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Military Air Transport Aircraft

Photos of large military cargo aircraft, including the C-5 and C-17, showcasing their role in logistics and transportation missions.

A German Air Force Transall C-160 taxis on the runway at Kunduz Airport, Afghanistan. The C-160 arrived to drop off and pick up troops.

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A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker receives hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. When combined with hot pit refueling the KC-135 Stratotanker's ability to increase the Air Force's reach.

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F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and F-15C models from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center in Tucson Air National Guard Base gave us a rare site on our ramp spaces and skies Thursday. They stopped in for some gas ontheir way to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida for a training exercise. The ramp was busy with fueling and many other mission flights including, KC-135 Stratotankers, B-52 Stratofortresses and of course our own E-3 AWACS snuck into the action as well. Great day if you were outside and happened to see the action. Great work supporting this effort TEAM TINKER!

The Grumman (C) S2F-1 Tracker ((C) S-2A) Subdue boat control aircraft 180 (1961-1971).

A Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard (VH-PPI) seaplane is staged for take-off during a food resupply rehearsal at Darwin, NT, Australia, June 9, 2022. Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22 used a commercial seaplane to conduct a food resupply on water near Tiwi Islands, Australia.

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Air to air image of the three aircraft of the 375th Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Illinois. In foreground a C-12 Huron, next a C-21 Lear and in back a C-9 Nightingale aeromedical evacuation aircraft fly over the countryside near Scott AFB, Illinois. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

A right side of an NC-135 Stratolifter aircraft on the Naval Air Facility ramp. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scientist, passengers and support personnel deplane a Lockheed C-141C Starlifter, from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing (AMW), March Air Reserve Base, California, parked on the ice pack at McMurdo Station at Ross Island in Antarctica, during Operation DEEP FREEZE 2001. The 452nd AMW operates two aircraft from Christchurch, New Zealand's International Airport in support of the United States' National Science Program on the ICE. Note the heaters attached to the aircrafts engines and brakes, to keep them from freezing in the minus seventy degree cold. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE 2001 Base: Christchurch State: Canterbury Country: New Zealand (NZL) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Chathams Pacific, old DC 3 airplane connecting the islands of Tonga, South Pacific

A right front view of a U.S. Air Force T-39 Sabreliner aircraft on the runway. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A transient Air Mobility Command (AMC) C-5 Galaxy sits on the ramp in the snow. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air right underside view of a Patrol Squadron 5 (VP-5) P-3 Orion aircraft. Country: Unknown

1980 - An air-to-air left side view of a C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Norton Air Force Base..

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Passenger and transport aircraft, Junkers Ju-52, Europe's largest meeting of vintage aircraft in Hahnweide, Kirchheim-Teck, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a maritime patrol aircraft used by numerous navies and air forces around the world. Many like this one are now used for aerial fire fighting. taxiing at Porterville, CA airport.

A U.S. Air Force U-2S on the flight line.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, from the 437th Wing out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2022. The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft routinely performs strategic airlift missions that transport troops and cargo throughout the world.

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxies by at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

A right side view of a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft landing for the first time at the base. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

With smoke from the Lake Arrowhead area fires streaming in the background, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft heads out on a Southern California wildfires imaging mission.

Air show By Air Force India ,17th october 2004 , Marine drive , Bombay Mumbai , Maharashtra , India Copyright: xAngeloxD Silva/DinodiaxPhotox

An LC-130 Skibird takes off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, N.Y., to begin the journey to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, on Oct. 17, 2017. This is the 30th season that the unit will participate in Operation Deep Freeze, the military component of the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is managed by the National Science Foundation.

A French Air Force TBM 700.

The front half of a C-5 Galaxy from Travis Air Force Base, California sits on the ramp in front of the Base Operations and control tower. Upon receipt of orders the aircraft and crew will move troops and equipment for the humanitarian mission in Central Africa. Subject Operation/Series: PHOENIX TUSK Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

The Galaxies” aligned on a Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., runway, to make room for air show aircraft this past August. The 2012 Great New England Air Show was the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft.

An air-to-air left side view of a C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Air Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina as it flies along the coast. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis before takeoff during preparations for Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage.

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail taxis during Black Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 10, 2022. The mission of the E7-A Wedgetail is airborne battle management, command and control.

Nine LC130s with the 109th Airlift Wing conducted the units first ever Elephant Walk on September 10th 2022. An elephant walk is a United States Air Force term for thetaxiing of military aircraft in close formation; often employed to project air power through the rapid deployment of multiple aircraft at once.

M-28 transport plane used by the German Forces.

F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Jet Fighter landing with parachute opening at the 42nd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show at Point Mugu, Ventura County, Southern California.

A right side view of a 75th Airlift Squadron (75th AS) C-5B Galaxy aircraft landing on base. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Italian Air Force C-27J Spartan.

