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San Bernardino Sheriff's "Fire Attack" Bell 412 helicopter picks up water in the California Aqueduct to put on a prescribed burn near Silverwood Lake. I hiked up a hill opposite the aqueduct so that I could be above or at eye level as I photographed

Marty Wolin
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San Bernardino Sheriff's "Fire Attack" Bell 412 helicopter lifts off after picking up water in the California Aqueduct to put on a prescribed burn near Silverwood Lake. I hiked up a hill opposite the aqueduct so that I could be above or at eye level as I photographed.

Marty Wolin
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San Bernardino Sheriff's "Fire Attack" Bell 412 helicopter flies past me after picking up water in the California Aqueduct to put on a prescribed burn near Silverwood Lake. I hiked up a hill opposite the aqueduct so that I could be above or at eye level of most of the photographs I took.

Marty Wolin
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concours d'armée 25 en suisse 80 patrouilles de 4 militaires confirmées pour la première édition c'est déroulée du 20 au 23 novembre dans la région du Chablais vaudois et Valaisan. le 22 les patrouilles sont descendus de l'Hongrin jusqu'à l'aérodrome de Bex avec 4 AS 332M1 Super Puma

Bessard Joël
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Coulson's Orange County Fire Authority Chinook gets ready to pick up water at Prado Regional Park to drop at the Euclid Fire in Chino Hills, California. Being this close to the Chinook and watching this highly trained pilots is really exhilarating. I'm grateful to be able to document these images.

Marty Wolin
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An Army AH-4 Apache Attack helicopter from the 4th Battalion, 6th Cavalry flying low and close in this beautiful canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. I climbed a small, but slippery hill, to get in a good location.Luckily, the shot didn't last very long because the temptation was 106 degree.

Marty Wolin
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Ramona Helitack 205 lifts drops its crew off its crew off to fight the Rosa Fire near Mountain Center, California. The road where the fire was encroaching, was just a few 100 feet to the left. I was unable to drive on that road because of how dangerous it was.

Marty Wolin
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Ramona Helitack 205 lifts off after dropping its crew off to fight the Rosa Fire near Mountain Center, California. The intense smoke from the fire made a really dynamic background.

Marty Wolin
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20250527 Hungarian Caracal helicopter flying around Papa AB during the MHTC FireBlade exercise, the Caracal was flying in a formation of 2 Caracal helicopters

Joris van Boven
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20250528 Slovenian Blackhawk helicopter at a gunnery range

Joris van Boven
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We got permission to go on Hawks Landing Golf Course to get helicopters picking up water for the Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree, California. In fact, they were so nice that they even let us use a golf cart to get to the small lake Helicopter Transport Services' Skycrane pilots skillfully maneuvered between trees and houses to pick up water. I photographed at a low angle so that the rainbow could be included.

Marty Wolin
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20250527 Swiss Cougar helicopter at Papa AB during the MHTC helicopter exercise FireBlade prior to take off. The loadmaster checks the helicopter before take off

Joris van Boven
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A Siller Skycrane helicopter (now Helicopter Express) drops water on the Oak Fire near Redlands, California. The fire was almost out and various helicopters were dropping on the last remaining hot spots.

Marty Wolin
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Cal Fire's Firehawk picks up water at Lake Riverside to drop on the Crossing Fire in Aguanga, California. We had to get permission to go on this private land, which allowed us great views of the various helicopters picking up water.

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. Because the Apache was flying so low, I was able to include the shadow on the ground.

Marty Wolin
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le 2e des deux Bell205A-1 ++ le HB-XSB de la compagnie d'hélicoptères basée à Lodrino dans le canton du Tessin en Suisse effectué du débardage de bois le 7 novembre dans le canton du Valais en Suisse et plus précisément à Val d'Illiez. C'est toujours très intéressant de photographier cet hélicoptère en vol et si caractéristique par ses deux larges pales.

