us air force

aircraft

b 17 flying fortress

us national archives

bomber

military aircraft

b 17

world war ii

flying fortress, us air force

79 media by topic ∙ page 1 of 1
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

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

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper, a World War II veteran, sits at the Meet a Hero table 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. In the foreground is a photo of himself together with his crew members during WWII. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Jesse Shipps)(Released)

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper, a World War II veteran, sits a...

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

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper, a World War II veteran, displays his photo from WWII at the Meet a Hero table 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, a World War II veteran, displa...

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

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

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper, a World War II veteran, takes a look inside a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft during the Aerospace and Arizona Days Air Show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 2, 2005. He was a B-17 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, a World War II veteran, takes ...

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

US Air Force Colonel Dana Atkins, 20th Fighter Wing Commander, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, holds a certificate awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross to retired US Air Force Major Charles Bonner, a World War II B-17 pilot. MAJ Bonner received the Cross for his efforts in bringing his crippled aircraft and wounded crewmembers home to safety after a bombing mission over Germany

US Air Force Colonel Dana Atkins, 20th Fighter Wing Commander, Shaw Ai...

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: SRA Greg L. Davis, USAF Release St... More

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper, a World War II veteran, sits at the Meet a Hero table 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, a World War II veteran, sits a...

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: "Portrait of B-17 Crewman Examining Machine Gun After a Raid, June 1944, at a Base Somewhere in East Anglia". Artist: Arthur Rothenberg, USAF Art Collection

Artwork: "Portrait of B-17 Crewman Examining Machine Gun After a Raid,...

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

At MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), retired AIRMAN Roy Lang stands in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, similar to the one he flew as a Navigator in 1944 with the 96th Bomb Group (BG), part of the 8th Air Force

At MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), retired AIRMAN Roy Lang...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chad Chisholm, USAF... More

Artwork: B-17 Flying Fortress - Artist: Darrel G. Crow U.S. Air Force Art Collection OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO (RELEASED)

Artwork: B-17 Flying Fortress - Artist: Darrel G. Crow U.S. Air Force ...

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

Artwork: "B-17 at Hamilton". Artist: Jim Schwering. U.S. Air Force Art Collection

Artwork: "B-17 at Hamilton". Artist: Jim Schwering. U.S. Air Force Art...

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: "B-17 Flight". Artist: Edward Lim, USAF Art Collection

Artwork: "B-17 Flight". Artist: Edward Lim, USAF Art Collection

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

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

A left side view of the restored B-17G aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby," its landing gear down, on a test flight near the base. The aircraft, which was restored by members of the 512th Military Airlift Wing, is believed to be the only flyable B-17 in existe

A left side view of the restored B-17G aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

The original crew of the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby"poses in front of the aircraft. They are, back row, left to right, Harry Soderberg, George Bogert, Charles Borchet, Charles Braman, James Shoesmith and Ed Gallager. In

The original crew of the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

A left side view of the restored B-17G aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby," on a test flight near the base. The aircraft, which was restored by members of the 512th Military Airlift Wing, is believed to be the only flyable B-17 in existence to have flown comba

A left side view of the restored B-17G aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

A pair of"Tokyo Tanks,"used to extend the range of B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, lie on the floor of a 512th Military Airlift Wing (512th MAW) hangar as part of a B-17 exhibit. The 512th MAW is restoring the B-17G"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby."

A pair of"Tokyo Tanks,"used to extend the range of B-17 Flying Fortres...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

The restoration crew from the 512th Military Airlift Wing poses in front of the Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby."They are, from left to right, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Ray McClosky, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Dan Vasey, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) To

The restoration crew from the 512th Military Airlift Wing poses in fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Keith Walker Release Status: Relea... More

Boxes containing tubes, metal ribs, and other assorted pieces of the B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby lie on a hangar floor. The aircraft is being restored by members of the 512th Military Airlift Wing

Boxes containing tubes, metal ribs, and other assorted pieces of the B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

General (GEN) Alfred G. Hansen, commander, Air Force Logistics Command, speaks at the Air Force Museum acceptance ceremony for the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft,"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby,"which was restored by members of the 512th Military Airlift Wi

General (GEN) Alfred G. Hansen, commander, Air Force Logistics Command...

