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Airplanes - Manufacturing Plants - Rear control crate, showing crating of elevators. Dayton-Wright Airplane Co., Dayton, Ohio

Airplanes - Manufacturing Plants - Rear control crate, showing crating...

Date Taken: 4/11/1918 Photographer: Dayton-Wright Airplane Co. Airplanes - Manufacturing Plants

A aerial port view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) showing the progress of the scraping operation at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company at the Fairfield Marine Terminal. Large sections of the flight deck and all the outborne elevators have already been cut away. The hulk of the merchant ship S.S. SEAWITCH lies on the opposite side of the pier from the carrier

A aerial port view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) showing t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty N. Goppert Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A stern on view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) tied up at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company at the Fairfield Marine Terminal. Over two thirds of the flight deck has already been cut away along with the elevators and some of the side bulkheads

A stern on view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) tied up at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty N. Goppert Release Status: Released to Publi... More

During the renovation at South Terrance Corridor 3 Bridge, Pedestrians and persons with disabilities are able to use the new Elevators from the Pentagon to the South Parking Lot

During the renovation at South Terrance Corridor 3 Bridge, Pedestrians...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jerome Howard, USA Release Status: Rele... More

US Navy (USN) personnel, serving as pallbearers, hold the American Flag aloft as the casket carrying the remains of USN Commander (CDR) Robert J. Sanderson, retired (USN ret.), falls towards the ocean from a slide ramp set-up on one of four aircraft elevators onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), while the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN is underway in the Atlantic Ocean (AOC) undergoing sea trials after completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

US Navy (USN) personnel, serving as pallbearers, hold the American Fla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ryan O'Connor, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A workforce of over 300 Iraqi personnel are involved in the $4.1 million complete renovation of an apartment building in the International Zone, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Central District, on July 8, 2005. U.S. Army and government officials will occupy the ground floor of the 7-story Al Hayat structure in the International (Green Zone) in Baghdad, Iraq, which will feature 42 apartments from 2 to 4 bedrooms each. The 150-day contract was awarded June 8, 2005. The contractor is installing elevators, new kitchen cabinets, appliances, complete plumbing fixtures, and furniture. (U.S. Army photo by Norris Jones) (Released)

A workforce of over 300 Iraqi personnel are involved in the $4.1 milli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Norris Jones, CIV, Usace Release Status: Released to ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Chief Machinist's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Chief Machinist's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Chief Machinist's Mate Franklin Pollydore, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, from Georgetown, Guyana, demonstrates the operation of the control stati... More

A port bow view of the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) during scrapping operations at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company. Two thirds of the flight deck, the elevators, much of the side bulkheads and the island have already been cut away

A port bow view of the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty Goppert Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Patent drawing - Elisha Otis's Elevator Public domain image

Patent drawing - Elisha Otis's Elevator Public domain image

Elisha Otis's elevator was the first with a safety catch to guard against the breaking of the cable. The Otis Company would become the premier manufacturer of electric elevators. Utility Patent Drawings

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 is positioned on one of three aircraft elevators for transport to the ships flight deck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). EISENHOWER is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 20, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras) (Released)

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Miguel Angel Contreras, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) stand at attention on one of the ship's aircraft elevators as the RANGER arrives at the pier. The RANGER has returned to North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mark Owens transfers an AIM-54C long range air-to-air Phoenix missile during weapons handling operations deep inside one of the ships weapons elevators and storage magazine spaces. The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and her embarked air wing are operating in the Persian Gulf in support of operation Southern Watch enforcing the No-Fly Zone over southern Iraq

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mark Owens transfers an AIM-54C long ra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Brian Toney Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

United States Navy, Aviation Ordnancemen move weapons, in a shipping container, from one of the ship's elevators to a waiting AH-1 "Sea Cobra" attack helicopter. A UH-1N "Huey" is in background. On board the USS GUAM (LPH 9) an amphibious assault ship currently in the Persian Gulf as part of an increased military presence to enforce U.N. sanctions against Iraq

United States Navy, Aviation Ordnancemen move weapons, in a shipping c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Guam (LPH 9) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Sammy Dallal, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Elevators are being repaired in the lobby of this waterfront commercial building. Extensive damage to the first floor resulted from three feet of flooding from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Elevators are being repaired in the lo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: Damage Private Sector Hurricane Sandy vertical ^ Damage ... More

