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Helicopter Collection (#3)

"From Leonardo Da Vinci's visionary design to modern-day marvels, helicopters have revolutionized transportation and rescue operations

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Albert Batchelor flew in a helicopter from Helston

Albert Batchelor flew in a helicopter from Helston Air Station on 18 February 1959 to celebrate his 90th birthday. Date: 1959

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Paul Cornus helicopter of 1907

Paul Cornus helicopter of 1907. Date: 1907

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Vostok spacecraft transportation

Vostok spacecraft transportation. Vostok spacecraft being transported beneath a helicopter in 1962. On the 12th April 1961 Yuri Gagarin had become the first human in space in the Vostok 1 spacecraft

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Nelsons Column and police helicopter, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nelsons Column and police helicopter, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Rickman Helicopter 1909

Rickman Helicopter 1909
American inventor Rickmans helicopter resembles a tricycle with a sunshade

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Captured Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) being readied for helicopter transport near Churchill

Captured Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) being readied for helicopter transport near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageHelicopter Collection: The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier

The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier
Pictured are events from the Queen Elizabeth naming ceremony conducted at Rosyth Dockyard. Pictured is an RAF Chinook, and Royal Navy Seaking and Merlin Helicopters

Background imageHelicopter Collection: aC Wildcat Mk1

aC Wildcat Mk1
Pictured are a line of Army Air Corps (aC) Wildcat Mk1 Helicopters at Yeovil. An entirely new platform, the Army Wildcat Mk1 helicopterwill perform a range of tasks on the battlefield including

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Air Corps Lynx Regiment Begins Final Farewell in Cumbria

Air Corps Lynx Regiment Begins Final Farewell in Cumbria
Two Lynx Mk 9A Helicopters of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps (9 aC) flying in formation above Cumbria. Recent upgrades to the Lynx have delivered more powerful engines, strengthened airframes

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Army Air Corps Squirrel Helicopter shot at dawn on the airfield at Middle Wallop

Army Air Corps Squirrel Helicopter shot at dawn on the airfield at Middle Wallop
Pictured is an Army Air Corps Squirrel Helicopter shot at dawn on the airfield at Middle Wallop. The Squirrel is the basic training helicopter for the Army Air Corps

Background imageHelicopter Collection: RAF Merlin and Chinook Helicopters During Exercise Desert Vortex in the Middle East

RAF Merlin and Chinook Helicopters During Exercise Desert Vortex in the Middle East
A Merlin helicopter (background) and a Chinook helicopter of the Royal Air Force fly in formation during Exercise Desert Vortex in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Big lift

Big lift
Chinook Helicopters Lifting AFVs at RAF Lyneham. This image was submitted as part of the RAF Photographic Competition 2006

Background imageHelicopter Collection: A Royal Air Force Merlin Helicopter Over Afghanistan

A Royal Air Force Merlin Helicopter Over Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter is pictured on operations over Afghanistan. The Merlin (Bird of prey) HC3 and HC3a are operated by No 28 (AC) Squadron and 78 Squadron at RAF Benson

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Statue of Liberty Jersey City and Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Statue of Liberty Jersey City and Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Aerial view over Iguacu Falls, Iguacu (Iguazu) National Park, Brazil

Aerial view over Iguacu Falls, Iguacu (Iguazu) National Park, Brazil

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Aerial view over St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England

Aerial view over St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England

Background imageHelicopter Collection: 2019 Australian GP

2019 Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Aerial view of the Federation Square event in downtown Melbourne during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 13

Background imageHelicopter Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Ott Tanak (EST) / Raigo Molder (EST), Drive DMACK World Rally Team Ford Fiesta RS WRC at FIA World Rally Championship, Rd7, Rally Poland, Day Two, Mikolajki, Poland, 2 July 2016.

Background imageHelicopter Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Andreas Mikkelsen (NOR) / Anders Jaeger Synnevag (NOR), Volkswagen Motorsport II Polo R WRC at FIA World Rally Championship, Rd7, Rally Poland, Day Two, Mikolajki, Poland, 2 July 2016

Background imageHelicopter Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Thierry Neuville (BEL) / Nicolas Gilsoul (BEL), Hyundai Motorsport N New Generation i20 WRC at FIA World Rally Championship, Rd7, Rally Poland, Day Two, Mikolajki, Poland, 2 July 2016

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Helicopters turn Silverstone Circuit into the busiest Heliport in the World for a few days of the year. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England. 11 July 1999

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
A helicopter lands by the grid and pits just ahead of the maiden Canadian Grand Prix held at Montreal. Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 16, Montreal, Canada, 8 October 1978. BEST IMAGE

Background imageHelicopter Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Sebastien Ogier (FRA) / Julien Ingrassia (FRA), Volkswagen Motorsport Polo R WRC at World Rally Championship, Rd5, Rally Portugal, Day Three, Matosinhos, Portugal, 22 May 2016

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula 1 2022: S£o Paulo GP

Formula 1 2022: S£o Paulo GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 12: Overview of the city and grandstands during the S£o Paulo GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Saturday November 12, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Background imageHelicopter Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Eric Camilli (FRA) / Benjamin Veillas (FRA), M-Sport World Rally Team Ford Fiesta WRC at World Rally Championship, Rd5, Rally Portugal, Day Three, Matosinhos, Portugal, 22 May 2016

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 5 April 1992

Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 5 April 1992
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren uses a helicopter to avoid the traffic jams. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 5 April 1992

Background imageHelicopter Collection: An idea for an early helicopter

An idea for an early helicopter
3732881 An idea for an early helicopter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an idea for an early helicopter. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Alphonse Penaud's helicopter

Alphonse Penaud's helicopter
3732877 Alphonse Penaud's helicopter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's helicopter which is driven by twisted rubber bands)

