45 results found
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Area:Batangi [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Pakistan
Photo Date:18 November 2005
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:606929Submit Correction
View count: 57
Dispatched to Pakistan for earthquake disaster relief. The KA-32 was contracted by the Canadian government to help the Canadian Forces (CF) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid and medical care. It is seen at a makeshift landing zone in the high mountain village of Batangi, Pakistan. The Russian-built Kamov is capable of lifting more than 4000kg of equipment, personnel and stretchers. Photo by Sgt Frank Hudec, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Area:Batangi [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Pakistan
Photo Date:18 November 2005
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Area:Batangi [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Pakistan
Photo Date:18 November 2005
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:606929Submit Correction
View count: 57
Dispatched to Pakistan for earthquake disaster relief. The KA-32 was contracted by the Canadian government to help the Canadian Forces (CF) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid and medical care. It is seen at a makeshift landing zone in the high mountain village of Batangi, Pakistan. The Russian-built Kamov is capable of lifting more than 4000kg of equipment, personnel and stretchers. Photo by Sgt Frank Hudec, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Area:Batangi [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Pakistan
Photo Date:18 November 2005
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:C-GRMR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N MkII
C/n (msn):61777
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 July 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:585607Submit Correction
View count: 311
Just arrived from the BC Interior, where it has doubtless been working on wild fire suppression, is this 1977 built S-61. It was imported by VIH in May 2023 and in 2018 was seen here as C-FLRM.
Registration / Serial:C-GRMR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N MkII
C/n (msn):61777
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 July 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GRMR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N MkII
C/n (msn):61777
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 July 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:585607Submit Correction
View count: 311
Just arrived from the BC Interior, where it has doubtless been working on wild fire suppression, is this 1977 built S-61. It was imported by VIH in May 2023 and in 2018 was seen here as C-FLRM.
Registration / Serial:C-GRMR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N MkII
C/n (msn):61777
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 July 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:N4240S
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61818
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 September 2006
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:578711Submit Correction
View count: 63
Built in 1979 and cancelled on export as C-FTVI in 2009. Current as C-GWTX in 2023 having previously been PR-HRH from 2012 to 2015.
Registration / Serial:N4240S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61818
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 September 2006
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:N4240S
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61818
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 September 2006
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:578711Submit Correction
View count: 63
Built in 1979 and cancelled on export as C-FTVI in 2009. Current as C-GWTX in 2023 having previously been PR-HRH from 2012 to 2015.
Registration / Serial:N4240S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61818
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 September 2006
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FDSN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61268
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:9 June 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:577509Submit Correction
View count: 195
Out for engine runs is this ex- Air Greenland Sikorsky S-61. It was imported by Heli-Maxx in 2021 as OY-HAG, then trucked here in 2022 and sat outside for many months. In February 2023 it was Canadian registered and its overhaul began. Behind is sister ship OY-HAF and beside that, in plastic, is an S-92 recently imported and believed to be ex Petroleum Helicopters.
Registration / Serial:C-FDSN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61268
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:9 June 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FDSN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61268
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:9 June 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:577509Submit Correction
View count: 195
Out for engine runs is this ex- Air Greenland Sikorsky S-61. It was imported by Heli-Maxx in 2021 as OY-HAG, then trucked here in 2022 and sat outside for many months. In February 2023 it was Canadian registered and its overhaul began. Behind is sister ship OY-HAF and beside that, in plastic, is an S-92 recently imported and believed to be ex Petroleum Helicopters.
Registration / Serial:C-FDSN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61268
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:9 June 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 April 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:567403Submit Correction
View count: 111
This S-61 "Shortsky" is returning from a test flight with a long-line and water bucket attached. It was acquired by VIH in 2019 and has finally been repainted from the original black/white scheme into the full livery.
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 April 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 April 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:567403Submit Correction
View count: 111
This S-61 "Shortsky" is returning from a test flight with a long-line and water bucket attached. It was acquired by VIH in 2019 and has finally been repainted from the original black/white scheme into the full livery.
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 April 2023
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FPZR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61L
C/n (msn):61362
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:7 May 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:564158Submit Correction
View count: 85
Built in 1967, imported in 1993 and exported as PR-HRL in 2012. Oregon based as N620CK in 2023.
Registration / Serial:C-FPZR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61L
C/n (msn):61362
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:7 May 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FPZR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61L
C/n (msn):61362
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:7 May 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:564158Submit Correction
View count: 85
Built in 1967, imported in 1993 and exported as PR-HRL in 2012. Oregon based as N620CK in 2023.
