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Len Maffioli and Damaso Sutis, two retired Marines

Len Maffioli and Damaso Sutis, two retired Marines

Len Maffioli and Damaso Sutis, two retired Marines and Iwo Jima veterans, share stories and laughs with active-duty Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, C... More

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper (right), a World War II veteran, enjoys the air show during the Aerospace and Arizona Days Air Show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 2, 2005. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft ball turret gunner from 1942-1945 and he was also a Prisoner-Of-War (POW) for six months. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Jesse Shipps)(Released)

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper (right), a World War II veteran...

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: A1C Jesse Shipps, USAF Release S... More

Artwork: "Boeing B-29/C012" Artist: James Longstreth

Artwork: "Boeing B-29/C012" Artist: James Longstreth

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

A victim of the Pines Hotel fire is helped off of a C-130 Hercules aircraft for transport to the Regional Medical Center. Over 200 World War II veterans and their families were staying at the hotel in Baguio while attending a reunion commemorating the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Philippines

A victim of the Pines Hotel fire is helped off of a C-130 Hercules air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David N. Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A left front view of a World War II British Gannet AEW3 aircraft in flight during Air Fete'88, a NATO aircraft display hosted by the 513th Airborne Command and Control Wing

A left front view of a World War II British Gannet AEW3 aircraft in fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Royal Air Force Mildenhall Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to begin a week-long series of events marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France. Three hundred and fifty American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, made the jump along with 50 British paratroopers

U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to begin a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

John Eisenhower, left, and Captain J.J. Dantone, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), stop on the bridge during a tour of the ship. Eisenhower is aboard the aircraft carrier for a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

John Eisenhower, left, and Captain J.J. Dantone, Commanding Officer of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Savelli Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Ed Gustafson checks out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

Ed Gustafson checks out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A right front view of a P-51D Mustang fighter aircraft named Tabasco parked on the tarmac. The aircraft is taking part in Freedom Flight America; a flight of vintage aircraft en route to New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two

A right front view of a P-51D Mustang fighter aircraft named Tabasco p...

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: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

A US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter sling loads a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) into an area for the D-Day Field Training during the exercise. Soldiers from three NATO and 14 other central and eastern European countries are developing their combined peacekeeping skills during the exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Cooperative Nugget '95 is the sixth Partnership for Peace exercise, but the first to be held on US territory

A US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter sling loads a High-Mobility Multipu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE NUGGET '95 Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Lockheed P-38L Lightning

Lockheed P-38L Lightning

A view of the Lockheed P-38L Lightning before being towed to the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Aug. 13, 2018. Several WWII era aircraft on display were temporarily placed througho... More

A vintage P-47 Thunderbolt arrives at Royal Air Force

A vintage P-47 Thunderbolt arrives at Royal Air Force

A vintage P-47 Thunderbolt arrives at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England May 7. The aircraft was a guest of the 492nd Fighter Squadron for a heritage day fund raising event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ma... More

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron flies over the English Channel June 2, 2018. The 37th AS is a descendant unit of the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron, which dropped paratro... More

A B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 97th Bombardment

A B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 97th Bombardment

A B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 97th Bombardment Group flew the first aircraft to land in Russia during a shuttle mission, June 2, 1944. The exploits of the 97th BG led their team to be the first America... More

An F-22 Raptor performs a Heritage Flight during the

An F-22 Raptor performs a Heritage Flight during the

An F-22 Raptor performs a Heritage Flight during the 2017 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 9, 2017. The program was established in 1997, allowing ce... More

WWII pilot and combat veteran, Mr. Lyndol Palin connects

WWII pilot and combat veteran, Mr. Lyndol Palin connects

WWII pilot and combat veteran, Mr. Lyndol Palin connects with Col. Christopher Tumilowicz, 158th Operations Group Commander, in front of a Green Mountain Boy F-16 at the 158th Fighter Wing. Palin spent an after... More

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More

U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Leslie Edwards, a Tuskegee

U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Leslie Edwards, a Tuskegee

U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Leslie Edwards, a Tuskegee Airman of the 617th Bombardment Squadron, shares a moment with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Teamer, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief,... More

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is on display at the Sioux City, Iowa airport. The Boeing Aircraft designed “Superfortress” was flown by the United States Air Force beginning in the 1940’s thro... More

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More

Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force,

Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force,

Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, departs a C-40 aircraft as U.S. Air Force Airmen salute her arrival at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, June 23, 2015. The secretary completed a visit of installat... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop

