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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

92

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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

97

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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

96

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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

94

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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

97

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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

101

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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

104

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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

106

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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

115

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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

115

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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

113

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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

118

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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

118

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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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