Showing posts with label Agusta Bell 212. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Agusta Bell 212. Show all posts

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Agusta Bell 212

A Peruvian Agusta AB 212 helicopter approaches the flight deck of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) during a helicopter cross deck training exercise in the Caribbean Sea. Thomas S. Gates is part of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The Colombian Navy in this year's UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg)

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Agusta Bell 212

Spanish AB-212 helicopter fast ropes Tunishian Sailors down to Spanish ship SPS Contramaestre Casado (A01) to conduct Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) as part of Phoenix Express 2007. The two-week long exercise is focused on developing increased maritime domain awareness, better information sharing practices, and the ability to operate jointly. The exercise includes Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Steven Harbour)