A Sikorsky CH-54B Skycrane helicopter is parked and ready for training at Jeffco Air Base in Broomfield, Colorado, May 7, 2026, during Operation Sky Hammer. Operation Sky Hammer is a trial initiative that aims to increase initial attack effectiveness across the Rocky Mountains through the coordinated use of two Type 1 helitankers and a mobile retardant base, focusing on prepositioning powerful aviation resources in high-risk areas during periods of elevated fire activity. (Forest Service photo by Travis Weger)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.10.2026 08:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9735192 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-O-OI330-2003 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 4.4 MB |
| Location: | COLORADO, US |
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