Tuesday, September 20, 2011

AS350BA Squirrel

Two Royal Australian Navy Squirrels show their synchronised flying display at the 2008 Defence Air Show at RAAF Base Amberley. The 2008 Defence Air Show at RAAF Base Amberley featured flying and ground displays involving aircraft from the three Services, the United States Air Force, United States Marines, ‘Warbirds’, and those commercial contractors that directly support regional Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities.

AS350BA Squirrel

Members of HMAS Tobruk's flight deck team are sent to attach a cargo net to HMAS Tobruk's AS350BA Squirrel helicopter (Taipan 01) whilst they conducted vertical replenishments from the ship to a designated drop off area ashore. The ship's Squirrel helicopter (Taipan 01) conducted vertical replenishments from the ship's flight deck to the Tongan Island of Niuatoputapu, during Operation Samoa Assist. (Photo: RAN)

AS350BA Squirrel

A 723 Squadron AS350BA Squirrel operating over the Western Pad at HMAS ALBATROSS. (Photo: RAN)

AS350BA Squirrel

A N22 AS350BA SQUIRREL lands on the flightdeck of HMAS Tobruk before the ship sails from Fleet Base East in Sydney.HMAS Tobruk carries AusAid Stores and equipment being sent to Tonga and Samoa for Operation Samoa Assist.

AS350BA Squirrel

Commodore Tony Dalton drops in via a Squirrel Helicopter to Launch the Navy George Bass Surfboat Marathon at the Bulli Surf Life Saving Club. (Photo: RAN)

AS350BA Squirrel

A 723 Squadron AS350BA Squirrel operating over the Western Pad at HMAS ALBATROSS. (Photo: RAN)

AS350BA Squirrel

Officer Cadet Nathan Samulski, aka Santa, waves to the crowd from a N22 Squirrel ready for takeoff at the Defence Sydney Region Christmas Treat, RAAF Base Richmond. Mid caption: Royal Australian Air Force Richmond Christmas Treat. (Photo: RAN)

AS350BA Squirrel

N22 Squirrel Helicopters at the 2008 Defence Air Show, Amberley. The 2008 Defence Air Show at RAAF Base Amberley featured flying and ground displays involving aircraft from the three Services, the United States Air Force, United States Marines, ‘Warbirds’, and those commercial contractors that directly support regional Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities. (Photo: RAN)

AS350BA Squirrel

A Royal Australian Navy 'Squirrel' helicopter prepares to land at RAAF Base Amberley in preparation for the Defence Air Show. The 2008 Defence Air Show at RAAF Base Amberley featured flying and ground displays involving aircraft from the three Services, the United States Air Force, United States Marines, ‘Warbirds’, and those commercial contractors that directly support regional Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities. (Photo: RAN)