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Mil Mi-24V Hind 3368 of the Czech Air Force performing at ILA 2016
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Mil - Mi-24 Hind - Cold War Aircraft - Czech Air Force - ILA 2016
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Hungarian Air Force Mi-24V Hind, sporting a most amazing paint scheme and the appropriate name 'Csőrike II', flew an amazing display during the Kecskemet Airshow in 2010. The original special paint Hind was a Mi-24D 'Csőrike I'.
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Mil - Mi-24 Hind - Cold War Aircraft - Hungarian Air Force - Kecskemet 2010
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The last of the Bo-hicans: seven Bo 105s hover taxiing at the end of flying display. This dark, gloomy and sad day saw the retirement of the MBB Bo 105 from Bundeswehr service. But legends live forever!
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Bo 105 FlyOut Celle 2016
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Quite a rare sight in the skies of Europe nowadays: a Mi-24D, NATO designation Hind-D. Note the PK machine gun sticking out of the second porthole of the troop compartment door. Kecskemet Airshow 2010.
Here is a video of the tactical exercise
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Mil - Mi-24 Hind - Cold War Aircraft - Hungarian Air Force - Kecskemet 2010
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From the 221st Sqn based at Prerov in Czechoslovakia is the wonderful Alien schemed MIL MI-24V Hind Transport / Combat Helicopter seen here flying at the Poznan Air Show 2018 in Poland.
Two menacing assault helicopters fly in formation over the airfield during Boboc Air Show 2018 held at the Şcoala de Aplicaţie pentru Forţele Aeriene.
This helo is a Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. It is one of a few assault helicopters with a troop compartment, along with the more famous Mi-24 Hind and Vietnam-era Huey gunships.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Boboc - BOBAS 2018
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Tactical exercise: a Puma SOCAT hovers in front above the LZ as MiG-21 LanceRs fly top cover. Notice the plume of black smoke left behind bu the MiG. Open Day held at 'Baza 71 Aeriană General Emanoil Ionescu, Câmpia Turzii'.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - MiG-21 - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - LRCT 2016
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Two ALAT (French Army Light Aviation) Tigre helicopters of both HAD and HAP versions flying in formation during the Free Flight World Masters airshow and competition held over the beach of the Côte d'Azur town of Sainte-Maxime.
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Airbus Helicopters - EC 655 Tiger - Sainte-Maxime 2017
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ALAT (French Army Light Aviation) Tigre HAP helicopter flying towards me during the Free Flight World Masters airshow and competition held over the beach of the Côte d'Azur town of Sainte-Maxime. You can see the front seat pilot looking through his green tinted HUD (Heads-Up Display).
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Airbus Helicopters - EC 655 Tiger - Sainte-Maxime 2017
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Four SOCAT attack helicopter gunships and one MEDEVAC variant hovering next to the runway at the end of the tactical exercise. Notice the variation in the air intakes to the engines: 56 has Super Puma sand filters and 64 has another tipe of sand and FOD filters. Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
This helo is a Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. It is one of a few assault helicopters with a troop compartment, along with the more famous Mi-24 Hind and Vietnam-era Huey gunships.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Air Base 95 Bacău Open Day 2017 - BCM/LRBC
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Two helicopter gunships banking in an accelerating turn after fast-roping SpecOps troops in the LZ. These helos are Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Air Base 95 Bacău Open Day 2017 - BCM/LRBC
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This helo is a Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. It is one of a few assault helicopters with a troop compartment, along with the more famous Mi-24 Hind and Vietnam-era Huey gunships. Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Air Base 95 Bacău Open Day 2017 - BCM/LRBC
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UK - Army Air Corps
Westland Apache AH.1
Registration ( ZJ233 )
C/N ( WAH.057 )
Venue - Farnborough
17/7/2016
Two SOCAT attack helicopter gunships hovering next to the runway as an IAR-99 trainer is on long final in the background. Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
This helo is a Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. It is one of a few assault helicopters with a troop compartment, along with the more famous Mi-24 Hind and Vietnam-era Huey gunships.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Air Base 95 Bacău Open Day 2017 - BCM/LRBC
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Intersection of three low-flying helicopters during the display of a combined-forces operation, Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
These helos are Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Air Base 95 Bacău Open Day 2017 - BCM/LRBC
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A truly unique formation of two iconic former Cold War adversaries: an Apache and a Hind. The Czech helo was scheduled to perform after the WAH-64D, so the pilots organized on the spot an ad-hoc formation. They took off together, made a few flybys and then the Hind broke off and orbited as the Apache flew its display. Despite the backlight and the heat, it is a stunning sight to have these two helos in one frame flying over the iconic city of Berlin, the point where the Cold War began and met its conclusion.
