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N61AA owned by Touchdown Helicopters conducts its weekly systems check flight at Patterson Lakes in preparation for the busy Victorian 25/26 FIRE SEASON ahead.

Declan Rafter

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An Erickson Sky crane, N178AC nicknamed Isabella conducts its weekly systems check flight at Yan Yean following a busy Victorian fire season in February 2025

Declan Rafter

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Super Puma helicopter for the Hungarian Air Force, being tested by Airbus Helicopters in Marignane

Hervé Dermoune

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Departure of the Alouette II and Alouette III helicopters for their demonstration at the Hyères Naval Air Base, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Hervé Dermoune

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An Ecureuil helicopter scoops water during a firefighting demonstration, for the press

Hervé Dermoune

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Civil Security dragon during the BASC air show in Nîmes, France

Hervé Dermoune

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An Ecureuil helicopter of the National Gendarmerie Air Force taking off from the Hyères Naval Air Base

Hervé Dermoune

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Dauphin helicopter demonstrating a winching operation with the SNSM (French Sea Rescue Society) during the Toulon air show

Hervé Dermoune

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Panther helicopter from Flotilla 36f, French Navy, near the Hyères Naval Air Base

Hervé Dermoune

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German Eurocopter EC665 Tiger performing display on Antidotum Airshow, at Leszno, Poland. The photo was taken using a Nikon Z8 and Nikkor Z 180-600 F5.6-6.3

Miguel Angel Camacho Rivera

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GERMAN NH-90 PERFORMING A FLARE JETTISON DURING ANTIDOTUM AIRSHOW AT LESZNO, Poland, ON A SUNSET DISPLAY. THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN YUST BEFORE A DIVE MANOEUVRE.

Miguel Angel Camacho Rivera

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HELICOPTER EXPRESS S64 N-247AC BEGINNING WATER "BOMBING" ON A FIRE TO OLIVES TREES, , NEAR ATHENS AIRPORT WITH SOME INTERESTING FORMATION ON THE SMOKE

Vasilis Kranitsas

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German Tiger take off during Antidotum air show to perform a demo display.. The photo was taken with a Nikon Z8, one TC1.4x and Nikkor z 180-600 F5.6-6.3

Miguel Angel Camacho Rivera

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McDERMOTT AVIATION BELL 214B-1 ON A BIG FOREST FIRE WITH HEAVY SMOKE BECAUSE PINES IS TOO FLAMABLE ΑND ΤΗΑΤ IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM

Vasilis Kranitsas

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Spanish CH-43 Chinook of Spanish army. The photo was taken during Aire25 Airshow at San Javier, Murcia, Spain. On the photo we can see the gunner on rear cargo door.

Miguel Angel Camacho Rivera

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German NH90 performing a flare jettsinson at the moment of a dive manoeuvre during Antidotum airshow at Leszno, Poland

Miguel Angel Camacho Rivera

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Artic Group Kamov 32T UR-CIO is a helli that we dont see very often at fires near Athens byt this one was burning for 2 dayes, among with others fires in Greece, so every avaible heli was just vauble

Vasilis Kranitsas

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Initial deck landing practice - the first time this copilot lands a Sikorsky S92 on an oil rig offshore. No amount of studying or simulator training can prepare for the excitement felt!

Kyle McKinlay

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Helicopter Express S64 N247AC is demostrating the great ability it has for water "bombing" exactly to the point of interest

Vasilis Kranitsas

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PZL W-3 SOKOL of Czech Republic SAR, performed a display during Antidotum airshow at Leszno, Poland. emonstrating its maneuverability.

Miguel Angel Camacho Rivera

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McDermott Bell 214B-1 working hard on a fire at a warehouse placed between houce's and others warehous's and small factories.

Vasilis Kranitsas

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The sun perfectly illuminates the cockpit of this Sikorsky S92 arriving back at Aberdeen after an offshore flight.

Kyle McKinlay

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Helicopter Express S64 N247AC is working till the last minute of the day to help the ground firefighters to put out the fire on a warehouse next to houses

Vasilis Kranitsas

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A Sikorsky S92 returns from offshore at night to a snowy ramp providing a great opportunity for reflections and light trails.

Kyle McKinlay

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Thick fog in the early morning stopped all departures from onshore to offshore oil rigs. This Sikorsky S92 on the ramp was one of many aircraft sitting ready to fly.

Kyle McKinlay

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A private AW109 repositions after taking on some fuel as the sun sets on the final evening of the Cheltenham Festival 2025.

Kyle McKinlay

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Helicopter Express S64 N243AC "Marty" on the duty protecting houses that are in danger due to a fire that was caused by a faulty machinery.This is so bad...

Vasilis Kranitsas

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A corporate AW119 makes a slight turn on departure out of a very busy heliport at the Cheltenham Festival 2025, allowing some excellent panning practice.

Kyle McKinlay

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A Sikorsky S92 is rotors running on an offshore platform in the North Sea during a regular crew change flight. For many, this is just a regular commute to work.

Kyle McKinlay

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Australian Army Aviation UH-60M Black Hawk serial number A60-011 transiting the Newcastle, NSW, Australia coast on the way to Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Stephen Baldwin

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Victoria Police Air Wing AW139 VH-PVR landing at RAAF Base Point Cook as PolAir32 for an annual community engagement event.

Laurence Yang

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Sydney Helicopters Group AS350 VH-ENC as FIREBIRD271 landing at Wilberforce Woodlands Oval to refuel after conducting aerial ignition operations in support of hazard reduction burns.

Laurence Yang

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South Australia Ambulance Service Bell 412 VH-VAS 'RESCUE 51' landing after conducting night winching operations in the Christmas Hill Forest Reserve.

Laurence Yang

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Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk N48-011 as 'GAUNTLET 11' deploys flares during a flying display at the Avalon Australian International Airshow.

Laurence Yang

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McDermott Aviation Bell 214ST N746H crossing the sun ,getting ready for the next water bomb late in the afternoon on a big fire near Athens along with almost every aviable heli that Greece had this summer

Vasilis Kranitsas

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McDermott Aviation Bell 214ST N725HT, Bell 214ST N746H, and Helicopter Express S64E N243AC working together as a team and getting ready for the next waterdrop.

Vasilis Kranitsas

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Helicopter Express S64E N243AC "Marty" getting ready for the next drop on a fire near Athens showing great stability helping me the take this photo

Vasilis Kranitsas

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Helicopter Express S64E N247AC sometimes must operate through houses and warehouses witn ping point accuracy ,and it can do it very effeciently till the last light of the long summer day.

Vasilis Kranitsas

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Bell 407 set up with PSD, working out of Alexandria, Louisiana to conduct prescribed burns with the US Forest Service in the Kisatchie National Forest. Early February 2025

Madison Stumler

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POV from the drill pad, driller walking to the helicopter during an early morning crew change from the drill site to camp. Located somewhere in the eastern Alaska Range mountains in early September. The fall foliage creating a beautiful back drop.

Madison Stumler

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AS350 long lining at a drill site, somewhere in the eastern Alaska Range mountains, with the beautiful September foliage back drop.

Madison Stumler

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Drillers loading up early morning for shift change off the drill site. Somewhere in the eastern Alaska Range mountains with the beautiful September foliage setting the backdrop.

Madison Stumler

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The true backbone of aviation that doesn’t get enough recognition. They work hard and do their best to keep the aircraft in the air. As a chief pilot, I’m very grateful of the folks that work day in and day out to make aviation a success.

Colby Martin

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An Écureuil helicopter is pumping water.
For the fire in Brignoles, Var, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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Black Edge Aviation UH-60A N274TH Black Hawk departing Karuah LZ to return to firefighting operations north of Karuah, NSW, Australia on the 13th November 2025

Stephen Baldwin

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The Dragon helicopter for observation of the fire in Pontevès (Var department) near the security command post, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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Kestrel Bell 412EP registration VH-ESB arriving at the forward operating base at Karuah, NSW, Australia while fighting a bushfire at north of Karuah on the 13th November 2025.

Stephen Baldwin

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Australian Army Aviation CH-47F passing Redhead Bluff, Redhead, NSW, Australia on the return journey to RAAF Base Townsville after attending the 2025 Australian International Airshow.

