Photo Contest Entries

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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

94

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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

96

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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

85

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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

89

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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

85

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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

82

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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

85

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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

82

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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

84

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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

83

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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

90

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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

84

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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

87

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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

89

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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

86

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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

100

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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

87

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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

82

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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

94

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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

86

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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

90

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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

82

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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

79

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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

87

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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

89

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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

85

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

David Van Bouwel

88

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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

84

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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

81

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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

84

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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

85

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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

100

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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

82

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

David Van Bouwel

87

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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

86

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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

88

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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

98

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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

84

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Belgian Air Force
Airbus NH90 Cabin Operator

David Van Bouwel

86

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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

92

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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

84

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Belgian Air Force
Airbus NH90 Medic with flares
Ready for pickup

David Van Bouwel

84

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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

87

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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

85

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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

89

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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

80

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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

87

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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

82

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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

84

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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

86

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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

86

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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

89

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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

87

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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

90

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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

87

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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

120