Military Aircraft Operations

Images depict various military aircraft, including preparation, loading of munitions, and preflight checks. The scenes convey a sense of activity on military airbases and carriers.

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft loaded with bombs, is given a last minute check prior to take-off. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center. Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft from Marine Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513), Yuma Marine Corps Air Base, Az., fly in formation during Operation DESERT SHIELD.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DF-ST-85-11990. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewman on board the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) ready flight deck vehicles for operation following a stop in the port city of Trieste, Italy during a break in Operation Deny Flight. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea

DN-SC-87-06294. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

A Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, and a Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) F-14A Tomcat aircraft pass each other as they are positioned on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An air-to-air left front view of a C-141 Starlifter aircraft in a camouflage paint scheme. Country: Unknown

As the ground crew perform final pre-flight checks, the aircrew of this US Air Force EF-111A Raven prepares for a NATO airstrike against the Bosnian Serbs. The Raven is attached to the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron, 27th Fighter Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, NM. Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

The crews of three British Royal Air Force GR. Mark 1 Tornado aircraft climb out of their cockpits after arriving at the base to refuel during a flight from Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada. Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Security policemen, wearing chemical warfare gear, carry a "victim" during base defense training, part of exercise Team Spirit '81. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Artwork: "Zulu Scramble" Artist: Ray Martens. Country: Unknown

A right side view of a cluster of Mark-82 500-pound bombs and an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted on the right wing of an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft. The F-16C is assigned to the 17th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A-6E Intruder aircraft with tail hooks lowered prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during a joint exercise in which the KENNEDY and the french aircraft carrier FOCH (R-99) are taking part. Country: Caribbean Sea

DF-ST-85-12608. Subject Operation/Series: NIGHT TRAIN/GLOBAL SHIELD '84 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05780. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

A load of lumber is guided toward the open cargo bay of a Military Airlift Command C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The C-141B is being prepared for a flight to Honduras in support of the joint United States/Honduran exercise AHUAS TARA (BIG PINE). Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA (BIG PINE) Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft is stopped by arresting cable during a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). On the right is an MD-3A tow vehicle modified for fire fighting and in the foreground is an F-14A Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 21. The carrier is participating in Fleet Exercise 85. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A crewman from the Japanese Air SelF Defense Force does maintenance on the tail section of a JASDF F-4J Phantom aircraft, during Exercise Cope North '81-3. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH '81-3 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN)

One-quarter left side view of a North American RF-51D 'My Mimi' (s/n 44-84778; c/n 44634) parked in the flight line somewhere in Korea. The pilot is shown walking towards the aircraft, and his helmet sits on the left wing. A crewman stands on the right wing beside the cockpit, and another bends down beside the left wheel. The propeller of another RF-51D Mustang is visible on the right side of the image, and two more appear on the left side. In the background is a Douglas B-26B Invader.

Aviation ordnancemen from Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) stand by to arm one of their squadron's F-14A Tomcat aircraft with AIM-7 Sparrow missiles on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). A box of stabilizing fins for the Sparrow missiles is in the foreground. The EISENHOWER is on station in the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Country: Persian Gulf

Two aircraft J 35 marked in root flow. Two aircraft J 35 marked number 72 and 87 from F 13 in the air. Rotefriving.

A view of damage caused to two F-4 Phantom II aircraft that were parked on the port side flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Strike Fighter Squadron 127 (VFA-127) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft, foreground, and F-5E Tiger II aircraft, background, stand on the flight line. The aggressor squadron aircraft are painted in a variety of camouflaged paint schemes. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from Detachment 1, 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, taxi on the flight line during Exercise Reforger '88. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '88 Base: Sembach Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) signals the pilot of a Marine Attack Squadron 331 (VMA-331) AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft before its launch during Teamwork '92. Teamwork is a multinational NATO exercise involving 45,000 troops, 170 ships and 300 aircraft from 11 nations in maritime and air operations in the North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea and amphibious and land-based operations along the Norwegian coastline. Country: Norwegian Sea

DF-SC-85-08457. Country: Unknown

The sun rises over two US Marine Corps (USMC) EA-6B Prowlers, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron-3 (VMAQ-3), Moondogs, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), at Twentynine Palms California (CA). VMAQ-3 is operating at the EAF in support of Combined Arms Exercise (CAX). Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aircraft line the starboard edge of the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise. Closest to the bow are F/A-18A Hornet aircraft; aft of those are an EA-6B Prowler aircraft, an S-3A Viking aircraft, a KA-6D Intruder aircraft, another EA-6B Prowler and, at bottom, an E-6E Intruder aircraft. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-05-10849. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-04661. Base: USS America (CV 66)

A right rear view of a QF-4N PHANTON II aircraft assigned to the Naval Air Warfare Center parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flies over the electronic warfare training range during a pre-deployment training mission. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-05338. Country: Spain (ESP)

DN-SN-87-09880. State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-05912. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An air-to-air right side view of a YA-10 aircraft firing its GAU-8 30mm gun during a test. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-12905. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO '84 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of bombs on the flight line prior to loading operations with A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 6 (CVW-6). Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-11658. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA III Base: San-Pedro Sula Country: Honduras (HND)

