattern on the water's surface directly below the aircraft. The scene is captured in warm, golden-amber tones suggesting either dawn or dusk lighting conditions.
    An aerial photograph taken from a helicopter showing a red Bambi Bucket (helibucket) releasing a large volume of water over a fire-affected landscape. The image is captured looking straight down, providing a bird's-eye view of the water drop in progress. The terrain below shows a mix of burned/scorched areas and surviving vegetation, indicating active wildfire suppression operations.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III or similar transport aircraft, during flight. The cockpit features a modern glass cockpit with multiple multifunction displays showing flight data, and a prominent red '25' indicator on the center panel. Both crew members are wearing flight suits, helmets with visors, and communication headsets.
    Two military helicopters, identified as UH-60 Black Hawks, are parked on a tarmac with distinctive bright pink markings, likely indicating firefighting or special operations roles. In the background, a large smoke plume rises from what appears to be an active wildfire burning in the hills. The scene suggests the helicopters are staged and ready for firefighting or emergency response operations.

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