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LT Kim F.P. Skrinak is aboard an HH-1H Iroquois helicopter before take-off. The lieutenant is one of two pilots, who will be presented the Cheney Awards of 1980 for rescuing a crash-injured glider pilot in a mountain on 24 January 1980

LT Kim F.P. Skrinak is aboard an HH-1H Iroquois helicopter before take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Johnson Release Status: Rel... More

Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, CHIEF of Naval Operations, discusses final flight plans before take-off in the A-6 Intruder aircraft that will take him to the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CVA 41) for a visit

Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, CHIEF of Naval Operations, discusses final ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kenneth Flemings Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Right side view of the 747 Shuttle carrier aircraft carrying the Enterprise Space Shuttle Orbiter during take-off. The aircraft is flanked by two F-5 Tiger II aircraft

Right side view of the 747 Shuttle carrier aircraft carrying the Enter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Afsc Release Status: Released to Pu... More

An AV-8 Sea Harrier vertical take-off/landing (VTOL) aircraft demonstrates a vertical climb during the Farnborough Air Show

An AV-8 Sea Harrier vertical take-off/landing (VTOL) aircraft demonstr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Farnborough Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Boyd Belcher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A ground-to-air left side view of a BQM-34S Firebee I remotely-piloted target vehicle moments after lift-off from launch pad #55 at the Pacific Missile Test Center. The jet-assisted take-off bottle (JATO) has just separated from the rear of the drone

A ground-to-air left side view of a BQM-34S Firebee I remotely-piloted...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bruce Richards Release Statu... More

Plane directors stand by as a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft makes a vertical take-off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3)

Plane directors stand by as a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft m...

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

First Lieutenant (1LT) Larry Belongia, pilot, communicates with 1LT Homer Powers, co-pilot, in an AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter prior to take-off during Exercise TEAMWORK'88. A three-barrel 20 mm cannon and 2.75-inch rocket pods are visible on the gunship

First Lieutenant (1LT) Larry Belongia, pilot, communicates with 1LT Ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton Savage, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A landing signal enlistedman guides a Marine Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513) AV-8B Harrier vertical short take-off and landing (VSTOL) aircraft as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) during flight operations off the coast of San Diego

A landing signal enlistedman guides a Marine Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Captian Norbert Volmann, Air Transport Wing 63rd C-160 pilot, and SFC Bernd Wilhelm, flight engineer, review the after take-off checklists as they head for the El Bon drop zone in Somalia, Operation Provide Relief

Captian Norbert Volmann, Air Transport Wing 63rd C-160 pilot, and SFC ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Charles Reger Release Status: Released to Publ... More

STAFF Sergeant Philip Ryan, a loadmaster from the 143rd Airlift Squadron, Rhode Island Air National Guard, looks for fluid leaks after take-off during RODEO '94

STAFF Sergeant Philip Ryan, a loadmaster from the 143rd Airlift Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A long range view of the approach and landing on runway 090. Large aircraft must back taxi onto the runway to get to the parking area or to take-off

A long range view of the approach and landing on runway 090. Large air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: LT. COL. Michael J. Muzinich Release Statu... More

A close up view of the approach and landing on runway 090. Large aircraft must back taxi onto the runway to get to the parking area or to take-off

A close up view of the approach and landing on runway 090. Large aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: LT. COL. Michael J. Muzinich Release Statu... More

An E-3 AWACS Sentry taxis for take-off at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Exact Date Shot Unknown

An E-3 AWACS Sentry taxis for take-off at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Exact...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 96 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

AIRMAN First Class Tracy Montgomery loads a pallet onto a Swedish C-130 transport plane with guidance from SENIOR AIRMAN Shane Grass and First Lieutenant Steve Jacque prior to aircraft take-off. AIRMAN First Class Montgomery and SENIOR AIRMAN Grass are both Air Transportation Specialists with the 621st Aerial Port Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. All are temporarily assigned to the 4100th Group (Provisional)

AIRMAN First Class Tracy Montgomery loads a pallet onto a Swedish C-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Rodney E. Jones... More