Low angle left side view of an F-4G Phantom II aircraft banking to the right. The aircraft, from the 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing, is carrying AGM-45 Pave Shrike anti-radiation missiles. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DN-SN-85-05687. Base: Naval Air Station, Whiting Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 21 takes off after failing to engage the arresting cable during a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). In the foreground is an MD-3A tow vehicle modified for fire fighting. The carrier is participating in the Fleet Exercise 85. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An F-16 Falcon from the 68th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA is refueled in front of the hangar at the end of the day to be ready for the next day's sorties. Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE II Base: Azraq Country: Jordan (JOR)

An airman works on the turbofan of a jet aircraft. Behind him, other maintenance crew members work on an F-14A Tomcat fighter aircraft of Miramar's Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-124). Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) strike aircraft fly toward a target range during pre-deployment training. In the foreground are four Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196) A-6E Intruder aircraft: in the background are three Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft, one of which is taking on fuel from a VA-196 KA-6D Intruder aircraft. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Supplies and equipment are unloaded through the nose of a C-5A Galaxy transport aircraft of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Military Airlift Command, in support of Operation Desert Shield.

A ground crewman disconnected the two-way communication system from an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft just prior to take-off. The plane is taking part in exercise Bright Star '82. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY)

A Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft and a Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) F-14A Tomcat aircraft stand by as an MD-3A tow tractor positions an Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) A-6E Intruder aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler aircraft, a Strike Fighter Squadron 305 (VFA-305) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of the Naval Air Reserve, and a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft stand on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220617-N-LI114-1067 YIGO, Guam (June 17, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, attached to Commander, Task Force 70, deployed aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) board a C-2A Greyhound, attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30, during parachute insertion operations during Exercise Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining world forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

A high right side view of KC-135s on the flightline in support of the operation.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Moron Country: Spain (ESP)

DN-ST-85-12719. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-8K "Crusader" aircraft number 461 and the pilots' names aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway, San Diego, California, USA, North America

DN-SC-90-04049. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

An air-to-air left side view of three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft en route to a target range near Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nev., during Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) strike training. Country: Unknown

A Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231) AV-8B Harrier II aircraft stands on the Mall as part of a static display of aircraft and weaponry used during Operation Desert Storm. The exhibit is being staged in conjunction with the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by Allied forces. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-11338. Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SGT Jim Hendricks checks to be sure that the Mark 82 bombs are secured under the wing of the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Base: Flesland Air Station Country: Norway (NOR)

DN-ST-88-07582. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Vintage photograph. US Air Force Martin B-61 Matador pilotless bomber

A right front view of an F-4J Phantom II aircraft from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) assigned to Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway off the coast of Florida. Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An air-to-air right rear view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Reserve, banking to the left. Country: Unknown

A Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, left, is launched from one of the waist catapults aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). An attack squadron 65 (VA-65) A-6E Intruder aircraft is at right. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Twin .50 caliber tail guns on a World War II era B-17 bomber from the Commemorative Air Force is on display in Sioux City, Iowa on July 25, 2022. The aircraft is one of only 5 remaining active Flying Fortress aircraft remaining. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

DF-SC-88-02436. Country: Unknown

An Attack Squadron 122 (VA-122) ground crew prepares a pilot and his A-7E Corsair II aircraft for takeoff. Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A ground crewman performs maintenance on a T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft. Base: Naval Air Station, Whiting Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 21 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during Fleet Exercise 85. Parked on the right are two F-14A's. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 24 (VR-24) C-2A Greyhound aircraft flies over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The ROOSEVELT is on station in the northeastern Mediterranean to support Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in southern Turkey and northern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

DN-ST-86-01543. Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Newly arrived F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilots are greeted by Korean women in native costumes. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: South Korea

DF-SD-07-25419. Base: Hector International Field, State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body" takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DF-SN-89-09146. Base: Wichita Falls State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-12503. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air-to-air right side view of a KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling an F-15A Eagle aircraft..

Interest in the cockpit of a Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter.

P-51 Mustangs, including (5Q-D, serial number 44-14011) nicknamed 'Lou 'N Sue' of the 339th Fighter Group lined up at Fowlmere.

DF-ST-07-26026. Base: Hector International Field State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A C-130E Hercules aircraft takes off from an unimproved runway during exercise Solid Shield '85. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE SOLID SHIELD '85 Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Arrival of Royal Thailand Air Force at Clark Air Base. Arrival of Royal Thailand Air Force at Clark Air Base. "Clark AB, PhilippinesArrival shot of Royal Thailand Air Force flying team during the Flying Brothers activities."

DN-ST-87-06331. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Royal Air Force Jaguar aircraft are serviced on the flight line as a U.S. Air Force F-15E Eagle aircraft taxis in the background during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

001115-N-3228G-007. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

A view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft carrying bombs in flight. The aircraft is assigned to the 18th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 343rd Composite Wing, involved in a training mission. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Armorers Load 250 Lb. Depth Charges Into Bomb Bay Of A North American B-25

A composite photo showing an F-4S Phantom II aircraft and plane captain silhouetted against the setting sun aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) combined with a view of the full moon. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

Various aircraft parked on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) include Air Anti-submarine Squadron 29 (VS-29) S-3A Viking aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 305 (VFA-305) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of the Naval Air Reserve, and Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) A-6E Intruder aircraft. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DF-ST-87-07841. Subject Operation/Series: BLUE HORIZON Base: Taura Air Base Country: Ecuador (ECU)

DF-SC-87-02074. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) sits on the flight line with other Hornets. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

970322-F-1787R-111. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT)

Italian Pilots & Crews - Italian Air Force. July 19, 1933.

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class William Bailey, Jr. transports MK-82 500-pound bombs from a weapons elevator to the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

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