Dedicated to Tim McMental, whose former regiment is flying the AAC Apache display and who lived through the dark days prior to the Wall coming down. This image is not only pretty to him, but it is a sobering reminder of just how well the Cold War turned out.
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AgustaWestland - Apache - AAC - Mil - Mi-24 Hind - Czech Air Force - Cold War Aircraft - ILA 2016
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The last of the Bo-hicans: Bo 105s hover taxiing at the end of flying display. This dark, gloomy and sad day saw the retirement of the MBB Bo 105 from Bundeswehr service. But legends live forever!
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Bo 105 FlyOut Celle 2016
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A very rare sight these days, a Bo 105 accelerating to begin its aerobatic display at Tag der Bundeswehr 2016 (Day of the Armed Forces) held at Flugplatz Hohn. This airframe was built as a P1 combat helicopter with anti-tank missiles. Then it was converted into a P1M VBH Verbindungshubschrauber (liaison and training helicopter) by removing the weapon systems. They are now being systematically replaced by EC 135 in the light and training helicopter roles.
Next week, on October 19th, the last Bo-105s of the Heer (German Army) will be retired, ending a long chapter in its history.
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Hohn 2016
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Quite a rare sight in the skies of Europe nowadays: a Mi-24D, NATO designation Hind-D. Even with a friendly hand waving out the window, it is still a menacing sight to see. Kecskemet Airshow 2010.
Here is a video of the tactical exercise
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Mil - Mi-24 Hind - Cold War Aircraft - Hungarian Air Force - Kecskemet 2010
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This dark, gloomy and sad day saw the retirement of the MBB Bo 105 from Bundeswehr service. But legends live forever!
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Bo 105 FlyOut Celle 2016
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As you see this picture I am on my way to Celle for the retirement of the Bo 105 from Bundeswehr service. It is a sad day, but I will do my best to honour this beautiful little whirly-bird.
This airframe was built as a P1 combat helicopter with anti-tank missiles. Then it was converted into a P1M VBH Verbindungshubschrauber (liaison and training helicopter) by removing the weapon systems. They are now being systematically replaced by EC 135 in the light and training helicopter roles.
In the background is its successor in the Bölkow production, the BK-117. Tag der Bundeswehr 2016 (Day of the Armed Forces) held at Flugplatz Hohn.
On October 19th, the last Bo-105s of the Heer (German Army) was retired, ending a long chapter in its history.
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Hohn 2016
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The Falcon (Die Falke), 87+62, was painted to mark the retirement of the Bo 105. The livery is named 'Stars of Memory', as each star on her tail marks one airbase the Bo 105 served from. These are:
Celle [ETHC]
Le Luc [LFMC]
Bückeburg [ETHB]
Holzdorf [ETSH]
Roth [ETHR]
Fritzlar [ETHF]
Laupheim [ETHL]
Niederstetten [ETHN]
Mending [ETHM]
Cottbus [ETHT]
Rheine [ETHE]
Itzehoe [ETHI]
Landsberg/Lech [ETSL]
Feldkirchen-Mitterhartshausen [EDPS]
Neuhausen ob Eck [EDSN]
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Bo 105 FlyOut Celle 2016
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A classic bird with an iconic sound taking off from Hohn at the end of the day. The organizers were already yelling at me to exit the airfield, but I just had to whitness her take-off. I love this helicopter!!! Tag der Bundeswehr 2016 (Day of the Armed Forces) held at Flugplatz Hohn.
