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Airbus H145 "I-ANUB" callsign "Eliparma" operated by Avincis during an activity with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" at Monte Cusna, Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

Domenico Marchi

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Airbus H145 "I-ANUB" callsign "Eliparma" operated by Avincis during a landing activity of technicians and nurses of the "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" at Monte Cusna, Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

Domenico Marchi

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Airbus H145 "I-ANUB" callsign "Eliparma" operated by Avincis during an activity with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" at Monte Cusna, Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo AW139 "Coast Guard" callsign "Nemo" engaged in demonstration activities with a patrol boat inside Lake Garda, in front of the castle of Sirmione del Garda.

Domenico Marchi

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Airbus Helicopter H145-D3 "I-ANUB" callsign "Eliparma" for the rescue service operated by Avincis, during an activity with the Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue on the "Monte Cusna" ridge of the Reggio Emilia Apennines.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo AW139 "Coast Guard" callsign "Nemo" engaged in demonstration activities, as the air rescuer launches to recover a shipwreck victim in Lake Garda, in front of the castle of Sirmione del Garda.

Domenico Marchi

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An AS350 B2 helicopter with Heli-worx Aviation

Laurissa Wrigley

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Airbus H125 "I-TEAS" named "Gheppio" owned by "TERNA", "Rete Elettrica Nazionale S.p.A" during take-off from Sassuolo airport (Modena) for inspection of national power lines.

Domenico Marchi

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An AS350 B3 helicopter with Heli-worx Aviation doing airborne geophysical surveys in Saskatchewan

Laurissa Wrigley

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San Diego Gas and Electric's Blackhawk helicopter drops water on the Henderson Fire in Pala, California. It was quite difficult to get to this mountain location where we were above, or at eye level, as various aircraft dropped. We had to go on private land and fortunately the owner gave us permission, and actually drove us to a better location in an all-terrain vehicle. Being able to photograph these highly skilled and brave pilots is such an honor and privilege.

Marty Wolin

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I got an amazing opportunity to photograph Army AH-4 Apache Attack helicopters from the 4th Battalion, 6th Cavalry flying through a desert canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park near the town of Borrego Springs, California. Fortunately, I was able to drive a sandy dirt road to the location and climb a very slippery, but short hill, because the hike in 106° weather would have been quite difficult.

Marty Wolin

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Pilots from the No. 27 Squadron of the British Royal Air Force posing in front of their Boeing Chinook HC6 military helicopter during a night shoot at RAF Odiham, UK.

Kris Christiaens

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Dark Night Scene Call EC145 E lite, Duke Life Fligjt 1 Henderson NC.

Brian Brown

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Some birds roost at night

Robert Chaumont

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Helicopter Transport Services Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane N6979R making a drop on the Allen Creek Fire near Peshastin Washington after drafting from the nearby Wenatchee River.

Ryan Higgins

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Helicopter Transpot Services Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane N6979R drafting from the Wenatchee River in Dryden WA in support of the Allen Creek fire threatening homes up Blewett Pass.

Ryan Higgins

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HP Helicopters Sikorsky Blackhawk N8286 descending the Entiat River valley in front of Numeral Mountain about to draft water from the Columbia River in support of the Lower Sugarloaf Fire

Ryan Higgins

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Northwest Helicopters N660NW Blackhawk dubbed 'Merica lifting off from Beehive Reservoir up Mission Ridge after drafting water in support of the Mission Ridge Fire.

Ryan Higgins

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Northwest Helicopters N660NW Blackhawk dubbed 'Merica setting down to draft weater from Beehive Reservoir on Mission Ridge in support of the Mission Ridge Fire.

Ryan Higgins

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Northwest Helicopters N660NW Blackhawk dubbed 'Merica with its final flight of the night up the Entiat River Valley in support of the Lower Sugarloaf Fire after drafting from the Columbia River

Ryan Higgins

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Landing on the rocks in our Robinson R66. Coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Amy Leinsing

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Winco Powerline Services MD500 series helicopter stringing pilot rope on the CAPX2020 transmission power line upgrade project in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Renee Kirchner

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Inserting rappellers into a fire while a Blackhawk conducts drops in the background.

