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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft flies overhead during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Madingley American Cemetery near the city of Cambridge, England (ENG), in honor of the World War II fallen

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft flies overhead duri...

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

A US Army (USA) paratrooper with the XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, North Carolina (NC), prepares to jump from a US Air Force (USAF) C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft, 94th Airlift Wing (AW), Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB), Georgia (GA), over the Iron Mike Drop Zone (DZ) to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. More than 650 paratroopers jumped for the event near St Mere Eglise, France (FRA)

A US Army (USA) paratrooper with the XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, N...

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

A World War Two (WWII) era P-51 Mustang aircraft (right) 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)

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

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: MSGT Bill Kimble, USAF Release Stat... More

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper (left), a World War II veteran, talks to visitors at 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 (left), 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

American and Japanese World War II Veterans meet in front of a B-26 Invader aircraft mock up at Hickam AFB Hawaii (HI), to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the Japanese invasion

American and Japanese World War II Veterans meet in front of a B-26 In...

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: SSGT Christopher Campbell, USAF Release ... More

The B-17 Flying Fortress (G-BEDF) Sally B performs a fly-by tribute during the Madingley Memorial Ceremony at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery in the United Kingdom (UK). The cemetery is one of 13 American World War II (WWII) military cemetery memorials erected on foreign soil where 3,812 Americans are buried. The cemetery first established on December 7, 1943, and completed in 1956. This B-17 is the last airworthy Fortress in the UK

The B-17 Flying Fortress (G-BEDF) Sally B performs a fly-by tribute du...

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

A US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron (AS), Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), arrives at Cherbourg Air Field, France (FRA). The C-17 brought in paratroopers of the US Army (USA) 82nd Airborne to participate in ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II (WWII)

A US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron (AS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg Air Field State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Timothy Cook, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An icon depicting a single engine airplane flying over a globe sits atop the Eielson Memorial in Heritage Park on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The park, dedicated on July 20, 2000, includes five static aircraft, a POW/MIA memorial, a World War II (WWII) era replica of a hangar, a memorial to Eielson, and a new AIRMAN's Memorial due to open late this year.An icon depicting a single engine airplane flying over a globe sits atop the Eielson Memorial in Heritage Park on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The park, dedicated on July 20, 2000, includes five static aircraft, a POW/MIA memorial, a World War II (WWII) era replica of a hangar, a memorial to Carl...

An icon depicting a single engine airplane flying over a globe sits at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An icon depicting a single engine airplane flying over a globe sits atop the Ben Eielson Memorial in Heritage Park on Eielson Ai... More

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing and assembled guests after receiving the Bronze Star from United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior officers involved. The ...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing ... More

Artwork: "B-24". Artist: Katherine Hoppock. US Air Force Art Collection

Artwork: "B-24". Artist: Katherine Hoppock. US Air Force Art Colle...

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

[Man directing the takeoff of airplane] [Harry Arthur Devlin]

[Man directing the takeoff of airplane] [Harry Arthur Devlin]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public Domain Images - "DESTINATON BERLIN!!"

Public Domain Images - "DESTINATON BERLIN!!"

Depiction of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Alvin J. Jensen, standing in front of a US Navy (USN) F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft at Vella LaVella, Soloman Islands, November 14, 1943. 2LT Jensen is an Ace Pilot credited with 7 kills

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vella Lavella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt D. Q. White, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

During the 1981 Air Fair, many people toured this 42-year old, World War II B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft

During the 1981 Air Fair, many people toured this 42-year old, World W...

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... More

Artwork: "Light German Bomber Hit by Flak" Artist: Schmidt-Effenberger

Artwork: "Light German Bomber Hit by Flak" Artist: Schmidt-Effenberger

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: "Enola Gay". - Artist: Bob Moreau. (U.S. Air Force Air Collection)

Artwork: "Enola Gay". - Artist: Bob Moreau. (U.S. Air Force Air Collec...

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

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

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from a C-141B Starlif...

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

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division stand in line to jump from an aircraft during a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division stand in line to jump from ...

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

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper prepare to jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper prepare to jump from an aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

World War II aircraft fly over Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

World War II aircraft fly over Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemora...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II Val Type 99 bomber during an air show held for the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles,"a convention commemorating spectacular achievements in the free world's aerospace development

An air-to-air right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Indian Springs Air Force Station State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Simons Release Status: R... More

A World War II P-51 Mustang aircraft is towed across the flight line during an historic aircraft air show. Another P-51 is in the foreground

A World War II P-51 Mustang aircraft is towed across the flight line d...

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

Artwork:"B-17, Flying Fortress"Artist: Wendell Minor (NY)

Artwork:"B-17, Flying Fortress"Artist: Wendell Minor (NY)

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 right side view of a World War II British TBM-3 Avenger torpedo bomber aircraft in-flight during Air Fete '88, a NATO aircraft display hosted by the 513th Airborne Command and Control Wing

A right side view of a World War II British TBM-3 Avenger torpedo bomb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR FETE '88 Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

Mr. Dellon Bombgardener poses with the restored World War II B-17G Flying Fortress bomber aircraft known as Texas Raiders. At 68, he is the only original World War II B-17 pilot still officially certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. He flew 35 bombing missions over Germany during the war

Mr. Dellon Bombgardener poses with the restored World War II B-17G Fly...

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: TECH. SGT. Scott Stewart Release S... 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

Onlookers check 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

Onlookers check out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the air ...

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

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 154 (VF-154) in flight over the island of Iwo Jima nearly half a century after the famous battle there in World War Two. Mount Suribachi is in the background

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 154 (VF-154) in flight ov...

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

A right front view of an SNJ-4C Texan aircraft, in a 1944 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. Note that this aircraft has been modified to a 3-bladed prop for its role in historic film documentaries

A right front view of an SNJ-4C Texan aircraft, in a 1944 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

An RAF Lakenheath F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to take

An RAF Lakenheath F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to take

An RAF Lakenheath F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to take fuel from an RAF Mildenhall KC-135 Stratotanker, Aug. 26. Four local school teachers witnessed the event during their community orientation flight.

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over Stryker armored

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over Stryker armored

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over 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 Sustainment... More

U.S. Army paratroopers joined paratroopers from several

U.S. Army paratroopers joined paratroopers from several

U.S. Army paratroopers joined paratroopers from several nations during a paradrop as part of the commemoration of the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, during World War II, in Normandy, France. Aircraft from the ... More

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger,

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger,

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger, and Staff Sgt. James Leits, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, fly a C-130J aircraft over the terrain of Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is ... More

Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and

Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and

Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and Paratroopers from the Luftlandebrigade 1 pose for a photo before parachuting operations in Fresville, France, June 2, 2016. The Round Canopy Parachuting Team pe... 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

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

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

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

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

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