An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., approaches the boom of a 134th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker to refuel along the east coast of the United States, Aug. 14, 2024.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Teri Eicher.
Uge 45 – BLACKHAWK/PAVE HAWK
Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 210th Rescue Squadron train in an HH-60G Pave Hawk during training operations Sept. 6, 2024, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The HH-60 is the Defense Department’s only dedicated rotary-wing combat search and rescue platform.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Joseph Moon.
Uge 44 – COBRA
CORAL SEA (July 18, 2021) Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) approach a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra helicopter on the flight deck to remove chains in preparation for takeoff.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Desmond Parks.
Uge 43 – FLANKER
Uge 42 – FISHBED
Uge 41 – PIPER CUB/GRASSHOPPER
Uge 40 – HAWKEYE
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2024) Lt. Craig Darling, from Johnstown, N.Y., assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, stands by as an E-2D Hawkeye, prepares to perform a touch and go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel Kimmelman.
Uge 39 – APACHE
Newest version of Apache completes first flight By Program Executive Office, Aviation, October 18, 2023 The version 6.5 upgrade includes software updates enhancing capabilities and improving the pilot interface and will align the entire E model fleet, such as the AH-64 V6 shown here, under the same software, streamlining training and maintenance.
U.S. Army photo.
Uge 38 – U-2 DRAGON LADY
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the Golden Gate Bridge near San Francisco, California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 70,000 ft.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo.
Uge 37 – DELFIN
Uge 36 – BACKFIRE
Uge 35 – TOMCAT
NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (July 1, 2022) Fireworks explode behind an F-14D Tomcat model on permanent display onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 30 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Avelar.
Uge 34 – SEA VENOM
Uge 33 – HAVOC
Uge 32 – F-18 HORNET
An F-18 Hornet from the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Group 50 taxis down a runway to join flying operations during Exercise Eager Tiger May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This exercise provides fighter pilots from the U.S. and Jordanian militaries a chance to conduct joint operations which enhance interoperability.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released.
Uge 31 – VIGGEN
Uge 30 – B-2 SPIRIT
B-2 conducts mission in Indo-Pacific, integrates with US, Royal Australian Air Force fighters.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux.
Uge 29 – HALO
Uge 28 – THUNDERBOLT II
An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for a test mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 19, 2023. The 422nd TES is testing an updated version of Operation Flight Program 11 to test a software patch that will allow the GBU-39, small diameter bomb employment on two additional weapons stations.
U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis.
Uge 27 – MERLIN
Uge 26 – FIGHTING FALCON
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 24-1, April 26, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens.
Uge 25 – BEAR
Uge 24 – LANCER
Senior Airman Nevin Konopka, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, awaits the taxi of a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 27, 2024, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. BTF missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen.
Uge 23 – FENNEC
Uge 22 – INTRUDER/PROWLER
CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2019) Two U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowlers assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2, fly off the coast of North Carolina, Feb 28, 2019. VMAQ-2 is conducting its last flights prior to their deactivation on March 8, 2019. VMAQ-2 is a subordinate unit to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liam D. Higgins/Released.
Uge 21 – TORNADO
Maintainers from the German air force Flying and Training Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., stand by as a PA-200 Tornado gets ready to taxi out for a mission Oct. 21, 2009, during the Mountain Roundup exercise at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Mountain Roundup is a large-force exercise running Oct. 15 through Oct. 30 and includes participants from the German air force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Debbie Lockhart.
Uge 20 – FULCRUM
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — This Soviet-built MiG-29 Fulcrum flown by Maj. Peter Meisberger from Germany’s Fighter Wing 73 “Steinhoff,” Laage Air Base, Germany, fires a radar guided AA-10 “Alamo” short-burn air-to-air missile on June 10, 2003. Once an adversary for American fighter pilots, the German Luftwaffe now flies as part of NATO and regularly trains alongside American units. The German air force MiG-29s are being hosted by the 53rd Wing here during various training missions.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Ammons.
Uge 19 – FLOGGER
Uge 18 – HARRIER
Uge 17 – U-28A DRACO (Pilatus PC-12)
A U-28A Draco assigned to the 319th Special Operations Squadron is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 12, 2020. The Draco’s mission is to provide manned fixed-wing tactical airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to humanitarian operations, search and rescue, conventional and special operations missions worldwide.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Wiles
Uge 16 – INVADER
Uge 15 – HIP
Uge 14 – EAGLE
Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, taxi down the flightline at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024, during exercise Agile Flag 24-1. By providing the Expeditionary Air Base Force Elements, the 4th FW has been tailored to integrate with the existing combatant command command and control structures to support Joint Force Air Component Commander mission priorities.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mary McKnight.
Uge 13 – PHANTOM
Uge 12 – DRAKEN
Uge 11 – LYNX
Uge 10 – STRATOFORTRESS
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 15, 2023. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24/7 globally, operating in all domains to defend the nation and its allies.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais.
Uge 9 – HERCULES
Air Force Reserve aircrews land at Bradshaw Army Airfield in a C-130H Hercules to practice rapid transfers of equipment with minimal ground time during the Rally in the Pacific 2023 exercise in Hilo, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2023. The team was able to effectively offload cargo with less than five minutes of time on the ground.
U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ellie Mayo.
Uge 8 – SEA KING
Uge 7 – GRIPEN
Uge 6 – BLACKBIRD
Crews relocate an SR-71 Blackbird static display inside the Hill Aerospace Museum’s new L.S. Skaggs Gallery at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023. Last month, a significant portion of the museum’s aircraft collection were moved into the new gallery by museum staff and volunteers from organizations outside the museum.
U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar.
Uge 5 – TALON/FREEDOM FIGHTER
A T-38 Talon assigned to 50th Fighter Training Squadron, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., sits on the flightline at MacDill AFB, Fla., July 7, 2023. Students with the 50th FTS train on advanced aircraft handling, tactical navigation, fluid maneuvering and an increased emphasis in two and four-ship formations.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster.
Uge 4 – OSPREY
A CV-22 Osprey refuels from an MC-130J Commando II over the Emerald Coast during Operation Centennial Contact, June 27, 2023, commemorating 100 years of aerial refueling. Air Force Special Operations Command’s modified C-130s, from the HC-130P/N Combat King to the MC-130J Commando II, have been an integral component to refueling special operations aircraft since 1990.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli.
