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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)
DF-ST-86-09250. Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Military personnel prepare to board a C-141B Starlifter aircraft after dependents debark following an evacuation flight from the Philippines. Over 20,000 evacuees were removed from the area during Operation Fiery Vigil in the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's eruption. The volcano erupted for the first time in over 600 years, causing disruption of operations at both Clark Air Force Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay. Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-86-12379. Base: Bergstrom Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Memphis Belle, Boeing B-17, Flying Fortress
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DN-SC-87-02939. Base: Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Demonstration team the "Grasshoppers" with Alouette III helicopters during the open day at the Twenthe airbase.
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DF-SC-89-11325. Base: Unknown
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As seen through a night vision lens, an F-117A aircraft from the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (37th TFW) moves in for a midair refueling during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)
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An air-to-air right side view of four F-4E Phantom II aircraft from the 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The F-4E aircraft are participating in Exercise Reforger '82. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)
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A Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron (304th TFS) F-4EJ Phantom aircraft taxis on the flight line during Cope North 89-2, a quarterly, joint JASDF and U.S. Air Force exercise. Base: Tsuiki Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)
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A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft with attack jaws painted on their noses, are parked on the flight line during Operation Gunsmoke '81. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '81 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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An air-to-air left side view of four A-7 Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 22 (VA-22). The Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15) embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Country: Unknown
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DF-ST-88-02939. Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A scene of Equipment Park is shown Jan. 4, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Equipment Park is inside the installations historic Commemorative Area. The Equipment Park is an outdoor display of historic and present-day equipment representative of the types used on the installation. The design of the park allows for display of 70 pieces of equipment, ranging from helicopters and howitzers to trucks and trailers. The Commemorative Area also consists of five World War II-era buildings set aside to help tell Fort McCoys unique story. These facilities are representative of the types found in the cantonment area when it was constructed in 1942.
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1st Lt. Jason Mandizvidza, training pilot, and Brazilian Air Force Capt. Felipe Pereira, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, fly a 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon to conduct a basic surface attack simulation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 6, 2022. This training introduces training pilots to basic concepts of surface attack, importance of safety and following specific parameters to ensure simulated ordnance hit their target with high precision within a tight bombing pattern.
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Artwork: "In the Wet," Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska Artist: Charles Lock U.S. Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown
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Aircraft staged on the 123rd Air Lift Wing flight line April 23, 2022, in support of the 50th Anniversary of Thunder over Louisville Air Show. The base launched and recovered over 30 aircraft for the show.
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New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Auckland War Memorial Museum, WW2-era display, Japanese Zero fighter aircraft
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DN-SC-87-06614. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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Latina, Italy - July 2004: Aerial view of a group of SF-260 aircraft in flight during a training session for Italian Air Force student pilots in Latina, Lazio, Italy.
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DF-ST-86-09176. Base: Raaf Williamtown Country: Australia (AUS)
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3D rendering of a world war two german dive bomber diving. 3D rendering of a world war two german dive bomber in flight diving Copyright: xZoonar.com/HugoxKurkx 14930879
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A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association. Subject Operation/Series: GATHERING OF EAGLES '86 State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Overhead rear view of modern Soviet aircraft on public display at the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian State. From left to right is a MiG-17 Fresco, a MiG-21 Fishbed and a MiG-23 Flogger B. Assorted military vehicles and equipment are visible in the background. Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)
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Lockheed P2V-7B, P-2H & SP-2H Neptune Maritime patrol flying cylinders (1961-1982) above the Nedreland coast.
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Artwork: "Airborne Alert" Artist: Marylee Moreland. Country: Unknown
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A civilian grounds keeper trims the grass along the sidewalk, surrounding the mock-up of an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft, in front of the former 354th Fighter Wing headquarters, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina. From AIRMAN Magazine's January 1995 issue article "After The Gates Close". Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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DF-ST-85-13443. Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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Artwork: "Bronco Busting" Artist: Konrad F. Hack, USAF Art Collection. Country: Unknown
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Artwork: "Fighters: Spads to Jets". Artist: John McCoy. US Air Force Art Collection (COPYRIGHTED). Country: Unknown
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The Commemorative Air Force's (CAF) Consolidated B-24A Liberator Ol' 927 flies over the U.S. Air Force Academy's Terrazzo during the noon-meal formation. Ol' 927 made three low passes. (Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan).
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A Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire Mark IIA (s/n P7895, 'RN-N') of No. 72 Squadron, RAF based at Acklington, Northumberland (UK), in flight over the coast, piloted by Flight Lieutenant R. Deacon Elliot.
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A view of the artwork painted on the side of a 379th Bombardment Wing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft known as "Lets Make a Deal". Base: Wurtsmith Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Artwork: "Jolly Green Giant", Pleiku, Vietnam, 1967. Artist: Dennis O. McGee. Catalog Number: 3.61.67. Country: Unknown
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DF-SC-89-11384. Country: Unknown
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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Mikayla Fritz, a public affairs mass communication specialist with the 358th Public Affairs Detachment, leans out of a crashed plane to take a photo at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Muscatatuck, Indiana, Aug. 16, 2022. The MUTC specializes in realism training with a variety of infrastructure.
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220330-N-DM318-1005 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (March 30, 2022) Sakura (cherry blossoms) are now in full bloom around the installation. Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.
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DF-SD-07-26041. Base: Hector Air Field State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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An aerial view of several B-52 Stratofortress aircraft that have been placed in storage at the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC). Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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SBD Dauntless dive bomber of World War II.
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A maintenance crewman of the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing, England Air Force Base, La., paints battle art on the nose of A-10A Thunderbolt II attack aircraft during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown
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See How Your Salvage Helps a Bomber. Printed By: Wm. Brown & Co., Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters
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On the tail of the heritage T-6A Texan II is a skull and crossbones, resembling the 14th Flying Training Wing First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIP) patch worn on the left shoulder of their uniform.
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DF-ST-86-09154. Base: Raaf Williamtown Country: Australia (AUS)