Contractors install new communication lines at RAF
Contractors install new communication lines at RAF Fairford, England, May 4, 2020. Run by the 501st Combat Support Wing Plans and Programs Office, the project aims to recapitalize information technology infrast... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief from RAF Croughton, England, poses for a photo in the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress during a tour at RAF Fairford, April... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, 420th Air Base
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, welcomes attendees to the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2019. RAF Fairford has been ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, observes the refueling boom prior to making contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Ai... More
Members of the Royal Air Force march past distinguished
Members of the Royal Air Force march past distinguished visitors of the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebrated the 100th anniversary of... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Fant, left, 420th
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Fant, left, 420th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Royal Air Force Fairford weather, briefs the Third Air Force command team and 501st Combat ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts air refueling on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North D... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – U.S. Air Force Airmen from
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – U.S. Air Force Airmen from Barksdale AFB display the B-52 Bomber for spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July ... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Royal Air Force Air (RAF) Chief Marshal Sir Stephen
Royal Air Force Air (RAF) Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Chief of the Air Staff, salutes members of the RAF during the the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (UK) on ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd Security Forces Squadron resources advisor, briefs the logistics storage innovation project to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (right), Third Air Force commander, durin... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd Security Forces Squadron resources advisor, briefs the logistics storage innovation project to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (right), Third Air Force commander, and C... More
Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander,
Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 ... More
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerial demonstration
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerial demonstration team perform a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary o... More
U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (center),
U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (center), Chief of Staff of the USAF, visits with Airmen from the 352nd Special Operations Support Squadron and 67th Special Operations Squadron during the 2018 Royal In... More
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird performs a maneuver during
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird performs a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, with ... More
A pilot from the Swiss Air Force demonstrates the flight
A pilot from the Swiss Air Force demonstrates the flight capabilities of a F/A-18C Hornet during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebr... More
A Spitfire fighter aircraft flies over the Royal
A Spitfire fighter aircraft flies over the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, with displays of past ... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird aeronautical team fly past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 15, 2017. T... More
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly past as part of a USAFE fly over at the Royal International Air Tattoo, 14 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversa... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Royal Air Force Westland
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Royal Air Force Westland WAH-64D Apache helicopter demonstrates its combat capabilities for spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford,... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Barba, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Barba, 351st Air Refueling Squadron director of operation and KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies a KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after ref... More
Mr. Barry Seamonds (right), RAF Fairford assistant
Mr. Barry Seamonds (right), RAF Fairford assistant fire chief for operations, and Pamela Grundy, a British local, demonstrate a popular dance in the 1940’s called the “Lindy Hop,” while at the RAF Fairford 75t... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, discusses the difficulties of landing an aircraft on its rear wheel at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. A... More
The Estonian Air Force showcased its L-39C Albatros
The Estonian Air Force showcased its L-39C Albatros during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 11, 2014. The aircraft are used for training pilots, fighter controllers and tactical ai... More
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the 352nd Special
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. R... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Espino, 20th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Espino, 20th Bomb Squadron copilot, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., shows parts of a B-52 Stratofortress to a member of the local Wiltshire Flyers, at RAF Fairford, Engl... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, wit... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elizabeth Hoettels (left),
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elizabeth Hoettels (left), 423rd Medical Squadron commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (right), Third Air Force commander, about the 423rd Air Base Squadron’s medical capabilities an... More
Attendees pose for a photo at the RAF Fairford 75th
Attendees pose for a photo at the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2019. RAF Fairford has been used by the U.S. Air Force nearly continuously since it was first ... More
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is opened after landing at RAF Fairford, England, March 20, 2019. The B-52s arrived at RAF Fairford to conduct theater inte... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (center), Third
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (center), Third Air Force commander, greets Royal Air Force Sqn. Ldr. Clive Wood (left), RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth RAF commander, during his visit to the 501st Comba... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, wit... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Johnson, 501st Combat