A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop

A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are p... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), re-enact the D-Day parachute drop near Amfreville, France (FRA), from a US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft. This is part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Amfreville State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A U.S. Navy ceremonial Honor Guard commits the remains of a World War II veteran to the ocean during a burial-at-sea ceremony onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Oct. 27, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Christopher Blachly) (Released)

A U.S. Navy ceremonial Honor Guard commits the remains of a World War ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Christopher Blachly, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Two World War Two (WWII) era P-51 Mustang aircraft and a US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft fly together during a Heritage Flight conducted during the Air Fest 2004 air show at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA)

Two World War Two (WWII) era P-51 Mustang aircraft and a US Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wendy Brockel, USAF Release S... More

Six 1/700 scale model World War II (WWII) era warships, built by Don Montgomery, USN (ret.), displayed in a permanent exhibition located in the upper chamber of the US Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis, Maryland

Six 1/700 scale model World War II (WWII) era warships, built by Don M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Us Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Display at U.S. Naval Academy... More

A World War Two (WWII) P-51D Mustang aircraft on display at the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum, Dover AFB, Delaware (DE). The aircraft is painted with the markings of the Tuskegee Airmen

A World War Two (WWII) P-51D Mustang aircraft on display at the Air Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Dan Gill... More

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (SOG), 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), parachute, from a USAF C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, into St Mere Eglise, Normandy, France (FRA), during the 60th Anniversary commemorating the D-Day invasion six decades ago

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Two World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft prepare to taxi to the runway to take off and fly participate in the Heritage Conference being held at Davis-Montham Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

Two World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft p...

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: SSGT Lanie Mccneal, USAF Release... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft (left), from the 1ST Fighter Wing (FW), flies in formation with a restored World War Two (WWII) era P-38 Lightning aircraft over the desert near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ) during a USAF Heritage Conference 2002 training flight. The conference brings together civilian Heritage pilots and USAF Demonstration Team pilots to discuss safety and practice formation flying in a non-air show environment

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft (left), from the 1ST Fighte...

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: SSGT Greg L. Davis, USAF Release... More

The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17

The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17

The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber arrived at the Museum of Aviation at Robins on Aug. 20. The aircraft which had previously been on outdoor public display at Grissom... More

Artwork: "Cornell B-26 Variable Stability Controller Evaluation". Artist: Edward Kirk

Artwork: "Cornell B-26 Variable Stability Controller Evaluation". Arti...

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

A World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft (foreground) taxis on the flight line in front of five parked US Air Force (USAF) A-10A Thunderbolt II Warthog attack aircraft during the Heritage Conference being held at Davis-Montham Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

A World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft (fo...

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: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rel... More

Aircraft airlifting injured serviceman at South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command (SCAT) in the South Pacific during World War II

Aircraft airlifting injured serviceman at South Pacific Combat Air Tra...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of U.S. Aircraft Destroyed as a Result of the Japanese Bombing on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of U.S. Aircraft Destroyed as a Result of the Japanese Bomb...

Original caption: U.S. aircraft destroyed as a result of the Japanese bombing on Pearl Harbor, T.H. Dec 7 1941. Attempt at salvage after machine gun attack. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Artwork: "B-17 Raid". Artist: Eric Joyner

Artwork: "B-17 Raid". Artist: Eric Joyner

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

Artwork: "British Lancaster Bomber" Artist: Peter Hurd

Artwork: "British Lancaster Bomber" Artist: Peter Hurd

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

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GATHERING OF EAGLES '86 State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Simons ... More

Former shipmates of President George H.W. Bush stand beside an Avenger aircraft similar to that flown by the president during World War II.  The float on which the men are standing will take part in the Inauguration Day parade for the 41st president

Former shipmates of President George H.W. Bush stand beside an Avenger...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PA3 Cheryl Walter, USN Release Status... More

A fully restored World War II B-17 aircraft, nicknamed Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby, flies over open countryside

A fully restored World War II B-17 aircraft, nicknamed Shoo Shoo Shoo ...

