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Dynamic images of military fighter jets, including F-15 and F-16 aircraft, showcasing agility and power during flight maneuvers against clear skies.

April 8, 2011 - A Dutch F-16AM armed with AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles during a combat air patrol sortie in support of Operation Unified Protector over the Mediterranean Sea close to Libya.

Military Jets Fixed Wing Aviat Airplanes Mirage 2000N French bomber nuclear strike sky

U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon taking off, Aviano, Italy.

Silhouette Swiss Air Force, F/A-18C Hornet J-5009, Meiringen, Switzerland, Europe

F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing launches from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2022. The F-22s headed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for a temporary deployment in support of the F-15C Eagle divesture. Deploying to Kadena Air Base assists in maintaining steady-state fighter capabilities and enhanced U.S>.operational readiness to defend Japan while ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Jessie Haggart-Smith, CF-18 Hornet pilot, showcases the CF-18 during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport in Sacramento, California, Oct. 1, 2022.

041113-N-3799S-002. Base: Pacific Missile Range Facility

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs a falcon turn at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 30, 2022. The Viper Demo Team prepared for their upcoming airshow at the Shaw Air & Space Expo April 2-3.

U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter jet in flight, Israel.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing takes off from Atlantic City International Airport, N.J., Jan. 28 during an intercept exercise involving the Civil Air Patrol in preparation for Super Bowl XLVIII. U.S. Air Force assets will be part of a joint team involving the FBI, Customs and Border Protection, Civil Air Patrol and the FAA providing security for the Super Bowl in the air.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 takes off for flight operations to get familiar with the airspace in order to support exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 30, 2022. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, enabling the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, passes by Denali as it flies above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor Squadron supports RFA by sharing its knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to participating units, ensuring the United States and its allies receive the best air combat training possible.

An F-16C Fighting Falcon of the Italian Air Force in flight over Florennes, Belgium.

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW))-533 takeoff from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, May 9, 2022. The Marines with VMFA(AW)-533, based out of MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, are on a rotational unit deployment program at MCAS Iwakuni conducting training and operations in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

An air-to-air left side view of a 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4E Phantom II aircraft in a steep climb. The 1ST German Training Squadron uses the aircraft for initial and advanced F-4E pilot training. Instructors from the 20th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (20th TFTS), based at George Air Force Base, Calif., teach German pilots in the basic F-4 course, RF-4 preparatory training and the fighter weapons instructor course. The 20th TFTS also provides maintenance and operational assistance to the German squadron. Country: Unknown

U.S. Air Force Maj. Henry Schantz, an Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, showcases the aircraft's combination of stealth and maneuverability Feb. 2, 2011, during an annual ACC certification at Langely Air Force Base, Va. Along with the sleek aerodynamic design, the F-22 engine produces more thrust than other current fighter engine.

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados cruise over Kuwait near the Iraqi border as part of the Southwest Asia build-up. Country: Kuwait (KWT)

220721-N-DH616-3007 MEDTERRANEAN SEA (July 21, 2022) An F-4 Phantom II of the Hellenic Air Force conducts a fly-by during an air defense exercise conducted with Turkish Navy Barbaros-class frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247), Hellenic Navy Kortenaer-class frigate HS Kountouriotis, Italian Navy Vulcano-class logistic support ship ITS Vulcano and Hellenic Navy Kortenaer-class frigate HS Elli (F450). Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliances solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict.

120514-N-GZ832-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2012) An FA-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

An air-to-air right underside view of a 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4E Phantom II aircraft banking to the left during exercise Team Spirit '86. The aircraft is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '86 Country: South Korea

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft takes off on a flight to Fort Hood, Texas, to participate in a firepower demonstration for President Carter. The aircraft is assigned to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing. Base: Bergstrom Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Israeli Air Force F-16C Barak taking off from Ovda Air Base, Israel.

A Dutch F-16 prepares to land at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy, after a civil air patrol mission over Libya during Operation Unified Protector.

An F-16I Sufa of the Israeli Air Force ready to be armed with practice bombs at Ramon Air Force Base, Israel.

DF-ST-89-00825. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Country: Jordan (JOR)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a NATO-related vigilance activity over the Adriatic Sea, July 28, 2022. This exercise involved several NATO nations, led by the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Carrier Strike Group. These type of activities enhance NATO interoperability and cohesion, providing NATO a valuable opportunity to integrate force capability and enhance Alliance cohesion. This KC-135, which has been passed from the 92nd ARW and 141st ARW to the 100th ARW, contains a unique roll-on line-of-site enhancement (ROBE) system that amplifies the data link network available for U.S., partner nation, and NATO forces in the air. The ROBE system enhanced the 31st FWs F-16 command and control integration, coordination and interoperability of air, land and sea capabilities, and ov

A Turkish Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon returning to base.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Sep. 1, 2022, in preparation for the RAFs Cobra Warrior 2022 exercise. The F-16C pilots conducted the training to familiarize themselves with the local area prior to CW22. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment.

