Air Force Refueling Operations

Action shots of military jets during aerial refueling missions, demonstrating the operational capabilities and coordination of air force units.

A pair of U.S. Air Force F-15C aircraft over the Gulf of Mexico.

DN-SC-89-09794. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16 from the 169th Fighter Wing in South Carolina approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 134th Air Refueling Wing. The 134th Air Refueling Wing celebrated the centennial anniversary of in-flight refueling on June 27, 2023, by performing two flyovers and a total of seven in-flight refuelings in the skies over Tennessee.

120614-O-GR159-001PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (June 14, 2012) Cmdr. Eric Buus pilots the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft BF-2 as it completes the first test flight for the short takeoff and vertical landing variant with an asymmetric weapons load. The weapons load included an AIM-9X Sidewinder inert missile on the starboard pylon, a centerline 25mm gun pod, and a GBU-32 and AIM-120 in the starboard weapon bay. The F-35B is the U.S. Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings for use on amphibious ships or expeditionary airfields to provide air power to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

An aerial right side view of an F-15C from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, as it patrols the air space around Williamtown during an air to air exercise between the United States Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. Subject Operation/Series: IRON FIST '95 Base: Raaf Williamstown Country: Australia (AUS)

An air-to-air right side view of a 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle aircraft in formation with two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-1 aircraft during Exercise Cope North 85-1. The F-1s are equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 85-1 Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-89-02199. State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16 from the 169th Fighter Wing in South Carolina departs after refueling from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 134th Air Refueling Wing. The 134th Air Refueling Wing celebrated the centennial anniversary of in-flight refueling on June 27, 2023, by performing two flyovers and a total of seven in-flight refuelings in the skies over Tennessee.

An F-15 E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission over Iraq.

Artwork: "The Eagle". Artist: Bill Dillard. U.S. Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown

010810-F-7910D-001. Base: Buckley Field State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An air-to-air right side view of Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in formation over the Persian Gulf. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-88-05143. Base: English Channel

Three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft pass over the desert while returning to the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) in the Red Sea after a strike on Iraqi targets during Operation Desert Storm. Each aircraft is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile; the aircraft in the foreground is also carrying an AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radiation missile on its outboard wing pylon. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

011107-F-0308N-232. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

An air-to-air left side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

High angle view of two fighter planes in flight, F/A-18C Hornets, US Navy

An air-to-air right side view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 51 (VF 51). The F-14 is assigned aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Airmen from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., use a KC-10 Extender to refuel an F-15C Eagle, during exercise Northern Edge, May 14, 2019, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Units participating in Northern Edge have access to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, one of the largest training ranges in the world with approximately 65,000 square miles of available airspace; 2,500 square miles of land and 42,000 square nautical miles of surface, subsurfaces and overlying airspace.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from the 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2022. RF-A is a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise which aims to offer realistic air-combat training for military pilots and other flight crew members from the United States and allied countries.

Close-up shot of two F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in flight. The aircraft's are armed with AGM-88 HARM's (high-speed anti-radiation missile), AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

An F-15C of the 159th Fighter Wing in flight.

070116-F-0681L-249. State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980404-F-7910D-003. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer flies below a KC-10 Extender over Northern California prior to performing in the Wings Over Solano open house and air show at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 14, 2022. The two-day event also featured performances by the Wings of Blue parachute team, Team Travis Parade of Heavies, F-16 and F-35 Demo Teams and static displays.

An air-to-air view from the boom operator's window of the B-1B/159 testbed aircraft (originally the No. 2 B-1 prototype) approaching the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a test flight over the Pacific Ocean. Country: Unknown

021007-F-7709A-006. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16D Fighting Falcon from the 68th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after being refueled, flies a mission overJordan in support of the Air Power Expeditionary Force. An ancillary mission of the Force is to assist US Air Force and other multinational forces operating in Saudi Arabia and other nearby countries patrol the no-fly zone over southern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: AIR POWER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Jordan (JOR)

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the Lousiana Air National Guard 159th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation over the Caribbean Sea in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND) June 29, 2022. As part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR)coordinated and conducted joint operations with the U.S. Navy while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' gulf coast and Puerto Rico. OND, is an integrated air and missle defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America. This particular OND allowed NORAD units to exercise maneuvers designed to defend the southern approach to the United States from simulated cruise missle threats. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and American command that employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and fighter air

011113-F-2171A-008. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-15 Note: The description with this photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Fighter pilot maneuvers their jet under a KC-135 Stratotanker on a refuel mission during a multi-day readiness exercise, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 12-17, 2022. The exercise focused on demonstrating the Department of the Air Forces priority of Agile Combat Employment (ACE), which uses multi-capable Airmen to facilitate a proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver to increase resiliency and survivability while generating combat power.

Elevated air-to-air front view of two A-10 Thunderbolt II close-support aircraft in formation. They are assigned to the 18th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB. Country: United States Of America (USA)

020502-F-0193C-013. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16 Falcon aircraft from the 347th Composite Wing, 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia prepare to refuel inflight from a KC-135 Stratotanker with the refueling boom extended while on a bombing mission over the Cherry Point Range. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE 95-3 Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Low angle view of two F-15 Eagle fighter planes in flight

An air-to-air left underside view of four 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4E Phantom II aircraft in formation during the Tactical Air Command bombing and gunnery competition Gunsmoke '85. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '85 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, receives fuel from a 92nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor Squadron supports RFA by sharing its knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to participating units, ensuring the United States and its allies receive the best air combat training possible.

DN-SC-04-15208. Base: Grand Canyon State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A 336TH Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15E Eagle aircraft takes off on a mission during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Two Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 Eagles escort a U.S. Air Force 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress over Saudi Arabia in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Sep. 4, 2022. During the 22 and a half hour non-stop BTF mission, the B-52s were escorted by regional partner nations, enhancing regional stability and security through a show of combined strength and capability.

Two U.S. Air Force F-16's from the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 138th Fighter Wing Detachment 1, fly off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alabama Air National Guard's 117th Air Refueling Wing during North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), June 29, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted joint operations with the U.S. Navy while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' gulf coast and Puerto Rico. OND, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America. This particular OND allowed NORAD units to exercise maneuvers designed to defend the southern approach to the United States from simulated cruise missile threats. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and American command that employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and

Flying fighter with military ammunition during war conflict, warfare concept

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2023. The U.S. is committed to denying adversarial aggression through strategic airpower aimed to deter and dominate aggressors in any airspace.

020923-F-6393C-003. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An air to air right underside view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., equipped with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010811-F-7910D-012. Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

DN-ST-89-09001. State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020806-F-7823A-003. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AN air-to-air underside view of an A-7D Corsair II aircraft banking to the left over a range. Two AGM-65 Maverick missiles and one auxiliary fuel tank are on each wing. The aircraft is assigned to the 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A pair of F-16's from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center fly in formation during a test mission out of Tucson International Airport, Arizona.

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies next to the wing of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel.

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft heads for its target in Iraq with a load of eight Mark 82 500-pound bombs during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is also armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on its fuselage cheek-position point. VA-72 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) in the Red Sea. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DF-ST-87-03761. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '85 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, returns to patrol after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 2, 2022. F-16 aircraft routinely conduct presence patrols within the CENTCOM AOR to reassure allies and ensure regional security.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2022) Two French Rafale fighter jets, attached to the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), fly by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during flight operations, Nov. 17, 2022. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

An air-to-air front view of an F-111 aircraft during a refueling mission over the North Sea. Country: Unknown

020114-F-1851B-293. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

F-14 Tomcat of VF-211 flying above rugged Nevada terrain.

DF-ST-88-04698. Country: Unknown

Four F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in formation. Country: Unknown

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while conducting aerial operations with the Royal Bahrain air force over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 25, 2022. The U.S. and Bahrain work jointly to enhance interoperability in the interest of regional security.

A Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A Tomcat aircraft bearing a temporary camouflage paint scheme flies alongside two Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126) F-16N Fighting Falcon adversary training aircraft during a flight near Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona. State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-11978. Country: Spain (ESP)

An air-to-air right side view of two Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-86) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft over Townsend Target Range. State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 from the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 138th Fighter Wing Detachment 1, flies off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alabama Air National Guard's 117th Air Refueling Wing during North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), June 29, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted joint operations with the U.S. Navy while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' gulf coast and Puerto Rico. OND, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America. This particular OND allowed NORAD units to exercise maneuvers designed to defend the southern approach to the United States from simulated cruise missile threats. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and American command that employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and sp

A Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, moves into position to take on fuel from a 96th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker on March 27, 2012, during a recent mission over the Pacific near the Hawaiian Islands. During this refueling mission, Air Force Academy cadets on spring break, received a familiarization flight to give the cadets a better understanding of the Air Force's global reach capabilities.

