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.
F-16CM ready to taxi before a mission from Aviano Air Base, Italy.
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020424-F-9082S-015. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC
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A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, takes off during Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 22.08 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 17, 2022. WSEP 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.
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020426-F-2369R-008. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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German Tornado aircraft with locally developed reconnaissance pod and Afghanistan task force badge, Lechfeld Airbase, Germany.
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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 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.
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Royal Thai Air Force Alpha Jet during Exercise Cope Tiger 2016 in Thailand.
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Rear view medium shot as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mike Wine of the 65th Operational Support Squadron marshall's an AV-8B Harrier of Marine squadron VMA 223 from Ewa Oahu, Hawaii at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. The marines were transitioning Lajes enroute to Greece. Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guards 142nd Fighter Wing lands at the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guards F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12.
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F-16 Vipers sit on the flight line during Agile Rage at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., June 10, 2022. Agile Rage provides realistic training opportunities, mimicking current and future combat environments dictated by the National Defense Strategy. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Smalley)
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A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, watches a pilot climb into an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Łask Air Base, Poland, January 5, 2022. For 60 years, NATO Air Policing has been an enduring peacetime collective defensive mission that safeguards the integrity of NATO alliance members airspace.
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Swiss Air Force F 18 Hornet during an exercise in Switzerland Swiss Air Force F-5 Tiger during a training exercise in Switzerland. Highlighting agility, precision, and iconic jet performance, showcasing Swiss military aviation and defense capabilities Copyright: xZoonar.com/ThomasxFuhrmannx 22587970
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A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 prepares for landing.
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off in support of Exercise Keen Sword 23 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. Keen Sword 23 is the latest in a series of joint-bilateral field training exercises designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. forces.
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A left side view of an RAAF Mirage III-D (French designed) aircraft, right, taxiing by a US F-4 Phantom II aircraft parked on the flight line during the joint Australia/New Zealand/US Exercise PITCH BLACK '84. Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK '84 Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS)
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DN-SC-05-02425. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Kuwaiti A-4KU Skyhawk aircraft prepare to takeoff on a mission during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)
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A view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft mounted upside down onto a 30-foot high pedestal and fitted with an ALQ-31 electronic countermeasures pod, undergoes electronic countermeasures pod, undergoes testing at the Rome Air Development Center's Newport Site. Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A pair of Bulgarian Air Force Su-25s flying over Bulgaria.
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110813-O-GR159-001LAKEHURST, N.J. (Aug. 13, 2011) An F-35C test aircraft CF-1, rear, with an F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares for two-aircraft jet blast deflector testing. F-35C carrier suitability testing is ongoing with catapult and arrestment test events through the rest of the year, leading up to initial ship trials in 2013.
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Aerial team performer arrive for The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 20, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 23 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The Thunderbirds 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. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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Russian Air Force Su-25 during Aviadarts 2016 in Ryazan, Russia.
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An F-16 assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., soars over the skies during a recent training Mission. Morris ANG Base is home to the Air National Guard's premier F-16 fighter pilot training unit, the 162nd Wing. It is one of the largest ANG wings in the country and resides next to the Tucson International Airport. The wing shares use of the runway, security and fire control with the airport. Guardsmen provide ready forces in support of civil authorities and wartime operations.
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A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during the aviation training relocation program at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Fukuoka, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. The aviation training relocation program has allowed U.S. and JASDF forces to strengthen relations and develop mutual trust, ultimately strengthening the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance.
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DF-ST-85-03752. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Sudan (SDN)
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Turkish and Polish aircraft tails at NATO's Tactical Leadership Program exercise, Albacete Airfield, Spain.
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 5, 2023. U.S. Marines with VMFA-242 conduct routine flight operations to increase proficiency and enhance squadrons combat readiness to ensure regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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DF-ST-85-13473. Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, takes off to conduct a training scramble and intercept sortie while completing NATO enhanced Air Policing qualification, Jan. 6, 2022, on Łask Air Base, Poland. The ability to perform Agile Combat Employment through enhanced Air Policing for various durations of time allows us to demonstrate the flexible and scalable response enhanced Air Policing provides in an evolving security situation.
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A Hawk T2 of the Royal Air Force during training flight in the Machynlleth Loop, Wales, United Kingdom.