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Argentine F9F Panther in 1963

Argentine F9F Panther in 1963

A Grumman F9F-5 Panther of the Argentine Navy attacks Argentine Army's 8th Tank Regiment. During the Argentine Navy Revolt in 1963, the 8th Tank Regiment was mobilized to seize the naval base at Punta Indio. Un... More

Boeing B-17F Flying Fortresses in flight with contrails

Boeing B-17F Flying Fortresses in flight with contrails

Three-quarter left front view from below of a formation of Boeing B-17F Flying Fortresses of the Eighth Air Force, 390th Bomb Group (309BG), in flight somewhere over Europe; contrails (vapor trails) made by the... More

A-4F of VF-126 and F-14A of VF-111 dogfighting 1982

A-4F of VF-126 and F-14A of VF-111 dogfighting 1982

A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4F Skyhawk of Fighter Squadron VF-126 "Bandits" engages a Grumman F-14A Tomcat of VF-111 "Sundowners" in air combat maneuvering over the Salton Sea, in 1982.

A-4F of VF-126 and F-14A of VF-111 during air combat manuvering 1982

A-4F of VF-126 and F-14A of VF-111 during air combat manuvering 1982

A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4F Skyhawk of Fighter Squadron VF-126 "Bandits" engages a Grumman F-14A Tomcat of VF-111 "Sundowners" in air combat maneuvering over the Salton Sea, in 1982.

A-4S and TA-4J Skyhawks in flight in 1974

A-4S and TA-4J Skyhawks in flight in 1974

Two Republic of Singapore Air Force Douglas A-4S Skyhawk and two U.S. Navy TA-4J from Attack Squadron 127 (VA-127) "Royal Blues" in flight.

Air combat manuvering of TA-4F and F-4N 1979

Air combat manuvering of TA-4F and F-4N 1979

A U.S. Navy Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk of Composite Squadron VC-13 "Saints" pictured engaging in air combat maneuvering with a McDonnell F-4N Phantom II of Fighter Squadron VF-301 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma,... More

Boeing NB-1 landplane in flight near NAS Pensacola

Boeing NB-1 landplane in flight near NAS Pensacola

A U.S. Navy Boeing NB-1 (BuNo A-6836) training airplane from Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida (USA), in flight. The Boeing NB (or Model 21) was a primary training aircraft developed for the United States Na... More

Consolidated P2Y in flight c1934

Consolidated P2Y in flight c1934

An unidentified Consolidated P2Y (s/n 2101) in flight. This may be the Consolidated "HXC" or "Navy Experimental Type C Flying Boat" produced for Japan. Note the blimp on the right.

Curtiss XF13C-1 in flight c1934

Curtiss XF13C-1 in flight c1934

The U.S. Navy Curtiss XF13C-1 (BuNo 9343) in flight. Ordered on 23 November 1932, it made its first flight on 7 January 1934.

F-14A Tomcat of VF-111 launches AIM-7M in February 1991

F-14A Tomcat of VF-111 launches AIM-7M in February 1991

A U.S. Navy Grumman F-14A Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111) "Sundowners" fires an AIM-7M Sparrow missile in February 1991. VF-111 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15) aboard the aircraft carrier... More

F-14A Tomcat of VF-201 launches AIM-7M c1987

F-14A Tomcat of VF-201 launches AIM-7M c1987

A U.S. Navy Reserve Grumman F-14A Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 201 (VF-201) "Hunters" fires an AIM-7M Sparrow missile at the Pacific Missile Test Range, circa 1987. VF-201 transitioned to the F-14 in 1987.

F-18A Hornet Kfir and F-5E aircraft during air combat maneuvering 1989

F-18A Hornet Kfir and F-5E aircraft during air combat maneuvering 1989

A U.S. Marine Corps McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron VMFAT-101 engages in air combat maneuvering with IAI F-21A Kfir and Northrop F-5E Tiger II aggressor aircraft in t... More

F-5E and F-4S during air combat manuvering in 1982

F-5E and F-4S during air combat manuvering in 1982

A U.S. Navy Northrop F-5E Tiger II assigned to the Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) engages in air combat maneuvering with a McDonnell F-4S Phantom II of Fighter Squadron VF-302 over the Salton Sea, in 1982.

