Uploads from The U.S. Army, tagged helicopter

Slingload training

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:49:34 -0700

A Black Hawk helicopter descends over Spc. Patrick Connelly, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, who is waiting to attach a 3,500 pound concrete block to the aircraft during slingload training at Fort Bragg, N.C. April 10. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. April Campbell

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior load

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:48:48 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment ensure safe conduct while loading an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter onto an Antonov AN-124 cargo plane at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2013. Safety while loading cargo is a paramount when moving heavy object in tight spaces to avoid injuries. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duncan Brennan, 101st CAB public affairs)

Night maintenance

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:45:37 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Maintenance teams from 12th Combat Aviation Brigade's Task Force Ready on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan perform maintenance around the clock to ensure that their Helicopters are fully operational. - U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Michael Barranti (Released)

Snow cleanup

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:26:23 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, Task Force Shadow, sweep snow from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter’s rear rotor blade on the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade flight line, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 12, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duncan Brennan

Extraction training

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:24:58 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Downed Aircraft Recovery Team Soldiers from Task Force Workhorse, 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, under Task Force Falcon, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, anticipate the arrival of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to extract them from the mission site during a training exercise Jan. 3 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

Snow in Afghanistan

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:37:03 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

A UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter with A Company, 5th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade gets run up to ensure mission readiness during a snow storm on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Dec. 27. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duncan Brennan, 101st CAB public affairs)

Chinook refuel

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:09:33 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Spc. Alberto Sandoval, a fuel specialist with Task Force Pirate, pulls the slack on his full line as he and Sgt. 1st Class Steven Smith prepare to refuel a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Forward Operating Base Kunduz, Afghanistan. - U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Michael Barranti (Released)

Attaching a rotor blade

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:09:34 -0800

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Soldiers from Bravo Company 5-158th Aviation Battalion remove the clamp after attaching a rotor blade to a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during a phase maintenance inspection at Forward Operating Base Marmal, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army Photo by CPT Michael Barranti - Released)

Practice makes perfect

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:35:18 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

An air crew with 3rd Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, spins up its AH-64D Apache helicopter to conduct an aerial gunnery range Wednesday at Fort Campbell, Ky. The crews conduct annual qualification tables with their aerial weapons in both day and night conditions to sustain their levels of aviator gunnery proficiency.

Black Hawk exit

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:01:16 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

A paratrooper with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade exits a UH60 Black Hawk helicopter Sept. 19, 2012, above White Lake near Elizabethtown, N.C. He and fellow paratroopers were practicing water jumps. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod)

Night mission

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:16:19 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

U.S. Soldiers with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion attach a generator to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 10, 2012. Generators were transported to outlying combat outposts. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexandra Campo/Released)

Blackhawk flyover

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:50:45 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Blackhawk helicopters from the New Jersey Air
National Guard perform a flyover while Soldiers, Marines, sailors, Coast
Guardsmen, and airmen display a U.S.-shaped American flag across the field
during pre-game ceremonies for the NFL's season opening game between the
New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium, Sept. 5. More than 60
service members presented the large flag as Queen Latifah sang the national
anthem. (US Army Photo by John Manley)

Slingload

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:08:52 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Soldiers from the Company E, 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, attach a container to a CH-47F Chinook helicopter slingload hook in order to stand up a jump-forward arming and refueling point during a Joint Operations Aviation Exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 22. The jump-FARP will give pilots the opportunity to stay in the vicinity of their mission.

Air show practice

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:03:49 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

A team leader with the 4th Brigade Combat Team advises a Soldier pulling security as mock casualties are being loaded onto UH-60A Medevac helicopters during a practice run at Campbell Army Airfield, Aug. 7.

Sling load demonstration

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:46:39 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Two Humvees dangle below a CH-47 Chinook during a sling load demonstration at Campbell Army Airfield Tuesday. This demonstration was a rehearsal for the air assault that will occur Saturday as part of the Fort Campbell Air Show, which begins at 10 a.m.

Air show rehearsal

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:46:51 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Soldiers wearing ghillie suits take a knee in front of HMMWVs as helicopters fly overhead at Campbell Army Air Field Tuesday during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming air show. The air assault demonstration will occur Saturday as part of the Fort Campbell air show, which begins at 10 a.m. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jennifer Andersson, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Air show rehearsal

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:46:55 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Soldiers wearing ghillie suits take a knee as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies overhead at Campbell Army Air Field Tuesday during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming air show. The air assault demonstration will occur Saturday as part of the Fort Campbell air show, which begins at 10 a.m. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jennifer Andersson, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Air show rehearsal

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:46:53 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Two UH-60A Medevac helicopters take off with mock casualties aboard during a practice run at Campbell Army Airfield Tuesday. This demonstration was a rehearsal for the air assault that will occur Saturday as part of the Fort Campbell air show, which begins at 10 a.m. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jennifer Andersson, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Chinook sunrise

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:39:03 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

A CH-47 Chinook basks in the early morning light on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, July 4, 2012. Photo by Maj. Christopher Thomas

Afghanistan flight

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Army) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:38:44 -0700

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

A UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter flys to Forward Operating Base Torkham, March 28, 2012, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan.