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F-15C Eagle aircraft of the 53rd Fighter Squadron take off on a night mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

F-15C Eagle aircraft of the 53rd Fighter Squadron take off on a night ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. David Mcleod Release S... More

An F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 53rd Fighter Squadron stops in the weapons arming area before taking off on a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone in Bosnia and Herzegovina

An F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 53rd Fighter Squadron stops in the we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. David Mcleod Rele... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jerry Robinson, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter Squadron, checks his F-15C Eagle aircraft for stress cracks after completion of a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jerry Robinson, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Janel Schroeder... More

STAFF Sergeant Gerald Lempka from the 48th Operations Support Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, marshals an F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Reapers, into the end of runway check area at RAF Mildenhall

STAFF Sergeant Gerald Lempka from the 48th Operations Support Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James Howard, USAF Release St... More

STAFF Sergeant Greg Suhay, 48th Communications Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath (RAF), United Kingdom, photographs F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath at Cervia Air Base, Italy, during Cobalt Flash, in support of Operation JOINT FORGE the Stabilization Force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

STAFF Sergeant Greg Suhay, 48th Communications Squadron, Royal Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Cervia Air Base State: Emilia-Romagna Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Louis L. Rivers, USA... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot from the 23rd Fighter Squadron (not shown), Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares for a flight against targets in Yugoslavia on March 31, 1999. Members of the 23rd FS are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot from the 23rd Fighter Squadron (not show...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release S... More

Crew chief, TSGT Rollie Larner, 493rd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, performs a post flight inspection on an F-15C. Members of the 493rd Fighter Squadron are deployed to Cervia Air Base, Italy, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

Crew chief, TSGT Rollie Larner, 493rd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Cervia Air Base State: Emilia-Romagna Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joseph Lozada Rele... More

Air Force SSGT James Burton (forward) and SSGT Jimmy Paz move an engine for installation in an F-16 Fighting Falcon on April 7, 1999. Burton, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Paz, of New Orleans, Lousiana, are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spandahelm Air Base, Germany, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

Air Force SSGT James Burton (forward) and SSGT Jimmy Paz move an engin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Sta... More

Medium shot, left front view, Captain Valentine S. Arbogast, USAF, 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, seated in F-16C Fighting Falcon cockpit hands fight to crew chief AIRMAN First Class Sean Keane. A1C Keane in on ladder on side of aircraft. CPT Arbogast just completed a morning flight during the last Green Flag exercise, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-06159 or search 000816-F-0751D-011)

Medium shot, left front view, Captain Valentine S. Arbogast, USAF, 23r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

A member of the 523RD Fighter Squadron wears protective Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear while in the process of towing an F-16 Fighting Falcon back to it's hangar for repairs

A member of the 523RD Fighter Squadron wears protective Mission-Orient...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C J... More

Eric Domagalski, a member of the Texas A&M University male cadet choir and Captain Connor Blackwood, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot, from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom prepare to disembark an F-15D. Members of the choir meet them. As a recruiting initiative aimed at stateside audiences, base officials, with the approval of higher headquarters, offered an F-15 incentive flight to one student. Eric's teachers chose him out of the 72 members. He received a flight physical, egress training and a full mission briefing before the afternoon take off

Eric Domagalski, a member of the Texas A&M University male cadet choir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joanna E. Reihle, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Dorlinda Barker of Air Force News, from Detachment 4, RAF Feltwell, United Kingdom, interviews US Air Force Captain Connor Blackwood, an F-15 Eagle pilot from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. CPT Blackwood spent the day with Eric Domagalski. Domagalski is a member of the Texas A&M University male cadet choir. As a recruiting initiative aimed at stateside audiences, base officials, with the approval of higher headquarters, offered an F-15 incentive flight to one student. Eric's teachers chose him out of the 72 members. He received a flight physical; egress training and a full mission briefing before the afternoon ...

