Painted as an Israeli AF helicopter for the film "World War Z", shot in Malta.

Used for filming of "World War Z", shot in Malta.

[Olympus PEN E-PL2 + M.Zuico 40-150mm]

[Nikon D750 + Nikkor AF-S 200-500/5,6]

Developped from the single engine SA-360 Dauphin (only 36 units built), the SA-365C Dauphin 2 was just a bit more successfull, with some 80 units manufactured between 1977 & 1981. The Dauphin-Series only became a success with the introduction of the AS-365N version. 3A-MJP is a 1978 built airframe first operated in the US as N90049, followed by a conversion to C3 standard in 1984 (registered F-WYMC). Heli Air Monaco then flew it till around 2012. In July 2011, this airframe wore a Israel AF type camo livery for Bratt Pitts movie World War Z (shot in Malta). Sold to the Philippines as RP-C1207.

At Héli Air Monaco it costs €850 to charter a five-passenger Ecureuil for a seven-minute flight to Cannes airport.

Monaco's heliport is still a surprisingly friendly place to take photos.

[Olympus PEN E-PL2 + M.Zuico 40-150mm]

I'm not into celebrity spotting, but I enjoyed shooting at Monaco's heliport on this fine afternoon.

Landing at its home heliport.