1.   Blecker says cartons of cigarettes were also dropped by helicopter to soldiers on long-range reconnaissance missions.

2.   A gun will fire the lines to the bow or they will be dropped by helicopter.

3.   A helicopter could drop a tent in a disaster area.

4.   A helicopter drops off four more firefighters, a medical bag and rope.

5.   Airplanes are dropping thousands of gallons of fire retardant, and helicopters drop water wherever new blazes begin.

6.   Coast Guard helicopters circling overhead dropped green dye packs where debris was heavy.

7.   For several hours, the blaze was battled both on land and by air, as four planes and two helicopters dropped water.

8.   Helicopters have been dropping canisters containing notes that urge departure.

9.   Helicopters can drop rafts and radio their position to surface ships.

10.   Helicopters dropped bucket after bucket of bright-red flame retardant on the fire, coating the highway with a slimy goo.