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Dorlinda Barker of Air Force News, from De...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Staff Sergeant Dorlinda Barker of Air Force News, from Detachment 4, RAF Feltwell, United Kingdom, interviews US A... More

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich (left) and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Phillip Wells, Crew Chiefs, 93rd Fighter Squadron, prepare to launch a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, for a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich (left) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Kevin Stickley (right) and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon Loaders, 93rd Fighter Squadron, recover a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, after a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Kevin Stickley (rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF), and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Phillip Wells, Crew CHIEF, 93rd Fighter Squadron, uses a hand held radio to communicate with a pilot before launching a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Phillip Wells, Crew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF), Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon Loaders, 93rd Fighter Squadron, directs a 136TH Air Wing, Texas Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft into a shelter, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

A US Air Force (USAF), 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft prepares to take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF), 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, Crew CHIEF, 93rd Fighter Squadron, prepares to launch a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, Crew C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), parked on the tarmac at RAF Lakenheath. A rainbow can be seen in the background

An US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 493rd Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

Captain (CAPT) Paul "Coma" Villem, USAF, Pilot, 363rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Prince Sultan Air Base (AB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, lifts off returning home to the 71st FS, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

Captain (CAPT) Paul "Coma" Villem, USAF, Pilot, 363rd Fighter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Opera... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Luke Newcomb, CHIEF, 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), attaches post flight safety tags to an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted to the wing pylon of a USAF F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft while deployed at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Luke Newcomb, CHIEF, 23rd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harper, USAF Release St... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Crew CHIEF assigned to the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), uses hand signals to direct aircraft on the flight line while deployed at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, during Operation NORTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) Crew CHIEF assigned to the 23rd Fighter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harper, USAF Release St... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 123rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Oregon (OR) Air National Guard (ANG), launches an AIM-7 Sparrow missile over the Gulf of Mexico during exercise Combat Archer, a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) hosted by the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron located at Tyndall, AFB, Florida (FL)

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 123rd Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bienewicz, a F-15C Eagle aircraft Pilot with the 123rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Oregon (OR) Air National Guard (ANG), signals from the cockpit of his aircraft, during exercise Combat Archer, a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) hosted by the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron located at Tyndall, AFB, Florida (FL)

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bienewicz, a F-15C Eagle ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

An aerial view of the nearly completed US Air Force (USAF) 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F/A-22 Raptor fighter hangar and maintenance facility at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB). The support side of the base are in the background

An aerial view of the nearly completed US Air Force (USAF) 43rd Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: CIV Li... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mathew Davis, Weapons Load Team Member, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), prepares a LAU-129 rail for a missile on a 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-15C Eagle fighter. The daily preparation, loading and unloading of missiles are done to ensure readiness for any real world events

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mathew Davis, Weapons Loa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Stacey Jeanpaul, USAF R... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, over its new home. This is the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-eration fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for...

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Win... More

STAFF SGT. Jason Phillips, from the 123rd Fighter Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, inspects AIM-120A Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) during exercise William Tell 2004 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 8, 2004. This is the 50th Anniversary of the William Tell competition, an exercise that tests an aircrew's ability to perform under combat conditions.  (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Dennis J. Henry Jr.) (Released)

STAFF SGT. Jason Phillips, from the 123rd Fighter Squadron, Oregon Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dennis J. Henry Jr., USAF Release... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Espinosa, an avionics technician with the 53rd Fighter Squadron, waits for his unit's aircraft to return from a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Espinosa, an avionics technician with the 53rd Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Janel Schroeder Release ... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Von Busch, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter Squadron gives LT. COL. Bob Turner the signal to shut down the engines of his F-15C Eagle aircraft following a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Von Busch, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Janel Schroeder Release ... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Von Busch, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter Squadron helps LT. COL. Bob Turner remove his gear from the cockpit of his F-15C Eagle aircraft after a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Von Busch, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Janel Schroeder... More

LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check of his F-15C Eagle aircraft prior to a terrain orientation flight during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. David Mcleod Rele... More

US Air Force Crew chiefs assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Roual Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, wait to launch aircraft from Cervia Air Base, Italy, during Cobalt Flash in support of Operation JOINT FORGE the Stabilization Force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the left wing of an F-15C Eagle is the AIM-120C Advanced Medium-Range, Air-to-Air missile (AMRAAM) below the AIM-120C is a 600 gallon drop tank

US Air Force Crew chiefs assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Roual...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Cervia Air Base State: Emilia-Romagna Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Louis L. Rivers, USA... More

US Air Force Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, pick up cold weather gear as they prepare for a deployment to Northern Scotland. The Airmen will assist in a search and rescue mission to find two missing fighters belonging to the 493rd Fighter Squadron based out of RAF Lakenheath, UK