Brit Laurenti

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Here you see two Dutch AH64E Apaches taking off together at sunset, straight towards me. A classic case of: right time, right place. I'm very happy with this photo because they look great together, and the last sunlight casts a beautiful orange glow.

Floris Koenders

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Here you see a Dutch CH47F Chinook helicopter working with soldiers. It looked like something out of a movie, especially when a smoke grenade was thrown. The green color of the Chinook created a striking effect.

Floris Koenders

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Night Op’s on the Palisades Fire

Kevin Iacovoni

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Here you see a Dutch CH47F Chinook practicing with the Bambi Bucket. It was a beautiful, clear day. At just the right moment, a rainbow appeared. That's a striking detail in the photo.

Floris Koenders

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This was on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. 2 R66 Helicopters being showcased to a variety of people. The salt flats speak for themselves and makes it look like the helicopters are on water and waves.

Braydan Marble

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A flight school's Robinson R22 trainer sitting on the ramps during a warm summer afternoon. The photo captures the reflection of the sun and clouds in its crystal clear windshield.

Carver Menne

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Photo taken in the Arctic Circle Canada - Paulatuk NWT Hornaday Canyon

(Aerial Support provided to the First Nations and Inuit people)

Helicopter Astar B2 (Great Slave Helicopters)

Louis Cannington

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Otway Helicopters AS350 B3+ spreading fertiliser in South west Victoria Australia

Sandra Martin

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Otway Helicopters Spraying Weeds on a farm in South West Victoria Australia

Sandra Martin

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Utah DPS Aero Bureau conducting Air Rescue Systems fluid dynamic hoist training at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Spectacular Fall colors for a breathtaking day in the office! Settings: f/6.3, Shutter Speed 1/2500, Center-weighted average.

Dan Leifson

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A NH90 TTH helicopter of the German Army flies into the sunlight at the Antidotum 2025 airshiw in Poland. The German Army NH90 Display Team is a helicopter display team of the German Army Aviation Corps. Operating under the Tactical Helicopter Regiment 10 (TrspHubschrRgt 10) based in Faßberg, the team showcases the advanced capabilities and versatility of the NH90 helicopter, representing the prowess of the German Army in aerial demonstrations.

Kris Christiaens

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Pilots of a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter of the Swedish Air Force waving goodbye to the crowd at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025.

Kris Christiaens

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Eye-to-eye with a Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter of the British Army Air Corps during a night mission at RAF Odiham.

Kris Christiaens

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G-UHGB of Heli-Lift services at Llangynidr moors, Wales.
The aircraft was tasked with carrying equipment onto the moor to be used to fix a gas pipeline

Alex Lee

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VORTEX565 ZH894 from 18 sqn RAF flying through the Usk Valley, South Wales. This aircraft was heading to Sennybridge training area to conduct troop transport

Alex Lee

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Crewman checking the rotor clearance of a Royal Navy Merlin HC4 after landing in a confined area on Salisbury Plain Training Area
JUNGLY14 845nas ZJ130

Alex Lee

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A Czech Police Bell 412 dropping water at a training exercise with Czech and German firefighters.

Johannes Herrmann

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Operator of the German Federal Police Air Unit Blumberg ready for dropping on a wildland fire in Saxony.

Johannes Herrmann

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Idyllic scenery at a spring sunset HEMS call for 'Christoph 34' from Güstrow, Germany.

Johannes Herrmann

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Refueling stop at Bautzen airfield for this Sky Heli EC135 prior to a powerline inspection flight.

Johannes Herrmann

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A Czech Air Force Venom taking off for a flying display at Caslav Air Base Open House 2025.

Johannes Herrmann

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A German Federal Police EC135T2+ departing for a patrol flight along the German Polish border.