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

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive Sweet." It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A close-up view of the nose of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body." It and another B-25 are being launched from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) in a re-enacetment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack of the Japanese mainland

A close-up view of the nose of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz, USN Rele... More

Teresa Slye, a civilian crew member of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "In The Mood," cleans the nose windows of the aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

Teresa Slye, a civilian crew member of the restored World War II B-25 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A technician services the tailplane of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing. The tail has the new boxed "D" tail flash that was adopted as a tribute to the planes that flew over the skies of England during World War II

A technician services the tailplane of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Kevin Hoeth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from E... More

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Fort Benning, birthplace of America’s

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Fort Benning, birthplace of America’s

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Fort Benning, birthplace of America’s Airborne, hosts an annual gathering of former paratroopers April 4 through 6, with events that included a parachute jump from a World War II transport p... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard Rusnok, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard Rusnok, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard Rusnok, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, flies an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Iwo To, Japan, S... More

The B-26 Maurader aircraft dubbed "My Gal," c. the

The B-26 Maurader aircraft dubbed "My Gal," c. the

The B-26 Maurader aircraft dubbed "My Gal," c. the 1940's, a plane crewed by retired Senior Master Sgt. Arthur A. Vargus and other members of the the 320th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force, U.S. Army.

Laurel Freas, Ph.D., forensic anthropologist with the

Laurel Freas, Ph.D., forensic anthropologist with the

Laurel Freas, Ph.D., forensic anthropologist with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), reviews her evidence kit at the excavation site on a glacier near Koge Bay, Greenland, Aug. 4, 2013. Freas works at... More

Airmen assigned to the 517th Airlift and 703rd Aircraft

Airmen assigned to the 517th Airlift and 703rd Aircraft

Airmen assigned to the 517th Airlift and 703rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons host visiting World War II veteran Landon B. Kelly at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 11, 2015. Landon served during ... More

Aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for a mission

Aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for a mission

Aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for a mission to support the D-Day 74 commemoration events in Normandy, France. D-Day was the largest invasion in military history. It took place during World War II ... More

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots start the engines of a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 7... More

A 25th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II ascends

A 25th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II ascends

A 25th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II ascends the skies April 9, 2020, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 25th FS follows the United States Forces-Korea’s health ... More

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett’s aviation detachment conducts

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett’s aviation detachment conducts

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett’s aviation detachment conducts flyovers alongside historic WWII airplanes, a Grumman JRF-5 Goose and a Canadian Harvard MK IV training plane, in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 3, 2017. Th... More

US Air Force (USAF) Structural Maintainers prepare to paint a World War II (WWII) era P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft Static Display, outside the 9th Air Force Headquarters Building at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC). Pictured left-to-right: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Derek Hendrix, SRA Joshua Joslin, and AIRMAN (AMN) Jeffery Targ

US Air Force (USAF) Structural Maintainers prepare to paint a World Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Josef E. Cole III, USAF Relea... More

A group of life-size mannequins fitted with World War Two (WWII) area flight gear are displayed near a restored Army Air Corps B-25J Mitchell aircraft bubbed the Executive Sweet, during an Air Show at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

A group of life-size mannequins fitted with World War Two (WWII) area ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Anne Mccormick, USAF Release... More

Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in

Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in

Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the European theater victory in World War II, May 8, 2015. More ... More

A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawk search and rescue helicopter, attempts to remove birds by flying low prior to an unexploded World War II-era M46 photoflash bomb being detonated at Passage Key Island, Fla., on Oct. 13, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chad Chisholm) (Released)

A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawk search and rescue helicopter, attemp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Passage Key Island State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chad Chisholm Release Status: Release... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Brian Hood, 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, explains the process of mid-air refueling for two US Army (USA) World War Two (WWII) Battle of the Bulge, Veterans aboard a USAF KC-10A Extender aircraft at McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ)

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Brian Hood, 32nd Air Refuel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott H. Spitzer, CIV USAF Release... More

Larry Kelley prepares "Panchito," a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber for the start of day two of Airpower over Hampton Roads, at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginias (VA), annual air show

Larry Kelley prepares "Panchito," a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT B... More

Aircraft at Hickam Field, Hawaii (HI) continue to burn and explode, in the immediate aftermath of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and other military installations

Aircraft at Hickam Field, Hawaii (HI) continue to burn and explode, in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Field State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Sheldon O. Hall, standing next to a US Navy (USN) F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, 1943. 1LT Hall is an Ace Pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Ottawa, Ohio.  (Exact date shot unknown)

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Henderson Field State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT C.L. Smith, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) John F. Bolt, Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214)"Black Sheep"taken at Vella La Vella, December 5, 1943 as he stands in front of a USMC F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft. 1LT Bolt is an Ace Pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Sanford, Florida