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: SSGT Keith Walker Release Status... More

During the rollout ceremony for the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby," three members of the aircraft's original crew are given a ride in a World War II-era jeep. They are Larry Sylvester, front seat, John M. Loudermilk, right r

During the rollout ceremony for the restored B-17G Flying Fortress air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

A 1,000-horsepower radial aircraft engine of the type used in B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, this one built under license by the Studebaker Corporation, lies on the floor of a 512th Military Airlift Wing (512th MAW) hangar as part of a B-17 exhibit. The

A 1,000-horsepower radial aircraft engine of the type used in B-17 Fly...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

The restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby,"is dwarfed by a row of C-5A Galaxy aircraft during taxi and engine run-up tests on the flight line

The restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby,"is dw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

Four wing fuel tanks and other assorted pieces of the B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby during its restoration by members of the 512th Military Airlift Wing

Four wing fuel tanks and other assorted pieces of the B-17G Flying For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

A left side view of the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby" on a test flight near the base. The aircraft, which was restored by members of the 512th Military-Airlift Wing, is believed to be the only flyable B-17 in existence to h

A left side view of the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft "Shoo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Ken Hammond Release Status:... More

A left side view of the restored B-17G aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby," on a test flight near the base. The aircraft, which was restored by members of the 512th Military Airlift Wing, is believed to be the only flyable B-17 in existence to have flown comba

A left side view of the restored B-17G aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... 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

A volunteer puts the finishing touch on lettering during the final stage of restoring and painting a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O' Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A volunteer puts the finishing touch on lettering during the final sta...

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: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands on its permanent display site beside a P-51 Mustang aircraft at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command. The plane, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O" Clock High, " was restored by volunteers on base

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands on its permanent d...

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

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

A viedo cameraman films as volunteers work on restoring a B-17 aircraft nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The plane, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration

A viedo cameraman films as volunteers work on restoring a B-17 aircraf...

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

Volunteers examine the nose of a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" as the aircraft undergoes restoration in a base hangar. The plane, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration

Volunteers examine the nose of a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick A...

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

Air Force volunteers prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber for painting as the aircraft undergoes the final stages of its restoration. 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

Air Force volunteers prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber for paintin...

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: AIRMAN 1ST Class Keith Brown Release S... 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

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands in front of its hangar following restoration and painting. The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands in front of its ha...

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: STAFF SGT. Scott Stewart Release Statu... More

General John T. Chain, commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, speaks at the dedication ceremony for a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," has undergone restoration and painting and will now be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command

General John T. Chain, commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, spea...

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: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... 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

Mr. Dellon Bombgardener sits in the cockpit of the restored World War II B-17G Flying Fortress bomber aircraft known as Texas Raiders on display during the annual open house and airshow. At 68, he is the only original World War II B-17 pilot still officially certified by the Federal Aviation Agency. He flew 35 bombing missions over Germany during the war

Mr. Dellon Bombgardener sits in the cockpit of the restored World War ...

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

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

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

Luis Franco hadn't seen a B-17 bomber since he bailed out of one in 1945. When the former flight engineer saw "Return to Glory" at the March Field Museum, it brought back a flood of memories and tears. This photograph is part of the article "Beating the Demons," AIRMAN Magazine, September 1999 issue

Luis Franco hadn't seen a B-17 bomber since he bailed out of one in 19...

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: SSGT Mark Borosch, USAF Release Sta... More

Old photos and documents sits on a table in the Parish

Old photos and documents sits on a table in the Parish

Old photos and documents sits on a table in the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Helmdon Nov. 2. The village and 422nd Air Base Group held a ceremony in honor of the 327th Bombardment Squadron, VIII Bombe... More

Members of the US Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Unit from Garfield, California (CA) pose for a photograph in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft during the Airfest 2000 air show held at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA)

Members of the US Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Un...

