Swiss Eurocopter AS532UL Cougar Mk1 Helicopter.
This photo was taken on 11 October 2018 during the Fliegerschiessen organised annually by the Swiss Air Force near the village of Axalp.
Axalp is part of the municipality of Brienz and lies at an altitude of over 1,500 metres. The Axalp is a beautiful hiking area and, in winter, a ski resort.
At 2,200 metres is the military shooting range where the spectacular Fliegerschiessen is held, attracting thousands of people.
I am Jaap van den Berg and photography has become a great passion of mine since 2010. Since then I travel all over the world to take pictures of military aircrafts. But besides aircraft I also love to photograph other subjects like landscapes, architecture, flowers, animals, .. Read more…