Military Aviation

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Major Beau Mabery of the Blue Angels conducts flight operations in a C-130T Hercules during the Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif Sept 28. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in th More

This image, original date and photographer unknown, is of one of the Wright Brothers’ planes being flown over what was then Fort Myer, now the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. It cannot be d More

A color guard of women Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar prepare to march during the 2018 MCAS Miramar Air Show opening ceremony at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors “1 More

A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle More

Michaela Negrete, a member of the AWRS-7 Lady Marines, looks at a display during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors “100 years of women in the Marine Corps” More

Jacquie B. Warda performs a series of aerobatics in the Extra 300 monoplane during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors “100 years of More

A member of the U.S. Navy "Leap Frogs" and a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute toward their target during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show opening ceremony at MCAS Miramar, Cali More

A formation of F/A-18C Hornets, conducted a flyover Chambers Field, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 12, 2010, during a commemoration ceremony marking the birth of Naval Aviation 100 years ago.

From left to right, 1st Lt. Martha A. Hiett, 1st Lt. Joel R. Searls and Lt. Col. Robert Cooper work in the Tactical Air Command Center for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanist More

U.S. Navy Capt. Rondall Brown serves as the command chaplain for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. In 2001, the chaplain shepherded families through the carnage in Ground More

Staff Sgt. Brian R. Hughson is an avionics technician with Marine Avionics Logistics Squadron 40, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). Hughson, a nati More

Cpl. Nicholas Holub and Lance Cpl. Christopher Hankins, both Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 CH-53E Super Stallion mechanics, work on the drives and other systems to get the helicopter back into the sky Ba More

Sgt. Cameron Abercrombie is an Airframes collateral duty/ quality assurance representative with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, with the 2nd Marine Air More

Staff Sgt. Douglas Acero, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 avionics technician and Sugarland, Texas, native, was three days away from graduating boot camp when the Twin Towers fell on 9/11. Ten years later, he's in More

An AH-1W Suber Cobra with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 heads off to support combat operations in the southwestern regional command of NATO's International Security Assistance Force from Camp Bast More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie T. James, a crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 inspects a mini-gun before Final Exercise 3 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) More

U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing listen while Ray E. Mabus, the Secretary of the Navy speaks on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 6, 2015. The Honorable Mr. Mabus spoke to the Ma More

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 gather to participate in a physical fitness test (PFT) on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 21, 2015. All Marines are required More

U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson was More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian F. Mazzola, a pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, delivers a brief in preparation for fast-rope and rappelling training with Marine Special Operations Comm More

U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, perform during Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 25, 201 More

U.S. Marine Corps combat cameramen assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attend a lighting class conducted by Ricardo Robinson (right), the deputy director More

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, are briefed for a familiarization flight at Marine Corps Air Station, N.C., July 1, 2015. VMU-2 conducted a training flight to increase More

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2 conduct a pre-flight check on a RQ-21A Blackjack during a training flight at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Field on July 15, 2015. More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kathryn K. Bynum, a videographer with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera, documents the final flight of two CH-46E Sea Knights assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 More

KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jared Asman (left), a senior advisor with the Civil Aviation Transition Branch of NATO Air Command – Afghanistan celebrates signing of Afghanistan airspace More

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jake Matthews, guest speaker, delivers a speech to Marines of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point during a 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force More

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, prepare to participate in a four mile hike on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. MWHS-2 conducted the hike to incre More

U.S. Rep. Robert J. Wittman, a representative of the First Congressional District of Virginia, discusses the impact of readiness training in the workforce with the leadership of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Air Wing on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 15, 2015. More

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, front, leads a formation followed by two P-51 Mustangs, top and bottom, and an F-86 Sabre, rear, during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davi More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to- More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of steal More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration More

An F-86 Sabre performs a flyby during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots o More

An F-22 Raptor, an F-86 Sabre and an F-16D Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established i More

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The Raptor performs both a More

Brendan Lyons, Tucson community hometown hero, uses a mirror to practice securing an oxygen mask to a helmet prior to his flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, a More

Brendan Lyons, Tucson community hometown hero, listens to a briefing about the aircrew flight equipment he will be using during a flight in a U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbird, an F-16 Fight More

A U.S. Air Force UV-18B Twin Otter takes off while carrying the Wings of Blue skydiving demonstration team during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation for a "Heritage Flight" demonstration during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., M More

Kent Pietsch and the Jelly Belly airplane perform aerial demonstrations during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 13, 2016. Pietsch flies the 800-pou More

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven J. Bleymaier, Commander of Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, presents a commemorative plaque to Tim Gray, 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Gr More

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, Alpha Battery, walk across the flight line with an internal transport vehicle (ITV) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 10, 2016. The I More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jasmin Moghbeli, a pilot assigned to Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1, conducts her final flight in an AH-1 "Cobra" at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 7, 2017. Maj. More

A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the skies of Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 26, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonst More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds rest on the flightline after flying into Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 26, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial More

Staff Sgt. Adam Conrad, 41st Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, looks out the door of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the Thunder Over South Georgia Airshow, Oct. 27, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The op More

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practice an aerial demonstration Oct. 27, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier ae More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above Moody Air Force Base during the Thunder Over South Georgia Airshow, Oct. 28, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev More

Senior Airman James Brannock, 23d Maintenance Group A-10 engine mechanic, poses for a photo during Thunder Over South Georgia, Oct. 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house included aerial performa More