US Air Force Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Greer Release Status: Released to P... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, awaits takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing are currently deployed to Lakenheath in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C James L. Ha... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany, comes for a landing on the RAF Lakenheath runway. Members from the 52nd Fighter Wing are currently on temporary duty to train for an upcoming NATO tactical evaluation later this year

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

Lifting a Captive-9 training missile are, left to right, AIRMAN First Class Jeffery Bower, A1C Christopher Hubler, and STAFF Sergeant Shawn Mullins all from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing

Lifting a Captive-9 training missile are, left to right, AIRMAN First ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joanna E. R... More

A close up of the squadron emblem for the 63rd Fighter Squadron "Panthers", 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Arizona (AZ) painted on the fuselage of a F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during the Tiger Meet of the Americas exercise held at Buckley AFB, Colorado (CO). The Inaugural Tiger Meet of the Americas brought together flying units from throughout North America that have a Tiger or large cat as their unit symbol. The Tiger Meet of the Americas closely resembles the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)/Europe Tiger Meet in its goal of fostering camaraderie, teamwork and tactics familiarization

A close up of the squadron emblem for the 63rd Fighter Squadron "Panth...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squadron, reviews his mission scenarios, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. An USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft is parked in the background

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft stands ready at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, for a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Wing, fly a trailing edge formation, as they patrol the no fly zone over Southern Iraq, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The aircraft carries AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 523rd F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Stat... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Bill Paszkiewicz, USAF, Pilot, 363rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Prince Sultan Air Base (AB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performs a pre-flight inspection of an F-15C Eagle before redeployment to the 71st FS, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Bill Paszkiewicz, USAF, Pilot, 363rd Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Opera... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Previtire, USAF, Repair and Reclamation Journeyman, 363rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Prince Sultan Air Base (AB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, prepares an F-15C Eagle for redeployment to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Previtire, USAF, Repair and Reclamation ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Opera... More

A United States Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, takes off into the East Anglian skies for a mission-essential training sortie in support of United States European Command (USEUCOM) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commitments

A United States Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A United States Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, taxis out from the instruments hold area and heads for the runway, in support of United States European Command (USEUCOM) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commitments

A United States Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: R... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft deployed from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base (AB) Germany, takes off at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, for a mission in support Operation NORTHERN WATCH. The aircraft is armed with AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles and an AGM-88 HARM missile

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft deployed from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harper, USAF Release St... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), lands on the flight line at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

An US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 493rd Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harper, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon assigned to the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 52nd Fighter Wing (FW), Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany, certifies the barrier cable for the temporary runway, while the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron's (CES) Fire Department stands by. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0500534 or search 030228F0718S014)

An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon assigned to the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Joe Springfield, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffrey Simpson, Crewchief, assists USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in exiting the F/A-22 Raptor. This is the first Raptor (number 18) delivered to the US Air Force. It is now part of the 43rd FS responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffrey Simpson, Crewchi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Lisa C... More

Aerial view as US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, the first of 48 new F/A-22 Raptor`s assigned to Tyndall`s 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-generation fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come

Aerial view as US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Mi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) John Marks deployed with the 303rd Fighter Squadron (FS), explains the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt to Lieutenant General (LGEN) Walter Buchanan, Combined Forces Air Component (CFAC) Commander during a visit to Kirkuk, Iraq (IRQ)

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) John Marks deployed with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Charlei... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Matt Delmonte, Aircraft Armament Systems Apprentice, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), airbrushes a coat of primer onto a USAF F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS). The new paint job will prevent aircraft metals from being corroded. The 48th EMS provides intermediate and organizational level maintenance for three fighter squadrons supporting 48th FW, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), US European Command and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) commitments

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Matt Delmonte, Aircraft A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst, USA Release Status: Released to ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Matt "Butcher" French and CPT Daniel "Joker" Arkema from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS) "Grim Reapers", out of Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England (ENG), simultaneously fire their AIM-7M Sparrow air-to-air missiles from their F-15C Eagle fighters at a BQM-34A "Streaker" subscale aerial target drone over the Gulf of Mexico during a Combat Archer mission

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Matt "Butcher" French and CPT Daniel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT ... More