A 4th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle takes off from Kinston Regional Jetport, Kinston, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. Before takeoff, Airmen assigned to the 4th FW performed an integrated combat turn on the F-15E. An ICT is successfully executed when Airmen work together to simultaneously complete a hot-pit refuel and arming of the aircraft.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2022. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team is the premier U.S. aerial demonstration team in the Indo-Pacific region. The team has operated out of the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, since its inception in 1995 when it became the first demonstration team to fly the block 50 version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2021) Aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force (HAF), front, and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 fly over the Mediterranean Sea, March 12, 2021. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

An F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in flight. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

Air National Guard F-15C jet during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Hohn, Germany.

040518-F-7709A-002. Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Israeli Air Force M346 Lavi flying over Hatzerim Air Force Base, Israel.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies during a demonstration at the AETC Commanders Fiesta Reception on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Mar. 30, 2022. Every year, the AETC commander hosts a Fiesta reception joined by civic leaders, community members and military personnel to celebrate the militarys enduring partnership with the city of San Antonio.

F-15J Eagle of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

An F-15C eagle fighter jet conducts a strafe run at the Pine Castle Bombing Range, Altoona, Florida, July 27, 2022. Strafing to means to attack repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft. Airmen assigned to the 125th Maintenance Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, were invited to witness the strafe runs conducted by pilots regularly as part of routine flight training.

050719-N-3799S-005. Base: Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

August 22, 2013 - An F/A-18E Super Hornet in flight over the Gulf of Oman.

AN air-to-air right side view of an F-4E Phantom II aircraft dropping six Mark 82 500-pound low-drag bombs over a range. The aircraft is carrying an auxiliary fuel tank on each wing. The aircraft is assigned to the 347th Tactical Fighter Wing. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A pilot assigned to the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs a dedication pass at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 26, 2022. The dedication pass is an aerial salute to service members both past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

Tornado ECR of the German Air Force with markings for the NATO exercise Air Defender 2023.

A US Marine Corp (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft, deployed with the 398th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), takes off at Freetown International Airport, Sierra Leone. The 398th AEG is currently in Sierra Leone to provide personnel recovery and emergency evacuation capability for the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Teams (HAST) and the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams (FAST) in Liberia, during Joint Task Force (JTF) Liberia. Subject Operation/Series: JTF LIBERIA Base: Freetown International Airport Country: Sierra Leone (SLE)

A Hellenic Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 115 Combat Wing, takes off during exercise Poseidons Rage 22 at Souda Air Base, Greece, July 18, 2022. The U.S. Air Forces bilateral integration with NATO allies during exercises helps to bolster the alliance, by exchanging best practices, improving readiness and interoperability.

050201-F-7709A-009. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho takes off from Azaraq Air Base, Jordan. The plane had just arrived and was quick loaded with munitions for another sortie. The plane will be participating in the Air Power Expeditionary Force. An ancillary mission of the Force is to assist US Air Force and other multinational forces operating in Saudi Arabia and other nearby countries patrol the no-fly zone over southern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: AIR POWER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Base: Azraq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

An F-16 Viper of the Air Force cuts through the sky

A-10C of the Michigan Air National Guard.

U.S. Airman with the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing from Lakenheath, United Kingdom fly an F15 Eagle over the Grafenwoehr Training Area during exercise Dynamic Front 22 at Grafenwoehr, Germany, July 14, 2022. Dynamic Front 22 is the premier U.S. led NATO and partner integrated exercise focused on fires interoperability throughout the U.S. European Command Theater.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, soared above the Thunder Over Dover air show at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 20, 2022. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flew their demonstration earlier in the day, marking the first time this season that both teams performed a joint show.

Lit with a golden glow of the setting sun, a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper) on final approach. Ordnance includes air to air Sidewinder and AMRAAAM missiles

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 and conduct a battle damage check at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 7, 2022. A battle damage check is the process pilots use to check each other's airframes for any types of damage they may have sustained while flying.

F-15 Eagle aircraft of the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing escort two Soviet MiG-29 aircraft to Elmendorf Air Force Base, where they will refuel before continuing their flight to an air show in British Columbia. Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2022. This A-10 was practicing an aerial demonstration for upcoming air shows.

A German Air Force Panavia Tornado of JbG-32, Lechfeld, Germany, with an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile attached to the wing and an AGM-88 HARM air-to-ground missile attached to the underside of the fuselage heads back towards its patrol area after refueling from a United States Air Forces Europe KC-135R Stratotanker (not shown) of the 100th Air Expeditionary Wing. JbG-32 or Fighter-Bomber Wing Thirty-Two is one of the German Air Forces premier combat aircraft wings. The KC-135R is assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington but is deployed to Royal Air Force Mildenhall to bolster the 100th AEW in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. Both assigned.... Complete Scene Caption: A German Air Force Panavia Tornado of JbG-32, Lechfeld, Germany, with an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile attached to the wing and an AGM-88 HARM air-to-ground missile attached to the underside of the fuselage heads back towards its patrol area after refueling from a U

A U.S. Navy Reserve EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 209, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, departs after aerial refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, May 3, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training.

