Helicopter Photos: December 2011

Sunday, December 25, 2011

SH-3 Seasprite

A Navy Seasprite helicopter provideds supplies to DOC works on Motiti Island in support of the Rena oil spill clean up. (Photo: NZ Defence Force)

Saturday, December 24, 2011

SH-3 Seasprite

Navy Seasprite helicopter landing at Tauranga Airport. (Photo: NZ Defence Force)

A U.S. Marine Corps MH-53 helicopter – one of two in a formation – flies over the Grand Bara desert, Djibouti, June 16 in search of the victims of a simulated airplane crash. The scenario was part of a joint personnel recovery training exercise involving all branches of the U.S. military stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

Mi-17 Hip

An Mi 17 Hip from the Czech Republic sits on display during the2011 Niederstetten air show. Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 12th CAB participated in the air show with fellow aviators from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and the Czech Republic. (Photo: US Army Europe)

Monday, December 19, 2011

EC135

EC135 in Donauworth,GERMANY. (Photo: Eurocopter/Charles ABARR)

EC135

EC135 in Donauworth,GERMANY. (Photo: Eurocopter/Charles ABARR)

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Sea King Mk50A

A formation of Sea Kings fly over Mt Pleasant, Canberra, during their final flight. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King Mk50A

Royal Australian Navy Sea King helicopters from 817 Squadron making their final flight before decommissioning. Mid Caption: To mark the end of an era. The Sea King helicopters will be retired after 35 years’ service and 817 Squadron decommissioned after 48 years’ continuous service at a traditional ceremony in Nowra on Friday 16 December 2011. The Royal Australian Navy’s Sea King helicopters are being retired after 35 years of remarkable service to Australia in times of conflict, peacekeeping, natural disaster, search and rescue and national celebration. As well as retiring its current aircraft, 817 Squadron will also decommission after 48 years of continual service, during which time it has operated the Wessex and Sea King helicopters. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King Mk50A

Three RAN Sea-Kings fly over Sydney Harbour in formation, for their final farewell before decommissioning on Friday 16th December 2011. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King Mk50A

Three RAN Sea-Kings fly over Sydney Harbour in formation, for their final farewell before decommissioning on Friday 16th December 2011. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King Mk50A

Three RAN Sea-Kings fly over Sydney Harbour in formation, for their final farewell before decommissioning on Friday 16th December 2011. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sunday, December 11, 2011

UH-1 Huey

A UH-1 Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

UH-1N Huey

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kevin Probach clears the flight deck before sending off a UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 261 aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is underway participating in composite training unit exercise, a major requirement for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8's certification for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Scott Youngblood/Released)

Sea King Mk50A

Shark 22 takes off from number one spot which is on the forward flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla. It is one of three Sea King MK50A helicopters from 817 Squadron embarked on HMAS Kanimbla for Exercise RIMPAC 2010. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 22 lands at the Tandikat sports field to embark nine personnel, from HMAS KANIMBLA that had been assisting ashore during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 takes off from Tandikat sports field after disembarking eight personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 takes off from Tandikat sports field after disemabarking eight personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 lands at Tandikat sports field whilst disembarking nine personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

NBO-105CB

HMAS Warramunga's flight deck team lash an Indonesian NBO 105CB helicopter to the flight beck during Exercise New Horizon 2011. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Friday, December 2, 2011

CH-146 Griffon

A Canadian Forces Flight Engineer conducts a pre-flight check of his CH-146 Griffon helicopter prior to departuring from a camp located near Huntsville, Ontario during the G8/G20 Summits.
During Operation CADENCE, the Canadian Forces (CF) provide unique resources and capabilities to support to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)-led Integrated Security Unit (ISU) by monitoring maritime, air and land approaches. The ISU is responsible for ensuring the security of the Summit participants and nearby residents during the 2010 Muskoka G8 and Toronto G20 Summits and is comprised of members from the CF, RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police.
The G8 and G20 Summits provide the leaders of the world’s most industrialized nations and the leading emerging nations with an opportunity to discuss issues such as fiscal and monetary policy co-ordination and international development to advance international economic co-operation. (Foto: Canadian Forces/By MCpl Pierre Thériault with Canadian Forces Combat Camera)

CH-146 Griffon

A Canadian Forces (CF) CH-146 Griffon helicopter lands at Deerhurst Resort after providing air mobility support to the 2010 Muskoka G8 Summit.
During Operation CADENCE, the Canadian Forces (CF) provide unique resources and capabilities to support to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)-led Integrated Security Unit (ISU) by monitoring maritime, air and land approaches. The ISU is responsible for ensuring the security of the Summit participants and nearby residents during the 2010 Muskoka G8 and Toronto G20 Summits and is comprised of members from the CF, RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police. (Photo: Canadian Forces/By MCpl Pierre Thériault with CF Combat Camera)