| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N109Z |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 209/309/449 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell AH-1F Cobra (209) |
| C/n (msn): | 20854 |
| Operator Titles: | US Forest Service - USFS |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Redding - MunicipalMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KRDD IATA: RDD Local: RDD Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1 February 2020 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 634283 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 2003, the US Forest Service acquired twenty-five ex-military Bell AH-1 Cobras. These two were made flyable and outfitted with infrared and low light sensors to form the Firewatch Cobra program. The other helicopters remained in storage, providing parts on demand. N109Z is former US Army AH-1F 69-16422. N107Z in behind was formerly AH-1S 83-24194. The last Firewatch Cobra flight was on October 16, 2021, being replaced by newer technology equipment. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 December 2023, and has since been viewed 275 times. |