United States Air Force and Belgium Army medical staff work on a Angolan patient injured in the crash of his AN-24 transport on take-off from the Brazzaville, Congo airport. The patient was taken from the crash site at the end of the runway to the medical facility located in a Congolese hangar near the middle of the runway which was in place in support of PHOENIX GAUNTLET. PHOENIX GAUNTLET deployed enabling forces as part of contingency planning to prepare for a possible evacuation of Americans from Zaire, gripped in a civil war

United States Air Force and Belgium Army medical staff work on a Angol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PHOENIX GAUNTLET Base: Brazzaville Country: Congo (COG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Greg L. Davis, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California direct an MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, during take-off for mine counter measure Exercises in KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California dir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

In preparation for take-off, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) gives a "thumb up" indicating that the variables for take off are within limits. VMA-214 is deployed to USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

In preparation for take-off, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 DEPLOYED TO USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Right side rear view, long shot of a USAF C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft as it lifts off the runway at Lajes Field, Azores, upon take off. The C-5, from the 312th Airlift Squadron (AS), Travis AFB, California, is leaving Lajes Field for East Timor with several pallets of MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat). The MRE's are part of a joint US-Portugal humanitarian relief effort

Right side rear view, long shot of a USAF C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Lobbestael, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Three US Air Force (USAF) HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron (RQS), take off at Hoedspruit Air Force Base, South Africa headed to Beira, Mozambique, where they will provide humanitarian support and perform rescue operations in the flood-ravaged region

Three US Air Force (USAF) HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Base: Hoedspruit Air Force Base Country: South Africa (ZAF) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cary Humphries, USAF ... More

Right side front view medium shot as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Joseph Densmore of the 305 Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, removes engine covers on a C-141 Starlifter before take-off on May 10, 2000 during the Rodeo 2000 readiness competition. During the one week competition, more than 100 teams and 2,500 personnel from over 300 Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, U.S. Army units, and foreign nations will compete in airdrops, cargo loading, refueling, pre-flight, combat endurance, combat tactics, as well as other air and ground operations (Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, US Army units, foreign nations, air drops, cargo loading, refueling, ...

Right side front view medium shot as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Josep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side front view medium shot as US Air Force Staff Sergeant Joseph Densmore of the 305 Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGui... 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

A C-130 Hercules aircraft practices take-off and landing off from one of three different runways aboard the island of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands. Several aircraft were using the runway throughout the time there in support of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, who were conducting a sight survey aboard the island to discuss the possibility of making the airfield more active in the future

A C-130 Hercules aircraft practices take-off and landing off from one ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Eugene E. Clarke, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

As seen through a night vision lens, Captain Doug Bartels, USAF, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK, goes over a final check as he prepares for take off in an F-15E Strike Eagle. Due to the extended periods of darkness during the winter months, the base shifted to night operations as of September 10th and will continue through March. F-15E Strike Eagles launch from RAF Lakenheath in the early evening and generally return around 1130PM (2330)

As seen through a night vision lens, Captain Doug Bartels, USAF, 494th...

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

A US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard (ANG) shortly after take off at Selfridge ANGB, Michigan (MI), during a training mission in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

A US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 127th Wing, Mic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, assigned to the 410th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), writes a special note on one of his GBU-12 Paveway II stores before take-off at a forward deployed location on A-Day of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, assigned to the 410t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis Iii, USAF Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), 345th Fighter Wing (FW) taxi for take off on the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), before deploying to participate in the joint service close air support Exercise PATRIOT THUNDER

US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 355th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT THUNDER Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Special Operation Forces (SOF) HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 301st Rescue Squadron, take off from Tallil AB, Iraq, for a mission during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Two US Air Force (USAF) Special Operation Forces (SOF) HH-60G Pave Haw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, USAF Releas... More

The US Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer, The 8th Chadwick, 13th Bomber Squadron (BS), 7th Bomber Wing (BW), Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX), starts down the runway for take off from Offutt AFB, Nebraska (NE), with US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) James O. Ellis Jr. Commander United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), onboard for a familiarization flight