Members of the supply department on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) move hazmat material out onto one of the elevators in preparation for off loading the plastic storage trash as the ship docks at the Naval Base. The Navy does not dump trash at sea but returns it to shore for proper disposal

Members of the supply department on board the nuclear-powered aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dale W. Novotasky Release Status: Released to... More

Airplanes - Types - Cadet Clarence T. Springer in Plane JN-4-D, American, crashed on February 1, 1919. Engine cut out, turned in good order to get into good field and landed with wind. Made good landing but wind got in under elevators and nosed ship over. Div. Military Aeronautics. Washington, D.C

Airplanes - Types - Cadet Clarence T. Springer in Plane JN-4-D, Americ...

Date Taken: 1/0/1919 Photographer: Div. Military Aeronautics Airplanes - Types

A workforce of over 300 Iraqi personnel are involved in the $4.1 million complete renovation of an apartment building in the International Zone, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Central District, on July 8, 2005. U.S. Army and government officials will occupy the ground floor of the 7-story Al Hayat structure in the International (Green Zone) in Baghdad, Iraq, which will feature 42 apartments from 2 to 4 bedrooms each. The 150-day contract was awarded June 8, 2005. The contractor is installing elevators, new kitchen cabinets, appliances, complete plumbing fixtures, and furniture. (U.S. Army photo by Norris Jones) (Released)

A workforce of over 300 Iraqi personnel are involved in the $4.1 milli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Norris Jones, CIV, Usace Release Status: Released to... More

A low level aerial view of the amidships section of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) aft of the island structure. This close in view clearly shows that the outboard elevators have been cut away and only small sections of the outer flight deck areas remain. The ship is being scrapped by Seawitch Marine Salvage Company at the Fairfield Marine Terminal

A low level aerial view of the amidships section of the aircraft carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty N. Goppert Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An aerial view of drydock #12 at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation on the James River. At the front of the dock is the Military Sealift Command's new vehicle transport ship GORDON (T-AKR-296). In the rear section of the dock is the modular amidship section of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier UNITED STATES (CVN-75). Note that there are various prefabricated sections for the carrier stacked in the yard including two of the ship's elevators

An aerial view of drydock #12 at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty Gooper Release Status: Released to Public... More

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command's vehicle transport ship USNS GORDON (T-AKR-296) under conversion in drydock No. 12 at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation on the James River. Forward of AKR-296 is the amidships section of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier HARRY TRUMAN (CVN-75). The ship's name was recently changed from UNITED STATES. On the dock to the right can be seen various sections of the new carrier under modular construction including two of the ship's elevators

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command's veh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Coppert Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Navy (USN) AIRMAN (AN) Sheku Kamara paints a safety line in Hangar Bay 2 on board the US Navy (USN) USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) while in port at Yokosuka, Japan (JPN). The safety lines serve as boundaries to alert Sailors of moving elevators and hangar bay doors

US Navy (USN) AIRMAN (AN) Sheku Kamara paints a safety line in Hangar ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jimmy C. Pan, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Released. ACOE photographer Norris Jones of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). About 130 Iraqis are helping renovate Al Baladi Hospital under a $17.2 million contract. It serves an average of 500 to 700 maternity, pediatric, and blood disorder patients daily. Among the major items the contractor has already completed is rehabilitating the hospital's four elevators, putting on a whole new roof, building a new incinerator for biohazard waste, and installing a water purification plant capable of producing 6400 gallons of clean water daily. (ACOE photo by Norris Jones)

Released. ACOE photographer Norris Jones of U.S. Army Corps of Enginee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE Scene Camera Operator: Norris Jones, CIV, U... More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) prepare to march off of one of the ship's aircraft elevators following the RANGER's arrival at the pier. The RANGER has returned to North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA... More

A Mark 8 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is piloted by two Navy SEALs of Naval Special Warfare Command's SEAL Team 2. The SDV is a 22-foot long jet black submersible all-electric vehicle powered by rechargeable siver-zinc batteries. The torpedo shaped underwater SCV has a computerized navigation system and is equipped with an intercom system allowing the crew and passengers to talk underwater. The pilot controls its direction with a ballast and trim system, along with a manual control stick to move rudders, elevators and bow planes much

