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During October 2004, the Rheinturm (Rhein tower) had its top portion, an antenna unit for broardcast, replaced into digital type. This work, at an height of over 200m, was performed using a chopper.

Ka-32 lifting the old top cap of the tower. The photo was taken from my apartment window when I was living in Duesseldorf.

And the next part

Now installing base of the new antenna.

Ka-32 landing on the bank of river. Color scheme of the helicoptor looks like an inverted Patrouille Swiss.

Ka-32 on the ground. Complicated rotor link mechanism, landing gear structure and rudder on the tail is very interesting.

Cockpit. of Ka-32

Chase aircraft.

Before ..................................... and After.

This is the kind of place where Swiss helicopters normally fly. AS315B Lama of Air Zermatt.

It is very rare and interesting experience to see a chopper fly below me. Photo taken at the French Alps town of Chamonix.