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During the summer months, Air Zermatt carries out supply flights to remote mountain huts across the Swiss Alps, transporting food, equipment and other essential supplies to places that are difficult to reach by road.

Michael Portmann
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Air-to-air over the Swiss Alps during an internal video production in spring. Working closely with the pilots, we positioned both helicopters to capture the aircraft in its natural alpine environment, with the Matterhorn in the background.

Michael Portmann
2

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Air Zermatt booked me to document real rescue missions in the mountains. During this operation near the Monte Rosa Hut, the patient was not seriously injured but had to be evacuated by winch from steep, rocky terrain. My job was to stay close to the rescue team and capture the operation as it happened.

Michael Portmann
1

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Building powerlines on 9/11

Jessy Schoonover
4

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Italian Air Force HH-139B (15th SAR Wing, callsign GRANNY01) during a sea rescue exercise involving an air rescuer; event held during the Jesolo Air Show, Venice.

Salvatore Roccella
4

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A Carabinieri RH119A helicopter during a mountain rescue exercise in South Tyrol, set against the backdrop of the Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Salvatore Roccella
12

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Eastland Heli Services HTZ sitting on top of the world during a radio repeater equipment servicing trip. Raukumara Ranges, East Coast, New Zealand. Early 2026

Tim Colvin
10

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Apache at Swansea Amazing display but very short fly pass due to the wind at Swansea Airshow. Incredible helicopter. First time seeing it.

Shane Iles wright
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H145 Hoist Operator performing a cable check on a 50m hoist. He checks the full length of the cable with a weight applied, applying a consistent tension on the cable to ensure longevity and safety of the equipment.

Alex Dunn
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Hoist practice with an Avincis Aviation livery H145. Between precision hoist missions to many of Denmark's wind turbines, these hoist operators train to operate under pressure to ensure safe, efficient hoists.

Alex Dunn
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Sea Lynx Hanse Sail 2026

Norbert Bechholz
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Midwest Helicopter Airways’ Sikorsky S-58T maneuvers between the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago during an aerial lift operation. Captured from a nearby rooftop, the photo offers a unique perspective of the aircraft working within the city skyline, where tight spaces and limited ground access make helicopter lifting an ideal solution. Precision flying, careful coordination, and an incredible view come together high above the streets of Chicago.

Brooke Jones
29

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Midwest Helicopter Airways’ Sikorsky S-58T hovers overhead during an aerial lift operation, captured from directly beneath the aircraft. The longline stretches from the helicopter toward the staging area below as the pilot prepares for the next lift. This unique perspective showcases the size of the S-58T, the precision required to maneuver from above, and the specialized equipment that makes moving heavy loads quickly and efficiently possible.

Brooke Jones
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Midwest Helicopter Airways takes heavy lifting to new heights as the Sikorsky S-58T carries a large rooftop unit through the downtown Chicago skyline. Suspended beneath the helicopter on a longline, the unit is maneuvered above the surrounding buildings for precise placement on the rooftop. This photo captures the unique capability of aerial crane operations—moving large equipment efficiently in tight urban spaces where access from the ground can be a challenge.

Brooke Jones
28

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Midwest Helicopter Airways Sikorsky S-61N delivers a rooftop unit by longline as the crew below prepares to guide it into position. With the helicopter high overhead and the load suspended beneath, this view captures the scale and precision of aerial crane work. From pilot to signalman to rooftop crew, every lift depends on communication, coordination, and timing to safely place heavy equipment exactly where it needs to go.

Brooke Jones
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A Midwest Helicopter Airways Sikorsky S-58T hovers just feet above a rooftop as a crew member connects the aircraft’s external-load rigging for the next lift. Captured from the rooftop, the photo shows just how close the teamwork gets during aerial crane operations. With the aircraft holding steady overhead, the ground crew and pilot work together to safely and efficiently keep the job moving—one lift at a time.