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Bell - Huey - Warbirds - Cold War Aircraft - Heer - Bundeswehr - Hohn 2016
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Internationale Luft-und Raumfahrtausstellung Berlin.
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Airbus Helicopters - EC 655 Tiger - Heer - Bundeswehr - ILA 2014
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The last of the Bo-hicans: seven Heer Bo 105s in formation. This dark, gloomy and sad day saw the retirement of the MBB Bo 105 from Bundeswehr service. But legends live forever!
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Bo 105 FlyOut Celle 2016
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Der Mil Mi-24 (russisch Миль Ми-24, NATO-Codename: Hind, deutsch Hirschkuh) ist ein in der Sowjetunion entwickelter Kampfhubschrauber des Hubschrauberherstellers Mil.
Die Entwicklung dieses Hubschraubers begann Mitte der 1960er-Jahre noch zu Lebzeiten von Michail Mil. Vom Ausgangsmodell Mil Mi-8 wurden Triebwerke, Rotoren und andere mechanische Komponenten übernommen, der Rumpf wurde vollkommen neu gestaltet. Im Gegensatz zu den meisten anderen Kampfhubschraubern kann der Mi-24 als Angriffshubschrauber Transportaufgaben übernehmen. So ist er dafür ausgelegt, bis zu acht ausgerüstete Soldaten geschützt ins Gefechtsfeld zu transportieren. Als „fliegender Schützenpanzer“ gehörte es zu den Aufgaben des Mi-24, schnell über dem Gefechtsfeld zu agieren. Seine Aufgaben sind die Panzerabwehr, Feuerunterstützung bei amphibischen Operationen, Ausheben gegnerischer Stützpunkte, Bekämpfung gegnerischer Hubschrauber und Begleitschutz für eigene Hubschrauber.
Ein Problem des Mi-24A blieb die unzureichende Sicht des Piloten. So wurden im Juni 1972 zwei Mi-24-Vorproduktionsmodelle mit einem komplett neuen Bugbereich ausgerüstet, bei dem Pilot und Bordschütze in zwei Kanzeln hinter- und übereinander untergebracht waren. Diese wurden Basis der neuen Version Mi-24D (Erzeugnis 246), die einer Kombination des Waffensystems und der Verbesserungen des Mi-24B mit dem neuen Cockpit entsprach. Die Serienproduktion der neuen Version wurde 1973 genehmigt.
Die im Museum ausgestellte Mi-24P ist eine Leihgabe des MHM Berlin-Gatow. Der mit u.a. Bundeswehrkennung 96+43 (W.Nr. 340333) flog als 387 im Kampfhubschraubergeschwader (KHG) 5 „Adolf von Lützow" in Basepohl. Die erste Mi-24P landete als eine von 12 Maschinen dieses Typs am 15.12.1989 in Basepohl. Sie befanden sich nur zehn Monate im Einsatz, als sie im Oktober 1990 ausgesondert wurden.
Quelle: www.luftfahrttechnisches-museum-rechlin.de/exponate-der-W...
"Let me see, let me see!!!" There is something very interesting going on in this compartment of the helicopter! Might be a TV set showing a football game or it might be some abnormal temperature indication judging by the fire extinguisher in the flight mechanic's hand. Subsequently she flew away just fine. Tag der Bundeswehr 2016 (Day of the Armed Forces) held at Flugplatz Hohn.