Johannes Herrmann

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Sunrise over Peace River

Becky Grimsrud

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A Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105 helicopter shows its maneuverability in combination with fireworls and pyrotechnics during the Sanicole 2025 sunset airshow.

Kris Christiaens

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Royal Navy Merlin MK4 Helicopter Commando low level flying on Dartmoor in support of the Ten Tors 2025 event under Operation Wyvern Tor. The RN rotary assets assist with many logistics of the event including, transport, load delivery, casevac etc.

Bob Sharples

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This summer, I had the unique opportunity to accompany Air Zermatt on two days of real live mountain rescues. With my camera, I was able to get up close and personal as the crews set off on demanding missions in the Valais mountains at short notice.

These were intense hours full of impressions, marked by situations that are far removed from everyday life: the moment when seconds count, the interaction between pilot, rescue specialists and doctors, and the incredible precision with which everyone in the team acts.

For me, it was not only a special experience photographically, but also very moving on a human level. The mountains reveal their full beauty, but also their dangers – and the professionalism of Air Zermatt commands deep respect.

Michael Portmann

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This summer, I had the unique opportunity to accompany Air Zermatt on two days of real live mountain rescues. With my camera, I was able to get up close and personal as the crews set off on demanding missions in the Valais mountains at short notice.

These were intense hours full of impressions, marked by situations that are far removed from everyday life: the moment when seconds count, the interaction between pilot, rescue specialists and doctors, and the incredible precision with which everyone in the team acts.

For me, it was not only a special experience photographically, but also very moving on a human level. The mountains reveal their full beauty, but also their dangers – and the professionalism of Air Zermatt commands deep respect.

Michael Portmann

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This summer, I had the unique opportunity to accompany Air Zermatt on two days of real live mountain rescues. With my camera, I was able to get up close and personal as the crews set off on demanding missions in the Valais mountains at short notice.

These were intense hours full of impressions, marked by situations that are far removed from everyday life: the moment when seconds count, the interaction between pilot, rescue specialists and doctors, and the incredible precision with which everyone in the team acts.

For me, it was not only a special experience photographically, but also very moving on a human level. The mountains reveal their full beauty, but also their dangers – and the professionalism of Air Zermatt commands deep respect.

Michael Portmann

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Helicopter Rescue in Winter – An Extraordinary Experience
Experiencing a helicopter rescue in winter as a photographer is anything but ordinary. As the rotor blades cut through the icy mountain air and snow clouds swirl around, you witness an impressive interplay of precision, courage, and technology. The team works with meticulous precision, every movement perfectly coordinated. As a photographer, you suddenly become part of this dynamic while simultaneously observing the fascinating harmony between humans and machinery. Such moments not only deepen your respect for the mountains but also your appreciation for life and the people dedicated to saving it.

Michael Portmann

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Helicopter Rescue in Winter – An Extraordinary Experience
Experiencing a helicopter rescue in winter as a photographer is anything but ordinary. As the rotor blades cut through the icy mountain air and snow clouds swirl around, you witness an impressive interplay of precision, courage, and technology. The team works with meticulous precision, every movement perfectly coordinated. As a photographer, you suddenly become part of this dynamic while simultaneously observing the fascinating harmony between humans and machinery. Such moments not only deepen your respect for the mountains but also your appreciation for life and the people dedicated to saving it.

Michael Portmann

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Air Zermatt asked me to document their daily helicopter missions – from flying supplies to remote mountain huts to transporting materials to high-alpine construction sites. Always impressive to witness their precision and skill in such extreme terrain.

Michael Portmann

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Air Zermatt asked me to document their daily helicopter missions – from flying supplies to remote mountain huts to transporting materials to high-alpine construction sites. Always impressive to witness their precision and skill in such extreme terrain.

Michael Portmann

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Air Zermatt asked me to document their daily helicopter missions – from flying supplies to remote mountain huts to transporting materials to high-alpine construction sites. Always impressive to witness their precision and skill in such extreme terrain.

