Naval Aircraft Operations

Images showcase various military aircraft, including A-6E Intruders and F-14 Tomcats, on flight decks and airstrips, highlighting vibrant colors and operational readiness.

DN-SC-87-05574. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

An American KC-135 tank plane, from the American airbase tinker, tanks two F-16 above the Adriatic Sea.

Line crewmen ready an F-14A Tomcat aircraft for takeoff while another Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) taxies for takeoff during Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) strike training. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-10800. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft in flight during Operation Desert Storm.

DF-ST-85-01340. Subject Operation/Series: AIR WARRIOR Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A pilot conducts a preflight check of his 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel aircraft prior to takeoff on a return flight to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

DF-ST-88-03426. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-86-05128. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '84-7 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SN-89-04645. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-88-04657. Base: USS America (CV 66)

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 (VAQ-33) ERA-3B Skywarrior aircraft, its drogue parachute deployed, rolls to a stop on the runway as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft passes overhead. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boeing (Mc Donnell Douglas) Phantom II F-4G from the 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing of the American Air Force at the Luchtbase Jever in West Germany.

DN-ST-87-10120. Country: Unknown

An EA-3B Skywarrior aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Thirty-Three (VAQ-33) refuels TA-4J Skyhawks of Composite Squadron Twelve (VC-12) based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-07983. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

CMDR. Donnie L. Cochran, right, and his radar intercept officer pose for a photograph in front of a Fighter Squadron 1 (VF-1) F-14A Tomcat aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Cochran is the executive officer of VF-1. Country: Unknown

Left side view of a Marine A-6E Intruder aircraft sitting on the flight line of Marine All-Weather Medium Attack Squadron 533. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126) F-16N Fighting Falcon adversary training fighter aircraft stands on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-00774. Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 5 (HC-5) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter transports cargo to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) during a vertical replenishment operation. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) during an early morning snow storm. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea

An KA-6B Intruder aircraft of Attack Squadron Forty Six (VA-46) refuels a TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft of Composite Squadron Twelve (VC-12). VC-12 is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of various aircraft parked on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The INDEPENDENCE is positioned off the coast of Lebanon in support of US Marines assigned to the multinational peacekeeping force in Beirut. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

An air-to-air right side view of A T-33 Shooting Star aircraft over Hawaii participating in Exercise Cope Canine '85. Subject Operation/Series: COPE CANINE '85 Country: Unknown

LTC Joseph Meeko, an exchange officer assigned to the Japan Air Self Defense Force, talks to a Japanese ground crewman while seated in the cockpit of an F-4W Phantom II aircraft. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-85-08629. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

DN-SC-85-05485. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-00266. Base: Unknown

DF-ST-86-12883. Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-90-01083. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DF-ST-87-00838. Base: K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aircraft ground crewmen inspect and make minor repairs on a Marine EA-6B Prowler aircraft in a hangar during exercise Team Spirit '81. The crewmen are members of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12). Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea

DF-ST-89-03627. Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Four US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons on the flight line. Subject Operation/Series: LIVE FIRE Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DF-ST-89-05856. Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen use MD-3A tow tractors to position F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamie Case, a crew chief with the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Capt. John Meyers of the 74th Fighter Squadron conduct pre-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II before a training mission during the Green Flag West 11-2 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base Nev., Dec. 6. Sergeant Case and Capt. Meyers are from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and are deployed to Nellis in support of Green Flag-West. Green Flag-West provides a realistic air-land integration training environment for forces preparing to support worldwide combat operations.

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-1 close-support aircraft on the flight line during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-89-09645. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-5E Tiger II adversary aircraft, painted in a Middle Eastern camouflage pattern, lands at the air station after a training mission. The F-5E is assigned to the Navy Fighter Weapons School, referred to as "Top Gun," which provides air combat maneuvering (ACM) training for Navy and Marine Corps pilots. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Maintenance crewmen work on an Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145) A-6E Intruder aircraft on the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The RANGER is on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DM-ST-86-08422. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A General Dynamics F-16 from the KLU (left) and an F-16 of the American Air Force during Mot & E at the Leeuwarden airbase.

SSGT David A. Danner, an F-15 Eagle aircraft crew chief, walks toward the flightline to service an F-15. Base: Bitburg Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

An air-to-air right side view of the B-1B bomber prototype aircraft in new camouflage paint. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Flight deck personnel prime a Marine Corps AV-8C Harrier vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft for flight, left. The AV-8C and the AV-8B, right, manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas, Inc., are being flight tested on land and aboard ship prior to delivery to the Marine Corps. Country: Unknown

On November 21, 1984, the cloth falls for the Lockheed F104G Starfighter in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The official decommissioning takes place at the Volkel airbase. On the photo one of the last five devices just before departure for the farewell flight.