Stephen Baldwin

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An Super Puma helicopter is pumping water.
For the fire in Brignoles, Var, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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The Ecureuil helicopter and the equipment to be airlifted onto the truck for the fire in Pontevès (Var department), near the security command post, in France.

Hervé Dermoune

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Passing before landing on a amphibious assault ship by an ALAT Tiger helicopter

Hervé Dermoune

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An Écureuil helicopter is pumping water.
For the fire in Brignoles, Var, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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Ecureuil and Dragon helicopters are deployed to fight the fire in Pontevès (Var department), near the security command post, in France. Pictured are firefighters with the director of SDIS 83 and the sub-prefect of Brignoles.

Hervé Dermoune

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The Dragon helicopter for observation of the fire in Pontevès (Var department) near the security command post, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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An Super Puma helicopter drops water during the fire in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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Two Ecureuil helicopters are pumping water.
For the fire in Brignoles, in the Var department, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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An Écureuil helicopter drops water during the fire in Saint-Victoret, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Hervé Dermoune

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Search and rescue aircraft at rest at the rescue station with sar hmmwv note color scheme in high vis for crew safety and finding units in the Maine woods

Richard Bowie

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Training for the aerial demonstration by three Panther ahead of the 30th anniversary of Flotilla 36F

Hervé Dermoune

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A Seahawk helicopter from the aircraft carrier Ford landed in the port of Marseille to drop off the port pilot.

Hervé Dermoune

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Helicopter winching demonstration between a Dauphin helicopter and the SNSM (French Sea Rescue Society).

Hervé Dermoune

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Sea rescue exercise with an EC135 from the National Gendarmerie Air Force

Hervé Dermoune

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Departure of a French Navy Panther from the Hyères Naval Air Base

Hervé Dermoune

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Helicopter winching demonstration between a Dauphin helicopter and the SNSM (French Sea Rescue Society).

Hervé Dermoune

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An NH90 helicopter and its crew on the deck of the frigate Amiral Ronarc'h (french navy)

Hervé Dermoune

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Training for the aerial demonstration by three Panther (french navy) before the Toulon air show

Hervé Dermoune

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Helicopter winching exercise with an EC135 of the National Gendarmerie Air Force

Hervé Dermoune

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Two Spanish Tiger and a Chinook departing from the Hyères Naval Air Base

Hervé Dermoune

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A British Wildcat departing from the Hyères Naval Air Base for testing

Hervé Dermoune

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Start-up of a French Navy Panther helicopter from the Hyères Naval Air Base

Hervé Dermoune

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Departure of two Panther helicopters and an NH90 from Hyères Naval Air Base.
Air show celebrating the 100th anniversary of the naval air base.

Hervé Dermoune

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An Alouette III helicopter from the Hyères Naval Air Base.
Air show celebrating the 100th anniversary of the naval air base.

Hervé Dermoune

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Demonstration by three Panther during the 30th anniversary of Flotilla 36F

Hervé Dermoune

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Sea rescue exercise with an EC135 from the National Gendarmerie Air Force

Hervé Dermoune

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Helicopter winching exercise with an EC135 of the National Gendarmerie Air Force

Hervé Dermoune

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Demonstration between a Dauphin helicopter (french navy) and the SNSM (French Sea Rescue Society).

Hervé Dermoune

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Manual ignition of a French Navy Lynx helicopter

Hervé Dermoune

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A Seahawk helicopter took off from the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford in the port of Marseille, after dropping off the pilot from the port.

Hervé Dermoune

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Australian Army Aviation Loadmasters on the ground for a flight of two Chinooks "Chainsaw" arriving in Melbourne for Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.

Laurence Yang

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Bell 214 Helitack 673 arrives low and steady over Warradale Park, settling onto the grass for a brief but vital refuelling stop. The heavy helicopter’s broad rotor blades dominate the frame, frozen mid-turn as ground crew prepare to service the aircraft. Sunlight catches the fuselage, highlighting the work-worn paint and the unmistakable strength of a machine built for demanding conditions. Around it, the quiet suburban park contrasts sharply with the urgency of the mission, transformed into a temporary staging point for aerial firefighting. Every detail speaks of efficiency and readiness — the aircraft positioned with precision, the pause measured in minutes, not moments. Soon, fuel tanks will be full and 673 will lift again, returning to the fireground. The image captures a calm interval between intense operations, showing the essential logistics behind bushfire response and the power and presence of Helitack 673 at rest, but never idle.

Arya Dayabhai

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S-64F Skycrane "Isabelle" picking up water in a suburban environment allowed me to get within 30 metres as the helicopter responded to a fire at Donnybrook.

Laurence Yang

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Between trees: Erickson Inc. Skycrane N178AC "Isabelle" picks up water with its pond snorkle down in the Werribee River during a fire at Hopetoun Park.

Laurence Yang

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An AS 332 Super Puma (HELITAK349) operated by Kestrel Aviation landing at Essendon Fields after night firefighting operations during the Victorian fire season.

Laurence Yang

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Australian Army Aviation Chinook A15-312 "Chariot" arrives in Melbourne as part of a flight of two in preparation for Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.

Laurence Yang

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Microflite Bell 212 VH-JJR as 'HELITAK 338' emerges from a 100 metre deep gorge of the Werribee River during operations at a grassfire at Hopetoun Park.

Laurence Yang

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Australian Army Aviation Loadmasters on the ground for a flight of two Chinooks "Chainsaw" arriving in Melbourne for Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.

Laurence Yang

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Helitack 679 hovers low over the water at The Cut Golf Course, its rotors whipping the surface into a storm of spray as the snorkel disappears beneath the pond. Seconds later, Helitack 678 follows close behind, perfectly aligned in the airspace, a powerful reminder of coordinated aerial firefighting in action. Beyond the manicured greens, smoke from a bushfire burning in nearby Falcon drifts across the sky, softening the horizon and adding urgency to the scene. The contrast is striking: calm fairways transformed into a critical lifeline, and precision flying unfolding above an otherwise peaceful landscape. Each aircraft pauses only briefly, tanks filling in moments, before lifting away to return water to the fireground. The image captures a fleeting but vital moment — teamwork, skill, and speed — as these helicopters turn an everyday location into a frontline resource in the fight to protect the community.

Arya Dayabhai

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Bell 214 Helitack 674 hovers precisely over the water at Warradale Park, its powerful rotors flattening the surface into rippling rings of spray. The snorkel hangs steady beneath the aircraft, drawing water in seconds as the helicopter balances effortlessly just metres above the pond. Framed by trees and open parkland, the scene contrasts raw mechanical power with an otherwise quiet suburban setting. Rotor wash bends the surrounding grass and sends mist drifting across the water, capturing the intensity of aerial firefighting at close range. This brief moment is all business — no wasted movement, no hesitation — as 674 turns an everyday park into a vital supply point. Within moments the tank is full, and the helicopter will climb away toward the fireground. The image freezes that split second where skill, timing, and strength meet, highlighting the critical role of aerial crews and machines in protecting communities during bushfire operations.

Arya Dayabhai

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NH90 TTH (french army) heading towards PHA Dixmude (french navy)

Hervé Dermoune

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Demonstration flight of the Airbus Racer during the Paris Air Show 2025, captured on June 17, 2025. The aircraft showcases its innovative high-speed rotorcraft design in front of an international audience.

Tom Buysse

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Helicopter Transport Services (Canada based operator) Helitanker 5HT, dousing flames part of a few hot spots in Riverside County, CA during the Dale Fire, Summer 2025.

Alex Lipin

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Helicopter Transport Services (Canada based operator) Helitanker 5HT, passes over an active uncontrolled wall of fire during the Dale Fire in Riverside County, CA..

Alex Lipin

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Siller Helitanker 95B shadowed by Army Nat'l Guard Copter 836, while departing Otay Lakes in Chula Vista, CA during the Border 2 Fire burning in the Otay Mountain Wilderness.

Alex Lipin

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CAL FIRE copter 609, a Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk based out of Hemet-Ryan air attack base in Riverside County, CA passing over following a drop on the Dale Fire.