DF-ST-89-05438. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET WARRIOR II Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A pilot assigned to the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs a high-speed pass at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 26, 2022. The Team works closely with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration for the U.S. Air Force past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron returns to patrol after refueling from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 21, 2022. Fighter aircraft routinely conduct presence patrols within the CENTCOM AOR to reassure allies and ensure regional security.

020208-F-1851B-692. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, demonstrates the capabilities of the F-35 during Aero India 23 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 14, 2023. The weeklong biennial exhibition is Asias largest aviation event and hosts government delegations and corporate executives from 26 countries. The U.S. military is participating in Aero India by providing aerial demonstrations and static aircraft to strengthen its partnership with India while furthering military-to-military relationships.

F-16AM Fighting Falcon jet fighter of the Belgian Air Force.

A U.S Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 soars overhead during exercise Keen Sword 2023 at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial exercise designed to enhance Japan-U.S. readiness, interoperability, and bilateral relations while demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

A pair of F-15Cs, assigned to the Oregon Air National Guards 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard base, perform several flybys at the Oregon International Airshow in McMinnville, Ore., Aug. 20, 2022. The Oregon Air National Guard maintains two flying wings, one co-located at the Portland International Airport, and the 173rd Fighter Wing, an F-15 training unit, is located in Klamath Falls.

1980s UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS F/A-18-D HORNET FIGHTER AND ATTACK AIRCRAFTFLYING OVER OCEAN

Su-34 jet fighter of the Russian Air Force in flight during Exercise Aviadarts 2018.

A Danish F-35 Draken aircraft of 729 Squadron comes in for a landing after a tactical air support for maritime operations (TASMO) sortie during the NATO exercise Tactical Fighter Weaponry '89. Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY '89 Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, June 8, 2022. Bomber Task Force missions strengthen the collective ability of the U.S. and our allies and partners to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Brazilian Air Force AMX in flight over Brazil.

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 131st Fighter Squadron, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, takes off during Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 22.08 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 17, 2022. WSEP is a formal, two-week evaluation exercise designed to test a squadrons capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions.

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, resume aerial operations after a successful refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, May 3, 2022. The 179th EFS, deployed with Ninth Air Force, delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

DF-ST-87-07431. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '86-1 Country: Philippines (PHL)

A 492nd Fighter Squadrons F-15E Strike Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 15, 2017. The 492nd FS trains regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.

An EF2000 of the German Air Force prepares for landing.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor with the Virginia Air National Guard, flies over the Air Dominance Center during Sentry Savannah on May 12, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guards premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft, which tests the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrows fight.

Royal Moroccan Air Force F-5 planes flying over Morocco.

An F-22 Raptor assigned to 43d Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over during The Doolittle Raiders 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. More than 14 aircraft including the B-25 medium bombers, which participated in the Doolittle Raid, conducted an aerial review over Okaloosa Island, Florida following a formal ceremony honoring participants of the air operation.

A pair of Lebanese Air Force A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft in flight.

An Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa taking off.

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing from Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies over Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 26, 2022. The aircraft flew in to participate in the upcoming exercise Cope North 22. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations of varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrew are ready to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform their demonstration at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, March 31 - April 2, 2023. The Thunderbirds headlined the Wings Over Homestead Air Show with the mission to recruit, retain, and inspire American communities.

An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 64th Aggressor Squadron returns back to the training scenario during a Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 mission Jan. 28, 2022 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The 64th AGRS played as the red force against blue forces in training that prioritizes first timers combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Aerial team performer arrives for The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 21, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 22 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The performers perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire, whileshowcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess.

An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, flies over the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, during exercise Sentry Savannah 22-1 May 12, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guards premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft, which tests the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrows fight.

A 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel aircraft, foreground, and an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron fly over Spangdahlem Air Base. The F-16C is carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on its outer, left pylon and both aircraft are armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles. Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG)

A Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom during joint exercise INIOHOS 2016.

DF-ST-85-09772. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '84 Country: Unknown

DF-ST-86-11796. Country: West Germany (FRG)

230118-N-XK462-1210 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 18, 2023) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 fly near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden Gator Fullam, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies over San Marcos, Texas, May 28, 2022. The A-10 Demonstration Teams jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wings contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Philip Cortellucci, an AV-8B Harrier II jet pilot with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, flies an AV-8B Harrier II jet over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 31, 2022. AV-8B Harrier II jets assigned to VMA-223 were loaded with AIM-120A missiles and ADM-141A Tactical Air-Launched Decoys for the pilots to practice air-to-air combat. VMA-223 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

September 2, 2010 - Mirage 2000C of the French Air Force off the Normandy coast in France during dissimilar air combat training with the French Navy.

An F-16E from the 162nd Fighter Wing maneuvers during a training mission out of Tucson International Airport, Arizona.

Italian Air Force EF-2000 Typhoon during NATO Baltic Air Policing, Estonia.

Turkish Air Force F-16C Jets during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Jagel, Germany.

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, takes off. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-04047. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Bottom left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) firing an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile during an operational test. VMFA-314 is homeported at the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California. Country: Unknown

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