West Seattle sky scene: Helicopter flybys

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(WSB photo by Christopher Boffoli)

We’ve had a few questions about those helicopters, part of a larger group that flew over West Seattle twice this morning/midday. We don’t have the definitive answer (yet) as to why. We wondered if they might have been headed to/from the big 520 floating-bridge grand-opening celebration, but WSDOT tells us no, no helicopters involved aside from their aerial-video crew. One possibility: The Museum of Flight at nearby Boeing Field is celebrating U.S. Coast Guard Day today, and the advance info mentioned helicopters – possibly including MH-60 Jayhawks, which the helicopters in Christopher’s photo resemble.

4 Replies to "West Seattle sky scene: Helicopter flybys"

  • Marc April 2, 2016 (6:42 pm)

    Failed to get the lens on the camera for the fly into Seattle, caught this in their way back.

  • Ex-Westwood Resident April 2, 2016 (9:31 pm)

    Those are Army UH-60 Blackhawks. The USCG variant, the HH-60 Jayhawk is painted white and orange.

  • Dean Fuller April 3, 2016 (5:52 pm)

    Seattle lies betwixt at least 5 military bases at least 4 of which have active aviation programs, and people wonder why we see military air traffic?        

  • Chris April 4, 2016 (9:48 am)

    +10 to Dean always and forever for that comment. Should be the disclaimer every time someone asks about it.

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