Alex Lipin

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Siller Helitanker 95B shadowed by Army Nat'l Guard Copter 836, while departing Otay Lakes in Chula Vista, CA during the Border 2 Fire burning in the Otay Mountain Wilderness.

Alex Lipin

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A CAL FIRE crewmember fills up their Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk shortly after landing at a staging area in Lakeside, CA during the Monte Fire in June 2025.

Alex Lipin

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Alex Lipin

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LA County Fire Dept/ Copter 22, filling up with water utilizing a mobile water tank and making numerous trips to and from the Palisades Fire during the January 2025 Los Angeles Firestorm.

Alex Lipin

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An Air Resources Helicopters Airbus H125 operating by USFS Keenwild Helitack 535, assisted CAL FIRE with numerous water drops, helping firefighters attack the Monte Fire in Lakeside, CA in June 2025.

Alex Lipin

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CAL FIRE Copter 609 taking a dip at Lake Riverside in Riverside County, CA during the Cahuilla Fire as a rainbow appears, reflecting off the water below.

Alex Lipin

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Copter 10 operated by the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. departs an unnamed reservoir in the Carlsbad, CA area during the Claro Fire in June 2025.

Alex Lipin

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Leased US Army Apache with Polish emblems hoovering over Vistula River

Bartek Bera

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Polish AW101 on the way to Radom Air Show

Bartek Bera

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Tatra Mountain Rescuer with his dog working with Polish Air Force SAR helicopter

Bartek Bera

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Polish Hind and Mi-17 on the way to Radom Air Show rehearsal

Bartek Bera

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Leased from US Army Apache with Polish markings over Vistula river

Bartek Bera

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Polish Special Forces Mi-17 on the way to Radom Air Show rehearsal.

Bartek Bera

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Polish Special Forces Mi-17 with 23mm gun pod on the way to shooting range

Bartek Bera

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Tatra Mountain Rescuer onboard Polish Air Force SAR helicopter during training mission over Tatra Mountains

Bartek Bera

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Polish Air Force SAR W-3 during training mission with Tatra Moutain Rescue Service

Bartek Bera

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Search and Rescue MH60S from VX31, "Dust Devils" out of NAWS China Lake, CA, training in the Sidewinder Low Level Route. Getting a rotary wing visitor in an area usually reserved for fast movers was a treat!

Andrew Lewis

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MH53E Super Stallion from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing shoots the moon while returning to MCAS Miramar, California after a training mission at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California

Andrew Lewis

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Los Angeles County Fire Department's Copter 22, a Sikorsky S70i, makes a water drop over fire crews during The Hawk Incident in Acton, California on August 14, 2025

Andrew Lewis

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I did a special shoot of the United State Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter on the Otay Mountains in San Diego County, California. We got permission to drive on a BLM land dirt road which got me near the top of mountain. I then hiked up a brush filled hill to get to the right location. The road driving up was very bumpy and close to extremely steep drop offs.

Marty Wolin

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I took this picture of the AS365N3 Dauphin helicopter during deck-landing training on the VN Partisan. The French Navy leased the aircraft from the Belgian company NHV Helicopter Services.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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I took this picture of the AS555AN Fennec helicopter of the EH03.067 "Parisis" during a MASA / Air Security mission over Paris. In the back of the aircraft, you can see the commandos with sniper rifles.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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I took this picture of the AS555AN Fennec helicopter of the EH03.067 "Parisis" during a MASA / Air Security mission over Paris. In the background, you can see the commandos holding the "FOLLOW ME" sign. They use this to contact other aircraft if radio communication is unsuccessful.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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I took this picture of the AS365N3 Dauphin helicopter from the 34 Flotille/ESHE (helicopter specialization school) after its night-mission training at BAN Lanvéoc-Poulmic, France.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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During my visit to the 34F at the Lanvéoc-Poulmnic Naval Air Base, I had the opportunity to fly with the Dauphin helicopter to the VN Partisan to photograph deck-landing training for the helicopters. I took this picture after the pilots dropped me onto the ship's deck.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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During my visit to the NHV's facility at Esbjer Airport in Denmark, I had the opportunity to photograph the first hoist training at the test facility in Østerild, Denmark

Roelof-Jan Gort

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I took this picture during my visit to the NHV facility at Esbjerg Airport in Denmark. During this visit, I had the opportunity to photograph the first hoist training session with the H175 helicopter at the test facility in Østerild, Denmark.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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I took this picture of the AS365N3 Dauphin helicopter during its deck-landing training on the VN Partisan. The French Navy leased the aircraft from the Belgian company NHV Helicopter Services.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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Take off from Tanagra Air Base

Vincent Kok

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During the Athens flying week this sky crane was at rest

Vincent Kok

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A B3 Helicopter departing from Hotel Everest View in Namche Bazaar with passengers after a mountain flight around the Everest Region. Hotel Everest View is a popular rest stop for trekkers on their acclimatisation hike or to enjoy breakfast during the flights program.

Jessica Amity

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Former Belgian SAR Seaking MK.48 RS02 during the annual openday at Koksijde Air Base. Since 2021, this magnificent Seaking has been flown and maintained by Historic Helicopters.

Gijs Mouchaers

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Wucher Helicopter Austria “Gallus 1” Emergency medical helicopter in Lech / Zürs, one of the most beautiful helipads in Austria

Airbus helicopter EC 135 T3 OE-XHM

Gijs Mouchaers

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Belgian Federal Police MD902 Explorer, ready to respond to the next firefighting mission.

Tom Houquet

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Former Belgian SAR Seaking MK.48 RS02 during the annual open day at Koksijde Air Base. Since 2021, this magnificent Seaking has been flown and maintained by Historic Helicopters.

Gijs Mouchaers

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Polish Black hawk S-70I '1305' during an exercise at the citadel of Diest in collaboration with the RNLAF and Belgian Army 3 para & Maot.

Gijs Mouchaers

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Belgian Federal Police MD902 Explorer on the way with the Bambi Bucket

Tom Houquet

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Belgian Federal Police MD902 Explorer responding to an early morning call

Tom Houquet

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LZ northwest of Yakutat, AK. Working with the National Park Service to do some maitenance on their radio repeater system.

Justin Scheffel

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Royal Canadian Air Force Bell 412 on the way to the Abbotsford Airshow 2025

Tom Houquet

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Royal Netherlands Air Force Chinook D-601 at GLV 5 during the winter.

Gijs Mouchaers

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Spotters in action at GLV 5

Gijs Mouchaers

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Nice helipad landing doing more radio repeater maintenance work for the National Park Service on the Chikoot Trail.

Justin Scheffel

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Belgian air force NH90 TTH RN-08 18 Squadron

Gijs Mouchaers

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UK Army Air Corps demonstration of the AH-64E at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025

Tom Houquet

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Czech Air Force Sokol demonstration at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025

Tom Houquet

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Royal Canadian Air Force Bell 412 on the way to the Abbotsford Airshow 2025

Tom Houquet

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Royal Netherlands Air Force ( 300sqn ) Eurocopter AS 532U2 Cougar S-441 takes several members of 3 Para on board after a successful exercise at the citadel of Diest

Gijs Mouchaers

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Belgian air force NH90 TTH RN-08 passed by during a training flight over Belgium, flown by the 18th Squadron.

Gijs Mouchaers

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Polish Black hawk S-70I 130 in a fast rope exercise during an operation at the citadel, together with Belgian 3 para members and Maot.

Gijs Mouchaers

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JGSDF Troops disembarked from CH-47JA Chinook were running to holding position during air assault demonstration in Kisarazu Airshow.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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JASDF FE on UH-60J Blackhawk were hoisting PJ and his stretcher during SAR demonstration in Komaki Airport.
Another PJ on ground supported the stretcher with a string to stabilize it.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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AW139 "Toyama" of Toyama Pref. was approaching.
He conducts various missions includes mountain SAR, disaster relief and aerial fire fighting.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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Two JASDF PJs were synchronized rappelling from UH-60J Blackhawk during SAR demonstration in Komaki Airport.
The conduct rappelling, hoisting and para jumping to approach survivors.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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A Singaporean AH-64D Apache departs from Rockhampton Airport at sunset during Exercise Wallaby 2025. Hosted in Australia's Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Exercise Wallaby is Singapore’s largest overseas unilateral exercise and has been held annually since 1990!

