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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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A biologist conducting a deer survey by helicopter in the area helped look for the animal and transport personnel, according to CPW.

From BBC

The incident was reported at the seaside town in East Yorkshire at 15:10 GMT and the search involves a rescue helicopter, air ambulance and another aircraft.

From BBC

Wildlife officials, sheriff's deputies, park police and volunteer firefighters launched an extensive search -- joined in the air by a state biologist who was carrying out an annual deer survey by helicopter.

From Barron's

The same helicopters that the Royal Navy uses for operations are also used for rescues or disaster relief, he says.

From BBC

Ten helicopters, 40 ambulances and 150 emergency responders were sent overnight to the scene of the fire in the Valais region, which is popular with tourists.

From BBC