Utility Aircraft Collection (page 6)

An SA-330J Puma helicopter picking up pallets of supplies from USNS Alan Shepard
Gulf of Aden, June 6, 2011 - Civilian mariner gets clear of the landing area aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3)

An Antonov An-2 taking off from an airfield in Bulgaria

A 7, 62mm machine gun inside a Eurocopter NH90 of the Finnish Army

French Navy AS365 Dauphin helicopter in flight over France

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
A UH-60 Blackhawk finishes refueling and prepares to taxi away to continue its mission, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

Maintenance crew works on servicing the OH-58 Kiowa before its next mission
The 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment maintenance crew works on servicing the OH-58D Kiowa helicopter before its next mission

Afghan Air Force gunner fires an M-240 weapon from an Mi-17
November 29, 2012 - Afghan Air Force gunner fires an M240 weapon from an Mi-17 helicopter during a mission from Kabul, Afghanistan

An HH-60G Pave Hawk flies along the coastline of Okinawa, Japan
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies along the Okinawa coastline during a training mission out of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

Two U. S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
February 15, 2012 - Two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters land at Command Outpost Nerkh, Wardak province, Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldiers prepare to fuel an OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan a U.S. Army soldiers prepare to fuel an OH-58 Kiowa Warrior on Forward Operating Base Fenty

A Sailor hooks cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Arabian Sea, November 3, 2011 - A Sailor from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

Bulgarian Air Force Antonov An-2 in flight over Bulgaria

An HH-60G Pave Hawk flies a low level route over New Mexico
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 512th RQS flies a low level route during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Italian Army AB-205MEP utility helicopter in flight over Shindand, Afghanistan, in support of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission

A Portuguese Navy Lynx helicopter flying over the harbor
A Portuguese Navy Lynx helicopter flying over the military harbor at Montijo, Portugal

A Chinese Harbin Z-9C helicopter lands aboard USS Mason
Gulf of Aden, August 24, 2013 - A Chinese Harbin Z-9C helicopter lands aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87)

An SA-330 Puma transport helicopter moves cargo during a vertical replenishment
Pacific Ocean, September 15, 2013 - An SA-330 Puma transport helicopter moves cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during a vertical replenishment

An MH-60S Knighthawk transports supplies during a replenishment at sea
Atlantic Ocean, July 21, 2003 - An MH-60S Knighthawk transports ammunition to the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34) during an ammo off-load

The Centennial of Naval Aviation Commemorative TC-12 aircraft
Corpus Christi, Texas, December 13, 2010 - The Centennial of Naval Aviation Commemorative TC-12 arrives at Training Squadron 35, assigned to Training Air Wing 4

A Eurocopter AS532 Cougar of the Royal Netherlands Air Force
June 19, 2010 - A Eurocopter AS532 Cougar of the Royal Netherlands Air Force in flight over Volkel, the Netherlands

A Czech Air Force Mil Mi-171Sh helicopter, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

A UH-60 Black Hawk taking off for a mission over northern Iraq

An Italian Army AB-205 helicopter taking off for a training mission over Italy

Royal Saudi Air Force AS532 Cougar CSAR helicopter during Exercise Isik 2016 in Konya, Turkey

A MH-60 helicopter transfers cargo during a vertical replenishment
October 4, 2012 - A MH-60S of HSC-22 assigned to USS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a vertical replenishment operation on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Sea

A Turkish Air Force AS532 AL Cougar during a flypast in Izmir, Turkey, for the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

An Italian Navy EH-101ASH helicopter
March 17, 2010 - An Italian Navy EH-101ASH helicopter approaches the flight deck of Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lit up by multiple external flash units, Tikrit, Iraq

An OH-58D Kiowa during sunset

A Turkish Air Force AS-532AL Cougar taking off from Konya, Turkey
A Turkish Air Force AS-532AL Cougar taking off from Konya during the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013-2 in Konya, Turkey

A Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter of the Royal Air Force flying in a rescue mission over Scotland

Flight medics practice with the UH-60 Blackhawk hoist at Davis-Monthan Air Force base during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

French police / gendarmerie EC135 helicopter in flight over France
French police/gendarmerie EC135 helicopter in flight over France

A group of Alouette III utility helicopters of the Poruguese Air Force parked on the flight line at Beja, Portugal

The illumination from the bright light silhouettes a OH-58D Kiowa helicopter during thick fog

A UH-60L Black Hawk medevac helicopter parked on its pad at the German PRT in Northern Afghanistan

A UH-60 Black Hawk landing at a military base in Iraq
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landing at a military base in Iraq

The arrival of an Italian UH-60 helicopter
March 15, 2007 - A French International Security Assistance Force member awaits the arrival of an Italian UH-60 helicopter supporting a medical evacuation exercise being held at the Kabul Military

An AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter of the Swiss Air Rescue (REGA), Locarno, Switzerland

Serbian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter in flight over Serbia
Serbian Air Force Mi-17 utility helicopter in flight over Serbia

UH-60 Black Hawk en route to New Mexico durin Exercise Angel Thunder
UH-60 Black Hawk en route to Playas Training Area, New Mexico during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

An Italian Air Force AB-212 ICO helicopter over France
An Italian Air Force AB-212 ICO helicopter during a personnel recovery mission at NATO Tiger Meet 2011 in France

CH-146 Griffon helicopter of the Canadian Air Force during winching operations in Kiel, Germany

U. S. Army Soldiers prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
March 31, 2007 - U.S. Army Soldiers prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after conducting an aerial response force mission in Iraq

U. S. Army crew chief inspects the exterior of a UH-60 Black Hawk
April 4, 2011 - U.S. Army crew chief inspects the exterior of a UH-60 Black Hawk during a pre-flight check aboard Camp Delaram II, Afghanistan

A Turkish Jandarma S-70 Black Hawk helicopter
A Turkish Jandarma S-70A-28E Black Hawk helicopter attending the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014-2 in Konya, Turkey

A Spanish Army AS332 Super Puma helicopter during NATOs Exercise Trident Juncture, Albacete, Spain

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the flight line at dusk in Tikrit, Iraq
Tikrit, Iraq - A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the flight line at dusk

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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.