Airshow and Training Flights

Visuals of aircraft performing stunts and engaging in training flights, highlighting the dynamic nature of military and civilian aviation events.

Airshow, De Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide in flight, Gelnhausen

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey, with the 1st Helicopter Brigade, takes off from a forward arming and refueling point during Iron Fist 23 at Hijudai, Japan, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers utilized the FARP as a point of operation to refuel and rearm aircraft outside of a forward operating base. U.S. Marines with the 31st MEU and members from the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, participate in Exercise Iron Fist 23 at Hijudai training area Kyushu, Japan. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to C. Company, 2nd Battalion, 211th General Support Aviation Battalion, Minnesota Army National Guard, hoist a basket into a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter aboard the Landing Craft, Utility 2027, USAV Mechanicsville, in the Arabian Gulf near the Kuwait Naval Base, Feb. 20, 2019. C. Company conducted aeromedical evacuation hoists from LCU 2027s weather deck to familiarize crew members with hoist procedures over an anchored and moving vessel.

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220420-N-LZ839-1411NORFOLK, VA. (April 20, 2022) - Master at Arms 3rd Class Mackenzie Olmstead, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), roves the flightdeck, April 20, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

155mm Howitzer Heavy Artillery Piece Stands Ready to Fire at the Asadabad Forward Operating Base in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division conduct live fire training in a M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) during Decisive Action Rotation 22-09 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022.

New Orleans - 26-HK-200-110. Hurricane Katrina

Taiwan, Kinmen County, Jincheng, Anti-landing barriers on beach near Triangle Fort

Critical supplies are delivered to an undisclosed location in Afghanistan via airdrop by a C-17 Globemaster III, May 4, 2012. The C-17 is one of two aerial resupply platforms utilized by the U.S. Air Forces Air Mobility Division. In 2011 the AMD directed the dropping of over 58,000 bundles comprising more than 80 million pounds of critical supplies to personnel in austere combat outposts.

bullets of the spanish civil war, location of the battle of mallorca, Son Servera, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

980624-F-5772H-007. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1980 - Airmen place a red carpet on the ground for Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel prior to his departure from the United States after his visit.

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares an F-22 Raptor for take-off to conduct a night training flight, Sept. 27, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. Night training operations are essential for ensuring readiness and helps to maintain 24/7 operations in support of the NATO Air Shielding mission.

110625-N-DB458-127GULF OF ADEN (June 25, 2011) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) jump from an H-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 during a routine sky diving evolution. The 13th MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and is underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

WOLF HOUND (2022), directed by MICHAEL B. CHAIT.

040825-F-0193C-009. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DN-ST-86-01659. Base: Wallace Air Station, Poro Point Country: Philippines (PHL)

AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's Task Force Tigershark, prepare for a mission from Forward Operating Base Fenty Nov. 12, 2013.

220626-N-XN177-1121 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 2022) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepares to launch from the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 26, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

the first F-15 Eagle of the Montana Air National Guard's 120th Fighter Wing to fly a sortie over Montana conducts a flyover of the Montana National Guard Joint Force Headquarters at Ft. Harrison, Mt. The 120th recently made the transition from F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-15 and recieve a toatl of 18 jets.

A geyser of water rises into the air following the detonation of a submerged mine by members of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-87-13345. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

F-15A on display at Otis Air National Guard Base. Dedicated to retired Brig. Gen. Anthony 'Kimo' Schiavi.

The American flag on the garrison flagpole is shown Nov. 8, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching usagmccoy.”

Varius helicopters fly over the Washington Monument during the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. The helicopters include, two AH-64 Apaches, two UH-60 Black Hawks and a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Service members at the installation hold training operations at a range June 13, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Annually, tens of thousands of troops complete institutional and transient troop training operations at Fort McCoy. During June 2022, thousands of troops also trained at Fort McCoy, including troops from the Wisconsin National Guard and Iowa National Guard.

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, complete a demonstration with four Fighting Falcon F-16 Fighters at the Frontiers In Flight Airshow at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas, September 24, 2022. The Thunderbirds participated in the air show as part of an annual community event for the eastern Kansas region.

Vertical view of a Navy SH-3D Sea King helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 84 during flight operations. The helicopter is towing the AQS-13 dipping sonar. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A U.S. Marine Corps combat marksmanship trainer with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III MEF Information Group, moves off-range during Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, South Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Side View of Four Chinese Nationalist Air Force F-104 Aircraft Flying in Close Formation Near Ching Chaun Kang Air Base, Taiwan. Side View of Four Chinese Nationalist Air Force F-104 Aircraft Flying in Close Formation Near Ching Chaun Kang Air Base, Taiwan.

A view of the tail section of the 43rd Bombardment Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft known as "Darwin's Pride." The aircraft, which is being retired from US Air Force service, will be placed on display in a museum at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air command base in Darwin, Australia. Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM)

A cut-out in the top of the wall remains the only light source for the barn where Madame Brisset hid three American paratroopers from enemy patrols on June 6, 1944.

