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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 4, 1958 reads, "Whirlybird demonstrates fire fighting abilities as pilot Edward Cronin releases 35 gallons of water onto spot fire. Water-bombing of fires is used as holding action to enable men and equipment to reach scene before blaze becomes uncontrollable. Special training course conducted by U.S. Forestry service acquaints men with helicopter safety procedures."; See images #00114200 through #00114204 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Fire fighters--California--Angeles National Forest Public safety--California--Angeles National Forest Firefighting equipment--California--Angeles National Forest Helicopters--California--Angeles National Forest Fire extinction--Water-supply Brush--California--Angeles National Forest Mountains--California, Southern Angeles National Forest (Calif.) San Gabriel Mountains (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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