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Vella La Vella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D. W. White, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A Korean War era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) John F. Bolt, assigned to the 1ST Marine Aircraft Wing, as he exits his USMC F-86"SABER"jet aircraft. MAJ Bolt is the USMC first"Jet Ace"credited with 6 kills, plus he shot down six Japanese planes during World War II (WWII). His hometown is Sanford, Florida.  (Exact date shot unknown)

A Korean War era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) John...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Tom Donaldson, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Soldiers of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division participate in a parachute jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division participate in a parach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Belford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers jump from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers jump from a C-141B Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Belford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A ground crewman inspects a World War II SNJ Harvard aircraft during a historic aircraft air show

A ground crewman inspects a World War II SNJ Harvard aircraft during a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left side view of the World War II Army Air Corps B-25J aircraft"Heavenly Body"during a historic aircraft air show

A left side view of the World War II Army Air Corps B-25J aircraft"Hea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Visitors stroll among exhibits of naval aircraft inside the Aircraft Carrier USS YORKTOWN (CV 10), at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.  Decommissioned in 1970, the World War II carrier has been on display at the museum since its opening in 1974

Visitors stroll among exhibits of naval aircraft inside the Aircraft C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott Allen, USN Release Status: R... More

A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber awaits a coat of paint while undergoing the final stages of restoration by Air Force volunteers. The World War II vintage bomber, nicknamed "Homesick Angel," is being restored for permanent display at the front gate of the Strategic Air Command headquarters

A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber awaits a coat of paint while undergoing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Keith Brown Release Status: Releas... More

Forrest Rinehart, a museum guide, stands in front of a B-24 Liberator aircraft like the one he flew in World War II. The aircraft is on display at the Air Force Museum, the world's largest repository of aviation memorabilia

Forrest Rinehart, a museum guide, stands in front of a B-24 Liberator ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio(OH) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released t... More

Visitors gather around the restored World War II B-17G Flying Fortress bomber aircraft known as Texas Raiders on display during the annual open house and airshow

Visitors gather around the restored World War II B-17G Flying Fortress...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Stewart Release Status:... More

An air-to-air left side view of the restored World War II B-17G Flying Fortress bomber aircraft known as Texas Raiders in flight during the annual open house and airshow

An air-to-air left side view of the restored World War II B-17G Flying...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Stewart Release Status:... More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber taxies for takeoff during practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber taxies for takeoff during practice for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Ed Gustafson, a crew member of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body," talks with a spectator on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Two B-25's are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

Ed Gustafson, a crew member of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California. It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan. The RANGER's steam catapult remains idle for the re-enactment as the catapult was introduced to carrier aviation after World War II

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of th...

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

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft In The Mood takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61). The B-25 is taking part in a re-enactment of Doolittle's Raid of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft In The Mood ta...

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

Three Squadrons are pictured in the background flying over the Normandy beach during a practice of Operation Overlord '94. The three squadrons are the 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS), Pope AFB, North Carolina. They deployed to RAF Alconbury, England to airlift the 82nd and the 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Three Squadrons are pictured in the background flying over the Normand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Navy TBM-1C Avenger aircraft in Fargo, N.D. Sept. 8, 1994. Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush was a U.S. Navy Pilot assigned to Torpedo Squadron Fifty-One and flew the VT-51 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) during World War Two. (U.S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. David H. Lipp) (Released)

Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush sits in the cockpit of a U.S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David H. Lipp, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

A right rear view of a SNJ Texan aircraft, in NAS Oakland paint scheme, parked on the tarmac. The aircraft is taking part in Freedom Flight America; a flight of vintage aircraft en route to New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two

A right rear view of a SNJ Texan aircraft, in NAS Oakland paint scheme...

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: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

High angle shot looking down at three members of the Tuskegee Airmen as they stand next to a partially shown P-51 Mustang, World War II era, fighter aircraft. From left to right are, retired Colonel Charles McGee, retired Lieutenant Colonel Woody Crockett and former STAFF Sergeant Ellsworth Jackson. The Tuskegee Airmen were members of an all-black combat flying unit during World War II. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

High angle shot looking down at three members of the Tuskegee Airmen a...

