Chinook Collection (#6)

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

Two Royal Air Force CH-47 Chinooks take off from headquarters in Afghanistan
Two Royal Air Force CH-47 Chinooks take off from Task Force Helmand headquarters in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Afghanistan

Co-pilot flying a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook carries a bulldozer to a drop site
July 23, 2011 - A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter carries a bulldozer to a drop site during a training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

A disabled CH-47 Chinook at Forward Operating Base Jalalabad
December 10, 2010 - A disabled CH-47 Chinook rests on the Forward Operating Base Jalalabad, Afghanistan, flightline

Snow flies up as a U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land
February 8, 2012 - Snow flies up as a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands at a remote landing zone in Shahjoy district, Zabul province, Afghanistan

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

Italian Army CH-47C Chinook helicopters at Forward Operating Base Herat, Regional Command West, Afghanistan

Personnel attach a storage container to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
June 28, 2011 - Members of the 820th RED HORSE squadron attach a storage container to a Nevada Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter during airdrop

A U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter transports a Humvee
March 4, 2010 - A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter transporting a Humvee prepares to land at a forward operating base in southern Afghanistan

Soldier prepares to land after a static-line jump
April 15, 2011 - Soldier prepares to land after a static-line jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, as part of airdrop and sling-load training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter kicks up dust as it lands in Afghanistan
March 9, 2011 - A CH-47 Chinook helicopter kicks up dust as it lands on Forward Operating Base Joyce to drop off U.S. soldiers and supplies in Kunar province, Afghanistan

Clouds of dust kicked up by the rotor wash of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan
September 6, 2004 - Clouds of dust are kicked up by the rotor wash of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as it comes in for a landing to pick up security forces during a Humanitarian Aid mission in

Snow flies up as a U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook prepares to land
February 8, 2012 - Snow flies up as a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands at a remote landing zone in Shahjoy district, Zabul province, Afghanistan

An Army CH-47 Chinook pulls in for a landing aboard USS Blue Ridge
Korean Straits, March 21, 2006 - An Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter pulls in for a landing aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) during a joint Navy-Army training evolution off the coast of Korea

A CH-53E Super Stallion transports a CH-47 Chinook over Afghanistan
March 20, 2011 - A CH-53E Super Stallion transports a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during a helicopter recovery mission over Afghanistan

CH-47 Chinook pilots in flight over Arizona enroute to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A U. S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter
A brand new CH-47F Chinook helicopter on delivery to the U.S. Army in Germany

A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base Gardez
April 11, 2009 - A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base Gardez

OREGON: DALLES MISSION. Chinook Native Americans on the grounds of the abandoned Methodist mission at The Dalles, on the Columbia River, Oregon Territory. Painting by William H. Tappan, 1849

LEWIS AND CLARK. These sketches, taken from the journal of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, show a flat-headed Chinook, the method used to shape the skulls of infants, a rock painting

Lenticular clouds form over Divide Mountain and St Mary Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Soldiers board a Chinook helicopter in the invasion of Afghanistan 2001 US 10th Mountain Division soldiers in Afghanistan

American Black Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) adult, feeding on Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) catch, fishing for salmon at edge of river in temperate coastal rainforest

USA, California, CA, Los Angeles. Chinook helicopter flies in to Naval Air Weapons Station near Malibu

Chinook Grass Dance - Young Braves
Chinook Grass Dance, Montana - Young Braves. Grass Dance features traditional regalia with long, flowing fringes and designs remniscent of grass blowing in the wind. Date: circa 1906

A dead chinook salmon seen shortly after spawning. Chinook salmons, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, belong to the Pacific salmon genus and are found in rivers of North America and Asia

WISHRAM GIRL, 1909. A young Wishram Native American girl. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1909

Chinook, Montana - Third Street West
Montana - Chinook - Third Street West. A perfect encapsulation of the bleakness of the American midwest. Even today, the streets in this part of America have this deserted feel

Chinook / King Salmon Alaska to California
KEL-135 Chinook / King Salmon Alaska to California Oncorhynchus tshaxytsucha Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

A bright (fresh from saltwater) Shinook Salmon - leaping falls during migration to its spawning area
TOM-1006 A bright (fresh from saltwater) Shinook Salmon - leaping falls during migration to its spawning area. Pacific Northwest

Racial / Chinook Boy 1855
A Chinook boy, Hee-Doh-Gee-Ats

Racial / Chinook Man 1830
A Chinook Indian holding a baby

Chinook Legend / Myth / 1914
Chinook legend of the supernatural people who appeared in the mists

Chinook Woman
Chinook woman with her papoose tied into a carrying cradle

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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.