Emil Cooper

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Scattering dried grass with its downwash, UH-60JA of JGSDF was demonstrating a blank firing of .50 Cal in Kisarazu Airshow.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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UH-60J of JASDF was performed a flying display in Komaki Airport.
Besides of Komaki Airport, Rescue Training Squadron in Komaki Airbase provides training for SAR aircrew.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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77+03, H145 LUH SAR of the Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here you can see it during a Training with the Rescuedogs of "Malteser Hilfsdienst" in bad weather conditions

Jonas Braun

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UH-60JA was passing in front of escorting AH-1S in combat demonstration in Akeno Airshow.
Camp Akeno is one of the primary Helo bases in Japan.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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77+03, H145 LUH SAR of the Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here you can see it during a Training with the Rescuedogs of "Malteser Hilfsdienst"

Jonas Braun

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Mass formation flight of JGSDF Helos were departed in Kisarazu Airshow.
This spectacular formation is a hallmark of the airshow.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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85+05, CH53 GS during a trainingflight in southern Germany. The Helicopter is based at Laupheim Airbase.Here u can see it during a Trainingflight, practising rolling landing

Jonas Braun

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HH-60W of 33rd RQS demonstrated hoisting in Kadena America Fest 2025.
The squadron converted from Golf-model to Whiskey-model, and it was the first display after the conversion.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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Nato Helicopter NH90 of the Bundeswehr during a training in Germany. The Helicopters are based at Niederstetten. It was a 4-Ship Formation. Here u can see 2 of the 4 Helicopters landing on a little grass strip.

Jonas Braun

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AW139 "Tsurugi"(Name of the Mountain) of Toyama Police Dept. was preparing for take-off on a temporary helipad.
He is the only helicopter operated by Toyama Police Dept.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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85+01, CH53 GS during a trainingflight in southern Germany. The Helicopter is based at Laupheim Airbase.Here u can see it during a Trainingflight, practising landings offfield

Jonas Braun

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78+14, Airbus NH90TTH during a trainingflight. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield and is operated by the Bundeswehr. Here u can see the helicopter landing on a dam

Jonas Braun

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76+13 H145 LUH SOF of the German Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Laupheim Airfield. Here u can see it during a trainingflight landing in a confined area

Jonas Braun

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AW139 "Tsurugi" of Toyama Police Dept. landed on a temporary helipad. His primary mission is mountain SAR.
In 2025, the total number of people rescued by him and his predecessor A109, reached 1,000, and the unit was honored by Leonardo.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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78+14 NH90 of the German Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here u can see it taking off after a Dam-Landing. The loadmaster is waving

Jonas Braun

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Siller's Helitanker 95B makes a water drop on the Wolf Fire as a Fire Captain observes the drop.

Jeremy Ulloa

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D-HABT, Airbus H135. This helicopter is used by the German "Bundeswehr". The Picture is taken during a training flight in Germany. Here u can see him taking off after after tactical landing

Jonas Braun

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84+74, CH53 GA during a trainingflight in southern Germany. The Helicopter is based at Laupheim Airbase. Here u can see it during a Trainingflight, performing an amazing Takeoff

Jonas Braun

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Nato Helicopter NH90 of the Bundeswehr during a training in Germany. The Helicopters are based at Niederstetten. It was a 4-Ship Formation. Here u can see 2 of the 4 during takeoff

Jonas Braun

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An AS350 B3 helicopter with Heli-Worx Aviation doing airborne geophysical surveying with SkyTEM Surveys.

Laurissa Wrigley

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D-HABR, Airbus H135. This helicopter is used by the German "Bundeswehr". The Picture is taken during a training flight in Germany. Here u can see him taking off after a Dam-landing

Jonas Braun

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Marines helos, AH-1Z, UH-1Y and CH-53E made a formation in Iwakuni Friend Ship Day 2025.
They demonstrated CAS and heliborne operation.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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84+44, CH53 , during a show in southern Germany. The Helicopter was in a static Display for a group of Children. Here u can see it taking off, back to the base at Lapuheim

Jonas Braun

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77+03, H145 LUH SAR of the Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here you can see it during a Training with the Rescuedogs of "Malteser Hilfsdienst" in bad weather conditions

Jonas Braun

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Hkp.16, UH-60M of Swedish Air Force 2. Hkpskv, performed flying display in RIAT 2025.
To our surprise, it was the first blackhawk flying display in a long-standing RIAT.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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79+45 NH90 of the German Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here u can see it landing on a Dam. The loadmaster is checking the landing area

Jonas Braun

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End of the Year Formation of the German "Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36" in Fritzlar. 1 EC665 Tiger Helicopter landing at the Airfield of Firtzlar. It belongs to a Formation of 12 Tiger Helicopters

Jonas Braun

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At RAAF Richmond Airshow 2025, CH-47D of NSW RFS demonstrated aerial fire fighting.
He is one of the survived CH-47A which was modified to D-model.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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OE-XHZ Airbus EC135 helicopter of the austrian company Wucher. Here you can see the Helicopter landing. They build a new Powerline. The chair is hanging under the Helicopter to bring the workers to the Powerline

Jonas Braun

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UH-60J and KC-130H of JASDF were demonstrating aerial refueling at Komaki airbase open house.
The aerial refueling probe of Blackhawk was extended.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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Mass CH-47JAs were preparing for a formation flight in Kisarazu Airshow.
Camp Kisarazu is the largest Chinook nest in Japan.

Tsukasa Katsumata

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D-HABR, Airbus H135. This helicopter is used by the German "Bundeswehr". The Picture is taken during a training flight in Germany. Here u can see him taking off after confined landing

Jonas Braun

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84+70, CH53 , during a ferry flight in southern Germany. The Helicopter was at Hahnweide, a nice show near Stuttgart, and went back to Laupheim Airbase. It has the special Paint for 53 Years of using the CH53

Jonas Braun

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77+03, H145 LUH SAR of the Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here you can see it during a Training with the Rescuedogs of "Malteser Hilfsdienst" in bad weather conditions

Jonas Braun

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End of the Year Formation of the German "Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36" in Fritzlar. Here u can see 12 EC665 Tiger and one H135 Helicopter. The formation is taking off for a 2 hours flight over Hessen.

Jonas Braun

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78+14 NH90 of the German Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here u can see it landing on a Dam during bad weather and heavy rain.

Jonas Braun

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End of the Year Formation of the German "Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36" in Fritzlar. 2 EC665 Tiger Helicopters landing at the Airfield of Firtzlar. The belong to a Formation of 12 Tiger Helicopters

Jonas Braun

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D-HPBF, Airbus H145D3 of the bavarian Police during an exercise of the Bergwacht Bayern. U can see the helicopter standing on a little grass strip in beautiful autumn light

Jonas Braun

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At the end of our photo shoot at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, VMM-165 White Knights newly painted tail on it's Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey, flew low and fast over me on the mountain I was shooting from.

Marty Wolin

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A B3 Helicopter departing from Hotel Everest View, situated at 12,730 ft, with passengers after a flight around the Sagarmatha National Park (Everest Region) of Nepal.

Jessica Amity

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After transporting a patient, the rescue helicopter Christoph 77 from Mainz starts with there new H145D3 in the night at the Uniklinik Heidelberg in April this Year.

