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Former Belgian Air Force Sea King Cabin crew

David Van Bouwel

80

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

David Van Bouwel

87

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

David Van Bouwel

83

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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

91

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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

184

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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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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

197

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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

93

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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

90

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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

88

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Wildfires in Bulgaria 2025.

Patrik Horčičiak

96

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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

89

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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

93

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Reflections after Rain

Christoph Meyer

93

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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

93

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

Christoph Meyer

94

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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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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

88

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

Patrik Horčičiak

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

95

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

David Van Bouwel

80

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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

88

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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

83

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Sunrise in Mariensiel before takeoff for another Seapilot Mission

Christoph Meyer

94

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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

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

85

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

David Van Bouwel

90

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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

88

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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

89

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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

102

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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

90

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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

90

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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

89

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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

90

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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

89

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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

96

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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

90

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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

85

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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

87

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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

88

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Fly over to see what’s going on

Rob Burg

98

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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

89

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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

89

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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

96

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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

91

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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

93

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

Joey Brown

95

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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

89

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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

86

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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

86

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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

92

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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

101

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Dropping a load

Rob Burg

85

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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

87

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Action drop

Rob Burg

85

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

David Van Bouwel

89

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Action shot dropping a load

Rob Burg

87

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

David Van Bouwel

91

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

David Van Bouwel

90