Registration / Serial:C-FPZR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61L
C/n (msn):61362
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:7 May 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLIE
Aircraft Original Type:Eurocopter EC-135
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurocopter EC-135/635
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter EC-135P-2+
C/n (msn):0479
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:24 February 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:563919Submit Correction
View count: 44
Imported in 2007 then exported as N901VH in 2011, imported as C-FNLH in 2013, exported as N375PA in 2015 and imported as C-FCHT in 2016 for Custom Helicopters of Manitoba. The C of R was cancelled in 2022 with reason unknown.
Registration / Serial:C-FLIE
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter EC-135P-2+
C/n (msn):0479
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:24 February 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FLIE
Aircraft Original Type:Eurocopter EC-135
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurocopter EC-135/635
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter EC-135P-2+
C/n (msn):0479
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:24 February 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:563919Submit Correction
View count: 44
Imported in 2007 then exported as N901VH in 2011, imported as C-FNLH in 2013, exported as N375PA in 2015 and imported as C-FCHT in 2016 for Custom Helicopters of Manitoba. The C of R was cancelled in 2022 with reason unknown.
Registration / Serial:C-FLIE
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter EC-135P-2+
C/n (msn):0479
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:24 February 2008
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FQNG
Fleet number:178
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61032
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters / VIH Logging
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:30 June 2003
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:553174Submit Correction
View count: 101
Built in 1960, initially imported in 1993 and has been off and on the register a couple of times, with last restoration in 2005. Still with VIH in 2023. 'VIH Logging' was only seen on this aircraft - in fact all their medium helos do logging work. The number 178 looks like a fire fighting call-sign.
Registration / Serial:C-FQNG
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61032
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters / VIH Logging
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:30 June 2003
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FQNG
Fleet number:178
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61032
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters / VIH Logging
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:30 June 2003
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:553174Submit Correction
View count: 101
Built in 1960, initially imported in 1993 and has been off and on the register a couple of times, with last restoration in 2005. Still with VIH in 2023. 'VIH Logging' was only seen on this aircraft - in fact all their medium helos do logging work. The number 178 looks like a fire fighting call-sign.
Registration / Serial:C-FQNG
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61032
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters / VIH Logging
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:30 June 2003
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVFN
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:15 August 1989
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:527418Submit Correction
View count: 151
Built in 1967 and imported for VIH in 1987. Cancelled 6 September 1989 on export as N204SB so may be on delivery ferry here. Imported as C-FRET in 1998 and Calgary based in 2022.
Registration / Serial:C-GVFN
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:15 August 1989
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVFN
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:15 August 1989
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:527418Submit Correction
View count: 151
Built in 1967 and imported for VIH in 1987. Cancelled 6 September 1989 on export as N204SB so may be on delivery ferry here. Imported as C-FRET in 1998 and Calgary based in 2022.
Registration / Serial:C-GVFN
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:15 August 1989
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Seaplane Base:Vancouver - Harbour Seaplane (CYHC / CXH)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Photo ID:518841Submit Correction
View count: 154
VIH Helicopters Sikorsky S-61N Short, C-GOJN was contracted to airlift new signs to the top of the Canadian Western Bank building located at 1070 West Georgia in downtown Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The signage was airlifted from the heliport at HMCS Discovery, a local naval base on an Island adjacent to Stanley Park. This S-61N was delivered new to Greenland Air as OY-HBK in 1975. Later flown by Resorts Int'l and Trump Air (N222RA), Canadian Helic. (C-FSYH), Carson (fuselage shortened), and EP Aviation (N612RM) flying for US State Dept. overseas. VIH imported it in Jan 2019.
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Seaplane Base:Vancouver - Harbour Seaplane (CYHC / CXH)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Seaplane Base:Vancouver - Harbour Seaplane (CYHC / CXH)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Photo ID:518841Submit Correction
View count: 154
VIH Helicopters Sikorsky S-61N Short, C-GOJN was contracted to airlift new signs to the top of the Canadian Western Bank building located at 1070 West Georgia in downtown Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The signage was airlifted from the heliport at HMCS Discovery, a local naval base on an Island adjacent to Stanley Park. This S-61N was delivered new to Greenland Air as OY-HBK in 1975. Later flown by Resorts Int'l and Trump Air (N222RA), Canadian Helic. (C-FSYH), Carson (fuselage shortened), and EP Aviation (N612RM) flying for US State Dept. overseas. VIH imported it in Jan 2019.
