Military Aircraft In Action

A collection of military aircraft showcased in various scenarios, displaying different models and missions, featuring a mix of cloudy and clear skies.

DF-ST-86-09250. Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-05709. Base: Unknown

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)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DF-ST-86-09250. Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A EA-6B Prowler aircraft is prepared for launch from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '93. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Navy (British Aerospace), Sea Harriers. These naval short take-off and vertical landing/vertical take-off and landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft; the second member of the Harrier Jump Jet family developed. It first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980

DN-SC-87-03778. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-87-07211. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Country: West Germany (FRG)

A partial air-to-air view of two F-4 Phantom II aircraft during exercise Cope Thunder. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft taxis into its place on the flight line after returning to Oceana following the squadron's deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN R. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of an A-6 Intruder aircraft and two F-4 Phantom II aircraft parked very close together along the edge of the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). Country: Unknown

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during a refueling mission, September 9, 2022. The mission took place during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift.

An A-6E Intruder aircraft from Marine All-Weather Attack Squadron 224 (VMA(AW)-224) passes over the clouds during the joint Australian/U.S. exercise Kangaroo '89. Subject Operation/Series: KANGAROO '89 Country: Australia (AUS)

DF-ST-86-10427. Subject Operation/Series: OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 85-3 Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops U.S. Army paratroopers during the personnel drop phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DF-ST-87-12389. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

C-2A Greyhound USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) US Navy

A Russian Tu-95 Bear bomber aircraft, foreground, is marshalled into a parking place beside a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft of the 62nd Bombardment Squadron during a visit to the base by Russian military personnel, part of an exchange program proposed by Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Merrill A. McPeak. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Navy ES-3A Viking assigned to the Sea Shadows of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Five (VQ-5) readies for take off, from the conventional aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), during sustained operations in the Persian Gulf. The INDEPENDENCE is forward deployed to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 22 February 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62)

The pilot of this A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft waits for the flight line crewmen to reload his aircraft with 30mm ammunition. They are all a part of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing. Base: Raf Bentwaters Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

A right side view of an Attack Squadron 176 KA-6D Intruder aircraft, equipped for refueling operations, preparing for takeoff. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-87-02104. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air top left view of the prototype F-16XL Fighting Falcon aircraft launching one of the AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles attached to its wings. Country: Unknown

Pacific Ocean, January 15, 2005 - Aviation Boatswain Mate directs a C-2A Greyhound during flight operations on the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).

A view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft taking off during Exercise Quick Thrust '83-1. Subject Operation/Series: QUICK THRUST '83 Base: Travis Field, Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-08041. Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM BRAVE Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air front view of six A-4F Skyhawk aircraft assigned to the Blue Angels flight demonstration team in formation. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-86-05025. Subject Operation/Series: TRIAD '84 Base: Ohakea Air Base Country: New Zealand (NZL)

A left front view of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft from the Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 202 (VMAT-202). Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A ground crewman assists a pilot out of his F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The pilot is assigned to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

The pilot of a 19th Tactical Air Squadron (19th TAS) OV-10 Bronco aircraft prepares for takeoff during exercise Orient Sheild, part of exercise Cope North 89-1. Subject Operation/Series: ORIENT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN)

STAFF SGT. Scott Kuntz, a weapons specialist, stands in front of the wing and STAFF SGT. David Pelley, a crew chief, crouches at the rear as they help CAPT. Steve Ruehl preflight his OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft inside one of the hardened aircraft shelters at the base. They are all members of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron (19th TASS). Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DN-ST-85-12688. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DF-ST-87-08139. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT COYOTE State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-10428. Subject Operation/Series: OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 85-3 Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A front view of a Belgian Mirage aircraft parked on the flight line during TACTICAL AIR MEET '78. Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL AIR MEET '78 Base: Raf Wildenrath Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG)

Right side view of a North American F-86 Sabre. Pilot is in cockpit talking to a technician on the other side of the aircraft, while another technician examines the ammunition bay.. Right side view of a North American F-86 Sabre. Pilot is in cockpit talking to a technician on the other side of the aircraft, while another technician examines the ammunition bay..

A 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron OV-10 Bronco aircraft fires white phosphorus rockets to mark a target for an air strike during tactical air control training. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-00688. Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Country: North Sea

An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft comes to a stop after making an arrested landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The E-2C is assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121). Fifth view in a series of five. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

A U. S. Navy McDonnell F-4B Phantom II of Fighter Squadron VF-111 Sundowners drops 227 kg Mk 82 bombs over Vietnam during 1971. VF-111 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) for a deployment to Vietnam from 12 November 1971 to 17 July 1972.

