Frank Baron Jr. stands at port-arms circa 1930s. Baron
Frank Baron Jr. stands at port-arms circa 1930s. Baron served as an active duty Marine from 1933 to 1937. (Photo provided by Teri Juybari, one of Baron's granddaughters)
P-12E aircraft, NASA history collection
P-12E, a Boeing aircraft, at Langley Field on Army Navy day, 1934. NASA Identifier: L10143
Loftin Collection - Grumman FF-1
A civil version of the Grumman FF-1 navy fighter is shown in this photograph. This particular aircraft was used by the Grumman company as an executive transport. The occasion for this photograph was probably an... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team crew
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team crew chiefs, signal to an F-22 Raptor before take-off at the 2017 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 9, ... More
A P-51 Mustang displaying World War II D-Day markings
A P-51 Mustang displaying World War II D-Day markings is parked at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base prior to flying in the Thunder Over The Boardwalk Air Show at Atlantic City, N.J., Aug. 17, 2004. (U.... More
A U.S. Air Force Commemorative LT-6D Mosquito Fighter
A U.S. Air Force Commemorative LT-6D Mosquito Fighter sits on display for the public during a World War II Air Show at Peachtree Dekalb Airport in Atlanta, Ga., May 20, 2013. The aircraft was to educate and giv... More
X-1, NASA history collection. NASA public domain image colelction.
E49-0004The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-2 Sitting on the ramp at NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station with the Boeing B-29 launch ship behind. The painting near the nose of the B-29 depicts a stork carryin... More
Vultee SNV-1 Valiant, NASA history collection
Vultee SNV-1 Valiant: Although not officially assigned to the NACA, this Vultee SNV-1 Valiant trainer (dubbed "Vibrator" by those who flew it) was at Langley in May of 1944. The SNV had radio-control equipment ... More
X-4 in Flight, NASA history collection
The NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station X-4 research aircraft is seen in this 1950s in-flight photograph flying near an approaching cloud bank. The two large "X"s seen connected by a line painted on the air... More
NASA X-5, Dryden history gallery
E-653 This NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station photograph of the X-5 was taken at the South Base of Edwards Air Force Base in 1952. The photograph is a left side view of the aircraft on the ramp. January 19... More
X-5 Multiple Exposure Photo Showing Wing Sweep
This NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station photograph of the X-5 was taken at the South Base of Edwards Air Force Base. The photograph, a multiple exposure, illustrates the X-5's variably swept wing capabilit... More
D-558-2 being mounted to P2B-1S launch aircraft
This 1953 NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station photograph shows the Douglas D-558-2 #2 Skyrocket (NACA 144), prior to flight, being towed under the P2B-1S (Navy designation for the Air Force B-29) launch veh... More
D-558-2 being mounted to P2B-1S launch aircraft
This 1953 NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station photograph shows the Douglas D-558-2 #2 Skyrocket (NACA 144), prior to flight, being towed under the P2B-1S (Navy designation for the Air Force B-29) launch veh... More
X-5 on Ramp, NASA history collection
This NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station photograph of the X-5 was taken at the South Base of Edwards Air Force Base. The photograph portrays a left wing side view of the aircraft and also shows the pitot-s... More
B-47A on ramp, NASA history collection
Boeing B-47A (NACA 150) shown on the ramp near NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station at South Base of Edwards Air Force Base, California, in 1953. The B-47A Stratojet's wing is mounted high on the fuselage wi... More
X-1-2 mounted under B-29 for launch
A roll-out of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, bomber with the Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-2 mated and ready for flight. NACA Flight 33 was flown on September 23, 1949, as a pilot familiarization flight with NA... More
NASA X-2, Dryden history gallery
E-5749 This 1952 photograph shows the X-2 #2 aircraft mounted on a special transportation dolly at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The dolly was steerable and was used for transporting the X-2 around and fo... More
FULL SCALE CRASH TO SHOW SURVIVABILITY OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT IN AIRPLANE C...
FULL SCALE CRASH TO SHOW SURVIVABILITY OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT IN AIRPLANE CRASHES - L2-6 NASA Identifier: C-1953-32989
VISIT BY MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDWESTERN AVIATION EDUCATION WORKSHOP SPONS...