Aerial view of Battleship Cove's weathered USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. pier-side, its dark silhouette contrasting against the inky water, Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.

220524-N-XN177-2050 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Vincent Hearon, from Borger, Texas, signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HCS) 23 to take off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 24, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

A Leopard tank 2A6 during exercise GRIFFIN STORM in Pabrade. Pabrade, 13.02.2013., Pabrade, Lithuania, Europe

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-348. Hurricane Katrina

Group of visitors in the fog at beech forest concentration camp, now a concentration camp memorial, Weimar, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Air Assault candidates rappel out of a UH-60, February 22, 2024. After successfully rappeling from the UH-60, candidates must complete the 12-mile ruck in under 3 hours the following morning. Army

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Washington DC

The U.S. flag is shown set at half staff Dec. 7, 2022, at the installation flagpole at Fort McCoy, Wis., in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.

VILLANOVA DEL GHEBBO ITALY 23 MARCH 2021 Firefighters Flashing detail

Spanish security personnel guard the main gate at Moron Air Base, Spain.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE II Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP)

Railcars that were loaded by Soldiers with the Army Reserves 411th Engineer Company with military vehicles and equipment Nov. 1, 2022, are shown at Fort McCoy, Wis. Overall the company loaded 128 items on to railcars over the multi-day rail movement at the installation to deploy the equipment eventually to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Five personnel with the Fort McCoy Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) assisted with the rail movement and its coordination. The 411th is the latest of many units over the last decade to hold rail movements at Fort McCoy. As a matter of fact, for the many decades of Fort McCoys existence, the capability to transport cargo and equipment to and from the installation by rail has always been there. And its a capability that will continue, Fort McCoy LRC officials said. During World War II, for example, the railroad at Fort McCoy was one of the main forms of transportation for bringing troops in for training and home after the war as well as f

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct a static-line jump during cold weather training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2022. This training was conducted to enhance the units combat effectiveness in extreme cold weather as they prepare for an upcoming deployment to Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa theater of operations.

The solar eclipse was viewed by civilians, Soldiers and Airmen of the Arkansas National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters building at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center, in North Little Rock, Ark. on Aug. 21.The maximum eclipse, approximately 88.7% eclipse, was visible at approximately 1:18 p.m.

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, documents aircraft during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. Cope North participants exercise interoperability during CN24 through agile, integrated generation of airpower from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. Air Force

DF-ST-85-13468. Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Photograph of Naval Officer J. D. Estes firing a gun at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas. Photographed by Howard R. Hollem. Dated 1942.

Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Equestrian statue of national hero George Castriot Skanderbeg below national flag depicting black two headed eagle on red background flying against grey sky above.

US Navy Store Keeper SEAMAN Jeremy Cash looks across the horizon from the bridge aboard USS TUCSON (SSN 770) as she heads out to sea while taking part in Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Tucson (SSN 770)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 10th CAB conduct a flyover for the Boilermaker 15k race in Utica, Ny. July 10, 2022. The helicopter formation consisted of two Black Hawks and a Chinook.

he U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962 Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in the international completions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-432-81. Splash. Hurricane Katrina

Richard Johnson, a combat artist with the Marine Corps Combat Art Program illustrates Marines during cold weather training in preparation for the NATO exercise Nordic Response 2024 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 7, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. The U.S. stands firm in commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies and partners. Marine Corps

North America, USA, Minnesota, View from Nose Gunner Position in the B-25 Miss Mitchell of the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Flying between Austin and South St, Paul Minnesota

030918-F-1663P-005. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

040319-M-5150A-032. Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Canteens placed in formation for recruits with Mike Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, for the physical fitness test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 3, 2022. The PFT is a test all recruits must pass and sets the standards that all marines must maintain once a year.

Slovakian Air Force fighter jets simulated hostile aircraft as a certification event for Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command, during Bravo Battery's certification tables for their transfer of authority to NATO, Aug. 11. In April, 2022, Bravo Battery deployed to NATOs Eastern flank in Slovakia after that country generously transferred their S300 missiles to aid Ukraine in the defense of its airspace. The deployment of Bravo Battery is another example of our commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory including the skies.

SENIOR AIRMAN Brett Ewald, 148th Multi-Media Center, Duluth Air National Guard, Duluth International Airport, Minnesota receives advice and words of encouragement from members of the Fire Department. The Fire Department is conducting training on rappelling from one of the Wing's buildings. Base: Duluth International Airport State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

A firefighter ascends the ladder of an aerial fire truck during joint, firefighting training on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, Guam, Nov. 4, 2022. The training included firefighters from MCB Camp Blaz, Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base and the Guam Fire Department. The training strengthened the island-wide team's ability to respond to future fire and rescue emergencies. The purpose of this training was to bring firefighters from all the services and the Guam Fire Department to train through different modules that included: ground ladder tactics, victim removal, aerial ladder confidence, forcible entry, emergency bailouts, and aerial master streams and familiarity.

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