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: SSGT Billy R. Johnson, USAF Release... More

Two HH-60H SEAHAWK helicopters head back to home station after successfully hitting a simulated target at range B-17 during a Hellfire demonstration for DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

Two HH-60H SEAHAWK helicopters head back to home station after success...

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

An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter heads back to home station after successfully hitting a simulated target at range B-17 during a Hellfire missile demonstration for DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue IX is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter heads back to home station after successf...

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

Air Warfare Instructor (AWI) Kevin Sammons (left) (Hometown: San Diego, California), a close air support instructor for the exercise, points to a target down range for a British Special Forces member, from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere search and rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. The unit on the tripod is the Ground Laser Target Designator II (GLTD II). The GLTD II is a ...

Air Warfare Instructor (AWI) Kevin Sammons (left) (Hometown: San Diego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Air Warfare Instructor (AWI) Kevin Sammons (left) (Hometown: San Diego, California), a close air support instructor for the exe... More

AWI Kevin Sammons (originally from San Diego, California) a close air support instructor for the exercise transfers information to aircraft personnel using an authenication table for the DR IX phone system. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

AWI Kevin Sammons (originally from San Diego, California) a close air ...

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

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England, uses a DR IX phone system to relay exact target area information to F-18D aircraft personnel. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescueis the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS...

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

An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter heads back to home station after successfully hitting a simulated target at range B-17 during a Hellfire demonstration for DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter heads back to home station after successf...

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

From left, A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England and Lieutenant Stefano Frumento a Special Forces Officer for the Communications Submarine Unit Arditi Incursori, Italy, plot coordinates on a map. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere search and rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

From left, A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air S...

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

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England and Lieutenant Stefano Frumento a Special Forces Officer for the Communications Submarine Unit Arditi Incursori, Italy, use a compass to confirm their location before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere search and rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS...

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

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England and Lieutenant Stefano Frumento a Special Forces Officer for the Communications Submarine Unit Arditi Incursori, Italy, are filmed checking their compass by Technical Sergeant Darren Newman (originally from Washington, D.C.) a videographer for the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron at Charleston AFB, South Carolina. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ...

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England and Lieutenant Stefano Frumento a ... More

From left, Technical Sergeant Darren Newman a videographer for the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, films coverage of SENIOR CHIEF Andy Nelson a close air support instructor at the Naval Station Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) here, as he briefs British Special Forces personnel from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

From left, Technical Sergeant Darren Newman a videographer for the 1ST...

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

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England, uses binoculars to locate a target down range. This was before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS...

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

Technical Sergeant Darren Newman (originally from Washington, D.C.) a videographer for the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, films coverage of a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

Technical Sergeant Darren Newman (originally from Washington, D.C.) a ...

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

An HH-60H SEAHAWK helicopter heads back to home station after successfully hitting a simulated target at range B-17 during a Hellfire demonstration for DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue IX is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

An HH-60H SEAHAWK helicopter heads back to home station after successf...

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

An F-18D Hornet hits a simulated target on range B-17 during part of DESERT RESCUE IX exercise. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

An F-18D Hornet hits a simulated target on range B-17 during part of D...

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

Multiple explosions on a simulated target on range B-17, at Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

Multiple explosions on a simulated target on range B-17, at Fallon Nav...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rick A. Bloom, USAF Release Stat... More

An F-18D Hornet hits a simulated target on range B-17 during part of DESERT RESCUE IX exercise. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

An F-18D Hornet hits a simulated target on range B-17 during part of D...

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

A Marine UH-1 Cobra heads back to home station after hitting a simulated target on range B-17 during part of DESERT RESCUE IX exercise. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A Marine UH-1 Cobra heads back to home station after hitting a simulat...

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

A Navy F-14 Tomcat does a fly by near range B-17 after a Non-Combatant Evacuation scenario for the end of exercise DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A Navy F-14 Tomcat does a fly by near range B-17 after a Non-Combatant...