Ben Engel

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84+70, CH53 , during a ferry flight in southern Germany. The Helicopter was at Hahnweide, a nice show near Stuttgart, and went back to Laupheim Airbase. It has the special Paint for 53 Years of using the CH53

Jonas Braun

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77+03, H145 LUH SAR of the Bundeswehr. The helicopter is based at Niederstetten Airfield. Here you can see it during a Training with the Rescuedogs of "Malteser Hilfsdienst"

Jonas Braun

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End of the Year Formation of the German "Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36" in Fritzlar. Here u can see 12 EC665 Tiger and one H135 Helicopter. The formation is taking off for a 2 hours flight over Hessen

Jonas Braun

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End of the Year Formation of the German "Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36" in Fritzlar. 2 EC665 Tiger Helicopters landing at the Airfield of Firtzlar. They belong to a Formation of 12 Tiger Helicopters

Jonas Braun

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D-HPBF, Airbus H145D3 of the bavarian Police during an exercise of the Flughelfer Aschaffenburg. U can see them attaching slingload to the helicopter, while the technical crew member is sporty hanging on the skid

Jonas Braun

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D-HZSL Airbus EC135, Christoph 2 during a rescuemission at Hospital Aschaffenburg. Here u can see the helicopter during takeoff for the flight back home to its base at Frankfurt

Jonas Braun

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Nato Helicopter NH90 of the Bundeswehr during a training in Germany. The Helicopters are based at Niederstetten. It was a 4-Ship Formation. Here u can see 2 of the 4 Helicopters and two loadmasters waving

Jonas Braun

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OE-XHZ Airbus EC135 helicopter of the austrian company Wucher. Here you can see the Helicopter taking off. They build a new Powerline. The chair is hanging under the Helicopter to bring the workers to the Powerline

Jonas Braun

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End of the Year Formation of the German "Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36" in Fritzlar. 2 EC665 Tiger Helicopters landing at the Airfield of Firtzlar. They belong to a Formation of 12 Tiger Helicopters

Jonas Braun

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D-HPBF, Airbus H145D3 of the bavarian Police during an exercise of the Bergwacht Bayern. U can see the heliopter landing on a litte grass strip in beautiful autumn light

Jonas Braun

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D-HZSL Airbus EC135, Christoph 2 during a rescuemission at Hospital Aschaffenburg. Here u can see the helicopter during startup for the flight back home to its base at Frankfurt

Jonas Braun

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D-605 CH47 Chinook of the Royal Netherland Air Force during a training flight in the low flying area GLV5. Here u can see the helicopter taking off after a landing in the Heide

Jonas Braun

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One of the Pilots of our Belgian air force flying the NH90 TTH, callsign "Mick" from the 18'th Squadron - Ares. During the Beauvechain air base days 2025.

Mathijs Clottens

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RS02, or as she is now registrered: G-BDNI. operated by the Historical helicopters group and seen here at her former base, Koksijde. After a heavy rain shower creating some nice puddles for reflections

Mathijs Clottens

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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On of the cabin operators on the Belgian air force NH90 TTH's looking out during a confined landing to make sure they get down safely. These cabin operators are proven to be a crucial part ofthe crew.

Mathijs Clottens

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one of the new AH-1Z Vipers during a low level sortie in the Czech Republic. It showcases how much the camo blends in with their nature and it's environment.

Mathijs Clottens

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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a Hellenic navy Agusta bell 412 during a low level sortie in the greek mountain side. A very rare occasion to see one of these helicopters in the wild.

Mathijs Clottens

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"Short run, but fun" at the end of August the Belgian air force NH-90TTH was retired from service after a short but good service life. One thing is for sure, the 18'th squadron will be remembered for ever with their NH90

Mathijs Clottens

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Former RS02 merging with RN03 at the Koksijde open day. held once a year, it gives you a great advantage to see our previous SAR helicopter in action compared to the new NH90

Mathijs Clottens

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the cabin operator and rescuer of this Slovenian air force blackhawk getting ready to commence with the hoisting excersice of the Gallileo Sarmeet 2025

Mathijs Clottens

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PH-NCG - Leonardo AW189
operated by Bristow Helicopters for the Netherlands Coastguard (Kustwacht), used for Search & Rescue (SAR) missions
Rescue Vlissingen

David Van Bouwel

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the W3A Sokol synchro display team from the 243 Squadron approaching the crowd one last time to end the 2025 gallileo Sarmeet at Kbely air base.

Mathijs Clottens

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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A French Armée de terre SA-342M Gazelle hovers above the canal. A unique photo setting to see these aircraft above the water, bringing special attention to the beautiful French color scheme.

Mathijs Clottens

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SAR Heli's
Former Belgian Air Force Sea King and his successor Airbus NH90

David Van Bouwel

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a lineup of helmets from the final crews of the 18 Squadron - Ares flying on the Belgian NH-90TTH, weeks before the retirement of the type within the Belgian Air Force. the type was retired at the end of August this year.

Mathijs Clottens

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OO-HSA
Airbus Helicopters - AS355N Ecureuil 2
This helicopter has been spotted at races or used for camera work at cycling events — aircraft like this are sometimes used to support filming or logistics at large sporting events. A photo caption on social media connects the OO-HSA helicopter with camerawork at the Scheldeprijs (a Belgian bike race).

David Van Bouwel

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This AW169, D-HTWA participated in the static display for the European Rotors 2025 convention. As the event took place in Cologne this year, we had the opportunity to photograph the arrivals from a higher vantage point.

Mathijs Clottens

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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The end of Bucharest International Air Show was marked by the IAR-330 Puma solo display. At the end of the display two rounds of flares were launched, here looking like a Christmas tree of flares.

Bogdan Movileanu

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PH-NCG - Leonardo AW189
operated by Bristow Helicopters for the Netherlands Coastguard (Kustwacht), used for Search & Rescue (SAR) missions
Rescue Vlissingen

David Van Bouwel

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Former Belgian Air Force Sea King mk.48
Cabin crew
now operated by Historical Helicopters

David Van Bouwel

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Red Bull's Bo-105 doing what it knows best. Flying all over the place in whatever position the pilot's dreams. Seen here doing aerobatics at Bucharest International Air Show.

Bogdan Movileanu

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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Romanian S-70M Black Hawk of the General Inspectorate for Aviation of the Internal Affairs Ministry training with the special operations forces for a tactical display.

Bogdan Movileanu

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Sunset display of the IAR-330 Puma at the Bucharest International Air Show marked a great opportunity for some eye surgery. Caught in the right time against the sun.

Bogdan Movileanu

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Belgian Air Force
Airbus NH90 Cabin Operator

David Van Bouwel

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While launching its full load of flares it looked like a Christmas tree with the Puma on top of it. This is a close up of the top of the "flares tree". Sunset display of the IAR-330 Puma at the Bucharest International Air Show.

Bogdan Movileanu

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Air Force
Airbus NH90 Medic with flares
Ready for pickup

David Van Bouwel

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PH-NCG - Leonardo AW189
operated by Bristow Helicopters for the Netherlands Coastguard (Kustwacht), used for Search & Rescue (SAR) missions
Rescue Vlissingen

David Van Bouwel

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Romanian Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk belonging to the General Inspectorate of Aviation of the Internal Affairs Ministry training for a tactical display with a special intervention unit.

Bogdan Movileanu

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Belgian Air Force 40sqn Base crew member with person from Historical Helicopters
Search and Rescue Sea King heli

David Van Bouwel

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helicóptero que hace vuelos de turismo en la zona de bolívar específicamente en el parque Nacional Canaima donde la principal belleza y atractivo del vuelo es el Salto Ángel

Lopez Juan

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The Belgian Air Force (BAF) operates the Agusta A109BA “Griffon” as a versatile light utility and combat support helicopter, serving roles from reconnaissance to anti‑tank missions.
With Belgian Special Forces, beach landing

David Van Bouwel

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Foto para fines institucionales, los sistemas de helicópteros que conforman la plataforma de ala rotativa. que estan al servicio de la industria y el pueblo de venezuela.

Lopez Juan

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Two Black Hawk helicopters, aircraft 679 and 678, can be seen in the background supporting firefighting efforts during the bushfire near Falcon. The helicopters were operating as part of the aerial firefighting response, using their speed and lifting power to deliver large volumes of water directly onto the fire front.

To refill, the Black Hawks were drawing water from The Cut Golf Course, which provides a large, reliable water source close to the fire ground.

Arya Dayabhai

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The Belgian Air Force (BAF) operates the Agusta A109BA “Griffon” as a versatile light utility and combat support helicopter, serving roles from reconnaissance to anti‑tank missions.

With Belgian Special forces beach landing

David Van Bouwel

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A photo shoot with VMM-165 White Knights newly painted color bird was set up in a remote canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This photograph really highlights the beautiful design on the tail created and painted by Shayne Meder. Dave Nenna assisted her in the painting.

Marty Wolin

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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The Belgian Air Force (BAF) operates the Agusta A109BA “Griffon” as a versatile light utility and combat support helicopter, serving roles from reconnaissance to anti‑tank missions.