Three US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons, 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU), fly over Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), during the Excalibur Bombing and GUNNERY Competition.  This exercise gives the United States Air Force Europe (USAFE) and partner countries the opportunity to learn to fly and fight together

Three US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons, 23rd Fighter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Jessica Struble, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Nick Hofmann , 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kindgom, conducts an exhaust inspection in an F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft during the William Tell 2004 competition at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 9, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Colette Bennett) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Nick Hofmann , 493rd Fighter Squadron, Ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Colette Bennett Release Sta... More

Oregon Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Josh Pousson and SENIOR AIRMAN Stephen Staudinger, 123rd Fighter Squadron and 142nd Fighter Wing, load live amunition into an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during the William Tell 2004 competition at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 10, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Dennis J. Henry Jr.) (Released)

Oregon Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Josh Pousson and SENIOR AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dennis J. Henry Jr. Release... More

Oregon Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Josh Pousson and SENIOR AIRMAN Stephen Staudinger, 123rd Fighter Squadron and 142nd Fighter Wing, load live amunition into an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during the William Tell 2004 competition at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 10, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Dennis J. Henry Jr.) (Released)

Oregon Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Josh Pousson and SENIOR AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dennis J. Henry Jr. Release... More

LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron climbs into the cockpit of his F-15C Eagle aircraft to fly to a sortie in support of Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron climbs into the cockpit of hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. David Mcleod Rele... More

F-15 Strike Eagles from the 53rd Fighter Squadron fly in a finger tip formation over Denmark. The three week exercise began 26 Aug 1995 and is designed to test the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. Exact Date Shot Unknown

F-15 Strike Eagles from the 53rd Fighter Squadron fly in a finger tip ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffrey Al... More

Three US Air Force (USAF) F-16J Fighting Falcon fighters from the 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), fly over a bridge connecting Kuwait to Bubiyan Island, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

Three US Air Force (USAF) F-16J Fighting Falcon fighters from the 523r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce... More

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson of Texas, speaks with an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, First Lieutenant (1LT) Shannon Prasek from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, during a visit to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, on a tour of selected US bases during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson of Texas, speaks with an F-16 Fighting F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce... More

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle, belonging to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, prepares to takeoff from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Fighter aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing are deploying to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in possible air strikes against Serbia. The Eagle is armed with (left to right) AIM-7 Sparrow, (inboard wing) AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). Also seen are three 610-gallon drop tanks

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle, belonging to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joseph Lozada, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Long shot, left front view, six F-16 Fighting Falcons in a long single file on flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Aircraft are the Fighting Hawks of the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany arriving to participate in the last Green Flag exercise. Several A-10A Thunderbolt IIs are parked on flight line in right frame

Long shot, left front view, six F-16 Fighting Falcons in a long single...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

Long shot, right side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon, "SP" tail letters (52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany) wing tip mounted AIM-120 AMRAAM, on taxi strip, mountain side in background. A 52nd Fighter Wing F-16C arrives with the 23rd Fighter Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nevada to participate in the last Green Flag exercise

Long shot, right side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon, "SP" tail letters (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

Medium long shot, left side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon on take off, nose wheel off runway, aircraft is armed with wing tip mounted AIM-120 AMRAAM and has "SP" tail letters (52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany), second aircraft and mountain side in background. A 52nd Fighter Wing aircraft flies with the 23rd Fighter Squadron at the last Green Flag exercise, Nellis AFB, Nevada

Medium long shot, left side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon on take off, n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

Straight on rear view medium shot as US Air Force Crew CHIEF AIRMAN First Class Sean Keane directs Lieutenant Colonel Richard A. Reynolds, Commander of the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 23rd is participating in the last ever Green Flag, held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-06158 or search 000816-F-0751D-002)

Straight on rear view medium shot as US Air Force Crew CHIEF AIRMAN Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

A view from behind the 48th Fighter Wing Statue of Liberty located at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom showing the American Flag being flown at half-mast. The Flag was lowered to honor two US Air Force pilots who were killed in an aircraft accident. The pilots were USAF Lieutenant Colonel Ken "Buster" Hyvonen from the 48th Operational Support Squadron and USAF Captain Kirk "Jammer" Jones from the 493rd Fighter Squadron. (Substandard image)

