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)
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
MH-53
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
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 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 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)
SH-2 Sea Sprite
This example of Kama's attractive Seasprite naval helcopter was in the furthest corner of the excellent Pax River Naval Air Museum. (Photo: Lee Barton)
SH-2G Sea Sprite
RNZAF Kaman SH-2G Seasprite at Wings over Wairarapa 2009, Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand. (Photo: Philip Rickerby)
SH-2G Super Sea Sprite
NZ3602 and NZ3604 both Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite, RNZAF, 03 March 2007. (Photo: ZK-NGJ)
SH-2G Sea Sprite
RNZAF Kaman SH-2G Seasprite at Wings over Wairarapa 2009, Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand. (Photo: Philip Rickerby)
SH-2G Sea Sprite
RNZAF Kaman SH-2G Seasprite at Wings over Wairarapa 2009, Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand. (Photo: Philip Rickerby)
SH-2G Sea Sprite
RNZAF Kaman SH-2G Seasprite at Wings over Wairarapa 2009, Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand. (Photo: Philip Rickerby)
SH-2G Sea Sprite
RNZAF Kaman SH-2G Seasprite at Wings over Wairarapa 2009, Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand. (Photo: Philip Rickerby)
SH-2 Super Sea Sprite
First of Class Flight Trails (FOCFT) for Super Seasprite helicopter onboard HMAS Warramunga, Garden Island, Sydney NSW. (Foto: Ronnie Bell)
SH-2 Super Sea Sprite
Aerial views of Kaman Super Seasprite along coastline Culburra to Point Perpendicular. (Photo: Ronnie Bell)
SH-2 Sea Sprite
Aerial views of Kaman Super Seasprite along coastline Culburra to Point Perpendicular. (Photo: Ronnie Bell)
Friday, November 18, 2011
UH-1Y Huey
The new Bell UH-1Y Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 (REIN) flies toward the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the first ship in the fleet to have the new helicopter aboard as part of its rotary wing aircraft augmentation for a scheduled deployment early next year. Boxer is conducting a training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Barker (Released)
UH-1Y Huey
A crew chief assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 (REIN) prepares the UH-1Y Huey helicopter after taking on fuel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is conducting a composite training unit exercise preparing for a regularly scheduled deployment early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jared Apollo Burgamy/Released)
UH-1Y Huey
A UH-1Y Huey helicopter takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This transport helicopter, assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Md., has already been implemented in the fleet and is expected to replace the older UH-1N. The helicopter features a larger engine and two more blades than the Huey's original two, giving it more carrying capabilities. Wasp is underway conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer and upgraded models of aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)
