Fighter Jets on Air Bases

Images of fighter jets on air bases, preparing for missions, highlighting readiness and military aviation in various international locations.

F-16CM ready to taxi before a mission from Aviano Air Base, Italy.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C taxies out for a mission at Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands.

Turkish Air Force F-16C taking off.

A Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 74th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA, returns to mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over the skies of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, May 8, 2011.

A Polish Air Force F-16 Block 52+ at Albacete Air Base, Spain.

981012-F-0352L-001. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

A Royal Saudi AIr Force F-15SA Strike Eagle.

DF-ST-87-07844. Subject Operation/Series: BLUE HORIZON Base: Taura Air Base Country: Ecuador (ECU)

At Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy, a US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter returns from a training mission. (Substandard image). Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

An AV-8B Harrier II night attack aircraft of Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) taxis on the runway prior to takeoff at Auxiliary Airfield 2. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040819-F-7979S-006. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

McDonnell Douglas F / A-18A Hornet from the Canadian Armed Forces during the Tactical Air Measures (TAM) in Kleine Bröngel, Belgium.

DF-ST-86-09779. Base: Homestead Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Crew CHIEF from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Sidi Slimane Air Base, Morocco, in support of Exercise AFRICAN EAGLE. African Eagle is a bi-annual exercise designed to practice dissimilar air to air training with the Royal Moroccan Air Force. Subject Operation/Series: AFRICAN EAGLE Base: Sidi Slimane Air Base Country: Morocco (MAR)

A left front view of an F-4D Phantom II aircraft as technicians perform maintenance on its radar system during Exercise Coronet Brave. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET BRAVE Base: Raf Finningley Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

A pair of Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen over Lithuania.

970324-F-7666R-099. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT)

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th and 555th Fighter Squadron Wing on ground display. Subject Operation/Series: ALI SU AVIANO '96 AIR SHOW Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

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

A Strike Fighter Squadron 127 (VFA-127) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft stands on the flight line. The Hornet is painted with a camouflage paint scheme for use in an aggressor role. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-86-08413. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060929-N-4774B-141. Base: Naval Base, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030814-F-6701P-004. Subject Operation/Series: JTF LIBERIA Base: Freetown International Airport Country: Sierra Leone (SLE)

An air-to-air right side view of a Fighter Squadron 43 (VF-43) F-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft making a high-speed run over the bombing range at Dare County bombing range. State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A California Air National Guard F-15C Eagle touches down at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

A Fighter Squadron 45 (VF-45) TF-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft is parked on a snow-covered flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

A U.S. Air Force EF-111 Raven deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, is refueled in preparation for a mission. The EF-111 Raven is designed to provide electronic countermeasures support for tactical air forces and will detect, sort, identify and nullify different enemy radar. The Raven is deployed in Aviano Air Base, Italy, from the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico and is in support of the operation to enforce the no fly zone over Bosnia. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

ARABIAN GULF (July 21, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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

Turkish Air Force F-16 taking off during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

Royal Thai Air Force Alpha Jet during Exercise Cope Tiger 2016 in Thailand.

040224-F-9232S-042. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 127th Wing

A French Air Force Dassault Rafales takes-off from the flight line during Point Blank 22-2 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2022. The 48th Fighter Wing regularly takes part in this multilateral exercise as a way to strengthen interoperability with allied nations and development skills critical to gaining and maintaining air superiority.

Italian Air Force Tornado during Exercise Iniohos 2018, Greece.

040327-F-5833N-308. Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Ground crew members prepare a United States Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft for departure from Moron Air Base, Spain in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A right front view of F-15A Eagle aircraft ready in line for departure during exercise SIDEWINDER II. The aircraft are assigned to the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1ST Tactical Fighter Wing. Subject Operation/Series: SIDEWINDER II Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)

041110-F-2390B-004. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

French Air Force Rafale aircraft with Matra Apache Cruise missile.

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

German Air Force Tornado backseater in front of his aircraft.

Ein Eurofighter Mehrzweckkampfflugzeug der Luftwaffe Bundeswehr, aufgenommen im Rahmen der Uebung Rapid Viking 2023 in Island. Keflavik, 03.08.2023

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

Two Ecuadoran air force Jaguar International aircraft roll down a runway at the start of a mission during the joint Ecuadoran/U.S. exercise Blue Horizon '86. Subject Operation/Series: BLUE HORIZON '86 Base: Taura Air Base Country: Ecuador (ECU)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron takes off for agile combat employment mission at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan.19, 2024. The 35th FS and 35th Fighter Generation Squadron members participated in an out-and-back mission with Kadena Air Base to practice ACE principles. The 8th Fighter Wing routinely trains ACE concepts, aligning with Pacific Air Forces warfighting priorities and keeping pace with evolving threats.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Israel Air Force F-16C Block 40 Barak at Andravida Air Base, Greece.

AMX attack aircraft of the Italian Air Force taking off from Ovda Air Base, Israel.

DF-ST-86-09678. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD 85 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Turkish Air Force F-16 in flight over Turkey.

Aerial team performer arrives for The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 21, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 22 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The performers perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire, whileshowcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess.

A Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

Israeli Air Force F-16C Barak taking off from Ovda Air Base, Israel.

Fighter planes at an air base, F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, US Air Force

An F/A-18 Hornet takes off during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

An Israeli Air Force F-16B Netz taxiing at Nevatim Airbase.