VISIT BY MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDWESTERN AVIATION EDUCATION WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY THE OHIO AVIATION BOARD NASA Identifier: C-1954-36331
F-86 Sabre on lakebed, front view
With the NACA High-Speed Flight Station (HSFS) main building (4800) in the background the North American F-86F (Serial #52-5426) Sabre sits on the Rogers Dry lakebed just off the NACA ramp in 1954. This was soo... More
X-1E on Lakebed, NASA history collection
The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E in 1955 on the Rogers Dry Lakebed near the NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, California. The X-1E was notable for being shorter, with a thinner wing than the X-1A, -B, ... More
NASA 11/7/58, Dryden history gallery
Jack McKay made last flight in the X-1E, the final model flown of the X-1 series. It is now on display in front of Dryden headquarters building. NASA Photo E-1927 NASA Identifier: 287180main_E-1927_full
NASA Aircraft Fleet 1960s, Dryden history gallery
ECN-1288The HL-10 is shown next to the X-15A-2 in 1966. Both aircraft later went on to set records. On October 3, 1967, the X-15A-2 reached a speed of Mach 6.7, which was the highest speed achieved by a piloted... More
M2-F3 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (later the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. Redesigned and rebuilt from the M2-F2, the M2-F3 featur... More
NASA Paresev, Dryden history gallery
E-8713 With the the Paresev 1-A and the 450-hp Stearman sport Biplane as a backdrop the Pilot and crew pose for this picture in 1962. Starting at left: On the motorcycle is Walter Whiteside, in the Paresev 1-A ... More
NASA M2-F1, Dryden history gallery
ECN-225 The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center (later redesignated the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. R. Dale Reed effect... More
NASA R4D Skytrain, Dryden history gallery
E-10437NASA Flight Research Center's Douglas R4D-5/C-47H ,Bu. No. 17136, in flight, with its landing gear extended, in 1963. August 30, 1963 NASA Photo / R4D Project Description NASA Identifier: 334866main_E-10437
Pilot Neil Armstrong with X-15 #1
Dryden pilot Neil Armstrong is seen here next to the X-15 ship #1 (56-6670) after a research flight. Armstrong made his first X-15 flight on November 30, 1960, in the #1 X-15. He made his second flight on Decem... More
PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in flight
Dryden Flight Research Center's Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche, which helped validate the RPRV concept, descends to a remotely controlled landing on Rogers Dry Lake, unassisted by the onboard pilot. A Piper PA-30 T... More
CONCORDE - BRITISH FRENCH SUPERSONIC TRANSPORT AIRPLANE
CONCORDE - BRITISH FRENCH SUPERSONIC TRANSPORT AIRPLANE NASA Identifier: C-1975-770
BOEING YC-14 AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT
BOEING YC-14 AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT NASA Identifier: C-1976-4765
NASA L-1011 Tristar, Dryden history gallery
ECN-7848 Lockheed L-1011 in flight - Wing vortex study. July 20, 1977 NASA Photo / & Read L-1011 Project Description NASA Identifier: 328064main_ECN-7848
HiMAT Subscale Research Vehicle Mated to B-52 Mothership in Flight
The Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) research vehicle is shown here mated to a wing pylon on NASA's B-52 mothership aircraft. The HiMAT was a technology demonstrator to test structures and config... More
From Foulois to RPA pilots, JBSA contributes to aviation history
Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November. (Graphic by Anthony Ervin)
JetStar, NASA history collection, NASA Glenn Research Center
The Dryden C-140 JetStar during testing of advanced propfan designs. Dryden conducted flight research in 1981-1982 on several designs. The technology was developed under the direction of the Lewis Research Cent... More
Shuttle Discovery Being Unloaded from SCA-747 at Palmdale, California,...
Space Shuttle Discovery being unloaded from NASA's Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) at Rockwell Aerospace's Palmdale facility for nine months of scheduled maintenance. Discovery and the 747 were comple... More
Shuttle Endeavour Mated to 747 SCA Taxi to Runway for Delivery to Kenn...
Transportation Systems Division, Downey, California. Rockwell's Rocketdyne Division (now part of Boeing) builds the three main engines, and Thiokol, Brigham City, Utah, makes the solid rocket booster motors. Ma... More
DESERT SHIELD - A large airplane flying over a desert area
On Oct. 10, 2020, members of the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron celebrated 30 years of the RC-135 Rivet Joint operating in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Te... More
US COAST GUARD C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Elizabeth City, NC (July 9)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal dru... More
US COAST GUARD C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Elizabeth City, NC (July 9)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal dru... More
US COAST GUARD C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Elizabeth City, NC (July 9)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal dru... More
X-15 mock-up with test pilot Milt Thompson
NASA research pilot Milt Thompson is seen here with the mock-up of X-15 #3 that was later installed at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Milton 0. Thompson was a research pilot, Chief... More
NASA GENERAL ELECTRIC PROPULSION SIMULATOR - Glenn Research Center His...
GENERAL ELECTRIC PROPULSION SIMULATOR NASA Identifier: C-1994-3410
Computer generated image of Apex high-altitude research sailplane in f...
