Amphibious helicopter The HUP-2 was able to taxi forward or backward on water, regardless of wind direction. The CH-46 Sea Knight and its Canadian variant, the CH-113 Labrador, can land on water and rest for up to two hours in calm water. The rear sponsons hold two of the three landing gear units as well as self-sealing fuel tanks. The helicopter began service with the United States Marine Corps in 1962, and with the Canadian military in 1963, and is used to carry cargo and combat troops. The Boeing CH-47 Chinook was made sufficiently watertight to allow it to land on water
Helicopter Heroes Helicopter Heroes Helicopter Heroes is a British daytime television series, following the lifesaving work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The first episode aired on 3 September 2007 and a total of seven series have been made. In 2012–13 the team produced a 10 part series called "Helicopter Heroes Down Under", featuring the work of British medics working in Australia. A second, 15 part series is now in production for broadcast in the UK in January 2015. First screened on BBC One in 2007, its first presenter was "Top Gear"'s Richard Hammond. He agreed to front the show to thank the