A view of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft as it is prepared for flight operations by ground crewmen. The aircraft is from Marine Light Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231). Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, Wisconsin, Oshkosh, AirVenture 2016, North American B-25J Mitchell, Russian Ta Get Ya bomber, Russian Insignia

SSGT Bill Clancy, sensor technician, checks the Pave Penny system of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during exercise Sentry Castle '81. The airman is assigned to the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard. Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Hancock Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-13209. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-11291. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew chiefs assigned to the 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform a post flight inspection on an A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 303rd Fighter Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Feb. 6, 2024 at MacDill AFB, Florida. The A-10 can employ a variety of conventional munitions including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs and joint direct attack munitions. It utilizes the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. Air Force

A right front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on the runway, prior to taking off on a mission during the air combat training exercise COPE THUNDER '83-1. The A-10 is assigned to the 51st Composite Wing, Osan Air Base, South Korea. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '83-1 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A close-up side view of an F-4C Phantom II aircraft loaded with three cluster bomb units on a triple ejector rack (TER) on each wing, and camera pods on outboard wing racks, on the ground during testing. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-13186. Base: Air Base 6, Montigo Country: Portugal (PRT)

DF-ST-89-07809. Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '87 Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A long shot of a right side view of a UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter from the 57th Medical Company, Fort Bragg, NC, being uploaded onto a C-5A Galaxy by the 68th Aerial Port Squadron, Kelly AFB, TX.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: PHOENIX SHARK Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-07205. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Country: West Germany (FRG)

Rear View of HH-53B Refueled in Flight by HC-130P. Rear View of HH-53B Refueled in Flight by HC-130P. "Southeast AsiaRear view of a U.S. Air Force HH-53B being refueled in flight over the Gulf of Tonkin near Vietnam, by a HC-130P aircraft." Photographer: Staff Sgt. Andy Sarakon

Front view of a B-1 bomber aircraft being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over the water off the California coast, as seen from the boom operator's section, during testing and evaluation. The Stratotanker is assigned to the 22nd Bomb Wing. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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

A Canadian Forces' T-33 Silver Star, fighter trainer, assigned to the 417th Combat Operation Squadron returns for a landing at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The T-33 is participating as a target in the exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command). Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN)

030818-F-3838S-003. Subject Operation/Series: JTF LIBERIA Base: Dakar International Airport Country: Senegal (SEN)

DN-SC-88-02012. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

A view of bombs on a transport trailer prior to being uploaded onto an A-7D Corsair II aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Naval Air Station, China Lake State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of an AQM-37A target after it is uploaded onto the wing of an A-6E Intruder aircraft, at the Pacific Missile Test Center. Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft from the 1708th Bomb Wing is prepared for a mission during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DN-ST-90-01350. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Minas Gerais (A 11)

A right side view of a Marine Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2) EA-6B Prowler aircraft parked on the flight line at Naval Air Station, Whiting Field. Base: Milton State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51D Mustang conduct a heritage flight during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. 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.

DN-SC-90-04028. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Onlookers check out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-04199. Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK Base: Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS)

Members of the Warner Robins AFB's 2955 Combat Logistics Support Squadron begin removal of the No. 1 & 2 engines of a 63rd Military Airlift Wing, Norton Air Force Base, California's C-141 Starlifter that was damaged when it ran off the end of the runway at Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

A TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft is wrapped in protective covering prior to being loaded aboard the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

DN-SC-87-03780. Country: Unknown

A left rear view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in-flight over West Germany during Reforger '83. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '83 Country: Unknown

Vietnam, Hanoi. Vietnam Military History Museum, outdoor exhibit of Vietnam War-era aircraft, US-built A-1 Skyraider

DF-ST-86-11818. Base: Van Nuys Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-04971. Base: Naval Air Station, New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-05898. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY)

An Air Force C-141B Starlifter from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina unload passengers (walking to a waiting bus) after arriving at the Jordanian base to participate in an exercise with the Air Power Expeditionary Force with the Royal Jordanian Air Force. Base: Azraq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

DF-ST-86-05024. Subject Operation/Series: TRIAD '84 Base: Ohakea Air Base Country: New Zealand (NZL)

DF-ST-87-10576. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN)

A right side view of a Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA-223) AV-8B Harrier II aircraft parked on the flight line. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A right side view of F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing prior to their departure to participate in Exercise William Tell. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

A right front view of two Air National Guard A-7D Corsair II aircraft on the flight line during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Naval Air Station, China Lake State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-00205. Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SRA Kevin McGuire from the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, drives a bomb jammer to towards an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Engines of a Portuguese C-130 aircraft over the North Carolina countryside during a RODEO 92 precompetition training mission. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-05193. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-85-05129. Subject Operation/Series: THUNDERHOG V Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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