in the background PN75 (169892) simulating air security, note different nose of MH-60R (S-70B)

Since August 1994, the Israeli Air & Space Force operates two squadrons (123 and 124 Sqn) flying UH-60A/L and S-70-55 Yanshuf helicopters. Both units are heavily involved in military missions of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF). This example is operated by 123 "The Desert Birds" Squadron.

This US Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk is based at US Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS) Traverse City in Michigan and primarily flies SAR missions in the Great Lakes (i.e. Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior). It is seen here doing a winch demonstration of the first day of Airshow London 2025.

Israeli Air & Space Force Blackhawk helicopter, or more specifically an S-70A-55 Yanshuf 3 operated by 123 "The Desert Birds" Squadron.

Operated by Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego (GROM)

A local resident of Rickenbacker most recently holding the callsign VICE77

Unmarked UH-60A 60 leading a line of three. At the time this picture was made, this Alpha was assigned to the 1-111th Avn Reg/77th CAB. The latter was deployed to support OIR, the fight against terrorism in Iraq and Syria. Camp Buehring in Kuwait is used for maintenance of the helicopters as well as rest and R&R for the crew. This 606 was withdrawn from use at Huntsville (AL) by Dec'17. The US Army placed it into its Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Team (BEST) programme. It was then converted to UH-60A+ and left for the Afghan Air Force as 23607. After the Taliban took over the country in 2021,

Arriving with a four star general at Arifjan. Within the bounderies of the massive base (that housed the command of the Combinded Joint Task Force of Operation Inherent Resolve) is Patton Army Heliport (OK2A). The 168 was built by Sikorsky as a UH-60A and delivred to the US Army in the early 199s. It was later converted to UH-60L and here seen, most likely assigned to the A/1-111th AVN of the Puerto Rico ARNG, but still showed the outlines of the State of its previous owner, the Kentucky ARNG.

Flying into Victoria to support Fire operations over 2016/17. Timberline Helicopters teamed up with locally based operator Pay's to operate this ex US Army Blackhawk, 80-23434.

This old Alpha shows manufacturer date November 1980 at its construction number plate. At the time this picture was made, this Black Hawk was assigned to the C/1-111th Aviation Regiment of the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade. The helicopter was allocated to BEST and offered for sale to US Gvmt agencies on 27 December 2017. It was then converted to UH-60A+ and left for the Afghan Air Force as 23296. After the Taliban took over the country in 2021, the Black Hawk was seen abandoned in Kabul. Current fate?

An unmarked HH-60M. At the time this picture was made, this Black Hawk was assigned to the C/1-111th Aviation Regiment of the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade.

This Alpha was most likely assigned to the A/1-111th AVN of the Puerteo Rico ARNG. The helicopter was allocated to BEST at Huntsville (AL) and offered for sale to US Gvmt agencies on 6 August 2018. It was then converted to UH-60A+ and left for the Afghan Air Force as 23269. After the Taliban took over the country in 2021, the Black Hawk was seen abandoned in Kabul. Current fate?

A Lot 24 Black Hawk, accepted by the US Army in April 2001. Most likely assigned to the A/1-111th AVN Puerto Rico ARNG when this picture was made. It shows a unknown marking (to me) on the engine bay.

This Black Hawk was most likely assigned to the A/1-111th AVN of the Puerteo Rico ARNG. The helicopter was allocated to BEST and offered for sale to US Gvmt agencies on 27 December 2017. It was then converted to UH-60A+ and left for the Afghan Air Force as 23607. After the Taliban took over the country in 2021, the Black Hawk was seen abandoned in Kabul. Current fate?

Arriving with a four star general at Arifjan. Within the bounderies of the massive base (that housed the command of the Combinded Joint Task Force of Operation Inherent Resolve) is Patton Army Heliport (OK2A). The 168 was built by Sikorsky as a UH-60A and delivred to the US Army in the early 199s. It was later converted to UH-60L and here seen, most likely assigned to the A/1-111th AVN of the Puerto Rico ARNG.

"Ghostrider"