helicopter

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Burrows would himself be the victim of a helicopter crash over Laos in 1971, bringing renewed interest and poignancy to this photograph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Because of cloud cover limiting movement by a helicopter, rangers traveled on foot to reach the hiker, who was lowered down to Lake Helen, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

An AFP photographer at the scene saw a heavy police presence with access to the area cordoned off, while a helicopter circled overhead.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Fourteen people were killed when a helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia, state media reported on Sunday.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Please send the parcels by supply ship, parachute-drop, or helicopter, whichever works out best.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr