Aircraft Operations Aboard Carriers

Dynamic images of military aircraft landing and taking off from aircraft carriers, showcasing naval aviation operations. The mood is energetic, with a focus on precision and coordination.

DF-SN-85-02817. Country: Unknown

A row of parked Naval Air Reserve Attack Squadron 305 (VA-305) A-7 Corsair II aircraft. Personnel from the unit are performing maintenance on the aircraft during active duty training. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-11780. Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)

Crews of a US battleship's 20mm and 40mm guns take a breather, during the landings on Peleliu. Sept 15, 1944, Peleliu.

US servicemen in an M151 light utility vehicle near Point Salines Airfield during the multiservice, multinational Operation URGENT FURY. A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter is parked in the background. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

DN-SN-87-09932. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A snow covered CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter sits secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) while the deck force clears the deck off before flight operations can begin. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea

DN-ST-85-04009. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: USS Shreveport (LPD 12) Country: Gulf Of Suez

A flight deck crewman prepares to signal the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft for takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), during operations off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SN-85-06357. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SC-87-05584. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

The Westland Wasp Mk.1 Series 2 & 2A (AH-12A) Submarine booth control helicopter (1966-1981) on the flight deck of the Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Galen (1967-1987).

An unusual head-on view of a AH-1W Super Cobra helicpoter parked on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) during NATO Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)

DF-SN-86-11719. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Catapult crew members watch as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) during exercises in the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Navy photographer working with a public affairs unit takes a picture of an officer from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) in front of one of the squadron's MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters during Operation Desert Shield. The public affairs unit is preparing hometown news releases for individual squadron members. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Abu Dhabi Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE)

DN-ST-87-10464. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A safety officer signals that an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is ready for launch on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The drill is taking place during FLEET EX '90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-85-10982. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for Exercise SHADOW HAWK is unloaded from the cargo ship LYRA. Shadow Hawk is the segment of the multiservice Exercise BRIGHT STAR '87 that tests joint Jordan-US operations. Subject Operation/Series: BIRGHT STARSHADOW HAWK Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR)

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) sits on the flight line with other Hornets. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

Russian Northern Fleet Ka-27 Helix-D utility helicopter seen operating near the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20). Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DM-SN-85-02977. Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

S69-20060 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crewmen arrive aboard the USS Guadalcanal as they step from a helicopter to receive a red-carpet welcome. Two of the crewmen salute the crowd of newsmen, Navy and NASA personnel gathered to greet them. Left to right, are astronauts Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot; David R. Scott (in back), command module pilot; and James A. McDivitt, commander. Splashdown occurred at 12 00 53 p.m. (EST), March 13, 1969, only 4.5 nautical miles from the USS Guadalcanal, prime recovery ship, to conclude a successful 10-day Earth-orbital space mission.

DN-SN-87-02718. Country: Unknown

A view of damage caused to the tail section of an F-4 Phantom II aircraft when the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

One Lockheed P2V-7B, P-2H & SP-2H Neptune Maritime Patrouille Plane (1961-1982) on Flykamp Valkenburg.

A mechanic from the 18th Fighter Wing makes minor repairs on the wing of an F-15A Eagle aircraft. Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN)

Vintage Photograph. Navy helicopter at Floyd field.

Dependents and crew members watch a passing SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from the flight deck of the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9) during a dependent's day cruise. One hundred and fifty dependents and guests spent the day on ship, which is home-ported at U.S. Naval Station, Subic Bay, Philippines. Country: South China Sea

Boxing for propeller Soldiers leave an Agusta-Bell 204B of the Royal Navy.

A Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HML/A-167) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter prepares to transport confiscated military equipment from an Iranian oil platform. The platform was strafed a later destroyed by gunfire from U.S. destroyers in retaliation for the Iranian mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). Country: Unknown

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2016) Two E/A-18G Growlers assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 prepare to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

A view of damage caused to the tail section of an F-4 Phantom II aircraft when the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 18, 2022) File photo from Feb 01, 2010 captioned, Crewmembers of EA-6B Prowlers assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, exit their aircraft during a transient stopover”. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Trip to Europe: Italy, Naples: President Kennedy arrives at NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Headquarters, 4:30PM. President John F. Kennedy arrives at Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH), a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military command in Bagnoli, Naples, Italy, aboard a U.S. Army helicopter; President Kennedy greets Commander-in Chief of AFSOUTH, Admiral James S. Russell. The President visited the NATO headquarters to attend a meeting and deliver remarks. Jean Kennedy Smith descends helicopter stairs.