The US Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer, The 8th Chadwick, 13th Bomber Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Chad Sc... More

California Air National Guard (CAANG) Major (MAJ) Sam Garrison (front seat), F-16 pilot, 194th Fighter Squadron (FS), 144th Fighter Wing (FW), Fresno Air National Guard Base (ANGB), California (CA), makes a few minor adjustments as he prepares to take-off carrying California State Senator Jim Battin (R, 37th Senate District) on his first F-16D Fighting Falcon, two place fighter aircraft trainer, orientation flight

California Air National Guard (CAANG) Major (MAJ) Sam Garrison (front ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fresno Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Chris Drudge, USAF Re... More

Before take-off US Air Force (USAF) personnel provide assistance to all injured victims being transported onboard a WC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft to local hospitals during the mass casualty chemical bomb attack exercise Life Saver. Life Saver 2004 is a Homeland Security exercise held at Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), Biloxi, Mississippi (MS)

Before take-off US Air Force (USAF) personnel provide assistance to al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Augusta State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USA... More

A US Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft prepares for take off in the dust-tinted sunset of Balad Air Base, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft prepares for take off ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Keith Brown, USAF Release Status: Release... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft with the All-Weather Fighter/Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225) "Vikings", stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Iwakuni, Japan (JPN), taxis for a take-off during exercise Northern Edge 04

A US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft with the All-W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jo... More

Runners take off at the start of the 29th Annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) at Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31, 2004. The 18,000 MCM participants, ranging in age from 14 to 83, assembled in a straight line down Route 110, taking up an estimated three-quarters of a mile. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Victoria Meyer) (Released)

Runners take off at the start of the 29th Annual Marine Corps Marathon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Victoria Meyer, USAF Relea... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Miguel Bravo, boatswain's mate,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Miguel Bravo, boatswain's mate,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Miguel Bravo, boatswain's mate, left, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeff Rashley, boatswain's mate, signal to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 as i... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to depart

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to depart

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to depart RAF Lakenheath to support Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2015. Aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to conduct ... More

A U.S. Air Force Reserve KC-135R Stratotanker assigned

A U.S. Air Force Reserve KC-135R Stratotanker assigned

A U.S. Air Force Reserve KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 940th Air Refueling Squadron takes off during Northern Edge, May 14, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Northern Edge is an exercise showcasin... More

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2018, after supporting of the vice president’s visit to Japan. The F-35As from Hill Air For... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, and Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Se... More

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the 509th Bomb Wing takes-off from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. for air operations in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning (OOL), Jan. 17, 2017. OOL is an ongoi... More

Airman 1st Class Blake Barley, 5th Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Blake Barley, 5th Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Blake Barley, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, stands guard at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 31, 2017, during Global Thunder 18. Exercise Global Thunder is an annual command and contro... More

An F-22 Raptor begins take-off from the runway here

An F-22 Raptor begins take-off from the runway here

An F-22 Raptor begins take-off from the runway here Feb. 29. The launching of 15 consecutive F-22 Raptors marked the culmination of a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise at Holloman.

An F-15 Eagle aircraft taxis on the runway prior to a morning take-off during exercise Ready Eagle

An F-15 Eagle aircraft taxis on the runway prior to a morning take-off...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: READY EAGLE Base: Bitburg Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT L. Emmett Lewis Jr. Rele... More

A right front view of an F-15B Eagle aircraft as it prepares for take-off. The aircraft is assigned to the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing

A right front view of an F-15B Eagle aircraft as it prepares for take-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bitburg Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A Norwegian crew chief stands with his back to an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as it taxis out for take-off. The aircraft is assigned to the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron and is participating in the first overseas deployment for the F-16

A Norwegian crew chief stands with his back to an F-16 Fighting Falcon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Flesland Air Station Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A flight deck crewman signals to an SH-2 Seasprite light airborne multi-purpose system (LAMPS) helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 34 (HSL-34) during take-off