Bessard Joël
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20250528 Slovenian Blackhawk helicopter at a Papa AB (Hungary) during the MHTC helicopter exercise FireBlade with Hungarian soldiers taking off for a fastrope exercise on the base

Joris van Boven
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20250528 Slovenian Blackhawk helicopter at a gunnery range near Papa AB (HU) during the FireBlade exercise, with doorgunners at both sides after a recovry on the ground

Joris van Boven
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20250709 French Armee de Terre ALAT NH90 helicopter flying overhead Paris during the reharsals for the annual Bastille Parade. The NH90 flew last in a larger helicopter formation

Joris van Boven
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20250709 French Armee de Terre ALAT NH90 helicopter overflying the Hotel des Invalides in Paris during the rehearsal flight for the annual Bastille Parade

Joris van Boven
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20250709 French Armee de Terre ALAT NH90 helicopter during a formation flight south of Paris during the Bastille rehearsals, the NH90 was one of the last helicopters in the flight

Joris van Boven
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20250906 During the 2025 Rivolto irshow, this Italian Air Force SAR helicopter gave a SAR demo against a stunning backgound of the Alpine mountains

Joris van Boven
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20250804 During the SARMEET 2025 at Kbely this Spanish NH90 arrived in the afternoon. Unfortunately the hoist was not installed and this helicopter could not participate in all SARMEET events

Joris van Boven
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20250805 During the SARMEET 2025 at Kbely airbase in the Czech Republic this German SAR helicopter performed an obstacle test where the crew needed to work togehter

Joris van Boven
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20250805 During the SARMEET 2025 at Kbely airbase in the Czech Republic this Norwegian helicopter performed an obstacle test where the crew needed to work togehter

Joris van Boven
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20250805 During the SARMEET 2025 at Kbely airbase in the Czech Republic this parajumper and his dog went onboard of the Czech helicopter for a demonstration

Joris van Boven
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20250805 During the SARMEET 2025 at Kbely airbase in the Czech Republic this parajumper of the Czech Sokol helicopter guides the hoist operator to pick up the ring

Joris van Boven
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20250516 During the FalconSpring exercise in the Netherlands, the Dutch Chinooks received support from 12CAB Chinooks and Blackhawks to transport the Dutch Air Mobility soldiers along the country

Joris van Boven
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20250514 During the FalconSpring exercise in the Netherlands, the Dutch Chinooks were supported by US Army 12CAB Chinooks and Blackhawks to transport 11 AMB soldiers during the exercise

Joris van Boven
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I wanted more of an environmental shot of the Army AH-4 Apache Attack helicopter from the 4th Battalion, 6th Cavalry flying through this beautiful canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Marty Wolin
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The last light of the day, at the Wolf Fire, as Coulson's Chinook drops water in the mountains near Banning, California. I drove down many back roads in order to get to this location.

Marty Wolin
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Coulson's Orange County Fire Authority Chinook picks up water at Prado Regional Park to drop at the Euclid Fire in Chino Hills, California. By shooting as low to the ground as possible (avoiding vegetation in the foreground), I was able to capture the rainbow in the frame.

Marty Wolin
12

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San Diego County Sherriff’s Bell 412 helicopter heads back to pick up water for 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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San Bernardino Sheriff's "Fire Attack" Bell 412 helicopter picks up water in the California Aqueduct to put on a prescribed burn near Silverwood Lake. I saw this beautiful background before he lifted off after taking in water and made sure, I composed my picture to include it with mountains and clouds. I hiked up a hill opposite the aqueduct so that I could photograph at eye level.

Marty Wolin
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12 Delta Compagnie 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade (Regiment Van Heutsz) Helicopter Training, with D472 Chinook from 298 Squadron based on Gilze-Rije Airbase (Koninklijke Luchtmacht)

Nick Boersma
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The "D483" Chinook From the Dutch Royal Airforce flying by 298 Squadron Based on Gilze-Rije Airbase during a Slingery (Flattrack)exercise in cooperation 11 Bevoorradings Compagnie (Suplycoy) 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade)

Nick Boersma
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After hiking into a hilly open field, I photographed Cal Fire's Firehawk dropping on the Baxter Fire in Murrieta, California. The lighting and angle were beautiful, which worked well for this close up photograph.

Marty Wolin
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This was a set up shoot in the desert near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park of VMM-362 "Ugly Angels" after being newly painted and designed by Shayne Meder. Dave Nenna also helped with the painting. A really dynamic location was selected and the crew from MCAS Miramar did an awesome job flying exactly where we wanted them too. Only a week before this shot, it was in the hanger being painted.