Registration / Serial:C-GOJN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N Shortsky
C/n (msn):61744
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Seaplane Base:Vancouver - Harbour Seaplane (CYHC / CXH)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Registration / Serial:C-FVKN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61365
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 August 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:489732Submit Correction
View count: 430
Arriving from Spokane (KGEG) on a delivery ferry, which started three days ago from Revere/PA, is the latest S-61 for VIH. It is an ex Greenland Air machine where it was OY-HAH and before that C-GBSF of Vancouver operator Helijet.
Registration / Serial:C-FVKN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61365
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 August 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FVKN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61365
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 August 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:489732Submit Correction
View count: 430
Arriving from Spokane (KGEG) on a delivery ferry, which started three days ago from Revere/PA, is the latest S-61 for VIH. It is an ex Greenland Air machine where it was OY-HAH and before that C-GBSF of Vancouver operator Helijet.
Registration / Serial:C-FVKN
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61365
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:22 August 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 June 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:472534Submit Correction
View count: 106
No doubt impacted by the sanctions placed on Russia, as the fleet of VIH Kamov's have not been flying. A shame since they are quite the unique craft.
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 June 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 June 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Photo ID:472534Submit Correction
View count: 106
No doubt impacted by the sanctions placed on Russia, as the fleet of VIH Kamov's have not been flying. A shame since they are quite the unique craft.
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:26 June 2022
Photo by:Brandon SiskaContact
Registration / Serial:C-FDOH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61704
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:28 April 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:456916Submit Correction
View count: 168
This is the S-61 acquired by VIH as N704WK last December. Here they have spruced up the paint scheme and added titles.
Registration / Serial:C-FDOH
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61704
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:28 April 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FDOH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61704
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:28 April 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:456916Submit Correction
View count: 168
This is the S-61 acquired by VIH as N704WK last December. Here they have spruced up the paint scheme and added titles.
Registration / Serial:C-FDOH
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61704
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:28 April 2022
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FAHY
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2069
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Prince George (CYXS / YXS)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1986
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:449214Submit Correction
View count: 140
Arriving in Canada in 1973 with Associated Helicopters, this Bell was registered to Vancouver Island Helicopters January 21,1985. While fire fighting on contract in Washington State during September 1988, the helicopter refueled at remote helipad near Ential, WA but did not arrive at the work site. Wreckage was found on a steep mountain slope showing evidence of an in-flight main rotor mast fracture and aircraft break-up;
Registration / Serial:C-FAHY
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2069
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Prince George (CYXS / YXS)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1986
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-FAHY
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2069
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Prince George (CYXS / YXS)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1986
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:449214Submit Correction
View count: 140
Arriving in Canada in 1973 with Associated Helicopters, this Bell was registered to Vancouver Island Helicopters January 21,1985. While fire fighting on contract in Washington State during September 1988, the helicopter refueled at remote helipad near Ential, WA but did not arrive at the work site. Wreckage was found on a steep mountain slope showing evidence of an in-flight main rotor mast fracture and aircraft break-up;
Registration / Serial:C-FAHY
Aircraft Version:Bell 204B
C/n (msn):2069
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Prince George (CYXS / YXS)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:July 1986
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVIU
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 222
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 222
Aircraft Version:Bell 222UT
C/n (msn):47543
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
Aircraft Name:Sound of Life
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:March 1994
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Photo ID:419121Submit Correction
View count: 358
Vancouver Island Helicopters (VIH) won the first air ambulance helicopter contracts on the BC coast initially with a Bell 212 based at Seal Cove in Prince Rupert and one and then two Bell 222UTs based on the south coast at Vancouver International Airport. This aircraft (C-GVIU) was imported from Japan (JA9627) in Aug. 1992 and later exported to the US (N622F) in Oct 1998 and later exported to South Africa where it was broken up for parts, according to Rotorspot. Helijet later won the BC Ambulance contract and has flown Sikorsky S-76As and S-76Cs from bases at Seal Cove and YVR.
