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B-58 Bottom View - A fighter jet flying through a blue sky

B-58 Bottom View - A fighter jet flying through a blue sky

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..KE 14858, 2 Aug 62

X-15 #2 just after launch. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.

X-15 #2 just after launch. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.

Description: The X-15 #2 (56-6671) launches away from the B-52 mothership with its rocket engine ignited. The white patches near the middle of the ship are frost from the liquid oxygen used in the propulsion sy... More

NASA Lifting Bodies on Lakebed, Armstrong flight research center

NASA Lifting Bodies on Lakebed, Armstrong flight research center

(November 30, 1968) The wingless lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. From left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.... More

Gina Caudill, A Raytheon Engine Technician contracted by the Air Force, performs an NDI (Non Destructive Inspection) on the titanium blades from the F110-GE-100 engine of the F-16 Viper. Gina is applying a flourescent coating that will show small cracks and flaws under a black light source. This took place at Avinao Air Base, Italy, on August 3rd 2000

Gina Caudill, A Raytheon Engine Technician contracted by the Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeants (TSGT) Tom Ricks (left) and Daniel Lewis perform a data integrity check with USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Roy Washington III (center) on an ACES II (ejection seat) drogue parachute. The Survival Equipment Shop, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), pack the drogue parachutes and pilots parachutes into USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons in Hangar 1. The drogue parachute is designed to pull the chair away from the pilot after ejection. The red shirt is worn in the 31st MXS for morale purposes

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeants (TSGT) Tom Ricks (left) and Da...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Priscilla Robinson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

2007 Thunderbirds Aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon

2007 Thunderbirds Aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon

2007 Thunderbirds Aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon NASA Identifier: C-2007-1874

2007 Thunderbirds Aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon

2007 Thunderbirds Aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon

2007 Thunderbirds Aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon NASA Identifier: C-2007-1875

Vykort av  J 35 D från F 3 Malmen på landningsbana med . Märkt 'J 35D 'Draken' Kungl Östgöta Flygflottilj F 3 Malmslätt' .

Vykort av J 35 D från F 3 Malmen på landningsbana med . Märkt 'J 35D ...

Vykort av J 35 D från F 3 Malmen på landningsbana med . Märkt 'J 35D 'Draken' Kungl Östgöta Flygflottilj F 3 Malmslätt' .

Karlsborgs Fästningsmuseum, F 6 Karlsborg. Sweden

Karlsborgs Fästningsmuseum, F 6 Karlsborg. Sweden

Albumet är en del av en donation från Karl-Axel Hansson, Karlsborg. Förteckning över hela donationen finns i albumet samt som Word-dokument.

An F-35B assigned to the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force continues flight trials aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), Nov. 3, 2018.

An F-35B assigned to the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force continue...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2018) An F-35B assigned to the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force continues flight trials aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), Nov. 3, 2018. (U.S. Navy ph... More

The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class flight trails (fixed wing).

The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Ro...

NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 11, 2018) The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class flight trails (fixed ... More

The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class flight trails (fixed wing).

The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Ro...

NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 11, 2018) The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class flight trails (fixed ... More

Pilots continue developmental test flights aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), Sept. 27, 2018.

Pilots continue developmental test flights aboard the Royal Navy aircr...

NORTH ATLANTIC (Sep. 27, 2018) F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force test pilot Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, first of class flight trials (fixed wing) lead test pilot, conti... More

The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the delta formation during a demonstration at the California International Airshow at the Salinas Municipal Airport.

The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in t...

SALINAS, Calif. (Mar. 23, 2019) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the delta formation during a demonstration at the California International Airshow at the Salinas Municipal A... More

LBJ JetStar Appreciation Plaque

LBJ JetStar Appreciation Plaque

Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two AV-8B Harrier IIs, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over San Diego during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Sept. 29, 2018.

Two AV-8B Harrier IIs, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, M...

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 29, 2018) Two AV-8B Harrier IIs, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over San Diego during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Mir... More

 The Patriots Jet Team fly together in formation during their performance at the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28, 2018.

The Patriots Jet Team fly together in formation during their performa...

MIRAMAR, Calif. (Sep. 28, 2018) The Patriots Jet Team fly together in formation during their performance at the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28, 2018. This year'... More

Boeing F3B-1, NASA history collection

Boeing F3B-1, NASA history collection

Boeing F3B-1: While most Boeing F3B-1s served aboard the U. S. Navy aircraft carriers Lexington and Saratoga, this example flew in NACA hands at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in the late 1920's. ... More

Marines prepare a jet.. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

Marines prepare a jet.. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 07, 2012) Marines assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 prepare an F/A-18C Hornet for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enter... More

 A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet prior to the first launch

A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet ...

Arabian Gulf (May. 26, 2003) A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet prior to the first launch cycle of the day aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carr... More

Plane Captains assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115).

