Rotary Wing Aircraft Collection (#3)

Sea Lynx helicopter of the German Navy with 100th anniversary markings, Neuburg, Germany

Sailors attach cargo legs to an SA330J Puma helicopter
Waters East of Okinawa, July 28, 2014 - Weapons department Sailors aboard the U.S. Navys forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Boatswains Mate guides an MH-60R Sea Hawk onto the flight deck
Atlantic Ocean, December 7, 2013 - Boatswains Mate guides in an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58)

CH-47 Chinook helicopters on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Base during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A UH-60 Black Hawk parked at a military base in Tikrit, Iraq
A UH-60 Black Hawk parked on the maintenance pad at a military base in Tikrit, Iraq

Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter
Oak Harbor, Washington, February 9, 2004 - Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter

A US Navy SH-60F Seahawk flying off the coast of Pakistan
A US Navy SH-60F Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) Nightdippers, flying off the coast of Pakistan

n MH-60S Knight Hawk delivers supplies to USS Carl Vinson
Pacific Ocean, January 2, 2012 - An MH-60S Knight Hawk passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee while delivering supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl

CH-53 Sea Stallion heavy lift transport helicopter on display
A USMC CH-53 Sea Stallion heavy lift transport helicopter on display near the entrance of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe

An AH-64D Apache Longbow at a U.S. operating base near Tikrit, Iraq

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter carries supplies
Atlantic Ocean, October 23, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter carries supplies during a replenishment-at-sea between the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

UH-60 Black Hawk hovers above U. S. Marines for extraction
UH-60 Black Hawk hovers above U.S. Marines as they prepare to extract a simulated casualty by hoist during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

An MH-60S Seahawk lowers a rescue swimmer into the water
December 11, 2013 - An MH-60S Seahawk lowers a rescue swimmer into the water as part of a simulated combat search and rescue water extraction at Agat Bay, Guam, during Exercise Forager Fury II

Paratroopers prepare to hook up an M119A2 howitzer to a UH-60M Black Hawk
February 2, 2011 - Paratroopers prepare to hook up an M119A2 105mm howitzer to a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during a field training exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

An MH-60S Knighthawk delivering cargo
Arabian Gulf, March 6, 2004 - An MH-60S Knighthawk delivers cargo to USS George Washington (CVN-73). Operating close by is the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson

Italian Air Force AB212 helicopters taken during NATO TLP course, Albacete Air Base, Spain

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts off from USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, June 6, 2012 - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHD 5)

Air crewmen secure an AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter
The AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois

Airman directs an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the flight deck
Caribbean Sea, July 17, 2009 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate, a landing signal enlisted aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

UH-3H Sea King helicopters based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
June 18, 2008 - Two of the last three Navy UH-3H Sea King helicopters based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, on the base flightline. The aircraft are used for search and rescue

Sailors rush to chock and chain a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Pacific Ocean, September 29, 2010 - Sailors rush to chock and chain a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter after landing on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9)

Israeli Air Force UH-60 Yanshuf helicopter taking off from Hatzerim Airbase, Israel

Crew Chiefs stand beside their UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter

A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter silhouetted by the setting sun
A gun crew member stands beside a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Liiberty, Baghdad, Iraq

A CH-53E Sea Stallion sits parked on the flight line
Djibouti, Africa, June 29, 2006 - A CH-53E Sea Stallion sits parked on the flight line at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, while undergoing routine maintenance

A U. S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and a U. S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber
Yigo, Guam, November 16, 2005 - A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter maneuvers over the taxiway of Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. territory of Guam. Behind the Seahawk is a U.S

U. S. Soldiers are suspended by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
February 5, 2013 - U.S. Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are suspended by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE)

A helicopter clears the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship
April 6, 2007 - A helicopter clears the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Flint (T-AE 32)

Air crewman gives the engine start up signal to pilots aboard a MH-53E Sea Dragon
Manama, Bahrain, March 7, 2006 - An Air crewman gives the engine start up signal to the pilots aboard a MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter prior to a flight mission

Sailors hook an ammunition pallet to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Pacific Ocean, August 28, 2011 - Sailors hook an ammunition pallet to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during an ordnance transfer from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