A silhouette of an F-15 Fighting Falcon from the 325th Fighter Wing, with an aerial competition judge on board, airborne as the sun rises over the Gulf of Mexico.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '94 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A United States Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet (top) and a Malaysian Air Force Mig-29 Fulcrum high above the South China Sea, Malaysia.

Formation of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II's of Jagdgeschawader 71 Richthofen behind a tanker of the 100th ARW over northern Germany.

030403-M-5607A-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

220726-N-XL376-1102 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2022) - A U.S Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 flies alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker after conducting long-range aerial refueling during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, May 3, 2022. The 179th EFS, deployed with Ninth Air Force, delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

DF-ST-88-05724. Country: West Germany (FRG)

020215-F-8564A-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Air to air left side view of two United States Air Force Europe (USAFE) F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, Hahn Air Base, Germany. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

Aerial of a US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-115 (VMFA-115), Silver Eagles, Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles (wing tips), a GBU-12 (left), and a MK-83 1,000 lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Country: Unknown

A view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft with advanced medium range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) under its wing, in flight over the Pacific Missile Test Center. Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16 being refueled by a KC-10. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

DF-ST-90-01603. State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air to air view of two Air Force Reserve F-16 Fighting Falcons flying a training mission. The lead F-16 is the flag ship of the 944th Fighter Wing and the wing aircraft is the flag ship of the 302nd Fighter Squadron, both deployed from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)

An F-15C Eagle aircraft refuels from a KC-10A Extender aircraft while conducting defensive operations in support of the Iraqi and coalition cease-fire following Operation Desert Storm. The Eagle is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Country: Unknown

Low angle view of three F-15 Eagle fighter planes flying in formation

An F-16 assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., soars over the skies during a recent training Mission. Morris ANG Base is home to the Air National Guard's premier F-16 fighter pilot training unit, the 162nd Wing. It is one of the largest ANG wings in the country and resides next to the Tucson International Airport. The wing shares use of the runway, security and fire control with the airport. Guardsmen provide ready forces in support of civil authorities and wartime operations.

030810-F-8833H-074. Base: Mountain Home Air Force Base State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Royal Omani Air Force F-16 reecives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air refueling Squadron during a combined training event, over Oman, March 19, 2023. The training event increased the Royal Omani Air Force's air-to-air refueling, proficiency, and increased interoperability between partners.

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Lambe, a fighter pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, while flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, Nov. 12, 2013. Col. Lambe is flying the F-16 fighter jet back to S.C. from a temporary duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., where the unit deployed to accomplish training for an upcoming Aerospace Expeditionary Force deployment.

Two French Navy Rafale fly in formation off the wing of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in a joint aerial exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 2, 2022. The KC-135 provides U.S. and partner nation aircraft the ability to remain in the air for longer durations, maximizing their patrol time and ensuring regional stability.

A B-1B Lancer flies over the Nevada and Utah region.

A Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen over Lithuania.

Two French Dassault Rafales fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 29, 2022. In an ongoing U.S. effort to build and shape partner air forces, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) forges partners with France to enhance airpower in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and provide deterrence and stability to the region.

A 613th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a tanker aircraft as it flies over Sicily while on deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

An F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in flight. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Country: Unknown

An underside view of a Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-14A Tomcat aircraft with its landing gear down. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is silhouetted against the late afternoon sky during a flight off of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).. Country: Caribbean Sea

January 18, 2010 - Dassault Rafale B of the French Air Force off the Normandy coast. These Rafales carry AASM Hammer bombs.

An air-to-air left side view of a flight of five F-15 "Eagles" flying in an echelon right and high formation. The formation is lead by the flagship of 405th Tactical Training Wing, (TTW), followed by the 426th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (TFTS), 461st TFTS, 550th TFTS and 555th TFTS. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15E Strike Eagle arrives to receive fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve May 23, 2017. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling capabilities as it supports U.S. and coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

010212-F-1851B-223. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An air-to-air right front view of a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 321 (VMFA-321) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft over the Bravo-19 target range. The reserve squadron is at Fallon for two weeks of active duty training at the Naval Air Warfare Center target complex. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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