With Belgian Special forces, beach landing

David Van Bouwel

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The Belgian Air Force (BAF) operates the Agusta A109BA “Griffon” as a versatile light utility and combat support helicopter, serving roles from reconnaissance to anti‑tank missions.

With Belgian Special forces, beach landing

David Van Bouwel

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The Belgian Air Force (BAF) operates the Agusta A109BA “Griffon” as a versatile light utility and combat support helicopter, serving roles from reconnaissance to anti‑tank missions.

With Belgian Special forces, beach landing

David Van Bouwel

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Two Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the 301 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force leaving the Gilze-Rijen Air Base for another training mission.

Kris Christiaens

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Former Belgian Air Force Sea King Cabin crew

David Van Bouwel

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PH-PXB - Airbus Helicopters - EC135
Dutch Police Heli
Looking for a drowning man
Demo @ Recue Vlissingen event

David Van Bouwel

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Rescue Heli vs SeaGull
Belgian Air Force
NH90 SAR Squadron
40sqn

David Van Bouwel

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This picture of an AW139 has been take at Heliport “Villa La Contra” (Icao code LIES) during a night landing. The Heliport is located in Porto Cervo - Costa Smeralda ( Sardinia Island - Italy )

Tomaso Corda

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An AgustaWestland AW101 SAR helicopter from the 751 Squadron of the Portugese Air Force is ready to perform another demonstration at the RIAT 2025 airshow at the United Kingdom.

Kris Christiaens

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The Belgian Air Force (BAF) operates the Agusta A109BA “Griffon” as a versatile light utility and combat support helicopter, serving roles from reconnaissance to anti‑tank missions.

With Belgian Special forces, beach landing

David Van Bouwel

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Two AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopters of the British Royal Navy are performing a demonstration at the RIAT 2025 airshow in the United Kingdom.

Kris Christiaens

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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PH-NCG - Leonardo AW189
operated by Bristow Helicopters for the Netherlands Coastguard (Kustwacht), used for Search & Rescue (SAR) missions
Rescue Vlissingen

David Van Bouwel

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Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia
Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia
Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia
Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia
Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia

Patrik Horčičiak

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Wildfires in Bulgaria 2025.

Patrik Horčičiak

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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Reflections after Rain

Christoph Meyer

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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Hoist Training between the Containers on the MSC Container Ship in the Northsea

Christoph Meyer

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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Slovak Aerial forest firefighting team with UH60 Black Hawk in Bulgaria. Summer 2025. Wildfires in Bulgaria. RescEU. Firefighters of Slovakia. Heli Company co

Patrik Horčičiak

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Aerial forest firefighting module of Slovakia. Summer 2025 in Bulgaria. Wildfires.

Patrik Horčičiak

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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OO-NSV - Airbus Helicopters H145 - Noordzee Helikopters
Rescue Vlissingen
with Belgian Navy Vessel 'Pollux'

David Van Bouwel

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Wildfires in Bulgaria (2025). Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia.
Wildfires in Bulgaria (2025). Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia.
Wildfires in Bulgaria (2025). Aerial forest firefighting Slovakia.

Patrik Horčičiak

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PH-NCG - Leonardo AW189
operated by Bristow Helicopters for the Netherlands Coastguard (Kustwacht), used for Search & Rescue (SAR) missions
Rescue Vlissingen

David Van Bouwel

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Sunrise in Mariensiel before takeoff for another Seapilot Mission

Christoph Meyer

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Bomber with longline bucket refilling from a dam at the Garling Trail fire near Dubbo NSW. Aircraft worked closely alongside ground crew in the suppression of this fire.

Julia Ritherdon

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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The photo was taken at the Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2025 in Belgium, capturing the Polish Bölkow Bo-105 helicopter flown by veteran pilot Maciej Dominiak. Once a German Army attack helicopter, now reborn as a spectacular airshow performer, the Bo-105 shows breathtaking agility and precision. During the display, it lights up the evening sky with fireworks, blending technical mastery, pilot skill, and pure visual drama.

David Van Bouwel

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OO-NSV - Airbus Helicopters H145 - Noordzee Helikopters
Rescue Vlissingen
with Belgian Navy Vessel 'Pollux'

David Van Bouwel

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PH-NCG - Leonardo AW189
operated by Bristow Helicopters for the Netherlands Coastguard (Kustwacht), used for Search & Rescue (SAR) missions
Rescue Vlissingen

David Van Bouwel

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Diver away! Miami Dade Fire Rescue's Air Rescue 4 inserting a rescue diver during a training exercise near Miami Beach FL.

Felipe Galvez

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue's Air Rescue 4s hoist operator keeping a watchful eye on a freshly inserted diver during a training session near Miami Beach FL

Felipe Galvez

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue Air Rescue 4 posing with its crew during a familiarization flight over Coral Gables Florida.

Felipe Galvez

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A Miami Dade Fire Rescue paramedic/firefighter keeps a watchful eye on a rapidly developing brush fire near Miami Excecutive Airport.

Felipe Galvez

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue's Air Rescue 4 is pictured here extracting a rescue diver from the Miami Beach waters during training.

Felipe Galvez

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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A Miami Dade Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic snaps some real time pictures from the air to ground support units fighting a rapidly developing brush fire near Miami Excecutive Airport.

Felipe Galvez

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue Air Rescue 1 banking to right to reveal the beautiful blue waters of Miami Beach during a familiarization flight.

Felipe Galvez

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue's Air Rescue 4 posing here with a Metal Shark 55ft Miami Dade Fire Rescue Rescue boat during a photoshoot/training operations near Miami Beach

Felipe Galvez

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Fly over to see what’s going on

Rob Burg

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The gambling bird. Seminole Hard Rock Casinos AW109SP is pictured here arriving at the FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Felipe Galvez

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A Miami Dade Fire Rescue pilot preps Air Rescue 1 for departure from Miami Excecutive Airport, one of the 2 Miami Dade Fire Rescue Air Rescue stations serving South Florida

Felipe Galvez

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue's Air Rescue 4 is seen posing for a shot during a recent rescue diver training at Government cut near Miami Beach Florida

Felipe Galvez

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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VH-60M from A co 12th AVN BN, Fort Belvoir, conducting air movement missions in Barfoot, VA.

Joey Brown

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Ned and team at work filming the Airbus H160 "Down Under" demo tour in the Gold Coast. Working with the team from Gold Coast Helicopters.

Camden Watt

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Miami Dade Fire Rescue's Air Rescue 4 is pictured here near Government cut in Miami Beach Florida, conducting rescue diver training.

Felipe Galvez

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Airbus H160 "Down Under" demo tour in the Gold Coast. Working with the team from HeliOps and Gold Coast Helicopters as part of a filming day. Olivier Gensse at the controls

Camden Watt

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Garlings Trail Fire, RFS Chinook.

Part of the Hornsby Karingai Stike Team deployment.

Was a busy day with fire exploding out of national park and spotting into adjacent grasslands.

Paisley Grant

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Dropping a load

Rob Burg

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Action drop

Rob Burg

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Former Belgian Air Force Sea King
now operated by Historical Helicopters
Cabin operators

David Van Bouwel

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Action shot dropping a load

Rob Burg

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Seabirds around Belgian Airforce 40sqn Search And Rescue
Cabin Operator & SAR Diver
Airbus NH90 NFH

David Van Bouwel

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Starting up Former BAF Sea King mk.48
now operated by Historical Helicopters

David Van Bouwel

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Two-ship swedish UH60M flying from the airshow RIAT in England to Calais in France, callsign ”ICEPAC”

Caroline Herrstedt

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Airforce 40sqn Search And Rescue
Cabin Operator & SAR Diver
Airbus NH90 NFH
Hoisting exercise

David Van Bouwel

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This is my the helicopter my father-in-law flies and that we work on at our maintenance facility in central North Carolina. The sky was just right and I couldn't help but want to capture the beauty of this machine and the sky behind it!

