Utility Aircraft Collection (page 3)

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

An SA-330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies to USS Kearsarge
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - An SA-330J Puma helicopter approaches the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lowers cargo onto the deck of USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, August 7, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lowers cargo onto the deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

Two UH-60 Black Hawks underway on a mission over northern Iraq

U. S. Marine checks out the GAU-16 / A Cal. 50 machine gun onboard his UH-1N Huey helicopter
U.S. Marine checks out the GAU-16/A Cal. 50 machine gun onboard his UH-1N Huey helicopter

U. S. Army C-12 Huron liaison aircraft
U.S. Army C-12 Huron liaison aircraft at Stuttgart Airfield, Germany

Wide angle view of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

oldiers and Airmen hang 100 feet above the ground from a UH-60 Blackhawk
Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras - Soldiers and Airmen hang 100 feet above the ground from a UH-60 Blackhawk during a Special Patrol Infiltration and Exfiltration System exercise

A UH-60L Blackhawk parked on its pad
A UH-60L Blackhawk sits on its pad at the German PRT in Afghanistan

Airmen attach pallet rigs to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard USS Essex
South China Sea, October 27, 2011 - Airmen attach pallet rigs to an SA-330J Puma helicopter abord the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a replenishment at sea

Pair of Bulgarian Air Force Eurocopter AS532 AL Cougar helicopters
Pair of Eurocopter AS-532 AL Cougar helicopters in flight over Bulgaria

French Navy Westland Sea Lynx helicopter in flight over France

Personnel attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - Personnel attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter of the Austrian Air Force in flight

A SH-60J Seahawk flys by USS Vicksburg during a vertical replenishment
October 4, 2012 - A SH-60J Seahawk of HS-5 Nightdippers of Carrier Air Wing 7, assigned to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, during a vertical replenishment operation with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)

Marines run out from under an SA-330J Puma after hooking it to cargo
February 28, 2013 - Marines run out from under an SA-330J Puma helicopter after hooking it to cargo aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay

OH-58 helicopter of the Austrian Air Force in special colors
Bell OH-58 helicopter of the Austrian Air Force in special colors parked on the base at Langenlebarn, Austria

Brazilian Air Force C-98 taking off from Natal Air Force Base, Brazil
Brazilian Air Force C-98 (Cessna 208 Caravan) taking off from Natal Air Force Base, Brazil

Bulgarian Navy Eurocopter AS-565MB Panther over Varna, Bulgaria
Bulgarian Navy Eurocopter AS-565MB Panther flying over the city of Varna, Bulgaria

An NH90 helicopter of the Italian Navy, Berlin, Germany

An Alouette II helicopter of the Portuguese Air Force at Beja, Portugal

Eurocopter AS-532AL Cougar sits ready for a night flight at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria

Royal Navy EH-101 Merlin in flight, Jagel, Germany

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter parked on the flight line under a full moon
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lit up by multiple flash units under a full moon

A Bulgarian Air Force Super Puma helicopter in flight over Bulgaria

An Afghan Air Force MI-17 helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan
An Afghan Air Force MI-17 helicopter on the ramp at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Pinal Airpark, Arizona

AS532 Cougar of Switzerland Air Force, Liege-Bierset, Belgium

Turkish Air Force AS532 Cougar CSAR helicopter flying over Turkey
Turkish Air Force AS532 Cougar CSAR helicopter during Exercise Isik 2016, Konya, Turkey

U. S. Army crew strapped into the medevac hoist of a UH-60L Black Hawk
Staff Sergeant of the U.S. Army sits strapped into the medevac hoist of a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter while fellow crew chief sits down, in Kunduz, Afghanistan

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter prepares to land on USS Saratoga
An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60) during Operation Desert Shield

An AB-412 Tweety helicopter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force
May 19, 2010 - An AB-412 Tweety helicopter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force in flight over Koksijde, Belgium

A Eurocopter EC135 used by German Police, landing at Laage Air Base, Germany

Naval Aircrewman fires a. 50-caliber machine gun from a MH-60S Knighthawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 6, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman in an MH-60S Knighthawk fires a.50-caliber machine gun at an MK-25 smoke target

An Army Blackhawk helicopter touches down near the Balad Air Base runway in the final minutes of sunlight delivered by a setting Iraqi sunset

Brazilian Air Force UH-60 helicopter at sunset at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil

An Antonov An-2 of the Estonian Air Force prepares for landing

A UH-60 Blackhawk prepares to land at Camp Warhorse to refuel
Baqubah, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk prepares to land at Camp Warhorse to refuel

Green Berets move a simulated casualty to a UH-60 helicopter for transport
March 22, 2012 - 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets move a simulated casualty to a UH-60 helicopter for transport in Dixonville, Pennsylvania

Pilatus PC-6 transport aircraft of the Swiss Air Force in flight over Switzerland

WS-61 Sea King helicopter of the German Navy, Kiel, Germany
WS-61 Sea King helicopter of the German Navy during winching operations in Kiel, Germany

An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter of the U. S. Army
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter of the U.S. Army on the tarmac at Pinal Airpark, Arizona

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a UH-1Y Venom
South China Sea, February 7, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter as it lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Soldier carries 7. 62 mm rounds to a M240G medium machine gun
March 7, 2006 - Soldier carries 7.62 mm rounds to a M240G medium machine gun aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Al Asad, Iraq

A UH-1N Huey helicopter prepares to land at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota
Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota - Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron land a UH-1N Huey helicopter onto the tarmac as part of a routine flying mission

An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter takes off from COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

OH-58D Kiowa helicopters on the flight line at COB Speicher, Iraq
OH-58D Kiowa helicopters on the flight line at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

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"Versatile and Essential: The Power of Utility Aircraft" From military operations to firefighting missions, utility aircraft play a crucial role in various fields. Take the Turkish Army UH-60 Blackhawk, specially designed for their elite Special Forces unit, ensuring swift and efficient transportation during critical operations. In Dresden, Germany, the German Army relies on the Bo-105 liaison helicopter to facilitate seamless communication between troops on the ground. Meanwhile, an EH101 utility helicopter equipped with a FLIR camera provides invaluable surveillance capabilities from above. The AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopter stands as a testament to advanced engineering and versatility. Its adaptability allows it to serve multiple purposes across different sectors. Similarly, an Agusta Bell AB 212 of the Italian Air Force showcases precision landing skills that are essential in military operations. In Marquette Lake, Pennsylvania, we witness a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter filling a suspended water bucket – highlighting its ability to combat wildfires by delivering vital resources from above. Sailors diligently secure chocks and chains onto a French Army SA 380 Puma helicopter before takeoff – emphasizing safety protocols crucial for successful missions. An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter stationed at COB Speicher in Iraq serves as an unwavering guardian from aerial threats while providing reconnaissance support on the ground. Additionally, Serbian Air Force's Mi-8 helicopter equipped with bambi bucket aids in extinguishing fires by efficiently transporting large volumes of water. Even experimental paint schemes can be seen adorning U. S. Air Force's UH-1H Huey helicopters - showcasing innovation within this field. Looking back at history reveals how these aircraft were utilized during Vietnam War; where UH-1 gunships fired 75-inch rockets with precision and impact. Lastly but importantly, Bambi Buckets have become indispensable tools when battling devastating wildfires like those witnessed in California.