A flight deck crewman signals to an SH-2 Seasprite light airborne mult...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas Tesner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three of four Marine C-117 aircraft taxi to the runway to prepare for take-off and formation fly over. Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni is the only Marine air station that still operates the C-117, which has officially been redesignated R4D-8

Three of four Marine C-117 aircraft taxi to the runway to prepare for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT K. D. Rossman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters lift off the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) as two others prepare for take-off during the NATO exercise Display Determination '81 that took place September 19 to October 14, 1981

Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters lift off the deck of the amphibious a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas Tesner Release Status: Released... More

A ground crewman disconnected the two-way communication system from an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft just prior to take-off. The plane is taking part in exercise Bright Star '82

A ground crewman disconnected the two-way communication system from an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Sta... More

Front view of an EA-6B Prowler aircraft preparing for take-off aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

Front view of an EA-6B Prowler aircraft preparing for take-off aboard ...

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

A stern view of the Soviet guided missile vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft carrier KIEV underway

A stern view of the Soviet guided missile vertical take-off and landin...

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

An F-104G Starfighter aircraft taxis out to the runway for take-off, during the flight training of German military pilots by members of the 69th Training Squadron

An F-104G Starfighter aircraft taxis out to the runway for take-off, d...

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: MSGT Paul N. Hayashi Release Status: Rele... More

Left side view of two C-130 Hercules aircraft preparing for take-off. The background aircraft is painted in the European camouflage paint scheme and the aircraft in the foreground is painted in desert camouflaged

Left side view of two C-130 Hercules aircraft preparing for take-off. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tom Guminsky Release Status: Rele... More

An aerial stern view of the MINSK, a Soviet class guided missile vertical short take-off/landing aircraft carrier. (SUBSTANDARD)

An aerial stern view of the MINSK, a Soviet class guided missile verti...

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

An overhead view of a C-12J just after take-off

An overhead view of a C-12J just after take-off

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Mark E. Miller Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Two F-15E Eagles are ready for take-off from the runway at Aviano Air Base, Italy. They are returning to the 48th Wing, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England, after completing their mission with the 4190th Wing (P) during Operation Decisive Edge in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

Two F-15E Eagles are ready for take-off from the runway at Aviano Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVORDECISIVE EDGE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Russ Pol... More

US Army STAFF Sergeant Michael Schantz, Flight Medic, 571st Medical Company, Fort Carson, Colorado, ensures passengers are properly strapped in to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter before take-off from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, during a medical exercise. SSGT Schantz is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Army STAFF Sergeant Michael Schantz, Flight Medic, 571st Medical Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

During a rain shower at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, UK USAF personnel assigned to the 494TH Fighter Squadron, 48TH Fighter Wing, RAF, Lakenheath, UK perform emergency maintenance on a USAF F-15C Eagle aircraft, prior to take off

During a rain shower at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, UK USAF per...

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

As seen through a night vision lens the F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by Captain Doug Bartels, USAF, and Captain Mark Ciero, USAF, Weapons System Operator, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK, prepares to taxi for take off. Due to the extended periods of darkness during the winter months, the base shifted to night operations as of September 10th and will continue through March. F-15E Strike Eagles launch from RAF Lakenheath in the early evening and generally return around 1130PM (2330)

As seen through a night vision lens the F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by ...

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

STAFF Sergeant Greg Bernett, USAF, flying crewchief, 62nd Aircraft Generation Squadron, McChord AFB, Washington, completes a walk around inspection of a Charleston AFB, South Carolina C-17A Globemaster III prior to take off during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, from Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily

STAFF Sergeant Greg Bernett, USAF, flying crewchief, 62nd Aircraft Gen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Major (MAJ) John Bushe, USAF, pilot, 157th Fighter Squadron (FS), accomplishes an instruments check before take off on his long flight to Moron AB, Spain. Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) deploy in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The SCANG personnel are the first Air National Guard personnel from South Carolina to deploy to forward locations in support of the "War on Terrorism." The SCANG sent F-16D, Block 52 aircraft and pilots from the 157th FS as well as maintainers and other support personnel from the 169th Fighter Wing