Brooke Jones
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A Midwest Helicopter Airways Sikorsky S-58T works among the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago, setting rooftop equipment where traditional cranes can’t easily reach. Captured by the signalman from the rooftop, this close-up catches the pilot at work as the helicopter descends to pick up the next unit. The image offers a unique perspective of the precision, communication, and teamwork required between the pilot and ground crew during aerial lift operations in the heart of the city.

Brooke Jones
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Instruments check

Nelson Tower
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Formation through the mountains

Nelson Tower
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HH/60 taking the scenic route

Nelson Tower
25

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An Aérospatiale 332 Super Puma helicopter bringing a new segment for a high-voltage transmission tower in the Belgian Ardennes.

Kris Christiaens
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The pilot of a Aérospatiale 332 Super Puma focusses on the work on some high-voltage transmission towers in the Belgian Ardennes.

Kris Christiaens
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Airbus H145 in Avincis Aviation livery conducts a hoist onto a Vattenfall wind turbine in the North Sea. Operated by Avincis Aviation Denmark, these crews conduct hoist missions to deliver technicians and cargo to wind farms operated along Denmark's vast coastlines.

Alex Dunn
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Technicians hoisted to a wind turbine for maintenance in the North Sea

Alex Dunn
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Vigili Del Fuoco AW139 prepping a water scoop in the Italian alps

Oscar Cousins
40

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Here you see a Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47F Chinook helicopter in action during a BHT exercise. The troops performed a 'hover jump.' It was amazing to see this action in real life; it felt just like watching a movie. I really enjoyed being able to capture it.

Floris Koenders
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Here you see a RNLASF AH64E Apache at the FARP. After refueling he was testing his systems before the night mission begins. It was amazing to witness this right in front of the Apache. You get to see the entire start-up process for the evening mission.

Floris Koenders
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I captured this Savoie Hélicoptères H125 during an air-to-air flight in the Mont Blanc massif. You can see the magnificent paint scheme with the "Dent du Géant" in the background.

Théo Vaillant
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I captured this Savoie Hélicoptères H125 during the eclipse on August 12, 2026. We set out with two helicopters to drop skydivers; we were at an altitude of around 15,000 feet.

Théo Vaillant
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Super Puma HB-XVY d'Heliswiss International lors du montage d'un télé vers Siviez en Valais (CH) le mardi 11 août 2026. photo prise avec un Nikon Z8 adaptateur et 70-200mm f2.8

Bessard Joël
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An Airbus UH-72 Lakota helicopter lands in front of the crowd at KMGJ during the 2026 New York International Air Show. The helicopter belongs to the Black Knights, the US Military Academy's parachute team.

Robert Hartnett
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An Airbus UH-72 Lakota of the US Army landing at KMGJ during the 2026 New York International Air Show shortly after deploying the United States Military Academy (West Point) parachute team.

Robert Hartnett
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U.S. Coast Guard rescue diver sits poised searching over the water in the San Francisco Bay a water after a call for rescue of a i water person.

Sergio Maraschin
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Aaron Fitzgerald's BO105 airshow performance at 2026 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Doing things helicopters should not being doing! What an incredible show to watch.

Alex Nemetz
46

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décollage de hélisurface de Roanne hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN- Trekker SAMU42 🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉 Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 150-600 F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Guy Callet
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An Airbus H135 (I-AIUT) of Aiut Alpin on final approach during the team’s semi-annual training exercise, where every manoeuvre is repeated to maintain the precision and coordination required for real mountain rescue missions.