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

A restored B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft nicknamed "Sally B" flies overhead at the conclusion to the Memorial Day Services at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

A restored B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft nicknamed "Sally B" flies ove...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cambridge American Cemetery State: Cambridgeshire Country: United Kingdom (UK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Will... More

The B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, "Aluminum Overcast" arrives on a sunny day at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

The B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, "Aluminum Overcast" arrives on a sunn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chad Chisholm, USAF... More

The B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, "Aluminum Overcast" arrives on a sunny day and sits in front of Hanger 3 at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

The B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, "Aluminum Overcast" arrives on a sunn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chad Chisholm, USAF... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Patricia Kent and her son Phillip explore the interior bomb bay of a vitage B-17 Flying Fortress bomber at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Patricia Kent and her son Ph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chad Chisholm, USAF... More

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress performs a fly-by tribute during the Madingley Memorial Ceremony held at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery near the city of Cambridge, England (ENG)

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress performs a fly-by tribute during th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cambridge Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeremy Caskey, 2nd Communications Squadron (CS), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), tapes off the leading edge of a US Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17 Flying Fortress bomber. USAF SSGT Caskeys unit is participating in restoration efforts as part of the recently implemented "Adopt-a-Plane" program. The program tasks units to provide care and nurturing to specific aircraft and historical artifacts of the 8th Air Force Museum

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeremy Caskey, 2nd Communica...

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

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charles Bentley, 2nd Communications Squadron (CS), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), paints the leading edge of a US Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17 Flying Fortress bomber. USAF SSGT Bentleys unit is participating in restoration efforts as part of the recently implemented "Adopt-a-Plane" program. The program tasks units to provide care and nurturing to specific aircraft and historical artifacts of the 8th Air Force Museum

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charles Bentley, 2nd Communi...

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

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN assigned to the 2nd Communications Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., volunteer their time on Sept. 8, 2004, to help preserve the Eighth Air Force Museum's B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft as part of the"Adopt-a-Plane"program. Members of the Barksdale community have joined in a team effort to provide care to the museum's artifacts, continuing the proud heritage of America's aviation history. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Michael A. Kaplan) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN assigned to the 2nd Communications Squadron, 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 Monster Racing Excitement Monte Carlo and a U.S. Army Air Corps B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft displayed at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Dec. 7, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by Dee Marvin, CIV.) (Released)

A Monster Racing Excitement Monte Carlo and a U.S. Army Air Corps B-17...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dee Marvin, CIV., USAF Release Status: ... More

Members of the 422nd Air Base Group and village of

Members of the 422nd Air Base Group and village of

Members of the 422nd Air Base Group and village of Helmdon look at old photos and documents of the crew of the Sharon Belle, who lost their lives in a crashed in at the Astwell Castle Farms in 1943. The village... More

Col. Charles Hamilton, 422nd Air Base Group commander,

Col. Charles Hamilton, 422nd Air Base Group commander,

Col. Charles Hamilton, 422nd Air Base Group commander, speaks during a memorial service for the crew of the Sharon Belle, who lost their lives in a crashed in at the Astwell Castle Farms in 1943. The village an... More

A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress simulates damaged landing

A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress simulates damaged landing

A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress simulates damaged landing gear while flying for the Wings Over Whiteman air show on June 16, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, The Simulation demonstrates the amount of d... More

Astwell Castle Farm (located about one mile east of

Astwell Castle Farm (located about one mile east of

Astwell Castle Farm (located about one mile east of the village of Helmdon) is shown as it sits today, however on Nov. 30, 1943, it was a much different scene. A B-17 bomber from the 327th Bombardment Squadron... More

A plaque hangs on the wall inside the Parish Church

A plaque hangs on the wall inside the Parish Church

A plaque hangs on the wall inside the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene in memorial to a B-17 air crew killed when their plane crashed at Astwell Castle Farms in 1943. Members of the 422nd Air Base Group and ... More

The 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard presents the colors

The 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard presents the colors

The 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard presents the colors during the singing of the U.S. national anthem during a memorial service in the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Helmdon Nov. 2. The ceremony honor... More

The 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard salutes the memorial

The 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard salutes the memorial

The 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard salutes the memorial for 10 Airmen killed when their B-17 bomber crashed in at the Astwell Castle Farms in 1943 during a memorial service in the Parish Church of St. Mary Ma... More