Military Aircraft Operations

Military jets on aircraft carrier decks, showcasing preparation and operations during desert missions with a focus on aviation technology.

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) EA-6B Prowler aircraft comes in for an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An air-to-air left side view of three Israeli-built F-21A Kfir aircraft with the new Marine Corps paint scheme. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-04-12614. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-06291. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

A C-5 Galaxy aircraft sits on the ramp at Port Au Prince International Airport, Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy. High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is to the right. U.S. military forces are in Haiti to preserve law and order and restore the democratic government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI)

A view of Fighter Squadron 74 and 103 (VF-74 and VF-103) F-14A Plus Tomcat aircraft parked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Red Sea

A-6E Intruder aircraft of Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196), forground, sit on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) along with other aircraft during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Constellation (CV 64)

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

DN-ST-86-01546. Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

A firefighter in a crash and rescue vehicle stands by following the landing of a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 (VAQ 133) EA-6B Prowler aircraft aboard the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An Egyptian Air Force F-16 Falcon is aerial refueled over the desert during BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY)

DN-SN-87-04617. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An air-to-air left side view of three Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14A Tomcat aircraft as they intercept and escort a Soviet Bear reconnaissance aircraft. The Soviet aircraft was in the area to observe the operations of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-ST-85-12742. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-11306. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AN air-to-air left side view of two F-101 Voodoo aircraft near Niagara Falls during exercise Sentry Castle '81. The aircraft are assigned to the 107th Fighter Interceptor Group, 136th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, New York Air National Guard. Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Niagara Falls State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-01342. Subject Operation/Series: AIR WARRIOR Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-90-01089. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An F-15E Eagle aircraft of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing takes off for deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft is equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-11133. Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

971124-N-1884F-001. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

A right side view of an E-2A Hawkeye aircraft preparing for launch. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DF-SN-86-12871. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A TF/A-18A Hornet aircraft, foreground, an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft and A-7E Corsair II aircraft are readied for takeoff on the flgiht deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Strike Fighter Squadron 127 (VFA-127) F-5E Tiger II aircraft taxis on the runway after taking part in an air combat maneuvering training mission with naval air crews of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). The plane, painted in camouflage paint scheme and exhibiting an Iranian national insignia on its tail fin, will be taking part in a training mission during which it will use air combat maneuvering tactics against naval air crews training in threat maneuvers. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-06800. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

A left side view of the two F-101 Voodoo aircraft landing, with their drag chutes deployed, during exercise Sentry Castle '81. The aircraft are assigned to the 107th Fighter Interceptor Group, 136th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, New York Air National Guard. Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Niagara Falls State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor walks across a flight deck crowded with aircraft on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as the carrier docks for liberty in Fort Lauderdale during Fleet Ex '90. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-00836. Country: Unknown

An F/A-18 from the Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224th, MCB Beaufort, South Carolina, sits on the parking ramp at Aviano AB, Italy, and waits to participate in Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

The Breguet BR1150 Atlantic (SP-13A) Maritime Patrol Vlieguik 253 (1969-1984) on the Platform of MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg with the tail of a Lockheed P2V-7B, P-2H & SP-2H Neptune Maritime Patrol Flop (1961-1982 ).

Judges inspect an Alaskan Air Command A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft prior to competition during Gunsmoke '87, an Air Force-wide tactical gunnery and bombing competition sponsored by the Tactical Air Command and hosted by the Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis. Two F-15 Eagle aircraft are in flight in the background. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '87 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Landing signal officers aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) watch as an Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-7E Corsair II aircraft comes in for an arrested landing during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA(AW)-121) F/A-18D Hornet aircraft is de-iced on the flight line prior to a preflight check. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A squadron plane inspector of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-134) gives the thumbs up sighal prior to the launch of an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Country: Unknown

Three fighter planes in flight, German Luftwaffe, Junkers JU 87, c. 1940

An AGM-119A Penguin anti-ship missile is launched from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during testing. The F-16 is also armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Country: Norway(NOR)

DF-ST-88-04075. Country: Italy (ITA)

Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are prepared for launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during operation evaluation tests in 1983. The F/A-18 on the left is from Fighter Attack Squadron 125 (VFA-125) and the other is from Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VFA-314). Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DF-ST-83-01941. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)

060125-N-1063M-010. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An air-to-air right topside view of two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in close formation. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Lockheed F-104G Starfighters from Jagdbombergeschwader 31 from the Luftwaffe.

CPT Robert Baker, a security policeman, talks to this teammates during exercise Sentry Castle '81. Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Hancock Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lockheed / Canadair CF-104 Starfighter from the Royal Canadian Air Force on their home base baths Sollingen in (West) Germany. Devices are from the 439 Squadron, part of the 1st Canadian Air Group (1CAD) and photographed during the international exercise, the 11th Decent (NATO) Tactical Weapons measures (TWM) at their home base. Under the hull Suu-21 Bomb dispensers. The exercise took place between 24 May and 7 June 1974.