Emiliano Giovannini
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décollage de hélisurface de Roanne hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN- Trekker SAMU42 🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉 Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 150-600 F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Guy Callet
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à l'occasion du WEF, World Economic Forum 2026 de Davos, le Président US est venu à bord de ce white hawk escortés par un autre white hawk et deux Black hawk et deux Super Puma le 21 janvier 2026. Nikon Z8 adaptateur et 200-500mm f5.6

Bessard Joël
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à l'occasion des 55 ans de la base d'Air-Glaciers de Lauterbrunnen le 21 juin dans un décors de carte postale avec cette cascade l'EC135T3 HB-XOE(2) partit pour une mission de sauvetage. Nikon Z8 adaptateur et 70-200mm f2.8

Bessard Joël
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base de secours à Chamonix l'Airbus H145 D3 F-ZBRB Dragon74 à effectués plusieurs sorties le 13 juin 2026 dans le massif du Mont-Blanc affin de porter secours aux personnes en danger. Nikon Z8 adaptateur et 70-200mm f2.8

Bessard Joël
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feux de forêt en Valais avec les 2 Ecureuil B3 d'Air-Glaciers dont le HB-ZVU et le HB-ZIA lors de la préparation des Bambi. Nikon Z8 adaptateur et 70-200mm f2.8

Bessard Joël
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feux de forêt en Valais (CH) B3 Ecureuil d'Air-Glaciers HB-ZIA remplissage du Bambi depuis une benne d'un camion pompier. Nikon Z8+adaptateur et 70-200mm f2.8

Bessard Joël
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Joint Aviation Command RAF Chinook role demo, Farnborough International Airshow.

David Bevan
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Milky Way picture taken with EC225 Air Center Helicopters. Taken with iPhone and edit done with iPhotos

Rubin Covington
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Two PHI 407s at KGLS, while storm passes through to the west

Hunter Gambill
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A special photoshoot of the newly painted VMM-161 Greyhawk color bird, photographed in Carrizo Badlands located within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. The winged horse is Pegasus, the squadron insignia, and the "1" signifies that HMM-161 was the very first helicopter squadron in the world, established in 1951 and saw extensive combat duty in the Korean War.

Marty Wolin
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12 JUIN 2026 à 16H 03 En interventions sur la région de Roanne ( Yéti 73 Courchevel SPARE ) Service HELISMUR 69 - Mike Uniform /départ de Roanne En phase de sécurité CP1 décollage de hélisurface de Roanne de retour à sa base Helismur 69 de Bron / Hélicoptère H145 F-HFMR Thank you team Helismur69 Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 150-600 F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Guy Callet
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A Life Flight Network Bell 407 spooling up to depart Seattle Children's Hospital after dropping off a patient. Heading back to their base in Northwestern Oregon.

D.j. Sonsteng
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Spokane County Sheriff's Office "Air-1" (Bell 505) departs Renton Municipal Airport after spending the week partnering with the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit, providing aerial security and public safety support during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Seattle region.

D.j. Sonsteng
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AS365 Dauphin at Battersea Heliport London on 04-07-26.

Paul Gingell
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NC mountains and a Bell 407

Jennifer Nisavic
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Early bird catches the worm on Wanaka Airport

Alysha Maynard
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Optical illusion of Airbus Aircraft on Maintenance

Alysha Maynard
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A CH-47F Chinook military transport helicopter from the Defense Helicopter Command of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force is training sling load operations at a low flying area.

Kris Christiaens
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A NHIndustries NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter of the German Army is performing a demonstration with flares at the Antidotum airshow in Leszno, Poland.

Kris Christiaens
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MD 530 F getting ready for a maiden voyage

Taiton Benham
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Merlin over London stadium.

Darren Crocker
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GAMSTAT Valence chabeuil france Groupement aéromobilité de la section technique de l’armée de Terre hélicoptère de combat SA 342M Gazelle GBF 📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8

Guy Callet
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GAMSTAT Valence chabeuil Groupement aéromobilité de la section technique de l’armée de Terre hélicoptère de combat SA 342M Gazelle GBF 📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8

Guy Callet
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lieux GAMSTAT Valence chabeuil france Groupement aéromobilité de la section technique de l’armée de Terre sur le tarmac hélicoptère de transport tactique et logistique AS332M1 n° 2267: CGC ! plus qu a embarquer 📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport

Guy Callet
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