This computer-generated image depicts the current design concept of the Apex high-altitude research aircraft being developed by Advanced Soaring Concepts (ASC) for NASA's Environmental Research Aircraft and Sen... More
Perseus in Flight, NASA history collection
The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle in flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California in 1991. Perseus is one of several remotely-piloted aircraft designed for high-altitude, long-endurance s... More
Tier 3- DarkStar engine run on ramp
The Lockheed Martin/Boeing Tier III- (minus) unpiloted aerial vehicle undergoing an engine run on the ramp at, following its arrival at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The Tier III Minus... More
Quarter-scale Model of Solar-powered Centurion Ultra-high-altitude Fly...
fuel-cell-based energy storage system that will enable flight at night, while still meeting the performance goals originally established for the Centurion. A quarter-scale model of the Centurion solar-powered f... More
HC-130 AIRCRAFT - U.S. Coast guard photo
GREAT INAGUA, Bahamas -- A Coast Guard HC-130 aircraft from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Fla., makes a final approach for landing at Great Inagua, Bahamas. The HC-130 was landing to swap out a fresh air... More
A replica of Miss Veedol taxis away from the Misawa
A replica of Miss Veedol taxis away from the Misawa Air Museum as it prepares for a demonstration flight in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the first non-stop trans-Pacific flight. Miss Veedol, a 1931 B... More
A Baby Allie doll waits to be donated at the 16th Annual
A Baby Allie doll waits to be donated at the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2013. The first phase of toy drop includes bringing ... More
A C-130 Hercules flies over the Carre de Choux (Cabbage
A C-130 Hercules flies over the Carre de Choux (Cabbage Patch) Ceremony in Carentan, France, June 2, 2017. The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing ... More
Bruce Mayes, a professional pilot for Vintage Aviation,
Bruce Mayes, a professional pilot for Vintage Aviation, flies over veterans, service members and guests at the Ford Island control tower dedication ceremony in a 1944 North American SNJ-5B plane at Joint Base P... More
Red Devil A-10C Thunderbolt II stands ready at SANGB
SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich.-- An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, part of the 107th “Red Devil” Fighter Squadron, awaits pre-flight check on May 16, 2018. The 107th Fighter Squadron, stationed here a... More
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and... More
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Kodiak, AK (Jan. 28)--An AMT works on a Coast Guard C-130 aircraft. C130s are the workhorse of long range Coast Guard search and rescue operations. USCG photo by PPAC Tod Lyons
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Kodiak, AK (Jan. 28)--AMT2 Damiam Hopkins sits above the engines of a C-130 to make some adjustments. C130s are the workhorse of long range Coast Guard search and rescue operations. USCG photo by PPAC Tod Lyons
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Kodiak, AK (Jan. 28)--AMT2 Damiam Hopkins spends his day working on C-130 airplanes when he's not flying aircrew on one of the many missions of the Coast Guard. C130s are the workhorse of long range Coast Guar... More
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Kodiak, AK (Jan. 28)--A C-130 sits in the hangar awaiting parts to make it ready for its next mission. C130s are the workhorse of long range Coast Guard search and rescue operations. USCG photo by PPAC Tod Lyons
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Nome, AK (Feb. 25)--A logistic flight bound for Coast Guard Loran Station Port Clearance experienced a propellar leak that required an in the field change. New C-130 parts and extra maintenance crews were flew... More
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Nome, AK (Feb. 25)--A logistic flight bound for Coast Guard Loran Station Port Clearance experienced a propellar leak that required an in the field change. New C-130 parts and extra maintenance crews were flew... More
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Nome, AK (Feb. 25)--A logistic flight bound for Coast Guard Loran Station Port Clearance experienced a propellar leak that required an in the field change. New C-130 parts and extra maintenance crews were flew... More
C130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Nome, AK (Feb. 25)--A logistic flight bound for Coast Guard Loran Station Port Clearance experienced a propellar leak that required an in the field change. New C-130 parts and extra maintenance crews were flew... More
HC-130 Hercules - U.S. Coast guard photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
HC-130 Hercules - U.S. Coast guard photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
HC-130 Hercules - U.S. Coast guard photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
HC-130 Hercules - U.S. Coast guard photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
HC-130 Hercules - U.S. Coast guard photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
Coast Guard People - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 18)--An HU-25 Falcon Jet is pulled into the hangar at Air Station Miami. The HU-25 Falcon Jet is a medium-range surveillance fixed-wing aircraft. The HU-25 (A), HU-25 (B), and HU-25 (C) are ... More
AIR STATION MIAMI - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 18)--An HU-25 Falcon Jet and a HH-65A Dolphin helicopter sit ready for action at Air Station Miami. USCG photo by Telfair H. Brown, Sr.
Coast Guard People - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 18)--Petty officer 2nd Class Eric Rivera works on the engine of a HU-25 Falcon aircraft at Air Station Miami. USCG photo by Telfair H. Brown, Sr.