DF-SN-82-09336. Country: Unknown

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike-Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) is checked prior to takeoff aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64). Country: Unknown

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

A left side view of the tail sections of a C-141 Starlifter, KC-10 Extender, and several Egyptian C-130 Hercules aircraft in use during exercise Bright Star '83. Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY)

An air-to-air right side view of a U.S. Navy F-4 Phantom II aircraft, top, from Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) and a Soviet Tu-95 Tupolev Bear aircraft about 42 miles off the Virginia coast. The F-4 is escorting the Cuba-based Tu-95, which just penetrated the U.S. air defense zone to aerially view sea trials of the new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-02936. Base: Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

C-130 Hercules aircraft of the 146th Tactical Air Wing are serviced on the flight line prior to taking part in firefighting efforts in the Santa Barbara area. The plane are painted with fluorescent orange numbers for easy identification during the mission. Base: Channel Islands Ang Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen prepare to upload a photo pod onto a T-33 Shooting Star aircraft during Exercise Brim Frost '83. Subject Operation/Series: Brim Frost '83 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-12695. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) EA-6B Prowler aircraft lands following a training mission against Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) forces. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15 Eagle aircraft lands as the other Eagles wait for clearance for take-off during exercise Border Star '81. The Eagles are assigned to the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing, 12th Air Force. Subject Operation/Series: BORDER STAR '81 Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-12659. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-90-01099. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 72nd Fighter Squadron shoots out an exhaust flame during an engine run-up at night. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air right side view of two Attack Squadron 174 (VA-174) TA-7C Corsair II aircraft during a training mission from Naval Air Facility, El Centro, California. Base: Imperial Valley State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

McDonnell Douglas F / A-18A Hornet from the Canadian Armed Forces during the Tactical Air Measures (TAM) in Kleine Bröngel, Belgium.

Eight Nike Hercules Missiles horizontally on the launch rail and one almost vertical on the launcher. In the background the revaling / revetment.

DF-ST-85-11266. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '85 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Four F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 97 (VFA-97), assigned to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, are shown in flight formation over Naval Air Station Fallon carrying a variety of ordnance including 5 inch Zuni rockets, AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles and Mark 82 500-pound Snakeye bombs. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-04312. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

A view of a drone before being launched from the deck of the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)

An air-to-air left side view of two A-6E Intruder aircraft from the medium Attack Squadron 75 (AE-75) assigned to the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The front aircraft is armed with an AGM-78 Standard-ARM anti-radiation missile. The aircraft in the rear is armed with an AGM/RGM-84 Harpoon missile. Country: Unknown

Pallets of Army tents are offloaded from an Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft at Capodichino Airport. The tents will be set up to provide temporary housing for people homeless as a result of a major earthquake. Base: Capodichino Airport, Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

DF-SN-86-12981. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER 79 Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR)

Right from view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft from Medium Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) assigned to Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway off the coast of Florida. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A flight deck crewman uses an MD-3A starting tractor to start an aircraft engine aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A ground crewman guides an F-4E Phantom II aircraft off the runway apron during Exercise Reforger-Coronet Musket. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGERCORONET MUSKET Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)

A Marine A-4M Skyhawk aircraft waits to take-off as another A-4M prepares to land at Bogue Field. The A-4M's are from Marine Light Attack Squadron 331. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-06371. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A right side view of an F-15A Eagle aircraft banking to the left during exercise SIDEWINDER II. The aircraft is assigned to the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1ST Tactical Fighter Wing. Subject Operation/Series: SIDEWINDER II Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)

An aerial view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft parked in a hot-bladder pit refueling site during exercise Busy Prairie II. Subject Operation/Series: BUSY PRAIRIE II Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aircraft handler uses a tiller bar to steer a TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft toward one of the catapults on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59). The FORRESTAL will assume the role of the Navy's training carrier in early 1992, taking over for the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16). Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A right side view of an A-7D Corsair II aircraft from Arizona National Guard, in flight. The aircraft, painted in a camouflage color scheme, is being tested against desert and forest backgrounds for visibility. State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A ground crew member marshals an F-15 Eagle aircraft into a parking position on the apron.. The aircraft is assigned to the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, involved in exercise Team Spirit '81. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Kwang Ju Air Base Country: Korea

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 21 is stopped by 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 Fleet Exercise 85. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A Honduran Air Force (HAF) ground crewman signals taxiing directions to the pilot of an HAF A-37 Dragonfly aircraft. The A-37 will fly a close air support mission during the combined U.S./Honduran training operation Ahuas Tara (Big Pine). Country: Honduras (HND)

A right side view of four F-4E Phantom II aircraft banking to the left during the exercise Crested Cap. The aircraft are assigned to the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing. Subject Operation/Series: CRESTED CAP Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-87-10645. Base: Kleine-Brogel Country: West Germany (FRG)

Right front view of an F-4E Phantom II aircraft of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing taxiing out of a shelter during the exercise Crested Cap. Subject Operation/Series: CRESTED CAP Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

971104-N-5545F-123. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

DF-ST-86-10371. Subject Operation/Series: CORAL SEA 85 Base: Raaf Amberly State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

DF-SC-89-10907. Base: Unknown

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi out for a mission during the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)

McDonnell Douglas F / A-18A Hornets from the Canadian Armed Forces during the Tactical Air Measure (Tam) in Kleine Bröngel, Belgium.

An F-4G Wild Weasel aircraft, foreground, and an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft are serviced on the flight line prior to departing for Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. The F-4G is armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Spangdahlem Air Base Country: Germany(DEU)

Ground crew members use NC-8A mobile powerplants to service A-4f Skyhawk aircraft of Fighter Squadron 43 (VF-43) as the planes are parked in formation on the flight line. The Skyhawks are scheduled for retirement from service on October 1ST. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air rear view of a 355th Tactical Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft firing its GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon over the Gila Bend Tactical Range. Country: Unknown

011106-F-4308R-022. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE 2001 State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

DF-ST-86-10474. Base: Newburgh State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Peruvian ground crew members stand by on the flight line near A-37B Dragonfly aircraft during a joint exercise involving Air Force units from the United States and Peru. Base: Piura Country: Peru (PER)

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