Tommy Richter, P-52 presenter, observes the motors on an aircraft during the Thunder over South Georgia air show, Oct. 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody opened its gates to the public for a free, two More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Flight Demonstration Team soars above Moody Air Force Base during Thunder Over South Georgia, Oct. 28, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are More

A performer demonstrates aerial twists and turns during the 2017 Thunder Over South Georgia, Oct. 28, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. More

Senior Airman Jordan Rodriguez, 23d Medical Support Squadron medical lab technician, dons equipment used in a tandem free-fall jump during Thunder Over South Georgia Airshow, Oct. 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force B More

A T-6 Texan performs an aerobatic demonstration during the 2017 Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local commu More

Two U.S Air Force Thunderbirds F-16D Fighting Falcons perform an aerial demonstration during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds performed twists More

Gary Ward flies an MX-2 during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, a More

A member of the United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue team renders a salute during the national anthem prior to the kick off of the 2017 Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air More

Gary Ward lands an MX2 during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. Thunder Over South Georgia 2017 is part of the Air Force’s 70th Air Force Birthday celebration demonstrating air and space p More

An aircraft demonstrates its capabilities during Thunder Over South Georgia, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air More

An aerial team starts up their engines during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. ( More

A detailed model of an A-6 Intruder is on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. The model depicts an Intruder assigned to VA-35, the Black Panthers. The squadron operated variants of t More

Volunteers stop for a picture in-front of an airworthy Catalina PBY-5A. Volunteers from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum descended on the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach for a guided tour of its hangar More

U.S. Air Force special tactics operators assigned to the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing, conduct jumpmaster personnel inspections ahead of an airborne operation over the North Sea, More

A U.S. Air Force troop sergeant and pararescueman team lead assigned to the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing (SOW), discuss mission details April 9, 2020, at RAF Sculthorpe, U.K. pri More

The control panel on the T-1A Jayhawk can be intimidating to students when they first fly in the aircraft, but the 86th Flying Training Squadron, assisted by the 96th FTS, has instructor pilots from all walks o More

The hangar doors open to reveal the T-38C Talon aircraft, painted with a first assignment instructor pilot theme, as pilots and maintainers alike watch eagerly from outside, June 26, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force More

On Aug. 4, 2020, U.S. Army North Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, left, presents Chief Warrant Officer 4 Erin Ingraham, an aviation safety officer assigned to U.S. Army North, with the honorabl More

A detailed model of an A-6 Intruder is on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. The model depicts an Intruder assigned to VA-35, the Black Panthers. The squadron operated variants of t More

Maj. Kyle Maschner, pilot with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, flies a C-130T Hercules during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept 28. This year's air show More

A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, 2010, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. E More

A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, conducted a flyover at Chambers Field, Nov 12, 2010, during a commemoration ceremony. Ely flew hi More

A UH-1Y Huey with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 prepares to lift Marines during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show Sept. 28, 2018. This year’s air show honors “100 years of More

U.S. Navy Capt. Rondall Brown serves as the command chaplain for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. In 2001, the chaplain shepherded families through the carnage in Ground More

Staff Sgt. Derrick T. Brooks is parachute rigger with Marine Avionics Logistics Squadron 40, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). Brooks, a native of More

Sgt. Thomas Norris, a Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 162 MV-22B Osprey crew chief, departs the flight line after returning from a flight at Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 28. The crew chief aids in loading, unl More

Lance Cpl. Amanda R. Doherty is an aircraft parts liason with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). Doherty, a n More

Sgt. Arturo Fernandez, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, and a native of Los Angeles, rests with a UH-1Y Huey before takeoff at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Sept. 15. Working in tande More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie T. James, a crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 inspects a mini-gun before Final Exercise 3 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) More

Ray E. Mabus, the Secretary of the Navy, speaks to Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 6, 2015. The Honorable Mr. Mabus spoke to the Marines of 2nd M More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose G. Valadez, left, a physical fitness test (PFT) monitor assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, observes Marines participating in a PFT on Marine Corps Air Station Ch More

U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinso More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew P. Hall, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, asks a question during a brief in preparation for fast-rope and rappelling training with Marine More

U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Col. Jaime Macias, right, the departing commanding officer of Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, stands during the invocation, part of a change of command ceremony on Marine C More

Ricardo Robinson, the deputy director of Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera, explains the function of a studio light screen to Master Sgt. Antwaun M. Gibson, combat camera chief assigned to Marine Wing Hea More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayra A. Tamayo, a flight operator assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, listens to a brief for a familiarization flight at Marine Corps Air Station, N.C., Ju More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas A. Treasure, an unmanned aerial vehicle maintainer assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, conducts maintenance on a RQ-21A Blackjack prior to a traini More

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 descends onto the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during its final flight o More

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jake Matthews, guest speaker, delivers a speech to Marines of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point during a 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force More

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, participate in a four mile hike on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. MWHS-2 conducted the hike to increase physica More

U.S. Rep. Robert J. Wittman, a representative of the First Congressional District of Virginia, is given a brief by leadership of Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East on the logistics of FRC East on Marine Corps Ai More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Air Wing on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 15, 2015. More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the More

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, front, leads a formation followed by two P-51 Mustangs, top and bottom, and an F-86 Sabre, rear, during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davi More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to- More