https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_CH-47_Chinook
While headed downhill for some watering before the REAL HEAT ARRIVED (it was already 90 degrees F at 0630hrs) I heard a helicopter approaching from the northeast. Always wanting to capture local appearing aircraft I pointed at the treetops with my digital camera waiting to see what version might revealed itself because it sure sounded like a big twin rotor! Having seen many other similar helicopters (where they were assigned at a military base) I recognized and believed it to be a Chinook, but am no expert.
Later saw the above news report mentioning a Chinook helicopter rescuing people at the CREEK FIRE which just happens to be in the same general direction today’s helicopter was headed. But again, I do not know for sure but it sure didn’t appear to be wasting any flight time. Thoughts and prayers to all those involved.
