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)
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)
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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)
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An EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The INDEPENDENCE is operating off the coast of Lebanon in support of the multinational peacekeeping force in Beirut. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)
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A Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, an A-6 Intruder aircraft and a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft provide the backdrop as a crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-SD-07-25439. Base: Hector International Field, State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-85-13147. Subject Operation/Series: GRANADERO I Base: La Mesa Air Base Country: Honduras (HND)
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An Air Force F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft is being directed by a ground crewman and is parked next to two Marine F-4 Phantom II aircraft. The F-16A is from the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and is here to fly with Marine F-4 Phantom II aircraft in support of Hawaii-based Army units. The event is a Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise, which will last for one month (Oct. 2 - Nov. 2, 1981). Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A view of an F-4E Phantom II aircraft banking to the right. The aircraft, from the 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing, is carrying an AN/ALQ-119 electronic countermeasures pod. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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A Pioneer remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) comes to a halt after catching the arresting wire on a runway. The RPV is being tested in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)
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The six SH-3H Sea King helicopters of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) pass over the port area after flying off of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and elements of its battle group are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-85-10905. Base: West Berlin Country: West Germany (FRG)
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DN-ST-84-00561. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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DN-SC-87-05779. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)
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Trip to North Carolina: Visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President John F. Kennedy visits 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In front car: Lieutenant General Thomas J.H. Trapnell, Commander of Third United States Army; President Kennedy; Secret Service Agent Gerald Jerry Behn (front seat, left side). Soldiers in review formation; others unidentified. Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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DF-ST-87-07031. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Two Soviet built, Iraqi-modified Scud B missiles and their launchers are on display. Country: Iraq (IRQ)