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands

Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands
5311855 Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands)

Background imageHelicopter Collection: A helicopter designed by P Castel

A helicopter designed by P Castel
3732878 A helicopter designed by P Castel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a helicopter designed by P. Castel. The helicopter is driven by compressed air)

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Alphonse Penaud's helicopter

Alphonse Penaud's helicopter
5616600 Alphonse Penaud's helicopter; (add.info.: Alphonse Penaud's helicopter, driven by twisted rubber bands. Alphonse Penaud (1850-1880) a French aviation designer and engineer

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Debut of aviation: rubber spring helicopter invented by Charles-Alphonse (Charles Alphonse)

Debut of aviation: rubber spring helicopter invented by Charles-Alphonse (Charles Alphonse) Penaud (1850-1880) in 1872
NWI4954002 Debut of aviation: rubber spring helicopter invented by Charles-Alphonse (Charles Alphonse) Penaud (1850-1880) in 1872

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit

Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB8. Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday 21 April 2012

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Race, Bahrain International Circuit

Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Race, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB8. Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday 22 April 2012

Background imageHelicopter Collection: 2002 Cyprus Rally

2002 Cyprus Rally
Colin McRae (GBR) Ford Focus RS WRC on Stage 6, being filmed by the ISC helicopter. Rally Of Cyprus, Rd5, Cyprus, Day One, 19 April 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Painter's Palette

Painter's Palette
Robert Bolton

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Idea for a helicopter, presented to the Academie des Sciences in 1784 by Launoy and Bienvenu

Idea for a helicopter, presented to the Academie des Sciences in 1784 by Launoy and Bienvenu (engraving)
5616614 Idea for a helicopter, presented to the Academie des Sciences in 1784 by Launoy and Bienvenu (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHelicopter Collection: A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini

A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini
3732880 A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini (1848-1930) an Italian engineer, inventor, and aeronautical pioneer

Background imageHelicopter Collection: A helicopter designed by J Melikoff

A helicopter designed by J Melikoff
3732879 A helicopter designed by J Melikoff; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a helicopter designed by French inventor J. Melikoff. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Alphonse Penaud's helicopter

Alphonse Penaud's helicopter
3732876 Alphonse Penaud's helicopter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's helicopter which is driven by twisted rubber bands)

Background imageHelicopter Collection: FIA World Rally Championship, Rd4, Rally de Portugal, Day Two, Algarve Portugal, 5 April 2014

FIA World Rally Championship, Rd4, Rally de Portugal, Day Two, Algarve Portugal, 5 April 2014
Mads Ostberg (NOR) / Jonas Andersson (SWE), Citroen DS3 WRC. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd4, Rally de Portugal, Day Two, Algarve Portugal, 5 April 2014

Background imageHelicopter Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Scott Pedder (AUS) / Dale Moscatt (AUS), Skoda Fabia R5 WRC2 at World Rally Championship, Rd5, Rally Portugal, Day Three, Matosinhos, Portugal, 22 May 2016

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Alfa Romeo 179C of Mario Andretti (USA) is lifted off the circuit by helicopter. Monaco Grand Prix, Rd6, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, 31 May 1981. BEST IMAGE

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Rally de Espana 2015

Rally de Espana 2015
Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila (FIN), Volkswagen Polo R WRC at FIA World Rally Championship, Rd12, RAAC Rally de Espana, Day One, Costa Daurada, Catalunya, Spain, 23 October 2015

Background imageHelicopter Collection: Rally de Espana 2015

Rally de Espana 2015
Andreas Mikkelsen (NOR) / Ola Floene (NOR) Volkswagen Polo R WRC at FIA World Rally Championship, Rd12, RAAC Rally de Espana, Day One, Costa Daurada, Catalunya, Spain, 23 October 2015

Background imageHelicopter Collection: 2010 FIA World Rally Championship

2010 FIA World Rally Championship
FIA World Rally Championship, Rd 3. April 1 - 3, 2010 Jordan Rally, Dead Sea, Amman, Jordan. Day 3; Saturday, April 3, 2010 Henning Solberg (NOR) on Stage 18. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageHelicopter Collection: FIA World Rally Championship

FIA World Rally Championship
Matthew Wilson (GBR), Ford Focus WRC, on stage 7 followed by the helicopter. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd11, Rallye de France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Day One, Friday 1 October 2010




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"From Leonardo Da Vinci's visionary design to modern-day marvels, helicopters have revolutionized transportation and rescue operations. The Westland Whirlwinds on HMS Bulwark exemplify the power and agility of these flying machines. Ian Sharps' film poster for 'Who Dares Wins' (1982) captures the intensity and bravery associated with helicopter missions. The US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter stands as a symbol of military might and precision. Its versatility allows it to excel in various combat scenarios, embodying the spirit of 'Search And Destroy. ' The Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter, soaring above HMS Ocean at sea, showcases the seamless integration between air and naval forces. This synergy is further demonstrated by RAF Chinook Carrying Army Land Rover - a testament to their joint efforts in ensuring national security. Intriguingly, even Leonardo Da Vinci recognized the potential of helicopters centuries ago through his innovative designs. His vision laid the foundation for future advancements in aviation technology. Helicopters also play a crucial role in emergency services such as London Air Ambulance over Westminster, England. These aerial lifesavers provide swift medical assistance when every second counts. Not limited to warfare or emergencies alone, helicopters aid in everyday tasks like rescuing survivors from treacherous waters using Wessex helicopter winching techniques. Furthermore, sightings like Coyne Helicopter/UFO incidents remind us that there are still mysteries surrounding these incredible machines. Their capabilities continue to captivate our imagination while pushing boundaries. Lastly, we witness how Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland relies on Merlin Helicopters overhead for enhanced surveillance and operational effectiveness during maritime operations. " Note.