F-8E Crusader of VF-162 escortion Soviet Tu-95 c1967

F-8E Crusader of VF-162 escortion Soviet Tu-95 c1967

A U.S. Navy Vought F-8E Crusader (BuNo 150329) of Fighter Squadron VF-162 "Hunters" escorting a Soviet Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO reporting code "Bear"). VF-162 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16) aboard the ... More

F-8E Crusader of VF-162 in flight in 1968

F-8E Crusader of VF-162 in flight in 1968

A U.S. Navy Vought F-8E Crusader (BuNo 150293) of Fighter Squadron VF-162 "Hunters" in flight. VF-162 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) for a deploym... More

F-8H Crusader of VF-111 in flight over California 1970

F-8H Crusader of VF-111 in flight over California 1970

A U.S. Navy Vought F-8H Crusader (BuNo 148703) of Fighter Squadron VF-111 "Sundowners" in flight over Imperial Valley, California (USA), in 1970. VF-111 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) aboard the air... More

F8F-8 Cougar in flight with bombs in late 1950s

F8F-8 Cougar in flight with bombs in late 1950s

A U.S. Navy Grumman F8F-8 Cougar (BuNo 141140) armed with what seems to be an early version of the Mark 82 227 kg bomb.

F8F-8 Cougar with Sidewinder missiles in flight 1958

F8F-8 Cougar with Sidewinder missiles in flight 1958

A U.S. Navy Grumman F9F-8 Cougar (BuNo 141140) armed with AIM-9B Sindewinder air-to-air missiles in 1958.

F8F-8T Cougars of VMT-1 in flight in 1962

F8F-8T Cougars of VMT-1 in flight in 1962

Two U.S. Marine Corps Grumman F9F-8T Cougars (BuNo 147317, 147328) from Marine Training Squadron VMT-1, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in flight near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina (USA), in 1962.

F9F Cougars of VA-192 and VFP-61 over Formosa 1957

F9F Cougars of VA-192 and VFP-61 over Formosa 1957

Two U.S. Navy Grumman F9F-8B Cougar of Attack Squadron VA-192 "Golden Dragons" and an F9F-8P of Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron VFP-61 Det.E "Eyes of the Fleet" in flight over Taiwan, in 1957. Both squadro... More

F9F-2 Panthers VF-51 over Korea 1951

F9F-2 Panthers VF-51 over Korea 1951

Two U.S. Navy Grumman F9F-2 Panther jets from Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) "Screaming Eagles" during a sortie over Korea, in 1951-52. VF-51 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 5 (CVG-5) aboard the aircraft carrier... More

F9F-6 Cougars of NARTU Denver over Pikes Peak 1955

F9F-6 Cougars of NARTU Denver over Pikes Peak 1955

Four U.S. Naval Air Reserve Grumman F9F-6 Cougar of the Naval Air Reserve Training Unit (NARTU) Denver flying over Pikes Peak, Colorado (USA), in 1955.

F9F-8B Cougar of VMA-311 in flight 1958

F9F-8B Cougar of VMA-311 in flight 1958

A U.S. Marine Corps Grumman F9F-8B Cougar (BuNo 131249) of Marine Attack Squadron VMA-311 "Tomcats" in flight, in 1958. The "B" identified U.S. Navy/Marine Corps aircraft that could deliver nuclear weapons. 131... More

F9F-8P of VFP-62 over USS Essex (CVA-9) in 1960

F9F-8P of VFP-62 over USS Essex (CVA-9) in 1960

A U.S. Navy Grumman F8F-8P Cougar (BuNo 144421) of Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron VFP-62 Det.45 Fighting Photos in flight. VFP-62 Det.45 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 10 (CVG-10) aboard the aircraft c... More

Fireflies and Sea Furies over HMAS Sydney (R17) c1949

Fireflies and Sea Furies over HMAS Sydney (R17) c1949

Eight Fairey Firefly FR.1 and seven Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 overfly the Royal Australian Navy aricraft carrier HMAS Sydney (R17).

FJ-3M VF-121 in flight 1957

FJ-3M VF-121 in flight 1957

A U.S. Navy North American FJ-3M Fury (BuNo 136142) from Fighter Squadron VF-121 Peacemakers in flight over Southern California. VF-121 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 12 (CVG-12) for a deployment to the West... More

Front view of US Navy CVW-11 aircraft 1977

Front view of US Navy CVW-11 aircraft 1977

Head-on view of four U.S. Navy aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW-11), in 1977 (l-r): a Grumman A-6E Intruder from Attack Squadron VA-52 "Knightriders"; A Grumman E-2C Hawkeye of Airborne Early Warning Squadr... More