Major (MAJ) John Bushe, USAF, pilot, 157th Fighter Squadron (FS), acco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Robert E. Minder, USAF Relea... More

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) Loadmasters, Sergeant (SGT) Jessica Lujick, USMC, (right) and Corporal Matthew Rider, USMC, (left) secure the ground ramp extensions to the inside of the KC-130/R before take-off. They completed the delivery of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) Marines and supplies to the Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SGT Lujick is has her crew weapon strapped to her, a 9 mm Beretta M9 Semiautomatic Pistol

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) Loadmasters, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene C... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighters take-off from the Aviano Air Base (AB) runway on a training sortie

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighters take-off from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G.L. Freeman, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) Crewchief (left) and Weapons Loaders, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), prepare to perform final inspection and arm the weapons on a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II on the ramp at the end of the Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany, runway. The end of runway (EOR) crew are the last eyes the aircraft has to make sure everything on the exterior is okay before take off

US Air Force (USAF) Crewchief (left) and Weapons Loaders, 52nd Aircraf...

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 Ka... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bethany Hunt, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF Augmentee from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), gives the hold signal to the Pilot, USAF Major (MAJ) Kevin McManaman, as Erin Hurley pulls the wheel chocks, prior to take off for a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bethany Hunt, an A-10 Thunderb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

The "Spirit of Ramstein," a US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules, 86th Airlift Wing (AW), rotates for take off piloted by USAF Brigadier General (BGEN) Erwin F. Lessel, III, for his final flight as Commander of the 86th AW

The "Spirit of Ramstein," a US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules, 86th A...

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: SSGT Edwar... More

In the cargo bay of a US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, Captain (CPT) Jeff Menasco, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron (AS), briefs his aircrew on mission prior to take off from Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU), destined for Lisbon, Portugal (PRT)

In the cargo bay of a US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules transport air...

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: TSGT Justi... More

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Squadron Leader (SQD/LDR) Mark Robinson watches a US Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft take off from the control tower at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq (IRQ). RAAF SQD/LDR Robinson is the liaison officer between Baghdad International Airport and Australian controllers and other coalition forces during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Squadron Leader (SQD/LDR) Mark Robin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A U.S. Air Force 319th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker refueler aircraft prepares for take-off on a refueling mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., on Oct. 6, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force 319th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker refuele...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Sturkol Release St... More

Runners take off at the starting line of the 29th Annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) at Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31, 2004. The 18,000 MCM participants, ranging in age from 14 to 83, assembled in a straight line down Route 110, taking up an estimated three-quarters of a mile. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Gina M. OBryan) (Released)

Runners take off at the starting line of the 29th Annual Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Gina Obryan, USAF Release Status... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Todd Giggy, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to take off for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Todd Giggy, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, take off for a mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighter aircraft prepares to take-off for its first flight from Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas (TX), as part of an initial flight characteristics and capabilities test

A Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A Lightning II multi-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 D. Keith Simmons, USN Release... More

USS Gunston Hall action

USS Gunston Hall action

Petty Officer 2nd Class Maxy Baskin, boatswain's mate, directs an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during take off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall. Army aviators assigned to the 1228 Avia... More

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet takes flight

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet takes flight

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet takes flight in support of Operation Okra at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb.23, 2017. The RAAF is supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inher... More

A UH-1Y Huey with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron

A UH-1Y Huey with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron

A UH-1Y Huey with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 flies during Exercise Deep Water 2020 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 29, 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to increa... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter d... More

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Makin Island during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Un... More

An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 422nd

An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 422nd

An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 21, 2020. The 422nd TES utilized GBU-49 bombs during a routine trainin... More

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 fly

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 fly

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 fly MV-22B Ospreys during the squadron’s deployment for training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, June 25, 2020. The purpose of this exerci... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron prepares for takeoff from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2014. Ten Aggressors took off in succession to fly to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam to... More

160406-N-OR652-070 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) -

160406-N-OR652-070 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) -

160406-N-OR652-070 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) - An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenho... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron prepares for takeoff from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2014. Ten Aggressors took off in succession to fly to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam to... More

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Hasberger with VMM-262, Marine

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Hasberger with VMM-262, Marine

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Hasberger with VMM-262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Mari... More

Det. 1, D Co., 177 BEB, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat

Det. 1, D Co., 177 BEB, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat

Det. 1, D Co., 177 BEB, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team flies the RQ-7B Shadow UAS in eastern Afghanistan. The unit conducts 24-hour operations to keep visibility over TAAC-East.

