A Bambi bucket device hangs from a U.S. Army CH47 Chinook
Summary
A Bambi bucket device hangs from a U.S. Army CH47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment near Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Dec. 13, 2017. This specialized bucket is suspended on a cable and carried by a helicopter to deliver water for aerial firefighting. The 1-228 performs routine exercises in preparation for fire season when they may be called upon to provide support to put out large fires throughout Central America. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Pinel)
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Date
13/12/2017
Location
Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base, 14.38237, -87.62116
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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