A medium right side view of two US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 188th Fighter Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, take off from Albuquerque Airport during the annual air defense exercise. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Swiss Air Force F 18 Hornet during an exercise in Switzerland Swiss Air Force F/A-18 Hornet in action during a training exercise in Switzerland. Showcasing precision, agility, and advanced aviation technology, highlighting Swiss defense and airpower expertise. Copyright: xZoonar.com/ThomasxFuhrmannx 22587981

020704-F-4177H-015. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

The 114th Fighter Wings 75th Anniversary Heritage Jet was on static display at the 2022 Ellsworth Air & Space Show, May 14 & 15. The recently painted F-16 Fighting Falcons heritage theme consists of many elements to honor its 75 years of combat air power including the #53 on the left and right fins to highlight the original tail number of South Dakota Air National Guard founder, WWII Ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Foss.

DM-SC-88-06367. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126) A-4 Skyhawk aircraft line the flight line in presentation for a mock combat training mission. The aircraft are painted in "threat colors" to represent aggressor forces. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Israeli Air Force F-16D Barak taking off from Ovda Air Base, Israel.

Weapon system Taurus, air-to-ground cruise missile of the German Armed Forces, version KEPD-350 with tandem warhead, cruise missiles. TornadoIDS fighter aircraft of the German Air Force, ILA Berlin Air Show, International Aerospace Exhibition, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

A crew chief from the 124th Fighter Wing at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho prepares an A-10 Thunderbolt II for a flight by spraying deicing fluid on the aircraft after the first winter storm of the season covered the aircraft in ice and snow November 8, 2020. The snowstorm gave the Airmen an opportunity to work in inclement weather during their November Unit Training Assembly.

An Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) KA-6D Intruder aircraft comes in for an arrested landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

F/A-18 from the Swiss Air Force taxiing at Meiringen Air Base, Switzerland.

A McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Baz aircraft of the Israeli Air Force, Tel Nof Air Base, Israel.

Polish Air Force F-16 during Exercise NATO Tiger Meet.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with drag chute deployed.

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

110325-N-M0201-067SOUDA BAY, Greece (March 25, 2011) A Qatar Emiri Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet takes off as part of a Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn mission. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Logan Riordan, an instructor pilot assigned to the 97th Flying Training Squadron, operates a U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon aircraft to land at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2022. The 97th FTS, a reserve association of the 80th Flying Training Wing, aids in instructing students in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. The ENJJPT program, conducted by the 80th FTW, is the world's only multi-nationally manned and managed flying training program chartered to produce combat pilots for NATO.

An Italian Air Force AMX aircraft.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on a deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations and Theater Security Cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, arrives for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2024. Red Flag exercises provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment.

040723-F-6175D-098. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A German Air Force Tornado IDS returns to Florennes Air Base, Belgium.

DN-ST-90-07258. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II landing with parachute deployed.

A group of Mirage 2000-5EDA/DDA aircraft of the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi down the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force Mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Oct. 29, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Commands force employment, military posture, and operations honor security commitments in the region by enabling the U.S. Air Force to rapidly respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific.

An F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 taxis the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 22, 2022. Marines with VMFA(AW)-533 received an opportunity to fly aboard an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft to reward those who excelled at their duties and embodied the Marine Corps spirit.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany waits for take off in the aircraft hold area at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United kingdom. Personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing are currently deployed at RAF Lakenheath in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Staff Sgt. Wesley Ott, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, renders a salute to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prior to a Red Flag 14-1 training mission Jan. 29, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 64th AGRS's mission is to prepare the combat air forces, joint and allied aircrews for potential conflicts or war with challenging and realistic threat replication, training, academics and feedback.

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

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performed at the Vero Beach Air Show, FL., Apr 30, 2022. The Viper Demo Team travels to roughly 20 air shows across the United States each year where they engage with local media and members of the community in which they are performing.

040718-F-9528H-009. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Israeli Air Force F-16D Barak takes off from Ramat David Air Force Base, Israel.

A Royal Air Force FGR-4 Typhoon takes off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 16, 2024 in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1. This Red Flag will provide more complex realistic scenarios concentrated on warfighting in the Indo-Pacific theater.

011029-F-7910D-011. State: Tennessee (TN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

An ex-Egyptian Su-20 fighter-bomber.

An F-16 Aggressor assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, waits to take off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3, July 18, 2022. During Red Flag 22-3 the aggressor nation refines threat replication, applies advanced threats and jamming capabilities and increased threat capabilities to maximize training in non-permissive environments.

A US Air Force 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Bomb Wing B-1B Lancer aircraft takes off from Dyess AFB, Texas in support of a United Nations (UN) resolution against Iraq. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041109-F-2390B-015. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022. VMFA-112 is participating in a joint long-range strike exercise with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, VMFA-225, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401 and U.S. Air Force 513th Operations Support Squadron. This large force exercise demonstrates MAG-41's ability to project long-range strike capability and integrate with the Marine Corps' active component 5th generation aircraft in contested environments.

Marines attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022. VMFA-112 is participating in a joint long-range strike exercise with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, VMFA-225, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401 and U.S. Air Force 513th Operations Support Squadron. This large force exercise demonstrates MAG-41's ability to project long-range strike capability and integrate with the Marine Corps' active component 5th generation aircraft in contested environments.

040822-F-0681L-118. Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Azerbaijani Air Defense Force MiG-29 taxiing at Konya Air Base, Turkey.

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