Sarah Benton

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starting up Former Belgian Air Force Sea King
now operated by Historical Helicopters

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Airforce 40sqn Search And Rescue
Airbus NH90 NFH

vs

Westland Sea King mk.48

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Airforce 40sqn Search And Rescue
Hoisting above North Sea SAR Diver
Airbus NH90 NFH
Hoisting exercise

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Elicompany's new fleet acquisition for year 2025, the unique Sikorsky S76C currently operated from an Italian company. The ship is taking off from Milano Bresso Airfiled during Monza Formula 1 Grand Prix Event.

Damiano Gualdoni

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Allied Response INC assisting Texas based law enforcement officers in hostage rescue training.

Whitney Lindsay

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The sole amateurial rebuilt Gazelle flying in Italy as SA341CG ... here taking off from Milano Bresso Airfield during Monza Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.

Damiano Gualdoni

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Belgian Federal Police
McDonnel Douglas MD902 Explorer
RAGO Heli
with special Forces of federal Police : DSU Group Diane

David Van Bouwel

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Western Australia Police Helicopter landing on Bluff Knoll in the Stirling Ranges during a rescue. Bluff Knoll, Stirling Ranges Western Australia, Australia

Nicholas Brown

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Amazing Bell 205A1 Heli-TV HB-XSB ... the second workhorse of this type that joined Heli-TV fleet in 2025, here pictured while perfoming logging works in the surroundings of Blenio (TI), Switzerland.

Damiano Gualdoni

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Photo of a helicopter taking off from Kalapattar, a mountain in Everest Region of Nepal with an elevation of 5600m, during a mountain flight around a mountain in Everest Region of Nepal. Everest Clearly seen in the background.

Jessica Wiseman

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A helicopter picking up clients from a small village in the Everest region of Nepal in the early houses of the morning. The village is called Lobuche which is situated at 4940m. The mountain in the background is called Nupste.

Jessica Wiseman

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HT211 dropping water at the Koolewong Fire

Michael Fisher

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Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we stopped for lunch at the coast. This is what living life to the fullest feels like!

Gisli Gislason

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Throwback to April 2025 heliskiing at the stunning Troll Peninsula with Arctic heliskiing Heliskiing is hands down my favorite part of being a helicopter pilot—amazing people, epic adventures, and breathtaking view

Gisli Gislason

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Powerline work, installing marker balls

Max Henry

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Touching down on the mountaintop, skiing all the way down to the sea shore – an experience like no other!
A land where your wildest heli-skiing dreams become reality.
Welcome to Iceland.

Gisli Gislason

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Powerline work, installing marker balls

Max Henry

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Flight of two

Jorge Pacheco de la o

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This is the Airbus EC135 of the Gendarmerie Air Forces at the Jean-Jacques Mollaret Rescue Base in Chamonix, France, just before it departs on its night training mission in the French Alps.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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This is the Airbus EC145 of the Forces Aériennes de la Gendarmerie Nationale performing a training landing on a steep, snow-covered rock. This training is essential for the crew to land in hard-to-reach places.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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Croman S-61 Fighting a wildfire in Central Oregon, USA

Justin Adamson

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NSW RFS Chinook Helitak 211

Nick Moir

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PennStar1 (operated by Metro Aviation), University Penn Hospital network on rooftop pad of Univ Penn Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Center city Philadelphia in background.

Bobby King

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Two Croman S-61 Helicopters refilling their water

Justin Adamson

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Robinson R22 Beta ii Helicopter used for flight training in Central Oregon, USA

Justin Adamson

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S-61 Helicopter filling water to fight an Oregon wildfire

Justin Adamson

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IER Concreting Structures Danseys Pass New Zealand

Brock Lory

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The Airbus EC145 of the Gendarmerie Air Forces lands on a steep, snow-covered rock in the high French Alps. This training is crucial for rescuing potential mountaineers who become trapped or injured.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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This is the Airbus H145D3 "Dragon 74" of the Sécurité Civile photographed at the Jean-Jacques Mollaret rescue base in Chamonix, France. Here, the pilots are performing their final checks before their night training mission.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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Roelof-Jan Gort

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Unterstützungshubschrauber Tiger of 36 Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 'KURHESSEN', Fritzlar, during low-level flying over the North-Hessian countryside.

Sebastian Kreutzkamp

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HEN crop spraying South Canterbury New Zealand

Brock Lory

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Unterstützungshubschrauber Tiger of Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36, Fritzlar, on low-level flying over North Hessia. The UTH Tiger is responsible for Close Air Support of German Army units.

Sebastian Kreutzkamp

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Heliventures NZ 3x 520Ns line up.

Brock Lory

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In February 2025, I took this photo of the Airbus EC145 belonging to the Gendarmerie Air Forces during a hoist exercise in the snow-covered mountains near Mont Blanc, France.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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In February 2025, I took this photo of the Airbus EC145 operated by the Forces Aériennes de la Gendarmerie Nationale in the French snow-covered mountains near Mont Blanc.

Roelof-Jan Gort

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Dauphin

Paul Gingell

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Chinook

Paul Gingell

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Puma

Paul Gingell

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Wildcats and apaches part of the 1st aviation brigade departing exercise pinion Titan

Isaac Reeson

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On board the “elephant walk” with 25 military aircraft in formation. Taken from an Army Wildcat helicopter looking forward to another Wildcat

Isaac Reeson

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HEN Fire fighting Waitaki Valley New Zealand

Brock Lory

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MAOT practicing fast rope training over Salisbury plane from a Royal Navy Merlin

Isaac Reeson

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RAf Chinook during embarkation and disembarkation training Ex Pinion Titan

Isaac Reeson

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RAF Crewman chilling on RAF Chinook

Isaac Reeson

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Two Armed Wildcat helicopter’s heading out on mission

Isaac Reeson

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CalFire Copter 604 picking up crew members on the Palo Incident Sept 01 2021 in Alameda County California.

Christopher Eckenrode

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HEN Fire fighting Tekapo New Zealand.

Brock Lory

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AH-64 Apache above the River Wye

Paul Gingell

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An AS350 B2 with Heli-worx Aviation

Laurissa Wrigley

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I did a special shoot of the United State Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter on the Otay Mountains in San Diego County, California. I got permission to drive on a BLM land dirt road which got me near the top of mountain. I then hiked up a brush filled hill to get to the right location. The road driving up was very bumpy and close to extremely steep drop offs.

Marty Wolin

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hélicoptère Airbus H 145 D3 F-ZBQQ / numéro de série 21330 /
Opérateur Sécurité civile France , Affectation base Sécurité civile Nîmes Garons
4 octobre 2025 Portes ouvertes à la base de Nîmes-Garons :

Guy Callet

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I did a special shoot of the United State Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter on the Otay Mountains in San Diego County, California. We got permission to drive on a BLM land dirt road which got me near the top of mountain. I then hiked up a brush filled hill to get to the right location. The road driving up was very bumpy and close to extremely steep drop offs. In the background are the cities of Otay Mesa and San Diego.

Marty Wolin

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Samedi 4 Octobre 2025 ,Jpo Sécurité civile Nîmes Garons hélicoptère Airbus H 145 F-ZBQQ: mode S - 3B7BA9 numero de serie 21330
opérateur Sécurité civile France
Affectation base Sécurité civile Nîmes garons

Guy Callet

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I did a special shoot of the United State Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter on the Otay Mountains in San Diego County, California. We got permission to drive on a BLM land dirt road which got me near the top of mountain. I then hiked up a brush filled hill to get to the right location. The road driving up was very bumpy and close to extremely steep drop offs. In the background are the cities of Otay Mesa and San Diego, California.

Marty Wolin

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HÉLICOPTÈRE CAÏMAN NH90 Marine nationale en approche de la l’aéroport de Roanne
affectation flottille 33 - base a la BAN Landiveoc- Poulmic

Guy Callet

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We set up a photo shoot with VMM-165 White Knights/Lady Aces newly painted color bird in a remote canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This photograph really highlights the beautiful design on the tail created and painted by Shayne Meder. Dave Nenna assisted her in the painting.

