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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
116

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

Hervé Dermoune
102

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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
103

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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
109

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

Hervé Dermoune
113

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

Hervé Dermoune
116

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

Hervé Dermoune
102

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

Hervé Dermoune
107

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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
101

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Manual ignition of a French Navy Lynx helicopter

Hervé Dermoune
138

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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
106

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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
107

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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
121

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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
110

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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
115

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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
115

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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
116

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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
116

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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
109

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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
112

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

Hervé Dermoune
117

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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
116

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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
104

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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
116

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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
111

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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
108

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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
106

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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
110

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A fairly brand new Bell 412EPX from the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. hovers over a mobile water tank used for aerial firefighting, during an annual wildland drill in North County of San Diego, CA in May 2025.

Alex Lipin
111

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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
105

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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
96

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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
98

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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
102

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Leased US Army Apache with Polish emblems hoovering over Vistula River

Bartek Bera
94

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Polish AW101 on the way to Radom Air Show

Bartek Bera
97

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

Bartek Bera
100

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

Bartek Bera
98

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Leased from US Army Apache with Polish markings over Vistula river

Bartek Bera
93

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

Bartek Bera
99

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

Bartek Bera
108

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

Bartek Bera
99

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

Bartek Bera
120

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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
95

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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
100

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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
109

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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
105

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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
97

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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
114

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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
96

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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
139

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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
103

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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
113

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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
101

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Take off from Tanagra Air Base

Vincent Kok
98

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During the Athens flying week this sky crane was at rest

Vincent Kok
106

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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
130

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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
103

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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
98
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