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F-15E and F-16 Fighter Aircraft

Shots of F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16C Fighting Falcons in flight, illustrating military exercises and operational readiness in a variety of settings.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle.

DF-ST-85-03172. Country: Unknown

Air to air right side view of two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of Marine Corps Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VMFA-122) in flight over Andrews. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a F-16 Fighting Falcon during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 14, 2022. The Wings Over Solano open house and air show provided an opportunity for the local community to interact directly with the base and its Airmen and see capabilities on full display at Travis AFB.

A U.S. Air Force Block 50 F-16CM Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis to the runway at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 20, 2022. The 179th EFS projects combat airpower across AFCENTs area of responsibility, supporting personnel, improving force movement, and showing U.S. and partner nations resolve in the region.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, taxis on the flight line during Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 22.12 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 12, 2022. WSEP-E 22.12 is a formal, two-week evaluation exercise designed to test a squadrons capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions.

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Beverly Midnight 13-3 Aug. 6, 2013. This was one of the first flights for BM 13-3 and tests the capabilities of ground and aircrew during a wartime scenario.

011109-F-5795G-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the flightline during exercise Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 17, 2023. The 20th Fighter Wing was one of 21 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in RF-N 22-3.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron (FS) fly an F-15E Strike Eagle at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The 389th FS deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, holds up the 13th Panther Paw and 14th Samurai Wood Fighter Squadrons hand signals during his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. As Friedel nears his departure from Misawa AB, 35th FW personnel took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate his final flight while assigned to the 35th FW.

110531-N-DR144-652PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 refuels an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

020228-F-7910D-007. Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-08730. Country: Unknown

Israeli Air Force F-35 Adir in an aerial dogfight.

980305-F-7910D-014. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

020729-F-7709A-001. State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 13, 2022) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A Brazilian Air Force Embraer A-1B soars through the sky over Brazil during Exercise CRUZEX V.

Arizona Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 162nd Wing fly in formation during an air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie May 14, 2022 over Arizona.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, the 8th Fighter Wings flagship aircraft, lands on the runway at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Flagship aircraft are typically assigned to the wing commander and showcase a custom paint job relative to the wing.

DM-SC-89-07915. Country: Unknown

030328-N-4953E-038. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

DF-ST-85-11571. Subject Operation/Series: KINDLE LIBERTY 83 Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

An Italian Air Force Tornado ECR at Trapani Air Base, Italy.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 14, 2022, in support of Valiant Shield 2022. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Task Force the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct long-range, precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Task Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet preparing for a night takeoff from Romania.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia taxis out for departure from Cairo West Air Base after the week-long exercise, Agile Phoenix, with the Egyptian Air Force. The U.S. Air Force and Egyptian military executed the combined training event focused on increasing Agile Combat Readiness, as well as offensive and defensive counter air capability and interoperability. Approximately 100 U.S. service members participated in this training event alongside the Egyptian armed forces demonstrating resolute partnerships and interoperability.

Tornado aircraft of the Italian Air Force taking off.

F-16C aircraft of the Turkish Air Force solo demonstration team.

Military aircraft F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighter on runway

000510-F-5697C-001. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA)

A 49th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15 Eagle aircraft lands on a runway on the opening day of the air-to-air weapons meet William Tell '86. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy fighter pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 West Coast Rhino Demonstration Team out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., showcase the power and capabilities of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet during Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska July 31, 2022. The Super Hornet is the second major model upgrade since the inception of the F/A-18 aircraft program.

Turkish Air Force F-16 during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

A Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen over Lithuania.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter jet prepares to touch down at Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands.

A Danish F-35 Draken aircraft rolls down the runway during the NATO exercise Tactical Fighter Weaponry '89. Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY '89 Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)

Italian Air Force EF-2000 Typhoon during NATO Baltic Air Policing, Estonia.

An F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, in flight. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

Swiss Air Force F-18C in a 9G pull-up.

A Dassault Rafale of the French Air Force flys alongside a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon over Brazil during Cruzeiro Do Sul (CRUZEX). CRUZEX V is a multinational exercise encompassing real means from the Air Forces of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela and simulated means from Land and Maritime Components that takes place October 28th to November 19th, 2010, on the Northeast coast of Brazil.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1, May 9, 2022. The 18th AGRS supports RF-A 22-1 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.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, flies 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.

DF-SD-05-02719. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up shot of the underneath of 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

A pair of 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II aircraft pass over the Saudi desert while on a training flight during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft are carrying external fuel tanks on their outboard wing pylons and AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radiation missiles on their inboard wing pylons. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performed at the Chippewa Valley Air Show, WI, June 4, 2022. Fiedler performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of one of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

110615-F-MJ568-059JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE COMPLEX, Alaska (June 15, 2011) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 refuels from a Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules, not pictured, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 during exercise Northern Edge 2011.

An EF2000 of the German Air Force prepares for landing.

CMDR. Garry White, a F/A-18 Hornet pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., taxis down the ramp to the arming area at Roswell Industrial Air Center prior to take off for another 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)

Pacific Ocean, May 15, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier jet lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5).

010310-F-3431H-157. Base: Lajes Air Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT)

220405-N-NO874-1125 GREECE (April 5, 2022) A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, left and a Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II participate in Exercise INIOCHOS 22, April 5, 2022. INIOCHOS is the Hellenic Air Force's large scale aerial combat exercise in which participants conduct complex air missions such as offensive counter air operations, air defense operations, counter surface force operations including air power contribution to land operations and air power contribution to maritime operations and search & rescue in a combat environment. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Mc Donnell Douglas F, 15 fighter aircraft during an Air Defender 2023 exercise, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Leedom, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, and Senior Airman Thurmond Bowens, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, perform preflight procedures as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing prepare to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.

