Aviation Mechanics and Close-ups

Detailed views of aircraft mechanics, equipment, and maintenance operations, focusing on aircraft servicing and mission markings, from vintage to modern airframes.

North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Panchito, nose section
North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Panchito, nose section
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MUSEO MILITAR. Vista de un AVION DE GUERRA. Atenas. Grecia.
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Ash blankets an F-8 Crusader aircraft at the main gate in the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's eruption. The volcano, which came alive for the first time in over 600 years, erupted on June 10th.. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)
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T-6A Texan II aircraft assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron are shown on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 15, 2022. The T-6A is used to train Joint Primary Pilot Training students in fundamental flying skills needed to become U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. Instructor pilots assigned to the 85th FTS participated in an Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event at MacDill where they shared their experiences in the military with future aviators.
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DF-SC-88-02445. Country: Unknown
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National Military Museum Netherlands, Soesterberg, Netherlands. Architect: Felix Claus + Dick van Wageningen Architecten, 2014. Main exhibition hall with suspended aircrafts.
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A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight deck elevator of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6)
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England, Yorkshire, Malton, Eden Camp Military Museum
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Bronze sculpures of vintage WW11 aircraft at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
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Artwork: Prisoners of War Art - Vietnam, unknown location for detention for U.S. prisoners captured in Vietnam - untitled (space vehicle) Artist: Brazelton. Country: Unknown
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Comparison of two fighter planes, the Japanese A6M Zero and the American F4F Wildcat.
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Col. David 'Moon' Halasi-Kun, 104th Fighter Wing vice commander, gathers with Barnestormers to honor the 13 Airmen fallen in flight from the 104FW during the F-100 memorial rededication ceremony, May 20, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. The F-100 monument was originally dedicated on May 17, 1987 by the 104FW Chief Master Sergeants Council. It continues to serve as a reminder of fallen Airmens impact on the unit.
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011005-F-1342G-093. Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/AMC
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Three Mali army troops stand in a hangar, in front of Mali Air Force's MIG 21 fighter aircraft at Bamako/Senou Airport in Mali. They are observing Economic Community Military Observation Group 13 (ECOMOG) Mali Army troops board a U.S. Air Force aircraft at the airport. The troops are being airlifted to Robert's International Airport, Liberia for a six month deployment on U.S. military aircraft participating in Operation Assured Lift, a 17- day United States airlift and support mission assisting the West African states deploying more than 1100 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping force. Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Country: Mali (MLI)
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Fighter plane exploding in the sky
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Papua New Guinea, Lae. Detail of the serial number, American B-17E bomber Swamp Ghost.
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Israel, The Negev, Be-er Sheva, Israeli Air Force Museum, Hatzerim Israeli Air Force base, Israeli insignia
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The artillery-damaged tail section of a drone launched from the deck of the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)
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040306-F-3745E-036. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Airlift Rodeo '90 "cowpokes and cowgirls" march out to greet an arriving C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from the Air National Guard's 153rd Tactical Airlift Group of Cheyenne, Wyo. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as wells as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)
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The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team Thunderbirds perform a photo chase mission over Navy Air Facility El Centro, Cali., February 26, 2024. The photo chase mission was flown during a low show practice. Air Force
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England, Cambridgeshire, Duxford, Imperial War Museum, Exhibit of Captured German Messerschmitt WWII Fighter Plane
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Musee De La Grande Guerre, Museum Of The Great War. Meaux, France. Interior Of Museum With Plane., , France, Architect Christophe Lab
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220330-N-DM318-1003 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (March 30, 2022) Sakura (cherry blossoms) are now in full bloom around the installation. Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.
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USA, Virginia, Triangle, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Leatherneck Gallery with WW1-era aircraft
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Memphis Belle, Boeing B-17, Flying Fortress
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Nose art decorates a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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980620-F-3645W-018. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)