Chinook Collection (#5)

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Troops from the 4th Infantry unloading from a CH-47A Chinook helicopter for a one day search and destroy mission in the Quang Ngai Province. Photograph, 26 October 1967

Trouts swimming upstream against the current

British paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
British paratroopers boarding a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

A CH-47 Chinook of the Royal Air Force transports a sling load of pallets

A soldier conducts a combat dive mission off the back of a CH-47 Chinook
March 16, 2015 - A soldier with Operational Detachment Alpha 1215, 1st Special Forces Group, runs off the back of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter while conducting a simulated combat dive mission in

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

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)

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)

Members of the 820th Red Horse squadron jump from a CH-47 Chinook
June 28, 2011 - Members of the 820th RED HORSE squadron jump from a Nevada Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter above the Senator Harry Reid Readiness and Training near Stead, Nevada

A CH-47 Chinook prepares to land
January 9, 2011 - A CH-47 Chinook comes in for a landing to pick up soldiers following a mission to the Daymirdad District Center, Wardak province, Afghanistan

A U. S. Army CH-47F Chinook in Ansbach, Germany
A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook newly delivered to U.S. Army Europe in Ansbach, Germany

A Nevada National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off from Reno, Nevada

A CH-47 Chinook of the Royal Air Force at the landing zone waiting to pick up troops

Soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division awaits an incoming CH-47 Chinook helicopter

Specialists attach cargo hooks supporting large bags of sand to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
New Orleans, Louisiana, September 7, 2005 - Specialists, both assigned to the Army National Guard, attach cargo hooks supporting large bags of sand to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter

U. S. Airmen jump from a CH-47 Chinook over Nevada
April 15, 2011 - A U.S. Air Force jumper with the Airborne Flight, 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE)

U. S. soldiers attach sling load ropes to an Army CH-47 Chinook
October 2, 2011 - U.S. soldiers attach sling load ropes to an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Combat Outpost Sar Howza in Paktika province, Afghanistan

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepare to land
December 18, 2011 - Members of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepare to land on the helicopter pad on Forward Operating Base Pasab, Kandahar province, Afghanistan

U. S. Army Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-47 Chinook
April 22, 2015 - U.S. Army Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-47 Chinook during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Florida

CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew prepare to install the Bambi Bucket on the aircraft
September 6, 2011 - CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew prepare to install the Bambi Bucket on the aircraft. Texas National Guard crews launched out of the Austin Army Aviation Facility to fight wild fires

CH-47 Chinook flies over Playas Training Area, New Mexico during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

U. S. Army soldier stands ready to load a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
October 2, 2011 - U.S. Army soldier stands ready to load a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Combat Outpost Sar Hawza, in Paktika province, Afghanistan

A CH-47F Chinook conducts flight operations with USS Bonhomme Richard
East China Sea, April 11, 2014 - A CH-47F Chinook tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter conducts flight operations with the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Dust lights up the rotors of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
May 23, 2012 - Dust lights up the rotors of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as paratroopers load for an air assault mission near Combat Outpost Ab Band, Ghazni province, Afghanistan

Boatswains Mate signals to an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Korea Strait, March 21, 2006 - Boatswains Mate signals to an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter to land on the flight deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

Marines load a waiting CH-47 Chinook helicopter
January 31, 2014 - Marines load a waiting CH-47 Chinook helicopter, which will insert them at a high elevation landing zone for the final field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package

Italian Army CH-47C Chinook helicopter in flight over Afghanistan in support of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission

Field maintenance on a CH-47 Chinook, Tikrit, Iraq

A U. S. Soldier and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook
March 1, 2011 - A U.S. Soldier with the 10th Special Forces Group and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during water training over the Gulf of Mexico

Marines attach sling loads to the body of an Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, December 27, 2005 - Marine landing support specialists attach external loads, or sling loads, to the body of an Army CH-47 Chinook Cargo helicopter

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter transporting wounded warriors
February 27, 2013 - The CH-47 Chinook helicopter transporting the wounded warriors that are taking part in Operation Proper Exit II, arrives at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar, Afghanistan