Michael Portmann

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This summer, I had the unique opportunity to accompany Air Zermatt on two days of real live mountain rescues. With my camera, I was able to get up close and personal as the crews set off on demanding missions in the Valais mountains at short notice.

These were intense hours full of impressions, marked by situations that are far removed from everyday life: the moment when seconds count, the interaction between pilot, rescue specialists and doctors, and the incredible precision with which everyone in the team acts.

For me, it was not only a special experience photographically, but also very moving on a human level. The mountains reveal their full beauty, but also their dangers – and the professionalism of Air Zermatt commands deep respect.

Michael Portmann

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H125 supporting S64F Skycrane in mountain external load ops.

David Leipsig

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High altitude operations Western Saudi Arabia

David Leipsig

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PJ Helicopters Blackhawk 9PJ lifts out of the dip as Coulson's CH47 9CU returns for another load of water while battling the Dale Fire.

Jeremy Ulloa

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Siller Helicopters CH-54 Helitanker 95B makes a water drop on the Wolf Fire as a firefighter looks on.

Jeremy Ulloa

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CalFire's S-70i Copter 605 makes a direct hit on a flare up on the Gibble Fire.

Jeremy Ulloa

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Leonardo AW139 "Carabinieri" call-sign "Fiamma 03" during "SATER 1-25" military exercise with "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" SAER and Italian Air Force.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo UH-169A "Guardia di Finanza" callsign "Volpe 512" MM82062 during the exercise with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" in "Pietra di Bismantova" municipality of Castelnovo nè Monti.

Domenico Marchi

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A dog handler of the Belgian Federal Police Special Units is lowered from an MD902 Explorer police helicopter during a demonstration of the Belgian special police units.

Kris Christiaens

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This Merlin of 846NAS was photographed from another Merlin during an anti-terrorism training mission over the North Sea, just after dropping of Dutch special forces on a ship.

Aj de Heer

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Three Merlins of 846NAS and a Dutch police AW139 are on their way to the target, a coast guard vessel 15 out of the Dutch coast near Amsterdam, to drop off a large force of SOF-operators to train a hostage rescue operation.

Aj de Heer

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Dutch special forces operators are fastroping from a Merlin of 846NAS during an anti-terrorism training mission over the North Sea, and about to perform a simulated hostage rescue on board of Dutch Coast Guard vessel Barend Biesheuvel.

Aj de Heer

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A Merlin of 846NAS turns towards the target location during an anti-terrorism training mission over the North Sea, with Dutch special forces operators about to perform a simulated hostage rescue on board of a Dutch Coast Guard vessel. Photo is shot from another Merlin which is providing top cover for the operation, together with a Dutch police AW139.

Aj de Heer

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Dutch Air Force CH-47F is delivering troops through fastroping to the former Holland-America-line flagship SS Rotterdam during a training mission in Rotterdam. The ship, nowadays in use as a hotel, is featuring in this picture together with another famous Rotterdam landmark, the Euromast. There was only a brief spell of sunlight, pinching through the clouds at the right moment.

Aj de Heer

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This picture is a shout-out to the people and their assets that dedicate their lifes to rescue others at sea, at moments when the water and winds are most unforgiving. This picture is shot during the festive ending of SAR Katwijk, an annual rescue-event in The Netherlands.

Aj de Heer

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Tuscanian HEMS helicopter I-ROAV (known as PEGASO 2) taking off from Careggi hospital in Florence.

Ezio Giaccone

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Alpha Company 2nd Battalion 10th Aviation Regiment aerial rappelling operation/familiarization

Lam Nguyen

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Alpha Company 2nd Battalion 10th Aviation Regiment conducting flight to Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) for feasibility of used of future deployment

Lam Nguyen

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Alpha Company 2nd Battalion 10th Aviation Regiment conducting sling load operation for proficiency and retention at the northern training area located near Fort Drum.