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

During a Repatriation Ceremony on December 17, 1999, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, a U.S. Marine salutes as he awaits the arrival of the US Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo plane, in the background, carrying the remains of fallen U.S. Marines from World War II

During a Repatriation Ceremony on December 17, 1999, at Hickam Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Brian Debusk, USAF Release Status: R... More

Darcy Sink, Volunteer Coordinator with the Hampton

Darcy Sink, Volunteer Coordinator with the Hampton

Darcy Sink, Volunteer Coordinator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum is pictured. Volunteers from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum descended on the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach for a guided tour of... More

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is on display at the Sioux City, Iowa airport. The Boeing Aircraft designed “Superfortress” was flown by the United States Air Force beginning in the 1940’s thro... More

Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing manuever a

Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing manuever a

Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing manuever a vintage P-47 Thunderbolt next to an F-15E Strike Eagle for a heritage event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England May 7. The aircraft named, "No guts, no glo... More

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter lands Dec. 9 at Charlie

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter lands Dec. 9 at Charlie

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter lands Dec. 9 at Charlie runway on Tinian’s North Field during Exercise Forager Fury II to execute a forward arming and refueling point training. The purpose of exercise FF II is... More

A view of the Iron Mike paratrooper memorial near the

A view of the Iron Mike paratrooper memorial near the

A view of the Iron Mike paratrooper memorial near the Normandy village of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 8, 2014. Nearly 1,000 paratroopers participated in the mass airdrop as part of the 70th anniversary com... More

World War II-era aircraft, including the C-47 Skytrain,

World War II-era aircraft, including the C-47 Skytrain,

World War II-era aircraft, including the C-47 Skytrain, drop paratroopers near the Normandy village of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 8, 2014. Nearly 1,000 paratroopers participated in the mass airdrop as par... More

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer assigned to the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), raffled off a ride in his World War II T-6 Texan aircraft for every 100 tickets sold in an effort to raise money for the Navy Marine Corps ief Society. Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) Timothy Bostic won the first raffle and is pictured with US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Ginter just before takeoff at Jacksonville, Florida (FL).Fla (May 012006) Commander Mike GinterOperations Officer aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)raffled off a ride in his World War II T-6 Texan aircraft for every 100 tickets sold in an effort to raise money for the Navy Marine Corps...

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer assigned...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer assigned to the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), raff... More

A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Yellow Rose, on display during the annual Open House held at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) Florida (FL)

A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Yellow Rose, on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Joe Piccorossi, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lands next to Stryker

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lands next to Stryker

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lands next to Stryker armored vehicles from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment as they complete their 1,800 km "Dragoon Ride" from Estonia, Lithuania and Poland on April 1. The 16th Sustainm... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), marshal into place a US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, from the 103rd Fighter Wing (FW), Connecticut (CT), Air National Guard (ANG), at the Georgia (GA), ANG Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), located in Savannah, GA, during Exercise Battlehog 1-04. The aircraft is painted in the World War II (WWII) Black Lighting scheme in celebration of the Units 80th Anniversary

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Crtc State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Amber Basgil, USMC Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Four US Air Force (USAF) F-15 Eagle aircraft fly overhead in a missing man formation during the close of the Dedication Ceremony, for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The wall was built in honor of all those US Military and Canadian Armed Forces personel who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK), during that time

Four US Air Force (USAF) F-15 Eagle aircraft fly overhead in a missing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) and AIRMAN Basic (AB) Chase Carulli, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), clean the propeller on a mock up World War Two (WII) P-51D Mustang aircraft as part of a team assigned to clean up the Barksdales Material Heritage on Display at the 8th Air Force Museum, located at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

A US Air Force (USAF) O-2 Skymaster (right) forward air control (FAC) aircraft and a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft, sit in Heritage Park on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The park was dedicated on July 20, 2000 and includes 5 static aircraft, a POW/MIA memorial, a World War II (WWII) era replica of a hangar, a memorial to Ben Eielson, and a new AIRMAN's Memorial, due to open late this year. The Skymaster flew at Eielson between 1971 and 1986 as a part of the 25th Tactical Air Support Squadron (TASS). The Thunderbolts are currently flying at Eielson with the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), 354th Fighter Wing (FW)

A US Air Force (USAF) O-2 Skymaster (right) forward air control (FAC) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

One of the four US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles, 494th Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) begins to break away for the Missing Man formation flyover Utah Beach. The formation is part of the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Allied invasion of Europe in WW II (WWII) at the landing site memorial near St Marie du Mont, France (FRA)

One of the four US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles, 494th Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A World War II (WW II) era P-38J Lightning pursuit (fighter) aircraft (left), a US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft (center), and a WW II era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft (right) fly in formation during the Heritage Conference being held at Davis-Montham Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

A World War II (WW II) era P-38J Lightning pursuit (fighter) aircraft ...

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: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rel... More

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