KC-135R Stratotanker, serial number 60-0329, arrived at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 30, 2022 to become a part of the museums permanent collection at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The jet was delivered from the 154th Hawaii Air National Guard Wing. In 1967, the crew of this tanker was awarded the MacKay Trophy for the most meritorious flight of the year after it refueled six U.S. Navy aircraft that were dangerously low on fuel. The flight included a brief tri-level refueling two of the Navy aircraft and additional refueling of two Air Force fighters. The Stratotanker will be on display in the museums Air Park in July.

Breguet 1150 Atlantic, Military Historical Museum, MHM, Berlin-Gutow Airfield, Tower, German Armed Forces Air Force Museum, Berlin-Gatow, Berlin, Germany, Europe

The flight line at Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya. In the foreground is a left side rear view of a M988 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) that is being used as a US Air Force Security Police vehicle. In the background is a left side front view of a Soviet made Ilyushin IL-76 cargo plane with the United Nations color scheme, plus large UN letters on the side and the tail section. This is part of Operation Provide Relief, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPEPROVIDE RELIEF Base: Mombasa International Airport Country: Kenya (KEN)

A KC-135R Stratotanker sits in front of the new $31 million aircraft maintenance hangar at the 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGhee Tyson ANG Base, Tennessee. The grand opening of the new hangar was held on Jun. 3, with Airmen and community members present for the event.

Biggest plane in the world, the AN-225 Mriya.

An American Air Force flight at Kangerlussuaq Airport on Greenland.

An air-to-air right side view of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft from Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

C-27J Spartan cargo plane of the Royal Australian Air Force.

970217-F-8748C-001. Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR)

Tails of retired air force planes in Tucson Tails of many grounded and retired air force planes in the Boneyard near Tucson Arizona Copyright: xZoonar.com/StevexHeapx 10228791

August 4, 2012 - C-5 Galaxies align on the runway to make room for air show aircraft at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.

Winter at Eelde airport.

Three KC-46A Pegasuses conducts Minimum Interval Takeoff (MITO) exercises Dec. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MITO serves as a training tool to prepare aircrews for various missions at home or during contingency operations.

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A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady approaches for landing 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 Soviet IL-76MD Candid-B aircraft begins its takeoff roll after stopping at the base while en route to an air show in Canada. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah taxis the runway at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. on May 19, 2022. This fighter jet is one of several to arrive at the base as they gear up to participate in the Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, which is set to kick off Friday, May 20, 2022.

Left front view of a ski equipped C-130T Hercules aircraft of Antarctica Development Squadron Six (VXE-6) in USA markings rather than Navy. The aircraft also has a different color scheme and is used by American scientific groups engaged in various projects. Country: Antarctica (ATA)

An ATR 72-600 Maritime Patrol aircraft.

A transient Air Mobility Command (AMC) KC-10 Tanker sits on the snow-cleared ramp. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

UN transport planes which will drop food supplies over the south of Sudan at the airport in Lokichoggio, Kenya, Africa

Calamity Jane B-52D bomber located at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA.

Crowd lines up to see B1 Lancer Bomber at Abbotsford Air Show 2006

Alpha jets used for contracted target services by NATO, Wittmund, Germany.

A C-17 Glboemaster III aircraft takes off from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 25, 2024. The crew was made up of reserve Airmen from the 326th Airlift Squadron.

Ground crewmen from the 7350th Air Base Group de-ice a C-141B Starlifter aircraft, from Military Airlift Command, prior to take-off. Base: Tempelhof Airport Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Syracuse, NY - A remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper operated by the New York Air National Guards 174th Attack Wing flies a routine training mission over Central New York on October 23, 2016. The Civil Air Patrol provides chase plane operations for the MQ-9, to and from restricted air space, to meet FAA see-and-avoid requirements of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).

Passenger Aircraft Takes to the Air

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A right side view of the tail sections of two P-3B Orion aircraft. The long extension is the AQS-10 MAD electronic search radar boom. Base: Naval Air Station, Brunswick State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Festival guests tour static displays of different types of aircrafts at the Friendship Festival 2022 at Yokota Air Base, May 22, 2022. The event embodied the true spirit of friendship, welcoming more than 110,000 Japanese neighbors, sharing our cultures through food, music, and performances.

Visitors Open space, grounds, 22. 06. 2005. ILA International Aerospace Exhibition Berlin, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Tu-154M airplanes parked on the tarmac, Chkalovsky, Russia.

C-130 Over Charlotte, North Carolina

Afghan Air Force ambulances line up near an AN-32 Cline to transport patients from the aircraft to receive additional care at Kabul International Airport, Sept. 22, 2010. The crew transported 21 Afghan patients.

The Hyper-X X-43A project team in front of NASA's B-52B launch aircraft with the Pegasus booster and X-43A vehicle attached.

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.

Porter Airlines Bombardier Q400 flying into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Toronto, Canada

An aerial view of the aircraft and the crowd at the Pope AFB and Ft. Bragg open house and air show, despite the bad weather. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An old Phantom Jet Fighter at Mount Pleasant Airbase in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

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