U. S. Air Force Master Sergeant guides a CH-47 Chinook to a drop site
November 9, 2011 - U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant guides a CH-47 Chinook, Army National Guard helicopter to a designated drop site during a peacetime operation in Southern, Nevada

U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters depart a military base in Afghanistan
December 15, 2009 - U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters depart Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan

A U. S. Army MH-47 Chinook prepares to land
Mediterranean Sea, September 18, 2006 - A U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off from a remote landing zone
February 15, 2012 - A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off from a remote landing zone in the Shah Joy district, Zabul province, Afghanistan

Boatswains Mate signals to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Korean Straits, March 21, 2006 - Boatswains Mate signals to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a joint Navy-Army training evolution aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) off the coast of Korea

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter landing aboard USS Wasp
Caribbean Sea, December 8, 2009 - A CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, headquartered in Honduras

A U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
December 12, 2009 - A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter resupplies Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment at its outpost in Baba Saheb Ghar

Loading of relief supplies into a CH-47 Chinook
Ellington Field, Texas - A service member assists in the loading of relief supplies to be distributed by an Army CH-47 Chinook in support of Joint Task Force-Rita

Crew chief of a CH-47 Chinook stands outside the aircraft during start-up procedures

Airmen wait in a lake for an MH-47 Chinook helicopter to extract them
July 14, 2014 - Airmen wait in American Lake for an MH-47 Chinook helicopter to extract them during helocast alternate insertion and extraction training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Crew chief looking out the window of a CH-47 Chinook while in flight to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

High dynamic range image of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter

Soldiers attach a container to a CH-47F Chinook slingload hook
August 22, 2012 - Soldiers attach a container to a CH-47F Chinook helicopter sling load hook in order to stand up a jump-forward arming

U. S. military vehicles and aircraft lined up on the taxiway at Camp Speicher, Iraq
U.S. military vehicles and aircraft lined up on the taxiway at Camp Speicher, Iraq

U. S. Army Green Beret exits a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
February 6, 2013 - A U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret exits a CH-47 Chinook helicopter into a bay during helocast training at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida

CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the tarmac at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

U. S. Air Force Soldiers run for protection from prop wash from a CH-47 Chinook
June 28, 2011 - U.S. Air Force Soldiers run for protection from prop wash from a Nevada Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter after rigging a 11

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The mighty Chinook, a symbol of strength and versatility in the skies. Whether it's the HMS Ocean gracefully sailing through the vast sea or an RAF Chinook helicopter carrying an Army Land Rover with precision, this aircraft never fails to impress. With its distinctive silhouette, an RAF Chinook helicopter makes a daring approach to a Helicopter Landing Site, showcasing the skill and expertise of its pilots. And when flying in close formation with a Puma, these powerful machines create an awe-inspiring sight. In distant lands like Afghanistan, an RAF Chinook soars above the rugged terrain, casting its shadow on the ground below, and is here that this remarkable aircraft plays a vital role in supporting military operations and delivering aid where it's needed most. But let us not forget another "Chinook" - the magnificent salmon leaping falls during their migration to spawning areas in the Pacific Northwest. Just like their namesake aircraft, they display determination and resilience as they navigate treacherous waters. Back on home soil off Studland Bay in Dorset, UK, we witness a perfect harmony between land and sea as a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat accompanies a Chinook helicopter on its mission. Together they represent our nation's unwavering commitment to defense and security. From Mark 4s at RAF Odiham to Mk3s soaring over Scottish airfields, each variant of this incredible machine leaves no doubt about its capabilities. Even when creating dust clouds upon landing in Afghanistan or flying low over airfields for training purposes – every moment spent with these helicopters is filled with excitement and admiration. The Chinook truly embodies power combined with grace; it serves as both protector and lifeline wherever duty calls. So next time you catch sight of one overhead or hear its unmistakable rotor blades cutting through the air – take pause and appreciate this marvel of engineering that has become synonymous with courage and excellence.