This section presents a collection of footages of which a large part was filmed using old 8mm films, consequently for these videos there is no sound. Although filmed with humble equipment by insiders or amateurs these footages represent significant historical value as they also evidence progress in the field of aerial work. The sequences are presented cronologically, by date and by registration.

1963 - Bell 47G2 HB-XAX - "Transport of passengers" - running time 1'33'' - silent
The helicopter concerned is Bell 47G2 HB-XAX in service with Heliswiss and piloted by Jacques-Pascal Castaing (1928-1964). It was filmed during Summer 1963 on the soccer field of Monte Carasso/TI where some residents were awaiting uplifting to their alpine homes.
To mention that the French pilot Castaing died in a flight accident on the 9th of September 1964 in Saas Almagell/VS (read his story in the section people/pilots). Note that supplies were transported in the horizontal net placed alongside the cabin.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZX-pMEaVmo

1964/1965 - Agusta-Bell 204B HB-XBO - "Hay transport" - running time 1'29'' - silent
The sequences were filmed in the region of the Rigi/SZ around the mid '60s. Agusta-Bell 204B HB-XBO in service with Heliswiss is shown transporting some loads of hay to an isolated mountain farm. The pilot is Helmut Hugl, while the two flight assistants are Rudolf Renggli (with helmet) and Jean Pierre Füllemann, who later became a helicopter pilot.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVBaVpEIL3k

Agusta-Bell 204B HB-XBO - Gravel transportation with the aluminium bucket - running time 1'20" - silent
The video was made in the late '60s and shows the helicopter in service with Heliswiss while it transports gravel to a mountain work site. The special aluminium gravel bucket introduced in those years, which has a capacity of about 800 litres, speeds up the work...
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAnbfZzA-ME

1964/1965 - Agusta-Bell 47G3B-1 HB-XBW - "Transportation of firewood" - running time 1'37'' - silent
The sequences were filmed in the region of Lauterbrunnen/BE where helicopter Agusta-Bell 47G3B-1 HB-XBW in service with Heliswiss is tasked to transport some loads to the Mutthorn (2'898 m) mountain hut. Sitting at the controls is Jean Seydoux (1919-1980 - read his story in the section people/pilots). After refueling the helicopter takes off lifting a load of firewood secured inside two nets.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbj0nlFAxpk

Agusta-Bell 47G3B-1 HB-XBY - Flight demonstration in Bellinzona/TI - running time 1'45" - silent
The video was made on the 16th of October 1965 at the old heliport of Bellinzona (also known as the aviation field "Prato Lorenzi") where the helicopter company Eliticino, founded by the entrepreneur Claudio Valsesia, moved its first steps. The film shows pilot Siegfried Stangier while he performs some aerial stunts.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gWyOXqEPMQ&feature=related

1965 - Agusta-Bell 47G3B-1 HB-XBZ - "Gravel transport" - running time 2'30'' - silent
This sequence was filmed in Rivera/TI in 1965 where helicopter Agusta-Bell 47G3B-1 HB-XBZ, in service with Heliswiss, was tasked to transport gravel. The helicopter is piloted by Jean Seydoux (1919-1980), one of the first helicopter pilots active in Ticino. Clearly visible in this film is the first bucket emptying device developed by Heliswiss personnel.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-h0GksJnt4

late '60s - Agusta-Bell 47G2 HB-XCH - "Globi flies with the helicopter" - running time 30'' - silent
In this short sequence filmed at the airport of Belp/BE in the late '60s Globi, one of the most popular characters in Switzerland, flies with the helicopter Agusta-Bell 47G2 HB-XCH in service with Gribair SA. Sitting at the controls is Franz Gribi.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sRudNMtxZQ

1969 - Agusta-Bell 206A Jet Ranger HB-XCX - "Emergency inflatable pontoons test" - running time 2' - silent
The helicopter in service with Aztec is tested in Belp/BE with emergency inflatable pontoons. The film shows the helicopter in flight and the inflation of the pontoons fitted to the skids. Finally the helicopter touches down on water.
Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNEzoB4rNOA