HH-1Ks from HAL-3 over Vietnam 1967

HH-1Ks from HAL-3 over Vietnam 1967

While on a combat mission near Can Tho, Republic of Vietnam, on 9 November 1967, the door gunner of an armed U.S. Navy Bell UH-1B Huey Helicopter Attack Squadron (Light) 3 (HA(L)-3 Seawolves, Detachment 7, gun ... More

Ki-21 bomber with red cross markings over China 1945

Ki-21 bomber with red cross markings over China 1945

Air-to-air view of a Mitsubishi Ki-21 bomber (Allied code name: "Sally") in flight over China with unidentified red cross insignia on the aircraft as seen from a U.S. Navy Consilidated PB4Y-1 Liberator aircraft... More

PB4Y-2 Privateer in flight 1945 front view

PB4Y-2 Privateer in flight 1945 front view

A U.S. Navy Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer (BuNo 59602) in flight.

Restored Ryan NR-1 trainer in flight

Restored Ryan NR-1 trainer in flight

A restored Ryan NR-1 Recruit trainer in U.S. Navy colours in flight.

SB2C-4E Helldiver of VB-88 in flight 1945

SB2C-4E Helldiver of VB-88 in flight 1945

A U.S. Navy Curtiss SB2C-4E Helldiver of Bombing Squadron 88 (VB-88) in flight somewhere in Western Pacific. VB-88 was assigned to USS Yorktown (CV-10) during the period July–September 1945. Note the "RR" tailc... More

TA-4F of VC-13 and F-4N of VF-301 during air combat maneuvering 1979

TA-4F of VC-13 and F-4N of VF-301 during air combat maneuvering 1979

A U.S. Navy Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk of Composite Squadron VC-13 "Saints" pictured engaging in air combat maneuvering with a McDonnell F-4N Phantom II of Fighter Squadron VF-301 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma,... More

TA-4F Skyhawks of H&MS-13 in flight 1980s

TA-4F Skyhawks of H&MS-13 in flight 1980s

Four U.S. Marine Corps Douglas TA-4F Skyhawks, each of a different color paint job, from Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 13 (H&MS-13) in flight near El Toro, California (USA).

Two SBD Dauntless bombers over the Solomons c1942

Two SBD Dauntless bombers over the Solomons c1942

Two U.S. Navy or Marine Corps Douglas SBD-3/-4 Dauntless dive bombers in flight over the Solomon Islands.

Vought F4U-1A Corsairs of VF-17 in flight, circa in March 1944 (80-G-217817)

Vought F4U-1A Corsairs of VF-17 in flight, circa in March 1944 (80-G-2...

U.S. Navy Vought F4U-1A Corsairs of Fighter Squadron 17 (VF-17) "Jolly Rogers" in the Southwest Pacific, possibly over Bougainville in early March 1944. Plane no. 29 is BuNo 55995, flown by Lieutenant Junior Gr... More

Vought SBU-1 VS-1B 1930s

Vought SBU-1 VS-1B 1930s

A U.S. Navy Vought SBU-1 of scouting squadron VS-1B from the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-4) in the late 1930s.

Vought SBU-1 VS-42 1940 NAN3-90

Vought SBU-1 VS-42 1940 NAN3-90

U.S. Navy Vought SBU-1 dive bombers of scouting squadron VS-42 flying the Neutrality Patrol near Norfolk, Virginia (USA), in 1940. The pilot of 42-S-3 was ENS E.J. Murphy.

YF-18A Hornet being refueled by KA-3B in 1979

YF-18A Hornet being refueled by KA-3B in 1979

A U.S. Navy Douglas KA-3B Skywarrior (BuNo 138925) from the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Maryland (USA), refueling the first McDonnell Douglas YF-18A Hornet (BuNo 160775), in April 1979. A McDonnell F... More

Consolidated 28-5AMC Canso RCAF 9750 3Jan42 mfr A-540 (16162568619)

Consolidated 28-5AMC Canso RCAF 9750 3Jan42 mfr A-540 (16162568619)

PictionID:41554560 - Title:Consolidated 28-5AMC Canso RCAF 9750 3Jan42 mfr A-540 - Catalog:16_000579 - Filename:16_000579.tif - - - - - - Image from the Ray Wagner Collection. Ray Wagner was Archivist at the S... More

Consolidated PBY-2 0454 VP-11 11-P-12 (16162866049)

Consolidated PBY-2 0454 VP-11 11-P-12 (16162866049)

Consolidated PBY-2 0454 VP-11 11-P-12 Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Consolidated XP3Y-1 9459VP-11F 11-P-1 San Diego 26Mar37 mfr 15082 (16349069685)

Consolidated XP3Y-1 9459VP-11F 11-P-1 San Diego 26Mar37 mfr 15082 (163...

