CH-147D Chinook

Canadian “D” Model CH-147 Chinook on the ramp poised for Support Operations at Joint Task Force – Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) Air Wing at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (Photo: CF/Corporal James Nightingale)

CH-147D Chinook

Support personnel fuel up a Canadian “D” Model CH-147 Chinook at Kandahar Airfield during Canadian Chinook Operations Training out on Safari with members from Joint Task Force – Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) Air Wing in Kandahar. (Photo: CF/Corporal James Nightingale)

CH-147D Chinook

Canadian Forces new D model Chinook on parade as the Joint Task Force (Afghanistan) Air Wing was officially stood up at Kandahar Air Field (KAF), Afghanistan. (Photo: CF/Corporal James Nightingale)

CH-147 Chinook

American personnel disembark a Canadian CH-147 Chinook helicopter at Kandahar Airfield following the completion of the Chinook’s first mission transporting coalition personnel to and from Forward Operating Bases (FOB). (Photo: CF/Capitain Dan Ménard)

CH-147 Chinook

A CH-147 Chinook Helicopter prepares to leave a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Panjwa’i District, while a CH-146 Griffon Helicopter circles above, providing security. Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is Canada’s military contribution to Afghanistan. Canadian operations focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance, and economic development in the country. (Photo: DND-MDN Canada/ Cpl Keith Wazny, Joint Task Force Kandahar, Afghanistan, Roto 9)

CH-147 Chinook

A CH-147 Chinook Helicopter leaves a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Panjwa’i District. Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is Canada’s military contribution to Afghanistan. Canadian operations focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance, and economic development in the country. (Photo: DND-MDN Canada/Cpl Keith Wazny, Joint Task Force Kandahar, Afghanistan, Roto 9)