Lam Nguyen

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My photo shows 2 UH-60M’s of 4-3 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield engaged in air movement operations along the southern border on 30 April, 2025.

Phillip Nojunas

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Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Mt Dobson Ski field South Island New Zealand

Clayton Girven

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Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter RCCNZ tasking Mt Earnslaw South Island New Zealand

Clayton Girven

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Gold Coast Helitours R44 on the pad at sunset

Chris Bashall

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Christchurch Helicopters G2 with a student learning sling

Chris Bashall

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Gold Coast Helitours Squirrel on the pad at night

Chris Bashall

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere,
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere,
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere,
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere, and the H125 F-HDRU
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere,
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere Team,
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Took this picture with Savoie Helicoptere, and their new H125 !
During a logging mission in Haute-Savoie, being at the heart of the action allowed me to capture these images and truly appreciate their expertise and professionalism.

Titouan Marel

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Rescue swimmer holding the "guide-line" during hoist excercise to a vessel in the Baltic sea. Swedish Maritime Administration. A common training sortie that we perform daily.

Andreas Abramsson

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Landed at the Karolinska University hospital rooftop helipad in Stockholm with a patient after a medevac from a vessel off shore. Dramatic clouds with a crisp blue skye. Not all rescue missions are in bad weather.

Andreas Abramsson

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Crew getting ready to head back from a successful medevac rescue mission that ended up at the Karolinska Universty Hospital in Stockholm. A patient with head injuries from a falling accident on board a vessel was hoisted and airlifted back to mainland.

Andreas Abramsson

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Precision Helicopters N332X AS332L1 Super Puma during Fire Reppeller Training at the Wenatchee Valley Reppellers Airbase at Pangborn Memorial Airport.

Ryan Higgins

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Precision Helicopters N332X AS332L1 Super Puma during Fire Reppeller Training at the Wenatchee Valley Reppellers Airbase at Pangborn Memorial Airport.

Ryan Higgins

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A very unique Rotak Helicopter Services Kaman K-1200 KMAX N357KA doing water bucket drops fighting a wildland fire in East Wenatchee, WA in support of ground crews.

Ryan Higgins

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Precision Helicopters N332X AS332L1 Super Puma during Fire Reppeller Training at the Wenatchee Valley Reppellers Airbase at Pangborn Memorial Airport.

Ryan Higgins

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Enstrom Helicopters' newest 480B Elite helicopter, featuring modern design, advanced performance, and premium features for pilots, owners, and operators.

Alex Nemetz

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I captured this H215 from Heliswiss during a mountain construction site in the French Alps. The goal was to transport two spider excavators, the heaviest load being about 3 tons. I found that placing the spider excavator in the foreground with the H215 behind, provided proof that the helicopter should be considered a construction machine.

Vaillant Théo

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Enstrom 480B Elite Leaving the factory! This is Enstrom's latest and newest 480B elite helicopter. With the new paint scheme this aircraft looks beautiful!

Alex Nemetz

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Enstrom Helicopters' newest 480B Elite helicopter, featuring modern design, advanced performance, and premium features for pilots, owners, and operators.

Alex Nemetz

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LAFD "Fire 1" conducitng a hoist rescue of an adult male rock-climber who had fallen approximately 30 feet and due to his injuries the determination was made that carrying the victim down would be too difficult and might cause additional discomfort to the victim. The man was transported to a nearby trauma center.

Mark Lassman

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Los Angeles Fire Department "Fire 1" preparing to lower medics to evaluate an adult male rock climber who had fallen approximately 30 feet while on the rocks. Due to the location of the victim and the victim's injuries, it was determined that a hoist rescue would be the way to go. The victim was transported to a nearby trauma center.

Mark Lassman

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Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) "Fire 4" making a water drop on a small vegetation fire adjacent to the highway.