Plane Captains assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One O...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 18, 2004) Plane Captains assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) hold aircraft tie-down chains while they observe their assigned aircraft launch from the d... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ... More

A jet launches from the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln.

A jet launches from the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln.

ARABIAN SEA (May. 24, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 02, 2008) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis i... More

 An F/A-18C Hornet moves into launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

An F/A-18C Hornet moves into launch position on the flight deck of US...

The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "War Party" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eighty Seven (VFA-87) moves into launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN ... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate  3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA-6B Prowler

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA...

Pacific Ocean (Mar. 25, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) as it prepares to la... More

F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George. H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight d...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2013) F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George. H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting tailored ship'... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson direct...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 on the f... More

Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 09, 2010) Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a three-week compo... More

F-14 on final approach for a carrier landing.

F-14 on final approach for a carrier landing.

Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (Jan. 26, 2001) An F-14D "Tomcat" from the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) flies over the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) platform aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) ... More

F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Warriors of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) prepare to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Warriors of Strike Fighter Squa...

Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 10, 2006) F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) prepare to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS T... More

An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the

An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 31, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson... More

An F/A-18 Hornet makes its final launch from the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

An F/A-18 Hornet makes its final launch from the flight deck of USS Ki...

Pacific Ocean (May. 22, 2004) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), makes its final launch from the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) following t... More

mdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler.

mdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler.

GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) Cmdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS The... More

Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Kay conducts a final check of an EA-18G Growler form Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 during night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Kay conducts a final check of an EA-18G Growler form...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Kay conducts a final check of an EA-18G Growler form Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 during night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More

Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, right, pulls up during an aerial change of command ceremony.

Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electroni...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2012) Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, right, pulls up during an aerial change of command ceremony with Capt. Robert... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) (not shown), showing various USN aircraft assigned to embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW 8) flying in formation over head as the ship is underway conducting operations in the Mediterranean Sea

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

An F/A-18C from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18C from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2016) An F/A-18C from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway ... More

Sailors assigned to the Air Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) remove water from the flight deck after washing the ships� island.

Sailors assigned to the Air Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS...

Indian Ocean (Feb. 02, 2005) Sailors assigned to the Air Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) remove water from the flight deck after washing the ships island. The Abraham Lincoln... More

Sailors assigned to the

Sailors assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 09, 2018) Sailors assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 perform maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CV... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike ...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 30, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman ... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircraft as a USN F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195), Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, approaches to recover aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). LT McMillan is authorized to wave-off any landing aircraft with his remote control if any potential foul line safety problem occurs. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) with the US Air Force (USAF) and US Marine Corps (USMC) in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in...

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircr... More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 1...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are u... More

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lau...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting a Tailored Ship... More

ARABIAN GULF (June 16, 2014) A Sailor walks by a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the

ARABIAN GULF (June 16, 2014) A Sailor walks by a F/A-18F Super Hornet ...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 16, 2014) A Sailor walks by a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush ... More

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three One (VAQ-131).

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron...

South China Sea (Apr. 17, 2006) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three One (VAQ-131), conducts aerial maneuvers during an air power demonstration held for Sailors stati... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

CORAL SEA (Jul. 08, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Talisman Sabe... More

Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the

Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 04, 2008) Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 make a low pass over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during ... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklions, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), prepares to connect and refuel from a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender cargo tanker, 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), during a mission over the Persian Gulf region. Two USN F/A-18C Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), Golden Warriors, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), wait their turn to slide in for aerial fueling. The VF-213 and VFA-87 are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Scott Timmester, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) watch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) as it makes an arrested landing.

Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squad...

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 15, 2006) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) watch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146... More

Sailors practice moving an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Sailors practice moving an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 12, 2018) Sailors practice moving an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, with embarked Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1... More

An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squad...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2010) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CV... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson direct...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 28, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on the flight de... More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is depl... More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squ...

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 14, 2006) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln a... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 20, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ha... More

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 08, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight ... More

Sailors assigned to the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, perform last minute maintenance on an EA-6B Prowlers before flight operation.

Sailors assigned to the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron (VA...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) Sailors assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, perform last minute maintenance on an EA-6B Prowlers before flight operation on the flight deck of t... More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carri... More

Two jets fly above USS Abraham Lincoln.

Two jets fly above USS Abraham Lincoln.

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 06, 2012) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 fly above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln ... More

The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, gets ready to launch off the flight deck.

The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Su...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, gets ready to launch off the fli... More

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during dual carrier strike group operations.

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadro...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 19, 2016) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during dual carrier strike group operatio... More

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) flight deck certifications.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) flight deck certifications.

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes a "touch-and-go" landing prior to making the first arrested landing or "trap" on... More

An F/A-18E assigned to the �Tophatters� of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14).