Consolidated XP3Y-1 9459VP-11F 11-P-1 San Diego Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grumman YA2F-1 147864 (mfr 60654 via RJF) (16948149930)

Grumman YA2F-1 147864 (mfr 60654 via RJF) (16948149930)

PictionID:42254160 - Title:Grumman YA2F-1 147864 (mfr 60654 via RJF) - Catalog:17_000075 - Filename:17_000075.tif - ------------Image from the René Francillon Photo Archive. Having had his interest in aviation ... More

FVMF.002274 - A couple of airplanes flying through a cloudy sky

FVMF.002274 - A couple of airplanes flying through a cloudy sky

Svenska: Motiv: Två flygplan J 28 (de Havilland DH 100 Vampire) från F 3 Malmen flyger i rote. Vy från sidan. Tillhör Gamla Malmen-samlingen. GM 949. Ur Flygvapenmuseums bildarkiv.

J 33, De Havilland DH 112 Venom Mk 51 (02)

J 33, De Havilland DH 112 Venom Mk 51 (02)

Svenska: Motiv: Flygplan J 33, de Havilland DH 112 Venom Mk 51, tillhörande F 1 Hässlö i luften. Tillhör Gamla Malmen-samlingen. GM 963.Ur Flygvapenmuseums bildarkiv.

Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe(cropped)

Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe(cropped)

Deutsch: Die Messerschmitt Me 262 mit der Werksnr. 111711 nach dem Krieg bei einem Testflug in den USA. Diese Maschine war den Alliierten am 31. März 1945 als erste intakte Me 262 in die Hände gefallen. Englis... More

Vought F4U-1 Corsairs of VF-12 in flight on 26 May 1943 (NNAM.1996.253.7142.034)

Vought F4U-1 Corsairs of VF-12 in flight on 26 May 1943 (NNAM.1996.253...

Four U.S. Navy Vought F4U-1 Corsairs of Fighting Squadron 12 (VF-12) in flight on 26 May 1943. VF-12 was established on 9 January 1943 and converted to the Grumman F6F Hellcat before going to combat.

Messerschmitt Me 262 050606-F-1234P-055

Messerschmitt Me 262 050606-F-1234P-055

Messerschmitt Me 262, the world's first jet fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo)

F-22 Raptor edit1 - A fighter jet flying through a blue sky

F-22 Raptor edit1 - A fighter jet flying through a blue sky

An F-22 Raptor flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23 on a routine training mission. The F-22 is deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Français : Un avion de chasse F-22 R... More

VX-6 C-121J WEB (4836024080)

VX-6 C-121J WEB (4836024080)

VX-6 (JD 5) C-121J (BuNo 131644) in flight near Christchurch, New Zealand, 27 November 1965. Note the "Pegasus" emblem under the pilots window. Photo from the Naval Historical Center. Lockheed Constellation M... More

B-24 hit by Flak

B-24 hit by Flak

The U.S. Army Air Force Consolidated B-24L-10-FO Liberator, s/n 44-49710, named "STEVENOVICH II", of the 779th Bombardment Squadron, 464th Bombardment Group, shot down by Flak during an attack on ground troops... More

Large formation of Boeing B-17Fs of the 92nd Bomb Group

Large formation of Boeing B-17Fs of the 92nd Bomb Group

Large formation of Boeing B-17Fs of the 92nd Bomb Group. Русский: Большая формация Boeing B-17F из 92 бомбардировочной группы

375th Fighter Squadron North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang 44-13926 (cropped)

375th Fighter Squadron North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang 44-13926 (cro...

North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang #44-13926 from the 375th Fighter Squadron. Aircraft crashed on 9 August 1944, and the pilot was killed. The aircraft located at the Olympic Flight Museum in Olympia, Washingto... More

375th Fighter Squadron North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang 44-13926

375th Fighter Squadron North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang 44-13926

North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang #44-13926 from the 375th Fighter Squadron. Aircraft crashed on 9 August 1944, and the pilot was killed. The aircraft located at the Olympic Flight Museum in Olympia, Washingto... More

Fairchild-kc135

Fairchild-kc135

The KC-135 Stratotanker's primary mission is to refuel long-range bombers. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft. Four turbojets, mounted under wings sw... More

A B-1B Lancer

A B-1B Lancer

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during a Bomber Task Force... More

Fairchild AU-23A Peacemaker in flight

Fairchild AU-23A Peacemaker in flight

Fairchild AU-23A Peacemaker