Helicopters Collection (#12)

Tourists with helicopter on pack ice, preparing to visit Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) colony, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

RAF Westland Sea King rescue helicopter with crew members standing in open doorway, in flight over rocky coastline and cliffs, looking from clifftop at Filey Country Park, Filey Brigg

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh - Westland
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (right) is welcomed aboard the Westland 30 by Roy Moxam, Divisional Director, Flight Operations, Westland Helicopters

Kaman helicopters, 1947-1950, from left, K-125, K-190 and K-225. Bradley Field, Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Date: 1947

Three Bristol Sycamores (a Mk3 and two Mk3As) of British European Airways inaugurate a scheduled passenger service between Southampton (Eastleigh Airport), London Airport and Northolt

A line-up of Flettner FL282 Kolibri helicopters. This helicopter had two intermeshing rotors and was intended to operate from cruisers for spotting work in anti-submarine patrols

Westland Helicopters brochure

Tourists waiting for arrival of helicopter, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, December

Tourists waiting for helicopter at emergency tent, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, December

Tourists in helicopter, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, December

Tourists and helicopter, on snow before departure, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, December

Tourists in helicopter, landing on snow, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, December

Acid rain, lime spread over wetland, to reduce acidity, Sweden

Acid rain, helicopter lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden

Acid rain, helicopter filling up for lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden

Hospital heliport C016 / 9615
Hospital heliport. This helicopter landing pad allows air ambulances to carry patients to the Hospital Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain. This hospital (background) opened in March 2012

Various helicopters lifting load/jeep/bridge, c.1960s/1970s Date: circa 1970

New Zeland - Helicopter flight over snow capped mountains and forested slopes in Aoraki - Mount Cook National Park
MAB-560 New Zeland - Helicopter flight over snow capped mountains and forested slopes in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. This spectacular wilderness area in South Island New Zealand has now been

Helicopter - flight for Mount Cook, tourists viewing from Twizel. South Island - New Zealand
MAB-562 Helicopter - flight for Mount Cook, tourists viewing from Twizel South Island - New Zealand Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Polar Bear - park rangers transporting captured bears by helicopter for relocation - Churchill - Manitoba
SE-1133 Polar Bear - park rangers transporting captured bears by helicopter for relocation Churchill - Manitoba Ursus maritimus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Forest Fire - controlled burn June 2009 with fire setting helicopter Saskatchewan Valley Banff National Park Alberta
COS-2893 Forest Fire - controlled burn June 2009 with fire setting helicopter Saskatchewan Valley, Banff National Park, Alberta

Raf Rescue Helicopter
A Royal Air Force rescue helicopter lands safely, having rescued several people, including a boy in school uniform and a young man who has lost his trousers! Date: 1960s

New York by Helicopter
A helicopter pilot gets a fine aerial view of New York, U.S.A. Date: late 1960s

Forest fire, controlled burn with fire setting helicopter, Saskatchewan Valley, Banff N. P
Forest fire, controlled burn with fire setting helicopter, Saskatchewan Valley, Banff N.P. Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, june 2009

Helicopter with tourists, taking off from heli-deck on Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker, on route to view Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguin colony, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, november

Eco-tourists boarding helicopter, to be taken back to Kapitan Klebnikov icebreaker from Emperor Penguin colony, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, november

North West Air Ambulance, helicopter in upland valley pasture, Buttermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, july

Future hotel. Computer artwork of an offshore hotel of the future. Two helicopters are also seen

Nikolay Kamov, Soviet helicopter designer
Nikolay Ilyich Kamov (1902-1973), Soviet helicopter designer. Kamov built his first autogyro in 1929, a breakthrough that led to his later helicopter designs

Sycamore seeds (Acer pseudoplatanus). The sycamore is native to Europe, although it has been introduced into temperate areas worldwide

Japanese maple seeds (Acer palmatum Osakazuki ). The wings on these seeds allow them to be dispersed far away from the tree they came from by the wind

Napier Gazelle 1, 260 / 2, 000 shp
Napier Gazelle 1, 260/2, 000 shp free turbine engine, cut away view

Helicopter rotor test rig at Napier Luton FDE development running a steeply inclined Gazelle engine

Three pre-production Belvederes flying at RAF Odiham Date: 1958

Gazelle 512 modication of rotational engine to meet requirements

Four pre-production S58 Wessex HAS1 helicopters, three grounded, one hovering

Testing the Gazelle engine

Napier Gazelle 1, 260 / 2, 000 shp engine
Napier Gazelle 1, 260/2, 000 shp free turbine engine component

Helicopter Gazelle engine on its tilted test bed at Coronation Road

Napier Oryx engine

Technician with Napier Oryx engine

Percival jet rotor test bed powered by an Oryx gas generator

Napier Oryx engine OR 104
Napier Oryx Engine OR 104 January 1955 Date: 1955

Westminster Eland engine, EL 131 starboard engine plan view, compressor bay Date: 1958

Eland 503 for Westminster helicopter, EL 124 port engine

S58 Wessex HAS1 helicopters
Four pre-production S58 Wessex HAS1 helicopters

Metropolitan Police helicopters at an airfield
Three Metropolitan Police helicopters at an airfield -- two are on the ground, while another hovers in the air

Air Support Helicopters
Two of the first three Metropolitan Police Bell 222 air support helicopters (G-METB & G-METC) fly over Central London passing Tower Bridge

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"Taking Flight: A Glimpse into the World of Helicopters" The Belvedere HC. 1, a majestic helicopter soaring through the skies with grace and power. Step back in time as we admire the Sikorsky S-55, N424A, once operated by Mohawk Airlines. Royal Navy helicopters captured in a breathtaking moment off Portland, showcasing their might and precision. Three Royal Navy helicopters standing tall alongside St Michaels Mount - a true display of strength and beauty. Witness the Westland Whirlwind helicopters in action, maneuvering effortlessly through challenging terrains. Marvel at the Sikorsky S-55, N875, proudly representing Chicago Helicopter Airways' commitment to excellence. The Westland Wessex HAR. 2 stands ready for any mission - an emblem of reliability and versatility. In perfect harmony, RAF Chinook & Puma fly side by side in close formation - a testament to teamwork and skill. Admire the sleek design of Whirlwind HAS 7 as it hovers above ground - capturing hearts with its elegance. Captured forever in Picture No 10900348 are memories etched on film - reminding us of these magnificent flying machines. EH Industries (later AgustaWestland) EH101 PP5 ZF649 leaves us wondering about its untold stories and adventures yet to come. The Hiller VZ-1E Pawnee takes flight like no other; its unique design sets it apart from traditional helicopters. From historic aircrafts like Belvedere HC. 1 to modern marvels such as EH Industries EH101 PP5 ZF649 – this captivating world showcases innovation that defies gravity.