U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.

030904-F-9032T-002. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Air Force F-16CM taking off.

111209-N-QL471-267 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2011) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 perform an in-flight refueling during an air power demonstration aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is hosting more than 1,200 friends and family members of the crew as part of a Tiger Cruise at the end of the shipÕs first combat deployment.

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 190th Fighter Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard perform live fire exercises at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Michigan, June 8, 2022 during the Agile Rage 22 exercise. Agile Rage 22 provides realistic training opportunities, mimicking current and future combat environments dictated by the National Defense Strategy.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon attaches to the Multi-Point Refueling System of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Baltic Sea Region during BALTOPS-22, June 9, 2022. BALTOPS is an annual NATO exercise that ensures interoperability with allies and partners to conduct full spectrum military maritime operations to respond to threats anywhere in the world.

Texas Air National Guard F-16C at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil.

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, conducted a bilateral exercise with Republic of Korea Air Force 7 June, 2022 to demonstrate the ability of the combined US-ROK forces to respond quickly to crisis events. The ROK-U.S. Alliance remains committed to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. commitment to the defense of the ROK remains ironclad.

B-2A Spirit and F-15C Eagle of the United States Air Force.

low angle Military McDonnell Douglas Jets Fixed Wing Aviat FA-18 Hornet grey

DF-ST-87-13068. Country: Spain (ESP)

220823-N-AS200-8200 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Aug 23, 2022) - An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Dust Devils" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 launches from Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu. VX-31 is based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif. and charged with conducting safe, effective, and efficient flight testing and evaluation of aircraft and weapon systems in direct support of the United States Naval Aviation Fleet. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

Israeli Air Force F-16D Barak taking off, armed Python-5 and Sidewinder missiles.

F-15E Strike Eagle from Seymour Johnson AFB N.C., demonstrates its maneuverability at the Charleston Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston S.C., April 9, 2011. The F-15E is a multirole fighter capable of air to surface and air to air combat.

An F-15C eagle fighter jet conducts a strafe run at the Pine Castle Bombing Range, Altoona, Florida, July 27, 2022. Strafing to means to attack repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft. Airmen assigned to the 125th Maintenance Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, were invited to witness the strafe runs conducted by pilots regularly as part of routine flight training.

220616-N-ZE328-1138 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 16, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, flies over USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 16, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

120608-N-WD757-166 ARABIAN SEA (June 8, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen taxies out for a training flight at Lulea, northern Sweden.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team is the premier U.S. aerial demonstration team in the Indo-Pacific region. The team has operated out of the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, since its inception in 1995 when it became the first demonstration team to fly the block 50 version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

A 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft departs for Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield.

F-35A Lightning of the U.S. Air Force.

Close-up shot of 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 and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

An F-15E Strike Eagle passes by after a simulated airstrike during exercise Gunfighter Flag March 11, 2014, at Saylor Creek bombing range near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The combat exercise Gunfighter Flag is designed to prepare multiple joint and coalition joint terminal attack controller teams for upcoming deployments as well as provide proficiency training for aircrews.

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies above Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico in support of North American Aerospace Defense Commands (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), 1 July, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region 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 space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and fighter aircraft controlled by a sophisticated command and control

Royal Thai Air Force F-16 during Exercise Cope Tiger 2016

A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-15 Eagle soars upon takeoff for a morning sortie Oct. 23, 2014, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 40th FTS Airmen fly operational test missions in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 and A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 40th FTS is a squadron in the 96th Test Wing.

An F-14 Tomcat aircraft makes a low-level pass over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) during an aerial demonstration. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A Vermont Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon taking off.

030516-F-1443F-012. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

030619-F-6844O-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

German military jet fighter with open canopy

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 79th Fighter Squadron takes flight for exercise Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-2 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 8, 2023. RF-N 23-2 provided the opportunity for Wild Weasels to practice and maintain combat readiness and tactical proficiency in a large-scale arena.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, demonstrates the capabilities of the F-35 during Aero India 23 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 14, 2023. The U.S. military is participating in Aero India by providing aerial demonstrations and static aircraft to strengthen its partnership with India while furthering military-to-military relationships.

U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet departing Hohn Air Base, Germany.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Robert "Alamo" Freeman, a fighter pilot, 100th Fighter Squadron, Montgomery Regional Air National Guard Base, Ala., takes off March 1, 2017, during Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag involves a variety of attack, fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, airlift support, search and rescue aircraft.

A US Navy A-6E Intruder from Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196), Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., taxis down the ramp to the arming area at Roswell Industrial Air Center prior to take off for another 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)

050127-F-4201N-012. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Three A-10 Thunderbolts from the 103rd Fighter Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard, trail behind a KC-135R Stratotanker on April 10. The aircraft are traveling across the country to their new home with the 188th Fighter Wing at Fort Smith, Ark., as part of the Base Realignment and Closure reorganization.

Royal Thai Air Force F-5F during Exercise Cope Tiger 2016 in Thailand.

DF-ST-90-00542. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16 fighter bomber under cloudy sky in Netherlands

Two Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters await takeoff clearance.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua "Cabo" Gunderson, commander of the Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team from Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Va., performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2022. The team flies at airshows around the globe, performing maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, flies over San Antonio, Texas for the Air Force's 75th Anniversary on Sept. 10, 2022. To honor the anniversary the 149th FW conducted a joint flight with a P-51 which was the second model aircraft to be used at the unit.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 6, 2017) The Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 hold a change of command in two F/A-18C Super Hornets above the South China Sea. VFA-34 is deployed with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, which is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

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