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Bell - Huey - Warbirds - Cold War Aircraft - Heer - Bundeswehr - Hohn 2016
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Flying the German flag (a variant of it with the coat of arms in the centre) slung below. Notice the mirror on the left hand side, so that the pilot can see the load. This dark, gloomy and sad day saw the retirement of the MBB Bo 105 from Bundeswehr service.
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MBB - Bo 105 - Heer - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - Bo 105 FlyOut Celle 2016
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Taking off with vortices streaming off the propeller blade tips and escorted by an Eurocopter Tiger during Willfire exercise during Internationale Luft-und Raumfahrtausstellung (ILA) Berlin 2014.
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Transall - Luftwaffe - Bundeswehr - Cold War Aircraft - ILA 2014
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Der Mil Mi-24 (russisch Миль Ми-24, NATO-Codename: Hind, deutsch Hirschkuh) ist ein in der Sowjetunion entwickelter Kampfhubschrauber des Hubschrauberherstellers Mil.
Die Entwicklung dieses Hubschraubers begann Mitte der 1960er-Jahre noch zu Lebzeiten von Michail Mil. Vom Ausgangsmodell Mil Mi-8 wurden Triebwerke, Rotoren und andere mechanische Komponenten übernommen, der Rumpf wurde vollkommen neu gestaltet. Im Gegensatz zu den meisten anderen Kampfhubschraubern kann der Mi-24 als Angriffshubschrauber Transportaufgaben übernehmen. So ist er dafür ausgelegt, bis zu acht ausgerüstete Soldaten geschützt ins Gefechtsfeld zu transportieren. Als „fliegender Schützenpanzer“ gehörte es zu den Aufgaben des Mi-24, schnell über dem Gefechtsfeld zu agieren. Seine Aufgaben sind die Panzerabwehr, Feuerunterstützung bei amphibischen Operationen, Ausheben gegnerischer Stützpunkte, Bekämpfung gegnerischer Hubschrauber und Begleitschutz für eigene Hubschrauber.
Ein Problem des Mi-24A blieb die unzureichende Sicht des Piloten. So wurden im Juni 1972 zwei Mi-24-Vorproduktionsmodelle mit einem komplett neuen Bugbereich ausgerüstet, bei dem Pilot und Bordschütze in zwei Kanzeln hinter- und übereinander untergebracht waren. Diese wurden Basis der neuen Version Mi-24D (Erzeugnis 246), die einer Kombination des Waffensystems und der Verbesserungen des Mi-24B mit dem neuen Cockpit entsprach. Die Serienproduktion der neuen Version wurde 1973 genehmigt.
Die im Museum ausgestellte Mi-24P ist eine Leihgabe des MHM Berlin-Gatow. Der mit u.a. Bundeswehrkennung 96+43 (W.Nr. 340333) flog als 387 im Kampfhubschraubergeschwader (KHG) 5 „Adolf von Lützow" in Basepohl. Die erste Mi-24P landete als eine von 12 Maschinen dieses Typs am 15.12.1989 in Basepohl. Sie befanden sich nur zehn Monate im Einsatz, als sie im Oktober 1990 ausgesondert wurden.
Quelle: www.luftfahrttechnisches-museum-rechlin.de/exponate-der-W...
AgustaWestland EH-101 Merlin
ZH847 from the 814 Naval Air Squadron 'The Flying Tigers' on exercise at RNAS Culdrose on 23/05/16
The L.2002 is a long overdue replacement for the AG.1965 gunship. The helicopter is better armed and much better protected, equipped with a standard 35 mm anti-personnel cannon, 4 multi-purpose rocket launchers, and 2 rocket pods. The helicopter can be armed with a variety of AGMs and AAMs, but is usually used for anti-tank warfare and overwatch. It also carries large stores of flares and chaff to evade enemy missiles. With improved avionics and engine modules as well, this helicopter is the ultimate in death from above.
Armament:
1 35 mm autocannon
4 missile hardpoints
2 24-tube 72 mm rocket pods
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Credit to Worlock for ellipses.