This 1981 built helicopter is amog the first produced and thus one of the oldest Bell 412 still flying. It started its career in Australia as VH-XCF with CareFlight QLD before joining Heli Austria in May 2016. Swiss operator Lions Air chartered OE-XHT for the winter season 2016/2017 and based it at Sion, after which Heli Austria assigned it to a fire fighting contract in Spain. A couple of years ago, Heli Austria started to paint each of its helicopters in a unique color, and most wear a nicer layout like this all black color. At least 5 Bell 412's have so far been operated by Heli Austria.

Taking off for a local flight. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

Now with Code MZ4B and new operators. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

Seen while being maintained. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

Now seen with a new code and also with government decals as well as Avincis. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

Base Incendios La Pila is a remote helipad, used for firefighting in the Murcia area. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

The Bahrain Police Aviation operates a number of Bell 412 helicopters, one is seen here on static display at BIAS 2024.

Flying as Helitak 345, VH-XCN was a recent addition to Kestrel's fleet in 2020, and had yet to be painted into the companies red and white scheme.

Alll three flying elements on the fire this day. Kestrel's Bell 412 VH-KAC has been with the company since 2009. Seen here flying as Helitak 344.

Seen with a new code and INFOCA decals. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

A 1981 frame. Ex XC-HAN, N177EH & N177LG. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

A 1981 frame. Ex XC-HAN, N177EH & N177LG. (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

Taking off for some local fire fighting (exercises?). (Nikon D850 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

Helitak 334 drops in for some fuel and a feed for the pilot while fighting the fires in Victoria currently.

This 1990 Bell 412 was delivered to Air Logistics as N399AL. Later leased to Heliservicio Campeche (XA-SBZ), the helicopter returned to re-named BristowUS in 2006. Next sold to Air Deccan (VT-DAI). The helicopter came to Canada in 2012 with CC Helicopters. Summit Helicopters (formerly Trinity Helicopters 2009 - 13) bought CC Helicopters in 2014, merging the two companies. C-GCCD was retired in July 2023 and sold to Westcan Aircraft Sales & Salvage. The registration was cancelled on July 7th and the aircraft parted out.

Delivered in December 1997, this Bell 412 was noted at Bolivar Naval Base in Cartagena. Its navy career was shortlived as it crashed on 4 September 2002 in the Pacific Ocean, 34km from Cabo Corrientos. The wreckage was salvaged.