DN-SN-85-01982. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy arrives at Andrews Air Force Base from Palm Beach, Florida, 3:43PM. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. (mostly hidden), board a United States Army helicopter, following their arrival at Andrews Air Force Base from Palm Beach, Florida. Caroline Kennedy (with Kennedy family dog, Charlie) walks at left. Maryland.

1959- US Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC) crews run from their jeeps to board combat-ready aircraft. SAC was established in March 1946 with a primary mission of Soviet 'deterrence.'

A left front view of an SH-3A Sea King helicopter, from Fleet Composite Squadron 5 (VC-5), on the helicopter pad of the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29) as the pilot disembarks following landing. The Sea King has just returned from Calayan Island following participation in search and rescue (SAR) operations for the typhoon-damaged Filipino frigate RPS DATU KALANTIAW (PS-76). Country: Philippines (PHL)

DF-ST-89-06341. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Photograph of Bunker Hill being hit by two Kamikazes in 30 seconds off Kyushu. Dated 1945

Aerial right side view of five F-4 Phantom aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 (VMFA-333). Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SC-90-02462. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Firefighters wearing proximity suits ride in a damage control vehicle during a firefighting drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Caribbean Sea

S63-07882 (16 May 1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, backs out of his spacecraft "Faith 7" after a 600,000-mile, 22-orbit journey around Earth. He elected to remain in the spacecraft until it was hoisted to the deck of the USS Kearsarge, as did astronaut Walter Schirra during the previous mission.

DN-SN-88-00794. Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter picks up a pallet of equipment at the helicopter landing zone, as the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit redeploys back to ships of Amphibious Squadron 4 at the conclusion of a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Airmen undergo rapid runway repair training. Base: Raf Bentwaters Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

A flight deck crewman, with two snow shovels, poses for a photograph beside a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7). The twin barrel 3 inch/70 caliber gun mount atop the helo is actually in front of the bridge of the ship. The GUADALCANAL is taking part in the closing phase of NATO Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Coast

Two sailors push a twin agent unit (TAU) across the hangar deck at the conclusion of a firefighting drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Flight deck crew members spread out the crash barricade during a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Caribbean Sea

An SH-3D Sea King helicopter hovers above the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), during operations off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A C-23A Sherpa aircraft from the 10th Military Airlift Squadron flies over the Rhine valley during a flight out of Zweibrucken Air Base, West Germany. Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG)

DN-SC-90-04273. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The Sikorsky HSS-1N (SH-34J, UH-34J) Submarine boat control helicopter 142 (1960-1972) Pick up During an exercise Drenkeling from the sea.

DM-SN-85-02859. Subject Operation/Series: ALPHA STRIKE Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 44 (HSL-44) assess battle damage after launching an AGM-114 "Hellfire" air-to-ground missile at a training target during Joint Task Force Exercise 1-98 (JTFX 1-98). Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Country: Unknown

A left side view of a TR-1 tacitcal reconnaissance aircraft, a variant of the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, on the runway. This TR-1, which has just completed a non-stop flight from Beale Air Force Base, California, is the first to join the recently formed 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, based at Alconbury. Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Flight deck crewmen take a break on the deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) during the NATO exercise Display Determination '81.A parked F-14 Tomcat aircraft is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A view of military personnel, vehicles and equipment at the Kigali International Airport. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kigali Country: Rwanda (RWA)

Visitors attending the ceremonies to introduce the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), look at various displays on avionics and life support systems used aboard the F-16. Base: Hahn Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Army Presidential Flight crew portrait photo. The United States Army Presidential Flight crew (Executive Flight Detachment) poses with an Army helicopter at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

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