Mark Lassman

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Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission, Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission, Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission

Borjan Mihajlovski

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Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission, Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission, Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission

Borjan Mihajlovski

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Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission, Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission, Bell412ep Macedonia Police in FireFighting Mission

Borjan Mihajlovski

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Here’s an AS350 B2 from Mont-Blanc Hélicoptères taking off from Megève Altiport for a scenic flight

Titouan Marel

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Chamonix Hélico’s H125 lifts off on a sling operation to resupply a mountain hut in the Mont Blanc massif.

Titouan Marel

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Here’s the H145 “Dragon 74”, which comes as backup every other week in the Chamonix Valley, supporting the PGHM in rescue missions.

Titouan Marel

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I took this shot just on sunrise of our 520N awaiting start up too go to work spot spraying wildling pine trees on molesworth station. A great sunrise was followed by a big days spraying and trying our best too get rid of as many wilding pines as possible

Adam Carter

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Waiting on a agricultrual helicopter contractors nightmare (fog creeping in). Whilst waiting for the fog to clear i grabbed a shot of our loadsite with a pretty cool sunrise in behind the machine and work truck. After 30-40 minutes it cleared and we completed our spraying job on winter crop for dairy cows

Adam Carter

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Airbus AS365 Dauphin of 658 Squadron Army Air Corps conducts some circuits at Shobdon Aerodrome on 14th April 2025.

Joseph Evans

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Toujours très intéressant pour les fans de voilures tournantes, les hivers a l hôpital du Valais à SIon avec le 135 d Air-Glaciers et le dernier des Bell429 d Air-Zermatt

Bessard Joël

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Je me présente…je suis l EC145 de la Gendarmerie au départ de la DZ des Bois à Chamonix et dépêche toi de me photographier…pas faire long j ai mission…!

Bessard Joël

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Pilots from the No. 27 Squadron of the British Royal Air Force posing in front of their Boeing Chinook HC6 military helicopter during a night shoot at RAF Odiham, UK.

Kris Christiaens

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Two Boeing Chinook helicopters from the 11th Airmobile Brigade of the US Army lifting military vehicles during the large-scale exercise Falcon Spring in The Netherlands.

Kris Christiaens

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Mil Mi-1.The only flying helicopter of this type. Victor Solovyov, champion of the USSR and Russia in helicopter sports, is at the helm. Airfield Mochische, Novosibirsk region

Ilya Kotin

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Helicopter sport stadium in work. Russian Cup - 2025 competition, Konakovo airfield, Tverskoy region. Robinson 44 and "smallest" Soviet/Russian sports helicopter Mil Mi-2/ Summer 2025

Ilya Kotin

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Alouette Lama spraying citrus on 2025-08-13 in the early morning near White River in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.

Hennie de Lange

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Alouette Lama crop spraying near Whiteriver, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Hennie de Lange

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The female crew of Ekaterina Krivitskaya and Diana Riyazova, winners of the Udmurtia Republic Helicopter Sports Championship. Aerfield Pirogovo (Izhevsk)

Ilya Kotin

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Larguage sur un feu de foudre secteur du château pozzo do Borgo à Ajaccio

Pierre Becot

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a Cougar As532 Helicopter Flying by the 300 Squadron (Wildcats) based on Gilze-Rijen Air Base
during a Fast-rope Training (Korps Mariniers) in beautiful weather

Nick Boersma

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Boeing CH-47F D485 Chinook of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, flying by 298 Squadron (Gilze-Rijen Airbase) during a Landing Point Commander Course that was given by School Grond-lucht Samenwerking (SGLS).

Nick Boersma

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Boeing CH-47F D485 Chinook of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, flying by 298 Squadron (Gilze-Rijen Airbase) during firebucket training (bambi Bucket) water from the Eem

Nick Boersma

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Agustawestland aw139 of The Dutch Police (Flying from Schiphol) during Flight technical training, crews received training in landing from various wind directions and the effects of this on the aircraft.

