2026 Photography Competition, Heliops, Antares, AirAttack

Photo Contest Entries

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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

9

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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

12

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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

41

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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

26

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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

49

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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

29

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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

21

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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

20

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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

22

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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

23

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

David Bevan

20

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

Rubin Covington

31

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

Hunter Gambill

251

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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

26

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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

173

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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

46

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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

50

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

Paul Gingell

50

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NC mountains and a Bell 407

Jennifer Nisavic

48

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Early bird catches the worm on Wanaka Airport

Alysha Maynard

45

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Optical illusion of Airbus Aircraft on Maintenance

Alysha Maynard

49

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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

57

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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

76

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MD 530 F getting ready for a maiden voyage

Taiton Benham

68

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Merlin over London stadium.

Darren Crocker

70

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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

89

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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

100

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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

190

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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

189

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US Coast Guard awaiting US Presidents arrival West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

Ryan Papenfus

82

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San Diego Fire-Rescue Copter 3 on a drop during the Sorrento fire on June 8th, 2026. Copter 3 made numerous drops along with 2 other copters and fixed wing aircraft.

Ryan Grothe

72

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Coulson C-130 Dropping Retardent in Bogee, NSW back in January at the S44 Fire. Pictured with Mudgee HQ Cat 6. 1 of many retardant drops this C-130 had done that day.

Ethan Hamilton

77

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The German Army Aviation NH90 Display Team delivered an impressive display at the Antidotum Airshow in Poland, featuring a spectacular full-flare deployment.

Ron Kellenaers

160

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intervention à Roanne à OH 30 
 En  phase de sécurité  cp1  décollage de hélisurface de Roanne   (France)
hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère  Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa    😉
📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport
temps exp 1/20 - AV f/2,8 - focale 123 mm - Iso 12800  - compensation + 2 étape

Guy Callet

216

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Helisa 42 pose sur la dz de  la  clinique du Renaison 
hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa   😉
📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport

Guy Callet

284

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Helisa 42  pose sur la dz de  la  clinique du Renaison ( France )
hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa   😉
📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport

Guy Callet

199

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Intervention de nuit Hélisa 42 en train de se poser sur hélisurface de Roanne ( France )
hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉

📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport
temps exp 1/45- - AV f/2,8 - focale 120mm - Iso 12800

Guy Callet

208

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En provenance de saint Eienne en approche de hélisurface de Roanne ( France )
hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉
📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport

Guy Callet

129

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helisa 42 en direction de Saint Étienne
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

165

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Depuis la dz de la clinique du renaison 42 , quelques secondes de vol stationnaire
hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉
📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport 
(mode tv - temps exp 1/125 - AV f/22- focale80  mm - Iso 200 )

Guy Callet

359

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Ops check the doors for upcoming fire season.

Rob Sampson

68

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Prep for night hoist training.

Rob Sampson

68

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Une nuit d’hiver de fin de janvier 2026 où le thermomètre frôle les 0 degrés
En provenance de saint Étienne hélisa 42 en Approche de hélisurface de Roanne
Hélicoptère H135 T3H / F-HLCi / hélicoptère du Samu 42
Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉

Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70-200 f/2,8 sport

Guy Callet

291

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Hélisa 42 en train de se poser sur hélisurface de Roanne !
hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère ( Spare ) Leonardo AW109 F-HTKO - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 😉

📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport
temps exp 1/20 - AV f/2,8 - focale 126 mm - Iso 12800 compensation + 2 étape 
filtre kf concept pour amplifier les lumière du trekker

Guy Callet

232

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21 mai 2026 à 0h30  intervention de nuit   hélisa 42 à Roanne 
En phase de sécurité CP1 décollage de hélisurface de Roanne
hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère Leonardo AW109 F-HLCN - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - 
📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport 
temps exp 1/50 - - AV f/2,8 - focale 100mm - Iso 12800 / filtre kf concept .

Guy Callet

546

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18 Avril 2026  Intervention de nuit 
 En  phase de sécurité  CP1  décollage de hélisurface de Roanne/  france 
hélicoptère du Samu 42 : hélicoptère ( Spare ) Leonardo AW109 F-HTKO - Trekker SAMU42
🚁Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa 

📸Matériel Canon R6 / Sigma 70 200 /2,8 sport
temps exp 1/20 - AV f/2,8 - focale 11O mm - Iso 12800  /  filtre kf concept

Guy Callet

403

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Two Bell UH-1 Iroquois military transport helicopters from Germany performing a Vietnam demo during a beautiful sunset at the Antidotum airshow in Leszno, Poland.

Kris Christiaens

114

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King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit "Guardian 1" (N422CT - 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407) departing their hanger at Renton Municipal Airport. The KCSO Air Support Unit is the only full time air support unit in Washington state and provides a strategic combination of Helicopters and various sUAS.

D.j. Sonsteng

68

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Wanaka Helicopter ZK-IPG

Sam Hughes

72

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Power Easement Water Drop - Helicopters were the only option in the terrain, as major heavy plant wasn't viable. This belly tanker worked in conjunction with 3 bucket aircraft operators and the air attack supervisor to stop further fire extension in difficult areas and under very average weather conditions.

Tarryn West

76

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The morning after my birthday, sitting in my living room,  I heard the faint double chop of what could only be a Chinook. I walked out to the front porch and watched as a single Chinook would come in over the mountain, dip down below the trees, then reappear moments later. Every 10 minutes, the same thing. After an hour I decided I needed to go find where she was scooping up the water from. I checked Google maps and could 2 small lakes in that area. Being only about a 5 minute drive, I grabbed my Sony and 600mm lens and went hunting. The first location was the one, a small crowed had formed around the neighborhood pond this CH-47 crew had decided was the best water source. I think this was one of the most amazing experiences of my life; having a Chinook just yards away, repeatedly approaching, hovering, and departing for over an hour is indescribable. That sound and downwash are unmatched. The fire was just a few miles up the mountain, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

Travis Brodie

69

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Hughes 500 HNE over south coast of fiordland on venison ops just before sunset

Mike Thom

78

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Coulson Aviation's Helitanker 47 makes a water drop to protect important infrastructure in Palmdale, California on the Lemon Incident on June 13, 2026

Andrew Lewis

73

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Los Angeles County Fire Department's Copter 21 makes a water drop to protect infrastructure during the Lemon Incident in Palmdale, California on June 13, 2026

Andrew Lewis

78

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Where earth meets sky—ground crews and aerial support pause between operations during a National Parks hazard reduction burn, showcasing the teamwork behind bushfire preparedness.

Abby McPherson

71

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The trusty Air Tractor AT-802 patiently waiting for tasking at the recent ACE Course in Tamworth. A true workhorse of aerial firefighting, always ready to answer the call. 🚒✈️🔥

Aaron Parker

68

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NSW Rural Fire Service - Helicopter Insertion Techniques Recertification

Justin Ceh

74

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NSW Rural Fire Service - Helicopter Insertion Techniques Recertification

Justin Ceh

74

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Careflight 3

Justin Ceh

63

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NSW RFS HIT Recertification

Justin Ceh

71