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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron performs during the World Space Expo aerial salute. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrating precision skydiving. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Chris Chamberland KSC-07pd3120

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

U.S. Air Force Thunderbird crew chiefs assist in the

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) makes its final approach hook down during flight operations in the Persian Gulf. VFA-147 is part of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) embarked on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Nimitz and her air wing are on a scheduled deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of UN sanctions against Iraq by enforcing the southern No-Fly Zone over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch

A US Air Force (USAF) 55th Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft returns from Hill Air Force Base (AFB), after installation of the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP), upgrading the aircraft to the 21st century-level

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35 Lightning

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Ground crew chiefs radio to pilots of F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft during engine run-up check. The aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighting Wing, are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces

CPT Roger Riggs prepares for flight aboard an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft. The pilot is from the 388th Tactical Fighting Wing, involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces

A view of two F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft taxiing out. The aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighting Wing, are carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. The aircraft are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces

Bottom view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft carrying AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles. The aircraft is involved in a United States and Royal Air Force tactical bombing competition

388th Tactical Fighter Wing members prepare to refuel an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft during the quick turn competition. The members are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces. AN AIM-9 Sidewinder missile is shown loaded on the wing tip

A view of parked F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft. The aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. The Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition is held between the United States and Royal Air Forces

388th Tactical Fighting Wing members load AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and laser guided bombs on F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft during the quick turn competition. The aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces

A ground crewman conducts a pre-flight check of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Exercise AIR WARRIOR. The F-16 is assigned to the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron

388th Tactical Fighter Wing members load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft during the quick turn competition. The members are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces

A ground crew member checks CAPT Roger Riggs in an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft after flight. The aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. The Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition is held between the United States and Royal Air Forces

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Base: Raf Lossiemouth

Country: Scotland (SCT)

Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland

Release Status: Released to Public

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15/06/1981
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Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-7E Corsair II aircraft fly near the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft as they prepare for refueling over the Red Sea during Operation Desert Storm. The Corsair on the right is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on its right fuselage pylon

Left to right: Admiral W.H. Standley, United States Ambassador to Russia; Mr. Alexander Kirk, United States Minister to Egypt; Colonel T.S. Riggs (representing General Maxwell). Photograph taken at airport near Cairo as Mr. Kirk and Colonel Riggs saw Admiral Standley take-off for America. Photograph taken Tuesday, October 13, 1942

A Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft flies over the sea during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft is carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on each wing tip. VFA-81 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60)

An air-to-air left side view of a 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4E Phantom II aircraft in a vertical dive during Exercise TEAM SPIRIT'86. The aircraft is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile

Aerospace control includes missions such as this U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon, carrying an Aim-9 Sidewinder missile, and Royal Jordanian Air Force F-1 Mirage flying over Iraq. These sorties are designed to gain control over an aerospace environment. Published in AIRMAN Magazine October 1996

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ray Barlon and A1C G. Thomas Jr., 388th Electronic Maintenance Squadron, check the torque on an AIM-9L Sidewinder missile during Operation OCEAN VENTURE '84

Air-to-air right side view of an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft from the, 120th Fighter Wing (FW), 186th Fighter Squadron"Vigilantes", Montana Air National Guard as his wing man brakes away

Aviation ordnancemen assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 detach an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

A pilot briefing takes place with members of the 183rd Tactical Fighter Group during Exercise Coronet Brave

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG), flown by USAF Major (MAJ) Julian Clay, finishes refueling from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, 108th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG), during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Falcon is carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile (left) and Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pod under the wing and an Acceleration Monitor Assembly (AMA) pod on the wing tip. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established...

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) falls in behind an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to conduct an aerial refueling while on a combat air patrol following the cease-fire between coalition and Iraqi forces. The aircraft is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the outboard portion of each wing pylon and an AIM-7 Sparrow missile on the inboard portion. VF-32 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

Three unidentified US Air Force Munitions people carry a AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile on the flight line towards a F-16 Falcon, Block 52 aircraft (the only such aircraft in the Air National Guard) from the 157th Fighter Squadron and assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire ANG Station South Carolina. Lans Stout, a visiting free-lance photographer from Atlantic Beach, Florida, captures pure beauty in flight (OCT 97). This photo was used for a picture story in the popular "Code One" magazine

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