Military Aircraft in Action

Dynamic images of various military aircraft performing exercises, airshows, and tactical operations in the skies.

A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Air Wing, fires a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun at Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 Oct. 27, 2022. The Venom, alongside an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from HMLA-773, provided live close air support during the exercise. The purpose of TACP FIREX 23-1 is to maintain joint fires proficiency and readiness to support the total force.
A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Air Wing, fires a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun at Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 Oct. 27, 2022. The Venom, alongside an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from HMLA-773, provided live close air support during the exercise. The purpose of TACP FIREX 23-1 is to maintain joint fires proficiency and readiness to support the total force.