Nick Boersma

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Final photo of a 2-hour basic helicopter training with members of the Marine Corps and members of the Air Mobile Brigade. 2 Boeing CH-47F Chinooks of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, flying by 298 Squadron (Gilze-Rijen Airbase)

Nick Boersma

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N131HN HealthNet Aeromedical Services Base 1 2020 MBB-BK117C2E (EC145E)

Louis Goldberg

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Returning from mission, on final approach to Savoie Hélicoptère’s base.

Titouan Marel

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Two rescuers alongside Choucas 73, called in as reinforcement in the Chamonix valley, ready to head out on a mission.

Titouan Marel

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F-HLLJ coming back from Mont-Blanc flight

Titouan Marel

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In full preparation for a lifting operation with Savoie Helicoptere, the flight assistant sets up the slings and equipment to ensure the smooth progress of the mission

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A sling operation carried out by Savoie Hélico in the Jura. That day, numerous rotations were completed under fair weather conditions.

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Careflight of the Rockies, midnight scene call in the Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado.

Jon Larason

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Flying over Sancti Petri Castell in Cadiz, Spain with the news Spanish navy Airbus H-135.
The H-135 was one year in service, flying in the 12º squadron from the Floan

Richard Sanchez Gibelin

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I captured this extreme and rare moment of a basket of dynamite in an H125 to trigger avalanches in the French Alps. I was a helper in the helicopter at the time, which is why I was able to capture this photo since safety is very controlled with this type of explosives.

Vaillant Théo

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Today was perfect – amazing weather and great skiing conditions. I absolutely love my job, and I’m not even trying to hide how much I love it, grinning all day while flying around these mountains!

Gisli Gislason

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Heli skiing in Iceland with Arctic Heli Skiing My absolute favorite part of being a pilot—sharing amazing moments with happy people in breathtaking nature.

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Today was perfect – amazing weather and great skiing conditions. I absolutely love my job, and I’m not even trying to hide how much I love it, grinning all day while flying around these mountains!

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January flying in Iceland ✨ We took off at 11 in the morning into the sunrise and landed back in Reykjavík around 3 in the afternoon, just in time for sunset. Almost the whole day feels like golden hour. This one was taken on the black sand beach of the south coast.

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concrete duo in Chamonix

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H125 + concrete

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There's nothing better than being at Klængshóll and flying heli-skiing! ⛷🚁 The northern lights dancing above us at night, amazing food, fantastic staff, and great guests make the experience truly unforgettable.
This is pure paradise!

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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Helicoptere H125 + The Aiguille du Midi in the background + the cloudy atmosphere= that a special moment !

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How a plane learns to fly!
An unrealistic scene!
I went to the DZ des Bois in Chamonix for this moment: CMBH’s H125 was called in to bring down a plane that had landed a bit roughly on the Mer de Glace.
With only my phone in hand, I couldn’t capture the moment properly with a camera…
Still, it’s an image forever engraved in my mind

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H145 D3 Dragon

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F-ZBQP H145 D3 heading back to the valley after a busy morning of missions 🚁⛰️

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Savoie Helicoptere Team comming in hot for the work !

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Concrete reload at the Grands Montets construction site.
Helicopter rotation supplying material directly to the mountain work zone

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A nurse from the emergency/urgency service of the Emilia Romagna Regional Health Service (118) during an activity with the Alpine Rescue "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" with the Airbus H145 I-HBCR "Elipavullo" helicopter

Domenico Marchi

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Alpine Rescue Technician and Doctor of the emergency/urgency service of the Emilia Romagna Regional Health Service (118) during an activity with the Alpine Rescue "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" with the Airbus H145 I-HBCR "Elipavullo" helicopter.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo AW139 "Carabinieri" call-sign "Fiamma 03" during "SATER 1-25" military exercise with "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" and Italian Air Force.