Marty Wolin

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HÉLICOPTÈRE CAÏMAN NH90 Marine nationale en approche de la l’aéroport de Roanne
affectation flottille 33 - base a la BAN Landiveoc- Poulmic

Guy Callet

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Samedi 4 Octobre 2025 ,Jpo Sécurité civile Nîmes Garons hélicoptère Airbus H 145 D3 F-ZBQQ / numéro de série 21330 / mode S- 3B7BA9 / d’Hélitreuillage de victime
Opérateur Sécurité civile France , Affectation base Sécurité civile Nîmes Garons

Guy Callet

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Hélicoptère Eurocopter CE-135T-2 F-HLCA /affectation Samu 15 Aurillac
sur la zone de l’héliport du CHU Gabriel-Montpied, à Clermont-Ferrand

Guy Callet

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hélicoptère Airbus H 145 D3 F-ZBQQ / numéro de série 21330 / mode S- 3B7BA9 / d’Hélitreuillage des sauveteur
Opérateur Sécurité civile France , Affectation base Sécurité civile Nîmes Garons

Guy Callet

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Hélicoptère Alouette III SA316B Nu 2358 F-AYHT-358 marine nationale
propriétaire associations les anciennes pales

Guy Callet

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HÉLICOPTÈRE CAÏMAN NH90 Marine nationale pose sur une zones de la l’aéroport de Roanne
affectation flottille 33 - base a la BAN Landiveoc-

Guy Callet

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décollage de l’aéroport de Roanne Hélicoptère Bell 206-B2 F-GRCE

Guy Callet

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en provenance de saint Étienne hélisa 42 en approche de hélisurface de Roanne
Hélicoptère H135 T3H / F-HLCi / hélicoptère du Samu 42

Guy Callet

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Helismur 42 - Helisa en approche de helisurface du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne CHU

Guy Callet

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depuis hélisurface de Roanne mise en Moteur, Turboméca 2 GTM Arrius 2B2
Hélicoptère H135 T3H / F-HLCi / hélicoptère du Samu 42

Guy Callet

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interventions du CCFS, Camion Citerne Feu de Forêt avec la lance canon inonde la vegetation en arrière plan dragons en surveillance. est prés a intervenir

Guy Callet

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Hélicoptère Eurocopter CE-135T-2 F-HLCA /affectation Samu 15 Aurillac
sur la zone de l’héliport du CHU Gabriel-Montpied, à Clermont-Ferrand

Guy Callet

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L’hélicoptère du Samu 63 Leonardo AW109 trekker F-HTKI
sur la zone de l’héliport du CHU Gabriel-Montpied, à Clermont-Ferrand

Guy Callet

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sous pluie battante mise en route des biturbine Turboméca sous la surveillance du TCM

Hélicoptère H135 T3H / F-HLCi / hélicoptère du Samu 42
Thank you Team Helismur 42 - Helisa

Guy Callet

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Sécurité civile Nîmes Garons hélicoptère Airbus H 145 F-ZBQQ /mode S - 3B7BA9 numéro de série 21330
opérateur Sécurité civile France
Affectation base Sécurité civile Nîmes garons

Guy Callet

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l’hélicoptère Fennec

Guy Callet

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H-34, l’EH 5/67

Guy Callet

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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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State of Colorado Firehawk sits on ramp in front of the State of Colorado hanger a Metro Airport with a building thunderstorm building in the distance.

James Nelson

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I did a special shoot of the United State Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter on the Otay Mountains in San Diego County, California. I got permission to drive on a BLM land dirt road which got me near the top of mountain. I then hiked up a brush filled hill to get to the right location. The road driving up was very bumpy and close to extremely steep drop offs.

Marty Wolin

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San Diego County Sheriff’s Bell 412 drops water on the Henderson Fire in Pala, California. It was quite difficult getting 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.

Marty Wolin

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Cal Fire's Firehawk picks up its crew after fighting the Baxter Fire in Murrieta, California. I hiked into a hilly area to get the best angle while the fire was smothering around us.

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 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

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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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This photograph was actually taken at night - 8:18 in early June. I used my Nikon 70mm to 200mm f/2.8, at 200mm, and with a setting of1/200th of a second at f/2.8. I used an ISO of 6400 and with Photoshop's Denoise in Camera Raw, it eliminated all the noise. I was amazed at the quality of the image. The ducks in the photograph really add to the uniqueness and photo illustrative quality. Coulson's Chinook was picking up water at Hesperia Lake Park for the Ranch Fire.

Marty Wolin

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San Diego County Sheriff's Department Copter 11 on a drop.

Ryan Grothe

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San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Copter 2 on a drop during the San Diego County regional wildland training drill that took place from May 6-8 2025.

Ryan Grothe
760-223-5847
ryangfirephoto@gmail.com

Ryan Grothe

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San Diego County Sheriff's Department Copter 11 on a drop during the Coaches fire. Copter 11 made numerous drops on this fire.

Ryan Grothe

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GUARD836 (operated by the California National Guard), scooping up water with a bambi bucket, during firefighting operations on the 6,000+ acre Border 2 Fire in San Diego County, California, early 2025.

Alex Lipin

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CalFire Copter 609 working the Madera Fire in Riverside County, California. They made several drops on this fire. The fire was held to 19 acres. There were no reports of injuries or damage.

Ryan Grothe

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...ce Super Puma T-323 des Forces Aériennes Suisse lors d'un exercice à Sankt-Stephan dans le canton de Bern en suisse est particulier et rare pour ce type d'hélicoptères avec un treuil, et le Loadmaster pour scruter et assister les pilotes à son atterrissage

Bessard Joël

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San Diego Fire-Rescue Air Ops Copter 2, lands in the city streets of Rancho Bernardo, CA to pickup their medic/crew chief after battling the Center Fire in January 2025.

Alex Lipin

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San Diego Fire-Rescue Air Ops Copter 2, landing in the city streets of Rancho Bernardo, CA to pickup their medic/crew chief after battling the Center Fire in January 2025.

Alex Lipin

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San Diego County Sheriff Department's Copter 12, leaves Rancho Bernardo, CA after picking up the Gillespie helitack crew during the Center Fire in January 2025.

Alex Lipin

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Coulson Aviation Helitanker 9CU (a CH-47 Chinook), waits on standby for nighttime firefighting missions from the Fallbrook Airpark in Fallbrook, CA in July 2025.

Alex Lipin

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San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. Copter 12, assisting multiple agencies with making water drops onto homes while the ground crews work from below, during the Coches Fire in September 2025.

Alex Lipin

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Copter 127 (operated by San Diego Gas & Electric), departing a dirt field after making water drops along a mountain ridge line, during the Springs Fire in July 2025.

Alex Lipin

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San Diego County Sheriff's Copter 12, departing an open dirt field after picking up the Gillespie helitack crews during the Springs Fire in July 2025.

Alex Lipin

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San Diego Gas & Electric Copter 128, and PJ Helicopters Copter 9PJ, cross paths as they return to the Monte Fire after dipping in the El Capitan reservoir of Lakeside, CA in June 2025.

Alex Lipin

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San Diego County Sheriff Department's Copter 11, departs Pala, CA right after sunset after battling the Henderson Fire that started in the late afternoon hours on a Friday in May 2025.

Alex Lipin

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Notarzt Helicopter, OE-XCC McDonnell Douglas MD-900 Explorer, with Heli-Austria taking off from Innsbruck on its way to a mission. with a nice mountainous background.

Tim Hendriks

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At the Richmond Airshow, the RFS Chinook CH-47 showing the capabilities of this helicopter. Giving the crowd a heart felt wave after the capabilities of this helicopter.

William Hawking

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An AS350 B3 helicopter with Heli-Worx Aviation

Laurissa Wrigley

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cours pompiers au Bambi à Salvan (VS) Switzerland Ecureuil B3 HB-ZUT d'Air-Glaciers le 10.10.2025 avec un magnifique temps et des couleurs d'automne si caractéristique dans cette forêt

Bessard Joël

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dans un cadre grandiose et des couleurs si caractéristiques d'automne à l'occasion d'un cours de pompiers et le Bambi sur la commune de Salvan (VS) Switzerland le 10 octobre pour l'Ecureuil B3 d'Air-Glaciers le HB-ZUT

Bessard Joël

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I took this picture with Savoie Hélicoptère team during a concrete operation in La Clusaz France.
The sky was not really nice but the atmosphere was amazing!

Titouan Marel

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I took this picture with Savoie Hélicoptère in La Clusaz France during a concrete operation.

Titouan Marel

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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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