An F/A-18E assigned to the �Tophatters� of Strike Fighter Squadron Fou...

The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 13, 2003) An F/A-18E assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) approaches the flight deck for an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Car... More

Sailors simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Sailors simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a drill on the ...

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash., (May. 17, 2019) Sailors simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting a docking ... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Matthew Kopp, right, from Havensville, Kan., and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Marcus Lucas, from Tampa, Fla., inspect an F/A-18E Super Hornet

Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Matthew Kopp, right, from Ha...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 10, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Matthew Kopp, right, from Havensville, Kan., and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Marcus Lucas, from Tampa, Fla., inspect an F/A-... More

Hornet patrols over Southern Iraq

Hornet patrols over Southern Iraq

At sea with USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) patrols the skies over Southern Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch. VFA-11... More

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadro...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lin... More

Last launch of the F-14 Tomcat.

Last launch of the F-14 Tomcat.

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 28, 2006) Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), aircraft number 112, completes the final catapult launc... More

 An Aviation Boatswain's Mate stands the Deck Edge Safety watch, ensuring that the flight deck is all clear for an F/A-18 Hornet preparing to launch from one of four steam powered catapults aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate stands the Deck Edge Safety watch, ensur...

Aboard USS Harry S. Truman An Aviation Boatswain's Mate stands the Deck Edge Safety watch, ensuring that the flight deck is all clear for an F/A-18 Hornet preparing to launch from one of four steam powered cata... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks runs from the launching area of an E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks runs from t...

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Mar. 27, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks runs from the launching area of an E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning S... More

Sailors assigned to the Zappers of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 130 hurry across the landing area on the flight deck during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Sailors assigned to the Zappers of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadro...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 17, 2007) Sailors assigned to the "Zappers" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 130 hurry across the landing area on the flight deck during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class a... More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter S...

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 28, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More

Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraf...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2019) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier St... More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 13, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Valiant Shie... More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadro...

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 18, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72... More

Sailors assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 form a safety guard for a C-2A Greyhound in preparation for taxiing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Sailors assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 24, 2013) Sailors assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 form a safety guard for a C-2A Greyhound in preparation for taxiing aboard the aircraft carrier USS H... More

US Navy (USN) Kitty Hawk and John F Kennedy Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67) flight deck personnel push back an F/A-18B Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81 Sunliners), Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW 17), to its parking spot on the KENNEDYs flight deck, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Kitty Hawk and John F Kennedy Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Tommy Gilligan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet from Fixed Wing Fighter Attack Squadron One-Nine-Two (VFA-192) part of Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet from Fixed Wing Fighter Attack Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN(Aw) Ronal... More

An Sailor gives the signal for an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

An Sailor gives the signal for an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 03, 2008) An Sailor gives the signal for an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 to taxi forward on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class airc... More

Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), takes off in an F/A-18E Super Hornet.

Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2007) Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), takes off in an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Nimitz and Carrier Air Win... More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) makes an arrested landing

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron...

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 08, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vins... More

Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets.

Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 23, 2007) Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron 27, as they perform a flyby during an air power demonstratio... More

An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of USS Nimitz.

An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of USS Nimitz.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMP... More

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squa...

INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to ... More

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadro...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)... More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) at Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, N.J.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electr...

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Dec. 18, 2010) An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) at Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, N.J. The Navy has used ste... More

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Constellation (CV 64) in a tight formation.

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Conste...

Pacific Ocean (May. 20, 2003) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Constellation (CV 64) in a tight formation, at the conclusion of a practice air and sea power demonstration for an u... More

Aviation Electronics Technicians perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Aviation Electronics Technicians perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Sup...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 13, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technicians perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed airc... More

Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircra...

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2016) Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Opera... More

Capt. O.P. Honors flies over the ship's flight deck during carrier flight re-qualifications with an F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Capt. O.P. Honors flies over the ship's flight deck during carrier fli...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2010) Capt. O.P. Honors, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) flies over the ship's flight deck during carrier flight re-qualifications with an F/A-18F Sup... More

Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dresden wipes down a windshield of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dres...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 09, 2013) Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dresden wipes down a windshield of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN ... More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34), is directed to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 16, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34), is directed to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More

Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Capt. Craig Williams performs a supersonic flyby of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during his aerial change of command.

Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Capt. Craig Williams performs a supersonic flyby of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during hi... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested landing

An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested landing

Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Top Hatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) prepares to make an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and her ... More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadr...

ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 08, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is depl... More

Hornet launches from USS Nimitz.

Hornet launches from USS Nimitz.

INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is condu... More

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter S...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 04, 2017) An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More

A jet  lands on the flight deck.

A jet lands on the flight deck.

ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 24, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is de... More

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