This UH-60A from the Washington National Guard is parked in a farmer's field in Leavenworth, WA as it awaits fair weather to fight the Table Mountain Fire raging in Central Washington.
What very well could be the end of the line for this BUFF. The B-52G is on permanent loan to the Museum of Flight in Seattle from the USAF Museum but awaits funding and volunteer hours for a full restoration which may never come.
It is not often you get to see Kiowa Warriors up on ground-handling wheels. This Kiowa is being pushed into final position for the 2012 American Heroes airshow.
Mission Accomplished! After fighting the Taylor Bridge wildfire non-stop for a week, the National Guard crews are cleared to go home to JBLM, still sporting their "mission markings".
The King County Sherrif Dept. Huey waits further orders at Bowers Field. The helo and crew flew in to help fight a 2000+ acre wildfire raging in the North-west part of the Kittitas Valley.
Nose art applied to the 188th Fighter Wing "Flying Razorbacks" A-10C Warthogs. Personally, I don't think it is as cool as the shark's teeth...But a close second.