Tuesday, June 21, 2011

CH-47D Chinook

A CH-47D Chinook lifts off from Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan at the start of a combat resupply mission. The resupply missions are vital to the ability of forward operating bases (FOB) to maintain a presence in isolated areas and provide security for local Afghan communities. (Photo: Australia DoD)

CH-47D Chinook

An Australian CH-47D Chinook medium lift helicopter (MLH) prepares to touchdown at Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan following a mission. (Photo: Australia DoD)

CH-47D Chinook

Having just returned from a mission in southern Afghanistan, a CH-47D Chinook medium lift helicopter (MLH) taxis to it's allocated place on the parking apron at Kandahar Airfield. (Photo: Australia DoD)

MRH-90

MRH-90 A40-004, from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment (5AVN REGT), in flight with a low-density pallet net (PALNET) load during an external load trail conducted by the MRH Project Office (MRHPO) and the Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU). (Photo: Australia DoD)

MRH-90

Two Australian Army Air Dispatchers, from Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) at RAAF Base Richmond, hook up a Drum Fuel Collapsible (DRC) load to the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment (5AVN REGT) MRH-90 A40-004 during an external load trail conducted by the MRH Project Office (MRHPO) and the Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU). (Photo: Australia DoD)

MRH-90

Two Australian Army Air dispatchers, from Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) at RAAF Base Richmond, hook up a 105mm Hamel gun to MRH-90 helicopter A40-007, from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation (5AVN REGT), during an external load trail conducted by the MRH Project Office (MRHPO) and the Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU). (Photo: Australia DoD)

MRH-90

MRH-90 A40-007, from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment (5AVN REGT), in flight with a 105mm Hamel Gun during an external load trail conducted by the MRH Project Office (MRHPO) and the Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU). (Photo: Australia DoD)

MRH-90

The Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment (5AVN REGT) MRH-90 A40-007 lifts a Landrover 110 during an external load trail conducted by the MRH Project Office (MRHPO) and the Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU). (Photo: Australia DoD)

CH-124 Sea King

Hot-fueling (HIFR) of a CH-124 Sea King from the flight deck of HMCS Athabaskan. (CF Photo by Corporal Karen Livingstone)

CH-124 Sea King

A CH-124 Sea King helicopter from 443 Squadron based out of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt takes off from Her MajestyÕs Canadian Ship (HMCS) DISCOVERY during Exercises PEGASUS GUARDIAN 3 and SPARTAN RINGS. (CF Photo by Sergeant Paz Quillé)

CH-124 Sea King

A CH-124 Sea King helicopter from 443 Squadron based at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt is seen taking part in a training exercise to intercept an aircraft breaching restricted airspace during Exercises PEGASUS GUARDIAN 3 and SPARTAN RINGS in Vancouver, BC. (CF Photo by Sergeant Frank Hudec)

CH-124B Sea King

The Ship Without Air Detachment (SWOAD) Deck Crew, aboard the HMCS Winnipeg conducts Vertical Replenishment from a CH-124B Sea King Helicopter, from 443 Squadron, Pat Bay. (Photo credit: DND-MDN Canada/MCpl Angela Abbey)

CH-124 Sea King

Canadian Sea King helicopter from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Athabaskan lands at the Port au Prince International Airport, Haiti. (Photo credit: Master Corporal David Hardwick)

CH-124 Sea King

A CH-124 Sea King helicopter from 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron based out of Patricia Bay, British Columbia, lands at the Whistler Municipal Heliport during Operation PODIUM. (Photo credit: Sergeant Frank Hudec)

CH-149 Cormorant

A CH-149 Cormorant with members of 442 squadron performing the fixed wing maritime event during Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 10. SAREX 10 highlights Search and Rescue (SAR) role and capabilities to internal, external and host community audiences. The National Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) is a yearly opportunity for members of the Canadian Forces SAR community to come together to standardize and evaluate their skills through an exercise involving nearly 200 participants and to showcase the SAR expertise to Canadians. For the first time in National SAREX history, the exercise will take place in the Canadian North - Whitehorse, Yukon. (Photo: DND-MDN Canada/Cpl Darcy Lefebvre)

CH-148 Cyclone

Composite image of the new CH-148 Cyclone helicopter. The Cyclone will replace the CH-124 Sea King as Canada’s main ship-borne maritime helicopter. (Copyright Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)

CH-148 Cyclone

Composite image of the new CH-148 Cyclone helicopter. The Cyclone will replace the CH-124 Sea King as Canada’s main ship-borne maritime helicopter. (copyright Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)

CH-148 Cyclone

Composite image of the new CH-148 Cyclone helicopter. The Cyclone will replace the CH-124 Sea King as Canada’s main ship-borne maritime helicopter. (Copyright Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)

CH-148 Cyclone

Canada’s First CH-148 Cyclone takes its first flight. (Photo: Sikorsky)

CH-148 Cyclone

Canada’s First CH-148 Cyclone takes its first flight. (Photo: Sikorsky)

CH-148 Cyclone

Canada’s First CH-148 Cyclone takes its first flight. (Photo: Sikorsky)

CH-148 Cyclone

Canada’s First CH-148 Cyclone takes its first flight. (Photo: Sikorsky)

CH-148 Cyclone

The first interim maritime helicopter, the CH-148 Cyclone, arrived at 12 Wing Shearwater, N.S. last week to support training of Canadian Forces aircrew and technicians for the Maritime Helicopter Project. (Credit: Sikorsky)

CH-148 Cyclone

Canada’s First CH-148 Cyclone takes its first flight. (credit: Sikorsky)