Hong Kong Government Flying Service H175 · B-LVE
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/VHHH) · 04/24/2020
About This Photo
The primary subject is a stationary medium-sized helicopter with a matte gray livery parked on an airport apron. The helicopter has four main rotor blades and five tail rotor blades, with the tail rotor featuring orange tips. Visible markings include the registration code "B-LVE" on the tail boom, the text "GOVERNMENT FLYING SERVICE" on the lower fuselage, and Chinese characters above the cabin door. The helicopter’s door is open, and a person wearing a bright yellow-green reflective vest over blue clothing is standing on the ground next to the door, partially inside the cabin. The helicopter rests on tricycle-style wheels, and an orange power cable or hose extends beneath it. In the background, the flat airport setting shows a combination of concrete apron and grassy areas, typical of an airport ramp. A tall, weathered light pole is visible behind the helicopter, along with runway directional signs on the grass, marked "07R" and "25L." The sky is mostly clear with diffused sunlight suggesting early afternoon with some scattered clouds. No other aircraft, vehicles, or personnel are visibly present in the scene. The environment appears calm and functional for aviation operations, with no terminal buildings, control towers, or other significant airport infrastructure in direct view. Keywords: matte gray, reflective vest, tricycle wheels, rotor blade tips, open door, airport apron, aviation service, runway signage, flat terrain, light pole, concrete surface, personnel, power cable, helicopter cabin, Chinese text, registration code, medium helicopter, exterior markings, airport lighting. -- Hong Kong Government Flying Service H175 B-LVE HKG airport VHHH airport Hong Kong International Airport Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong Gtn6LS8VI7n6DGzijncI.jpg Lucas Wu December 0, 04/24/2020