A view from behind the 48th Fighter Wing Statue of Liberty located at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul R. Caron, Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A memorial service was held at RAF Lakenheath, UK, for Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Kenneth "Buster" Hyvonen, Jr., 48th Operations Support Squadron, and Captain (CAPT) Kirk "Jammer" Jones, 493rd Fighter Squadron on 2 April 2001. LCOL Hyvonen's and CAPT Jones' F-15's went down in the Scottish Cairngorm Mountains on 26 March 2001 during a training mission

A memorial service was held at RAF Lakenheath, UK, for Lieutenant Colo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Gr... More

A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is greeted by his family upon his return to RAF Lakenheath. He was deployed in support of the Air Expeditionary Force (REF) 4-lead wing, which completed a historic first-ever deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this week. RAF Lakenheath's 48th Fighter Wing served as the AEF4-lead wing contributing leadership and the bulk of all deployed forces over the past 90 days. The AEF enforced the United Nations No-Fly/No-Drive Zone over southern Iraq, an air occupation that has continued since the end of Operation DESERT STORM. Remaining AEF 4 members and deployed F-15E Strike ...

A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenhe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is greeted by his family upon his re... More

A Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron based at Homestead Air Reserve Station, Florida shown carrying a Litening II navigation/targrting pod and ALQ-131 jamming pod, AIM-9 air-to-air training missile and inert training bombs, receives final checks by ground crews prior to departing on a local training mission. The F-16D has two cockpits in tandem

A Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Homestead Air Reserve Station State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 93rd Fighter Squadron Scene... More

An F15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, passes the tail of an F-15E Strike Eagle as it taxies to the runway for takeoff

An F15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Roya...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C James L. Harper Jr., USAF Release Statu... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, awaits takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing are currently deployed to Lakenheath in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C James L. Ha... More

An F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, touches down on the runway. Currently, the wing is in a joint training exercise with members of the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany, for an upcoming NATO tactical evaluation later this year

An F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Roy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Kevin Stickley (right) and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon Loaders, 93rd Fighter Squadron, recover a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, after a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Kevin Stickley (rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot, motions from the cockpit of his aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, after a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

Members of the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), and 48th Operations Group (OG), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, bow their heads in prayer during a ceremony held at the Wings of Liberty Park. The ceremony is held to honor and remember Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Kenneth "Buster" Hyvonen and Captain (CAPT) Kirk "Jammer" Jones, whose F-15Cs crashed in the Scottish Highlands a year ago

Members of the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), and 48th Operations Group ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft prepare to take off on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, for a mission in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

Two US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Fal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cecil D Daw Jr, USAF Release... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft lands on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 23rd FS is deployed at Incirlik AB in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cecil D Daw Jr, USAF Release... More

A pair of United States Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, return from a mission-essential training sortie in support of United States European Command (USEUCOM) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commitments

A pair of United States Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagles from the 493rd F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: R... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS) returns to Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany after a routine training mission

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ti... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 123rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Oregon (OR) Air National Guard (ANG), in fligh during exercise Combat Archer, a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) hosted by the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron located at Tyndall, AFB, Florida (FL)

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 123rd Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 123rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Oregon (OR) Air National Guard (ANG), in fligh during exercise Combat Archer, a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) hosted by the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron located at Tyndall, AFB, Florida (FL). The aircraft is equipped with a airborne instrumentation pod and armed with two AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 123rd Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England, takes off from its home in England on a local tactical flight evaluation

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harpe... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-15C Eagle takes to the East Anglian skies after departing Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England, on a training sortie

A US Air Force (USAF) 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-15C Eagle takes to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolly, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lois Flanagan (foreground right), 2nd Services Squadron (SVS), issues a in-flight meal (box lunch) to USAF Captain (CPT) Luke Cross, as personnel assigned to the 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) participate in a Operational Readiness Inspection (OIR) exercise at Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico (NM)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lois Flanagan (foreground...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Angelique M. Perez, USAF Release... More

An emergency response vehicle approaches a US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), as the aircraft comes to a stop after engaging the barrier arresting system cable on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parallel taxiway, during a certification test, being conducted by the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), 52nd Fighter Wing (FW), at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0500934 or search 030228F0718S014)

An emergency response vehicle approaches a US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Joe Springfield, USAF Release Statu... More