A Mark 8 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is piloted by two Navy SEALs of N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Glen King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Ordnancemen move weapons from one of the ships elevators to a waiting AH-1 Sea Cobra attack helicopter. USS GUAM, an amphibious assault ship is in the Persian Gulf as part of an increased military presence to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq

Aviation Ordnancemen move weapons from one of the ships elevators to a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Guam (LPH 9) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rich Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, left,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, left,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, left, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevator officer, from Albany, Georgia, Chief Machinist's Mate Franklin Pollydore, center, from Georgetown,... More

The musical band of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) stands in position on one of the elevators of the ship as the guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) passes close by

The musical band of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRIS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Merckx, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) during scrapping operations at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company at the Fairfield Marine Terminal in the outer harbor. Over two thirds of the armored flight deck has been cut away along with the elevators and part of the side bulkheads. The island has also been completely cut away

A port bow view of the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty Goppert Release Status: Released to Public C... More

High oblique port bow view of the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) under construction in drydock #12 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation. Various elements of modular construction can be seen in the yard including the ships elevators in the lower right of the photo. The stern of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) transport ship USNS Gilliland (T-AKR-298) can be seen at a fitting out berth undergoing conversion

High oblique port bow view of the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Released to Publ... More

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Aviation Ordnancemen moves oncoming ammunition, through vertical replenishment, from the flight deck to the aircraft elevators prior to storage in the weapons magazines. TRUMAN is currently conducting Ammunitions Onload with USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) off the South Carolina coast

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Aviation Ordnancemen moves oncoming ammun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Michael A. Hursey Ii, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mark Sanford, Combat Systems Department Officer, plays the bag pipes during a Burial at Sea ceremony conducted at one of the USN USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) aircraft elevators for USN Machinist's Mate Third Class (MM3) Nathan Taylor

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mark Sanford, Combat Systems Department ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rob Gaston, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Ahern mans hangar deck control while aircraft are moved, elevators operated and low power turns take place onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Nov. 16, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN (AW/SW) Kathleen Gorby) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Ahern mans hangar ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Sailors and members of the ship's Marine detachment stand at attention on one of the deckedge elevators as the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) arrives at the pier. The RANGER is returning to North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. A banner from the RANGER hangs on the brow in the foreground

Sailors and members of the ship's Marine detachment stand at attention...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)... More

An overhead aerial view of the starboard amidships and stern section of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) during scrapping at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company in the outer harbor. Two thirds of the armored flight deck, the elevators much of the deck overhang and the island have already been cut away

An overhead aerial view of the starboard amidships and stern section o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty Goppert Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A aerial bow on view of the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) during scrapping operations at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company. Two thirds of the flight deck, the elevators, much of the side bulkheads and the island have already been cut away

A aerial bow on view of the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty Goppert Release Status: Released to Public C... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, left,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, left,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, left, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevator officer, from Albany, Georgia, Chief Machinist's Mate Franklin Pollydore, center, from Georgetown,... More

150618-N-GR120-013 ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2015) – Aviation

150618-N-GR120-013 ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2015) – Aviation

150618-N-GR120-013 ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ashlynn Colasanti, from Ostego, Michigan, cleans a weapons elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Col... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electrician's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electrician's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Nathan Beplate, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, from Lewistown, Idaho, performs preventative maintenance on advanced w... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electrician's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electrician's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Coil, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, from Hammondsville, Ohio, operates the control station for advanced ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, center,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, center,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, center, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevator officer, from Albany, Georgia, gives a brief on the operations of the advanced weapons elevator ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, USS

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, USS

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevator officer, from Albany, Georgia, is pictured holding his advanced weapons elevator license as he was the f... More

150527-N-SI600-065 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

150527-N-SI600-065 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

150527-N-SI600-065 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 27, 2015)- Sailors move cargo from the hangar bay to lower decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a replenishment at ... More

150618-N-GR120-020 ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2015) – Aviation

150618-N-GR120-020 ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2015) – Aviation

150618-N-GR120-020 ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Recruit Cesar Alejandro Cisneros, from Denver, cleans in a weapons elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, USS

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, USS

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Lt. Donny James, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevator officer, from Albany, Georgia, is pictured holding his advanced weapons elevator license as he was the f... More

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