DN-SC-89-02697. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Nine F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) park in a row upon their arrival at the air station. The aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), of which VFA-83 is a part, and Carrier Air Wing 3, (CVW-3) are returning to their home fields after being deployed aboard the aircraft carriers USS SARATOGA (CV-60) and USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), respectively, in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Cecil Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine AV-8A Harrier aircraft lands at Blackstone Airfield to take part in the Combined Arms Operation (CAO 1-82). The Marines participating are a part of the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade. Base: Fort Pickett State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-07-26027. Base: Hector International Field State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05557. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

1960s 1970s CREWMAN ABOARD ATTACK AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS HANCOCK GUIDES A4 SKYHAWK JET OPERATING IN SOUTH CHINA SEAS VIETNAM WAR

An air-to-air right side view of two Attack Squadron 27 (VA-27) A-7E Corsair II aircraft over the southern California coast. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

United States Air Force and RAAF personnel watch a baby kangaroo during exercise Pacific Consort. Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC CONSORT Base: Raaf Williamstown Country: Australia (AUS)

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) conducts an in-flight refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. VFA-22 is based aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), which is operating in the Persian Gulf region during its first Western Pacific deployment.. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-86-04432. Base: USS Midway (CV 41)

DF-ST-87-12793. Country: Unknown

DA-SN-85-13044. Country: Unknown

The 366th Tactical Fighter Wing members de-ice an FB-111A aircraft during exercise Brim Frost '81. The aircraft, used as an aggressors, is assigned to the 391st Tactical Fighter Squadron. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '81 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mechanics of the 479th Component Repair Squadron work on AT-38B Talon aircraft in the inspection hangar. The 479th Tactical Training Wing uses the aircraft for its Lead-In Fighter Training (LIFT) since training on the Talon permits LIFT pilots and weapons systems officers to become familiar with fighter tactics and maneuvers which they will eventually use when flying more technologically advanced aircraft. Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo reportage of a demonstration flight with a General Dynamics F-16A with Captain Flyer G. Booij for a Vara television crew.

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

Photograph of F-86 Sabre Jets in Korea. Photograph of F-86 Sabre Jets in Korea. "One of two photographs taken at a combat base in Korea depict, from two different angles, that moment of the air war against the Communists when the deadly U.S. Air Force F-86 "Sabre" jets of the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing are about to scream northward. One can almost feel the whistling-vibration of the massed jet power as the "Sabre" pilots run up their engines just before take-off, sending thick, black plumes of smoke billowing out from the tail-pipes. Note the head-on view of the MIG-killers, ready to go. A moment more, and word from the tower will send the 650-mile-an-hour interceptors streaking down the runway two at a time, on their way to seek aerial battle once more with the Russian-built MIGs deep in Northwest Korea. The F-86s thus far have destroyed 630 of the swept-wing enemy.".

Official painting of a P-3C Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft of Patrol Squadron Forty-four (VP-44), the Golden Pelicans, in flight over the Atlantic Ocean. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An air-to-air underside view of a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flying a night mission over Kuwait. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

The Grumman TBM-3S2 Avenger Submarine Boots Plane with Registration 9 (1954-1959) of the Marine Aviation Service (MLD) with semi-folded wings on the flight deck of the aircraft camp Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (R 81, ex-venerable), 1958.

Artwork: "Last of the Voo Doos" Artist: Gerald Asher. Country: Unknown

Bombs are moved into position near an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during the quick turn competition. The exercise, part of the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition, is used to test each team on their ability to execute a quick load of a full complement of bombs. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)

A right front view of a Fleet Composite's Squadron 12 (VC-12) A-4 Skyhawk aircraft parked in a grassy area. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Northrop NF-5B of 313 Squadron, Twenthe airbase.

A right side view of an A-4F Skyhawk aircraft from the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team as it performs aerial stunts during the welcoming ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Artwork: "Reno Five". Artist: Walter Wright, US Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-85-03692. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY)

A right side view of two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight over the Pyramids. Country: Egypt (EGY)

The U.S. Navys attack submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) surfaces through 18 inches of Arctic ice. Standing lookout and perched high on the sail of the boat is Radioman Second Class Mark Sisson. While personnel are out on the ice, a lookout is continuously posted to scan the horizon for polar bear activity. The U.S. Navys attack submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) returned to Hawaii, on Tuesday, November 12, after a 45-day research mission to the North Pole. The second of five planned deployments through the year 2000, Pogy embarked a team of researchers led by Mr. Ray Sambrotto of Columbia University. During the several thousand mile trek, the submarine collected data on the chemical, biological, and.... Complete Scene Caption: The U.S. Navys attack submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) surfaces through 18 inches of Arctic ice. Standing lookout and perched high on the sail of the boat is Radioman Second Class Mark Sisson. While personnel are out on the ice, a lookout is continuously posted to scan the ho

DF-SC-88-02277. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-88-01951. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A left side view of the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby" on a test flight near the base. The aircraft, which was restored by members of the 512th Military-Airlift Wing, is believed to be the only flyable B-17 in existence to h. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-88-02271. Country: Unknown

Navy Grumman F9f Panther, Artist Unknown, ILLUSTRATION

Air Force pilot Mike Adams poses in front of X-15-#1 after flight on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

DF-SC-89-11480. Country: Unknown

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 18, 2022) File photo from Nov. 17, 2013 by Paul Farley captioned, A U.S. Navy Lockheed P-3 Orion aircraft assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron FORTY SEVEN (VP 47) performs a touch and go maneuver”. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

An artist's concept of the aircraft of the Thunderbirds, the Air Force flight demonstration team. Country: Unknown

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