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Johnson, 501st Combat Support Wing public affairs officer, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The c... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A spectator displays his
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A spectator displays his collection of aircraft patches and memorabilia during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 14, 2017.... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Buenaventura, 20th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Buenaventura, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and David Marshall, Cotswold airport flight information officer, discuss the feat... More
A P-51D Mustang "Tall In The Saddle" flies over the
A P-51D Mustang "Tall In The Saddle" flies over the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, with displays... More
Tony Barron, a member of The Vintage & Military Amateur
Tony Barron, a member of The Vintage & Military Amateur Radio Society, speaks to an attendee about the radio on display at the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2... More
RIAT 2016 - A fighter jet sitting on top of an airport tarmac
Maj. William Andreotta, a F-35 Heritage Flight Pilot from Luke AFB, parks his F-35 after completing a demonstration at the 2016 Royal Internation Air Tattoo, June 10, 2016, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa deputy commander, conducts an interview at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force in Europe... More
A 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress pops a parachute
A 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress pops a parachute upon landing at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 4. Three B-52s arrived at RAF Fairford to begin a nearly two week deployment for training in the U.S. Euro... More
An RAF Fairford Fox mascot adorns the wall of the base
An RAF Fairford Fox mascot adorns the wall of the base theater, where Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Keene, 501st Combat Support Wing command chief, spoke wit... More
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly past as part of a USAFE fly over at the Royal International Air Tattoo, 14 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversa... More
U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (center),
U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (center), Chief of Staff of the USAF, visits with Airmen from the 37th Bomber Squadron and 100th Air Refueling Wing during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF... More
The RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic team celebrates their
The RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic team celebrates their 50th Anniversary while performing during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 11, 2014. The team has performed more than 4,500 display... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A U.S. Air Force C-130J
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron out of Ramstein, Germany flies past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on July 14, 2017 a... More
Attendees look at historical displays during the RAF
Attendees look at historical displays during the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2019. RAF Fairford has been used by the U.S. Air Force nearly continuously sinc... More
A Royal Air Force pilot demonstrates the flying capabilities
A Royal Air Force pilot demonstrates the flying capabilities of the Chinook HC.6a helicopter during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (UK) on July 14, 2018. This yea... More
A member of the RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic team celebrates
A member of the RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic team celebrates their 50th Anniversary while performing during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 11, 2014. The team has performed more than 4... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Royal Air Force Westland
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Royal Air Force Westland WAH-64D Apache helicopter demonstrates its combat capabilities for spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford,... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, adjusts his helmet during pre-flight procedures at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. Both the helmet and p... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt (second right), 501st
U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt (second right), 501st Combat Support Wing commander, familiarizes the Third Air Force command team with the 423rd Air Base Squadron’s emergency response services at Royal Air Forc... More
The 422nd Communications Squadron poses in front of
The 422nd Communications Squadron poses in front of a B-52 Stratofortress after the Bomber Task Force in Europe 2019 media day at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. The contingent of B-52 Stratofortress air... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Keene, 501st
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Keene, 501st Combat Support Wing command chief, speaks with military and civilian personnel about resilience during the 501st CSW All-Call at the RAF Welford, England, Ja... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 16, 2017. This year commemora... More
A U.S. Air Force pilot demonstrates the capabilites
A U.S. Air Force pilot demonstrates the capabilites of the F-35A Lightning II during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (UK) on July 14, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebr... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Landreneau, left,
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Landreneau, left, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron physiological support detachment supervisor, briefs the Third Air Force command team and 501st Combat Support Wing... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom –A bust of Canadian Air Force
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom –A bust of Canadian Air Force pilot John Gillespie Magee Jr. sits on display during his commemoration ceremony at the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford,... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, wit... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Boeing CH-47 aircraft
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Boeing CH-47 aircraft flies past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 14, 2017. This year commemorates th... More
A B-52 Stratofortress comes in for a landing at RAF
A B-52 Stratofortress comes in for a landing at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 4. Three B-52s will operate from RAF Fairford for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Maguire)
Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, fourth right, U.S.
Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, fourth right, U.S. European Command senior defense official and defense attaché, U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, third right, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, U.S. Air For... More
Mr. Barry Seamonds (right), RAF Fairford assistant
Mr. Barry Seamonds (right), RAF Fairford assistant fire chief for operations, poses for a group photo with his friends, Clifford and Pamela Grundy, British locals, at the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage ... More
Colonel Angela Cadwell (right), 501st Combat Support
Colonel Angela Cadwell (right), 501st Combat Support Wing commander and Col. Douglas Mellars, 422nd Air Base Group commander salute distinguished visitors from all over the world lands during the 2014 Royal Int... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ritchi Ruliffson, 11th Bomb
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ritchi Ruliffson, 11th Bomb Wing Squadron commander, and Maj. Greg Watson, 93rd Bomb Squadron instructor weapons system officer, both deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., for Exe... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support
U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, poses for a photo at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England, Oct. 26, 2020. The Third Air Force command team toured six bases in the 501st CSW as... More
Royal Air Force Sq. Ldr. Jayne Robertson, RAF commander
Royal Air Force Sq. Ldr. Jayne Robertson, RAF commander for RAF Fairford, welcomes attendees to the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2019. RAF Fairford has been ... More
The RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic team celebrates their
The RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic team celebrates their 50th Anniversary while performing during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 11, 2014. The team has performed more than 4,500 display... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, poses for a photo at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England, during his visit to the 501st Combat Support Wing, Oct. 26, 2020. The Third Air Force c... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Hendrick, 509th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Hendrick, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman, tests his hand steadiness in a game at the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, Septemb... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, position a B-2 Spirit for display during the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, Sep... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support
U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, greets base leaders at RAF Fairford during 501st CSW All-Call at the RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 24, 2020. The wing commander and command chi... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 20, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) in Eur... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, right, Third Air Force command chief, engages with the 501st Combat Support Wing’s 1st Sergeants Council at Royal Air Force Welford, England, Oct. 28, 2020. T... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom –U.S. Air Force General David
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom –U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (right), Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and Major General Tammy Harris (left), Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, commemor... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Clements, a B-52H
U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Clements, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., bowls a cricket ball during a game with Airmen and British locals in Fairford, United Kingdom, June 8, 2016. ... More
Contractors install new communication lines at RAF
Contractors install new communication lines at RAF Fairford, England, May 4, 2020. Run by the 501st Combat Support Wing Plans and Programs Office, the project aims to recapitalize information technology infrast... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing, Air
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, Barksdale, La. flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, before circling around to land, August 30, 2016. The B-52 redeployed to RAF Fai... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – An Avro Lancaster aircraft,
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – An Avro Lancaster aircraft, flown by the Royal Air Force, flies past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July ... More
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly past as part of a USAFE fly over at the Royal International Air Tattoo, 14 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversa... More
ONE: flight of the Ultra Lord (U.S. Air Force graphic
ONE: flight of the Ultra Lord (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
A P-51D Mustang is diplayed in front of F-22 Raptors
A P-51D Mustang is diplayed in front of F-22 Raptors at the Royal International Air Tattoo, 14 July, 2017, RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, with dis... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A member of the Royal Air
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A member of the Royal Air Force Red Arrow aeronautical team flies past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on Jul... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Esposito, Bomber Task
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Esposito, Bomber Task Force in Europe commander, speaks with reporter during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The... More
A Royal Air Force Red Arrow Hawk T1 lands in front
A Royal Air Force Red Arrow Hawk T1 lands in front of the tower at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 4. This year’s Royal International Air Tattoo will feature special displays by the Red Arrows to celebrate t... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Prince Michael of Kent speaks with members of the Royal
Prince Michael of Kent speaks with members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebrated the 100th ann... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, observes the refueling boom prior to making contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Ai... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist prepares
Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist prepares to depart RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbird
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 aircraft fly past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 15, 2017. This ... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 aircraft flies past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 15, 2017. This ... More
Pilots from the Swiss Air force demonstrate the flight
Pilots from the Swiss Air force demonstrate the flight capabilities of a F/A-18C Hornet and Pilatus NCPC-7 Turbotrainers during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13... More
A static munition sits on display at RAF Welford, where
A static munition sits on display at RAF Welford, where Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Keene, 501st Combat Support Wing command chief, spoke with military and... More
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the 352nd Special
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. R... More
A pilot from the Swiss Air Force demonstrates the flight
A pilot from the Swiss Air Force demonstrates the flight capabilities of a F/A-18C Hornet during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebr... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Duhu, 307th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Duhu, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, peers inside a World War II-era jeep at the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, Septe... More
Pilots with the French Air Force demonstrate the
Pilots with the French Air Force demonstrate the capabilities of the Couteau Delta aircraft during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (UK) on July 14, 2018. This year... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Bumpus, a photojournalist with the 501 Combat Support Wing, photographs the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird aeronautical team during the 2017 Royal ... More
Faces of Fairford: Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt Ralph Smith, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel supervisor, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, poses for a photo at RAF Fairford, England, September 5, 2019. Smith s... More