Helicopassion in English

Field reports and helicopter photography from real-world operations.
Where helicopters operate and where passion begins.

French police EC145 in flight over Chamonix, its rotor blades slicing in front of snow-covered peaksPhoto André Bour – Helicopassion French police EC145 in flight over Chamonix, its rotor blades slicing in front of snow-covered peaks, captured just after fresh snowfall

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Through Helicopassion’s lens

Winch operator aboard a French police EC145 — beneath the rotor, from the ground
Photo André Bour – Helicopassion Winch operator aboard a French police EC145 — beneath the rotor, from the ground

NH90 door gunner — a suspended step between weight and lightness
Photo André Bour – Helicopassion NH90 door gunner — a suspended step between weight and lightness

Tiger pilot returning from mission — a moment between flight and ground
Photo André Bour – Helicopassion Tiger pilot returning from mission — a moment between flight and ground

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Last update May 7, 2026