Three US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons, 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU), fly over Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), during the Excalibur Bombing and GUNNERY Competition.  This exercise gives the United States Air Force Europe (USAFE) and partner countries the opportunity to learn to fly and fight together

Three US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons, 23rd Fighter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Jessica Struble, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Cavan Craddock 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, climbs the ladder to an F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft during Exercise William Tell 2004 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 9, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. James Williams) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Cavan Craddock 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. James Williams Release Status: R... More

Technicians make final checks on an F-15C Eagle aircraft as LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron prepares to start the engines prior to a sortie during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

Technicians make final checks on an F-15C Eagle aircraft as LT. Shaffe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. David Mcleod Rele... More

An F-111 from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico sits on the ramp

An F-111 from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

Members of the 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon AFB, New Mexico, inspect F-16 seat kits. The seat kits contain survival gear that can be used by the pilot if he has to eject from his aircraft. The 523rd FS is participating in Exercise ROVING SANDS '97; an exercise designed to improve air defense capability

Members of the 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon AFB, N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Reapers, at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, waits for all checks to be completed before taking the active runway at RAF Mildenhall

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Reap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James Howard, USAF Release St... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rich Zemaitis and AIRMAN Larry Teel, both from the 95th Figther Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base Florida, service the liquid oxygen on an F-15 during Roving Sands '99, June 20, 1999. Members of the 95th Fighter Sq. are temorarily assigned to Davis Mothan Air Force Base, Arizona, to participate in the exercise. Roving Sands is a one-of-a-kind event that is the world's largest Joint Tactical Air Operations exercise. It melds the Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Elements; Air Defense Artillery; and Aircraft; of the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Multinational Forces, into a Joint Integrated Air Defense System (IADs)

SENIOR AIRMAN Rich Zemaitis and AIRMAN Larry Teel, both from the 95th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '99 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force General John Jumper (Right), COmmander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, and German Lieutenant General Peter Vogler, Commander, German Air Force Command, sign the Decree of Honor, cementing the relationship between the 63rd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and the Luftwaffe's Cactus Starfighter Squadron during Class 00-IBG graduation

US Air Force General John Jumper (Right), COmmander, Air Combat Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Aaron C. Marcus, USAF Release Status... More

STAFF Seargeant Clifford Canady of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, directs the EOR crew as they confirm that an aircraft is ready for take-off. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

STAFF Seargeant Clifford Canady of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

STAFF Sergeant Joseph Shroka of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, checks the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for damage during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

STAFF Sergeant Joseph Shroka of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kimberlie E. Drews Release Status: R... More

A member of the 523rd Fighter Squadron wears protective biological-chemical warfare gear while decontaminating the ladder of an F-16

A member of the 523rd Fighter Squadron wears protective biological-che...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C J... More

Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant John Dunn, US Air Force Colonel Mark Perodeau Support Group Commander, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, and STAFF Sergeant Elliott look out the read cargo door of a helicopter during search and rescue operations. All are members of the search and rescue team looking for two missing fighter aircraft belonging to the 493rd Fighter Squadron based out of RAF Lakenheath, UK

Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant John Dunn, US Air Force Colonel Mark...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Kinloss, Scotland Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joanna Reihle Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, render honors to two fallen pilots from RAF Mildenhall, England, during a fallen soldier ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Kenneth Hyvonen, USAF, 48th Operations Squadron, and Captain (CAPT) Kirk Jones, USAF, 493rd Fighter Squadron, disappeared off radar over Northern Scotland on March 26th. Search and rescue teams found the F-15C's wreckage and LCOL Hyvonen on March 27th and located CAPT Jones on March 28th. Investigations into the cause of the incident are still ongoing

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base, G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John ... More

A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, returns from a deployment in an F-15C. He was deployed in support of the Air Expeditionary 4-lead wing, which completed a historic first-ever deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this week. RAF Lakenheath's 48th Fighter Wing served as the AEF4-lead wing contributing leadership and the bulk of all deployed forces over the past 90 days. The AEF enforced the United Nations No-Fly/No-Drive Zone over southern Iraq, an air occupation that has continued since the end of Operation DESERT STORM. Remaining AEF 4 members and deployed F-15E Strike Eagles and F-15C Eagles are expected ...

A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenhe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, returns from a deployment in an F-15... More

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The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

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