Marty Wolin
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My son and I were photographing helicopters picking up water at the Encino Reservoir for the Palisades Fire, when we noticed a new fire at the Victory Trail area - Kenneth Fire. With traffic, it took us almost an hour to get there. We decided to hike a trail and climb a medium size hill where the fire fighters were working. The helicopters were going to a water tank bellow the hill so we were able to get eye level photographs. In this photograph of Coulson's Sikorsky S-61 coming back from dropping on the Kenneth Fire, you can see smoke from the massive Palisades Fire in the background. The city below is West Hills, California.

Marty Wolin
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It was amazing watching these highly skilled pilots navigate a small canyon at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. These Army AH-4 Apache Attack helicopters were from the 4th Battalion, 6th Cavalry. 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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Airtelis Airbus H225 F-HLIS at the landing site during powerline works in the French Alps. The ground crew is manipulating the longline before the helicopter lands.

Thibault Lambert
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We got the fantastic opportunity to meet up with Coyote 50, the Viper Color Bird that Shane Meder designed and painted at MCAS Pendleton less than a week after it was finished. Dave Nenna assisted her in the painting. We found a really beautiful location near Agua Caliente, California. We climbed a small mountain so that we could be above or at eye level as they flew by. The temperature was in the 90's and the mountain was slippery.

Marty Wolin
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During this shoot with the 4th Battalion, 6th Calvary, an AH-4 Apache Attack helicopter hovered in front of us and I was able to get a really dynamic shot with a really beautiful desert background. Taken at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, 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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Sometimes it's nice to have a helping hand on the ground. Ground crews help coil the line while this astar lands for more fuel during a sling job.

William Barrilleaux
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Jayhawk dispatched from Sitka departing Skagway. These guys will come get you when no one else will.

William Barrilleaux
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Astar resting on the Denver glacier near the summer sled dog camp. This camp is fully supported by helicopter. Everything that goes up, must come down at the end of season.

William Barrilleaux
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Best way to know what the weather is doing in Alaska is to see it with your own eyes. Thanks to a series of wireless cameras, we can do this from the comfort of our break room. Pilots Gareth, Kelly, and Alex are assembling 2 of our wx cameras. These are located along some of our common flight routes.

William Barrilleaux
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Departing from the Denver glacier. Also shown are a few of the sled dog camp crew quarters (tents).

William Barrilleaux
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Spend the day looking down, it's good for your posture.

William Barrilleaux
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Some of my favorite shots of the year. Finally at the end of the summer season, we had a few clear nights with high KPI. Very excited to catch the light dancing behind the Astar. These helicopters work hard during the summer, they deserve to rest and enjoy the light show.

William Barrilleaux
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At the end of a long summer season, these astars rest and enjoy the lights above.

William Barrilleaux
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New pilots learning to sling in the left hand drive astar. Instructor pilot in the right seat with dual controls is able to take over if things get a little western. After a few flights, the instructor will be on the ground acting as ground crew for the new sling pilot.

William Barrilleaux
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A Jayhawk dispatched from Sitka on approach into Skagway on a "less than ideal" weather day. When nobody can come get you, these guys will.

William Barrilleaux
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This is a shot of Sitara More, a pilot for TEMSCO Helicopters in Alaska. She stands next to her Astar on the last day of flying for the 2025 summer season. We took a group out to an area we call the "Grand Canyon" in the Chilkat Mountains outside of Skagway, AK.

William Barrilleaux
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Our MD500D waits paitently to fly while one of the Astars is working a sling job in the background.

William Barrilleaux
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A TEMSCO MD500D sits and waits in the grass while an Astar is running sling loads down from the nearby glacier.

William Barrilleaux
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While everyone is looking up, we're looking down.

William Barrilleaux
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An AS350 turning back into the Skagway base after bringing a group of people to their glacier excursion.

William Barrilleaux
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Film photography is a dying art, thankfully it's making a comeback! I don't believe I am very good with film, but it's fun to shoot with. Even though it's B&W, I really enjoyed this shot of a returning Astar back to the waterfront base in Skagway.

William Barrilleaux
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Cal Fires's Firehawk drops water on the Crossing Fire in Aguanga, California. We drove up and down a really rough dirt road trying to get in the right location. We had areas where the road was narrow, so we made sure when we were in those areas, no fire trucks were coming. We got sprayed with retardant on this fire.

Marty Wolin
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