A Bo-105 liaison helicopter and a NH90 of the German Armed Forces
A Bolkow Bo-105 liaison helicopter and a NH90 helicopter of the German Armed Forces, parked at Holzdorf Air Base, Germany

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior hovers over the flight line at Camp Speicher, Iraq

CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters fly over Camp Wilson
December 11, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters fly over Camp Wilson at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center during an airfield seizure while participating in exercise

Two MH-60 helicopters of the U. S. Navy Blue Hawks squadron
Two MH-60 helicopters of the U.S. Navy Blue Hawks squadron flying over Fallon, Nevada

An SH-60B Sea Hawk lands on the flight deck of USS Forrest Sherman
Atlantic Ocean, March 12, 2012 - Sailors stand by as an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to shut down after landing on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)

NH90 helicopter of the German Air Force at Holzdorf Air Base, Germany
A NH90 from helicopter wing 64 of the German Air Force, Holzdorf Air Base, Germany

A German Army NH90 and its predecessor, the CH-53 Sea Stallion, Schoenefeld Airport, Germany

A German Air Force Eurocopter Cougar helicopter used for VIP transport

A Spanish Navy SH-3D helicopter
A Spanish Navy SH-3D during TLP at Albacete Air Base, Spain

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter launches off the flight deck of USS Peleliu
Gulf of Aden, September 2, 2008 - An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter launches off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations

MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters take off from the flight deck of USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2011 - Two MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Slovak Air Force Mi-17 Hip in digital camouflage
Slovak Air Force Mi-17 Hip in new digital camouflage, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Pacific Ocean, December 2, 2013 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies past the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an air demonstration

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii
July 10, 2014 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Kahuku Training Area in Oahu, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014

n MH-60S Sea Hawk en route with a shipment of supplies during a vertical replenishment
South China Sea, August 10, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter offloads aircraft parts from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204)

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landing aboard the USS Underwood off the coast
Honduras, April 10, 2010 - An Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter practices landing aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG-36) off the coast of Honduras during joint operations

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, October 21, 2008 -Marines load into a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter for a fast-rope training exercise onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

A CV-22 Osprey and an MH-53 Pave Low fly over the coastline of Florida
August 20, 2008 - A CV-22 Osprey and an MH-53 Pave Low fly over the coastline near Hurlburt Field, Florida

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"Unleashing the Power of Rotary Wing Aircraft: A Glimpse into their Versatility and Impact" Turkish Army UH-60 Blackhawk for Special Forces: Witness the precision and agility of these remarkable machines as they support Turkey's elite forces in their critical missions. CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter at Mountain Warfare Training Center: Nestled amidst rugged terrains, this awe-inspiring sight showcases the capability to conquer even the most challenging environments. German Army's Bo-105 Liaison Helicopter in Dresden, Germany: Marvel at the seamless integration between man and machine as German soldiers utilize this versatile helicopter for effective communication and reconnaissance operations. AH-64 Apache Helicopter - The Guardian from Above: Experience sheer power combined with advanced weaponry as this iconic attack helicopter takes flight, ensuring dominance on any battlefield it soars over. 129th Rescue Wing California Air National Guard - Heroes in Flight: Discover a team of fearless individuals who embody courage and selflessness, using rotary wing aircraft to save lives during daring rescue missions. Row of Azerbaijan Air Force Mi-35 Helicopters - Defenders of Skies: Behold an impressive display of aerial might as these formidable helicopters stand ready to protect Azerbaijan's airspace with unwavering determination. Humanitarian Aid - Inspiring Compassion from Above: Explore how rotary wing aircraft become beacons of hope during times of crisis, delivering aid swiftly to those affected by natural disasters or conflicts worldwide. Risk - Embracing Challenges with Courageous Wings: Delve into the mindset that drives pilots and crew members alike, pushing boundaries while embracing calculated risks in order to achieve extraordinary feats in aviation history. Duty - Serving with Honor through Rotors' Revolutions: Uncover stories that exemplify duty-bound professionals who dedicate their lives to serving others through relentless commitment aboard rotary wing aircraft. USS Wasp.