Domenico Marchi

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Doctor of the emergency/urgency service of the Emilia Romagna Regional Health Service (118) during an activity with the Alpine Rescue "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" with the Airbus H-145 I-HBCR "Elipavullo" helicopter.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo UH-169A "Guardia di Finanza" callsign "Volpe 512" MM82062 during the exercise with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" in "Pietra di Bismantova" municipality of Castelnovo nè Monti.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo UH-169A "Guardia di Finanza" callsign "Volpe 512" MM82062 during the exercise with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" in "Pietra di Bismantova" municipality of Castelnovo nè Monti.

Domenico Marchi

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NH90 "Italian Army", during a night exercise "SATER 1-25" with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" organized and managed by the Italian Air Force at Pavullo nel Frignano airport

Domenico Marchi

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H-125 F-HLLJ en pleine manoeuvre de ravitaillement en béton pour un chantier

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Leonardo HH139, Italian Air Force, during a night exercise "SATER 1-25" with the "Emilia Romagna Alpine Rescue" organized and managed by the Italian Air Force at Pavullo nel Frignano airport.

Domenico Marchi

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I captured this rather incredible image during an air-to-air shoot with Savoie Hélicoptères during a helicopter hoisting operation. The hoisting was approximately 35 meters below the H125 to reach the wooden walkway.

Vaillant Théo

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I captured this extreme and rare moment of a dynamite launch from an H125 to trigger avalanches in the French Alps. We were shooting air-to-air and I managed to capture the moment when the bomber prepares to launch his dynamite into the snow.

Vaillant Théo

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Icelandic Coastguard H225 helicopter at Álftavatn doing police flights

Jóhannes Jóhannesson

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N576ME

Louis Goldberg

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Army SKED

Adam Reed

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Blackhawk Fire Fighting in Wyoming

Adam Reed

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EC-145 CHOUCAS in final in chamonix !

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Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important. Capture the good times. And if things don't work out, just take another shot.Golden Hour Adventures in Iceland
Today was an absolutely stunning day for helicopter tours!

Gisli Gislason

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Blackhawk Rotortip Vortices doing Long Line work in Savannah, GA

Adam Reed

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Lily-marie en stand-by sur la DZ d'Argentiere au CMBH

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F-HESB retour de mission

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On May 5th, the end of World War II is commemorated in the Netherlands. The Liberation Festival takes place on this day, and the Dutch Air Force transports the artists performing at the festival.
This NH90 departed with a beautiful brownout from a construction site in the center of Utrecht after picking up the band RONDÉ.

Harrie Kraaijeveld

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A German Tiger departs at high speed for Heeresflugplatz Bückeburg to perform a demonstration during the Bundeswehr Day. The countdown for the German Tiger has already begun, as Germany has decided to phase out this helicopter in the near future.

Harrie Kraaijeveld

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Leonardo UH-169A "Guardia di Finanza" call-sign "Volpe 512" MM82062 in Pavullo nel Frignano airport. during "SATER 1-25" military exercise with "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" and Italian Air Force.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo AW139 "Carabinieri" call-sign "Fiamma 03" MM82081 during "SATER 1-25" military exercise with "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna" and Italian Air Force.

Domenico Marchi

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Leonardo UH-169A "Guardia di Finanza" call-sign "Volpe 512" MM82062 in Castelnovo ne Monti, "Pietra di Bismantova" during exercise with "Soccorso Alpino Emilia Romagna"

Domenico Marchi

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Boeing CH-47F D485 Chinook of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, flying by 298 Squadron (Gilze-Rijen Airbase)

During a heavy rainfall, the exercise was briefly halted, and at that moment I was able to take this photo.

Nick Boersma

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Annual maintenance on remote arctic weather stations in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

Logan Molaison

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Landed on top of Double Mountain to service radio repeaters for the park service

Logan Molaison

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Servicing a remote lighthouse in Southeast Alaska

Logan Molaison

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Landed on top of Thorofare mountain to fix park service radio repeaters

Logan Molaison

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Snow landing at the closed Eielson visitor center with Denali in the background

Logan Molaison

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Un rapace posé sur la queue d un Écureuil

Bessard Joël

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