Subscribe to the Images RSS feedF-35 Successful in First Probe-and-Drogue Aerial Refueling
A short takeoff/vertical landing variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II takes on fuel from a KC-130J tanker near Fort Worth on Aug. 13. The fuel transfer marked the first time an F-35 has used the Navy- and Marines-style probe-and-drogue refueling system.Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Liz Kaszynski
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A U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft prepares to land
A chase car drives along side as a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft prepares to land Jul. 30 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Because of unusual low-altitude handling characteristics and limited forward visibility, a second U-2 pilot normally "chases" each landing, assisting the pilot by providing radio inputs for altitude and runway alignment.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Linch
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A 2-ship of Israeli Air Force F-16s from Ramon Air Base, Israel
A 2-ship of Israeli Air Force F-16s from Ramon Air Base, Israel head out to the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 17, 2009 during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Flying for Red Flag 09-4 begins July 13 and ends July 24. U.S. aircraft will come from Nellis and Creech in Nevada, South Carolina, Idaho, the United Kingdom, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio. Aircraft types will include F-15s, F-16s, E-3s and KC-135s. In addition to U.S. aircraft, the Israeli Air Force will be flying F-16C Falcons.
U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald
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First NATO C-17 Takes Off
SAC 01 takes off beginning its 5,300-nautical-mile maiden flight July 14 from Long Beach, Calif., to P?pa Air Base, Hungary. The aircraft is the first of three C-17 Globemaster IIIs to be acquired by the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability Program. The Hungarian air base is home to the SAC Program's multinational, operational-level unit, the Heavy Airlift Wing, which will officially be activated July 27.» View all C-17 Globemaster III photos | Videos | Factsheet | Specs
An F/A-18C Hornet flies north to an Operation Enduring Freedom Mission
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 flies north to an Operation Enduring Freedom Mission in Afghanistan to support coalition forces in the Helmand River Valley. VFA-113 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 and is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Erik Etz
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Aggressors strike back at Northern Edge 2009
An F-16 Aggressor passes over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during NORTHERN EDGE 2009, June 25. NE09 participants will practice tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with defensive counter-air, close air support, and personnel-recovery missions. The F-16 is assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz
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Crew chiefs prepare to launch their F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft
090624-F-2034C-116 Crew chiefs prepare to launch their F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft June 24, 2009 during Exercise Northern Edge 2009 held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The crew chiefs are from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Northern Edge is Alaska?s largest military training exercise that prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo/ MSgt Shane A. Cuomo
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The first RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 40 is unveiled by Northrop Grumman
The first of 15 Block 40 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft reconnaissance system is unveiled by Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force officials June 25 in Palmdale, Calif. This newest addition to the Air Force's growing fleet of Global Hawks carries an advanced, all-weather multi-platform radar technology insertion program (MP-RTIP) sensor capable of detecting, tracking and identifying stationary and moving targets.» View all RQ-4 Global Hawk photos | Videos | Factsheet | Specs
An F-22 Raptor prepares for take off during exercise Northern Edge 2009, Elmendorf AFB
Airman 1st Class Holden Coladonato from the 90th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, prepares a F-22 Raptor for take off during exercise Northern Edge 2009, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, June 17, 2009. Northern Edge 2009 is Alaska's largest military training exercise. It prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Dennis J. Henry Jr.
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Lt. Col. John Hillyer conducts pre-flight checks on his F-22 Raptor
Lt. Col. John Hillyer conducts pre-flight checks on his F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft June 17, 2009, during Northern Edge 09 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Hillyer is the 477th Fighter Group commander at Elmendorf AFB. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training exercise that prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo
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