Senior Airman Luke Huebsch, Security Forces Squadron

Senior Airman Luke Huebsch, Security Forces Squadron

Senior Airman Luke Huebsch, Security Forces Squadron defender, stands guard at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 31, 2017, during Global Thunder 18. Exercise Global Thunder is an annual command and control and f... More

Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has

Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has

Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has deployed to the U.S. to land fast jets on deck for the first time in eight years. In late September, the 65,000-tonne British aircraft carrier embarked two ... More

An F-16 fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National

An F-16 fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National

An F-16 fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon across the flightline for a training flight at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, June 30, 2020. The 180FW... More

A U.S Marine AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron

A U.S Marine AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron

A U.S Marine AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214), Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Com... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), 1st

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), 1st

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a Tactical Recovery of ... More

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters over San Diego, Calif., March 31, 2014. After 47 years ... More

A native patient is carried to a waiting helicopter (not visible) as an Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopter (background) prepares for take-off. The patient was injured during a major earthquake on November 23

A native patient is carried to a waiting helicopter (not visible) as a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Gregorio Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, CHIEF of Naval Operations, prepares for take-off aboard the A-6 Intruder aircraft that will take him to the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CVA 41) for a visit

Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, CHIEF of Naval Operations, prepares for tak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kenneth Flemings Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Ground crewmen from the 7350th Air Base Group de-ice a C-141B Starlifter aircraft, from Military Airlift Command, prior to take-off

Ground crewmen from the 7350th Air Base Group de-ice a C-141B Starlift...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tempelhof Airport Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: RAMI Harcsztark Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

CWO Robert Manor prepares for take-off in a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter during a reserve rescue exercise

CWO Robert Manor prepares for take-off in a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Phelps Collins Ang Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sheryl Barnett Release Status: R... More

A ground-to-air right front view of a B-1 bomber flying over the runway with its wings in the full-forward take-off position

A ground-to-air right front view of a B-1 bomber flying over the runwa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Rel... More

A US Navy (USN) Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King Helicopter sits on the flight line as a ground crewman signals to the pilot for take off during a Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington (WA). A US Air Force (USAF) General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is seen on landing approach in the background

A US Navy (USN) Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King Helicopter sits on the flight l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Kirby Harrison Relea... More

A ground crewman pulls the wheel chocks away from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as it is readied for take-off during Exercise AIR WARRIOR. The F-16 is assigned to the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Visible on the wingtip is an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. Mark 84 bombs are attached to the wing pylon

A ground crewman pulls the wheel chocks away from an F-16 Fighting Fal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR WARRIOR Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

First Lieutenant Scott Landis, weapons system operator for the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron, sets instruments in the rear cockpit of an F-4E Phantom II aircraft of the 51st Tactical Fighter Wing, prior to take-off

First Lieutenant Scott Landis, weapons system operator for the 36th Ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Hans H. Deffner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Air-to-air, high, front view of a 63rd Airlift Wing's C-141B Starlifter as it takes off from Norton. Two C-141B's sit on the ramp waiting to take-off. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air-to-air, high, front view of a 63rd Airlift Wing's C-141B Starlifte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released... More

Air National Guard troops lay on sand bags waiting for an UH-1 Helicopter to take-off after loading the helicopter with sand bags to be used to fortify levees and to build walls to hold back the advancing flood waters.(Exact date unknown)

Air National Guard troops lay on sand bags waiting for an UH-1 Helicop...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Des Moines State: Iowa (IA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

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