Registration / Serial:C-GVIU
Aircraft Version:Bell 222UT
C/n (msn):47543
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:March 1994
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVIU
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 222
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 222
Aircraft Version:Bell 222UT
C/n (msn):47543
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
Aircraft Name:Sound of Life
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:March 1994
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Photo ID:419121Submit Correction
View count: 358
Vancouver Island Helicopters (VIH) won the first air ambulance helicopter contracts on the BC coast initially with a Bell 212 based at Seal Cove in Prince Rupert and one and then two Bell 222UTs based on the south coast at Vancouver International Airport. This aircraft (C-GVIU) was imported from Japan (JA9627) in Aug. 1992 and later exported to the US (N622F) in Oct 1998 and later exported to South Africa where it was broken up for parts, according to Rotorspot. Helijet later won the BC Ambulance contract and has flown Sikorsky S-76As and S-76Cs from bases at Seal Cove and YVR.
Registration / Serial:C-GVIU
Aircraft Version:Bell 222UT
C/n (msn):47543
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:March 1994
Photo by:Kenneth I. SwartzContact
Registration / Serial:C-FIGR
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8707/05
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:1 September 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:388107Submit Correction
View count: 164
'Igor' is here home from the wars, i.e. fighting wildfires in the Okanagan region of B.C. A big one at White Rock Lake just north of CYLW caused three turbo airliners to divert one day due to severe turbulence caused by intense updrafts.
Registration / Serial:C-FIGR
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8707/05
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:1 September 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-FIGR
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8707/05
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:1 September 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:388107Submit Correction
View count: 164
'Igor' is here home from the wars, i.e. fighting wildfires in the Okanagan region of B.C. A big one at White Rock Lake just north of CYLW caused three turbo airliners to divert one day due to severe turbulence caused by intense updrafts.
Registration / Serial:C-FIGR
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8707/05
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:1 September 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:383008Submit Correction
View count: 149
Two of these helicopters are working on the massive wildfire burning near Vernon. This view shows the tank mounted on the side which injects foam into the bucket once it has been filled in the nearby lake.
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:383008Submit Correction
View count: 149
Two of these helicopters are working on the massive wildfire burning near Vernon. This view shows the tank mounted on the side which injects foam into the bucket once it has been filled in the nearby lake.
Registration / Serial:C-GKHL
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8801/03
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:C-GURI
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8810
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:383004Submit Correction
View count: 135
A rare sunny break allowed for good light to photograph the two machines currently working on wildfires in the area. This view shows the external cargo rack mounted on the side
Registration / Serial:C-GURI
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8810
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:C-GURI
Aircraft Original Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Kamov Ka-32
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8810
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:383004Submit Correction
View count: 135
A rare sunny break allowed for good light to photograph the two machines currently working on wildfires in the area. This view shows the external cargo rack mounted on the side
Registration / Serial:C-GURI
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-32A11BC
C/n (msn):8810
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Vernon (CYVK / YVE)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:12 August 2021
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:C-GHPW
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell 206B JetRanger II
C/n (msn):3557
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:2 February 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:331451Submit Correction
View count: 199
The latest addition to the fleet which was added mid-January 2021.
Registration / Serial:C-GHPW
Aircraft Version:Bell 206B JetRanger II
C/n (msn):3557
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:2 February 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GHPW
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell 206B JetRanger II
C/n (msn):3557
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:2 February 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:331451Submit Correction
View count: 199
The latest addition to the fleet which was added mid-January 2021.
Registration / Serial:C-GHPW
Aircraft Version:Bell 206B JetRanger II
C/n (msn):3557
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:2 February 2021
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GZOH
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):30976
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:17 August 2020
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:273062Submit Correction
View count: 340
Multiple wildfires just to the west attracted many helicopters from out of town. Locally based VIH got some action with an S-61 and this Bell 212 which is here returning to do battle carrying a 36 foot long-line and water bucket. You can see the pilot with his head stuck in the bubble window as he checks the bucket is behaving itself.
Registration / Serial:C-GZOH
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):30976
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:17 August 2020
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Registration / Serial:C-GZOH
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):30976
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:17 August 2020
Photo by:Tim MartinContact
Photo ID:273062Submit Correction
View count: 340
Multiple wildfires just to the west attracted many helicopters from out of town. Locally based VIH got some action with an S-61 and this Bell 212 which is here returning to do battle carrying a 36 foot long-line and water bucket. You can see the pilot with his head stuck in the bubble window as he checks the bucket is behaving itself.
Registration / Serial:C-GZOH
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):30976
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
City / Airport:Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:17 August 2020
Photo by:Tim MartinContact