Coast Guard People - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 18)--An HH-65A Dolphin helicopter is pulled into the hangar at Air Station Miami. USCG photo by Telfair H. Brown, Sr.
HU-25 FALCON - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 18)--An HU-25 Falcon Jet is pulled into the hangar at Air Station Miami. The HU-25 Falcon Jet is a medium-range surveillance fixed-wing aircraft. The HU-25 (A), HU-25 (B), and HU-25 (C) are ... More
Coast Guard People - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 18)--An HH-65A Dolphin helicopter is pulled into the hangar at Air Station Miami. USCG photo by Telfair H. Brown, Sr.
FLIGHT 587 CRASH, US Coast Guard Photo
QUEENS, New York (Nov. 12)--Coast Guard personnel at Station Rockaway make preparations to search for more debris in Jamaica Bay, Queens after American Airlines Flight 587 crashed Nov. 12th. The debris in the b... More
FLIGHT 587 CRASH, US Coast Guard Photo
QUEENS, New York (Nov. 12)--Coast Guard personnel at Station Rockaway make preparations to search for more debris in Jamaica Bay, Queens after American Airlines Flight 587 crashed Nov. 12th. The debris in the f... More
C-130 AIRCRAFT - U.S. Coast guard photo
KODIAK, Alaska (Feb. 8)--A Coast Guard C-130 airplane from Air Station Kodiak waits for the return of a joint Coast Guard and Russian Federal Border Service delegation Feb. 8th in Valdez Alaska. USCG photo by ... More
Coast Guard C-130 airplane, Alaska
A Coast Guard C-130 airplane from Air Station Kodiak waits for the return of a joint Coast Guard and Russian Federal Border Service delegation Feb. 8th in Valdez Alaska. (USCG photo by PA1 Keith Alholm)
C-130 AIRCRAFT - U.S. Coast guard photo
KODIAK, Alaska (Mar. 22)--Coast Guard C-130 1702 flys over Chiniak Bay near Kodiak Island during a formation flight exercise Thursday morning. USCG photo by PA1 Keith Alholm.
The U.S. Air Force 2003 Heritage Flight F-15C Eagle,
The U.S. Air Force 2003 Heritage Flight F-15C Eagle, two P-51 Mustangs and an A-10 Thunderbolt II fly in formation at the Thunder Over The Boardwalk Air Show at Atlantic City, N.J., Aug. 27, 2003. Established i... More
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--Petty Officer Rory Wade, 21, of Bedford, Va. patrols the New York Harbor as the British Airways Concorde makes it's way to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum November 25,... More
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--The British Airways Concorde on a barge makes it's way past the Statue of Liberty headed for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Nov. 25, 2003. USCG Photo PA2 Mike Hvozda
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--The British Airways Concorde on a barge makes it's way past the Statue of Liberty headed for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Nov. 25, 2003. USCG Photo PA2 Mike Hvozda
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--The British Airways Concorde on a barge makes it's way past the Statue of Liberty headed for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Nov. 25, 2003. USCG Photo PA2 Mike Hvozda
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM. Warship photograph collection
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--The British Airways Concorde makes it's way through the New York Harbor headed for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan Nov. 25, 2003. USCG Photo PA2 Mike Hvozda
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)-- The British Airways Concorde Jet passes the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor Nov. 24, 2003. USCG Photo PA1 Tom Sperduto
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--Petty Officer Joshua Fritzinger, 22, of Dobson, N.C., conducts a Homeland Security patrol in the New York Harbor as the British Airways Concorde makes it's way to the Intrepi... More
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--The British Airways Concorde on a barge makes it's way past the Statue of Liberty headed for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Nov. 25, 2003. USCG Photo PA2 Mike Hvozda
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--Petty Officer Joshua Fritzinger, 22, of Dobson, N.C. , conducts a Homeland Security patrol in the New York Harbor as the British Airways Concorde makes its way to the Intre... More
CONCORDE TO MUSEUM, US Coast Guard Photo
NEW YORK, New York (Nov. 25, 2003)--Petty Officer Carlos Perez, 27, of Brooklyn N.Y., conducts a Homeland Security patrol in the New York Harbor as the British Airways Concorde makes its way to the Intrepid Sea... More
US COAST GUARD C-130, US Coast Guard Photo
LAKE TAHOE, Calif, (Date Unknown) A Coast Guard C-130 from Air Station Sacramento flies over Lake Tahoe. USCG photo.
A KC-135E Stratotanker with the 108th Air Refueling
A KC-135E Stratotanker with the 108th Air Refueling Wing, flanked by two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 177th Fighter Wing, performs a flyby during the Thunder Over The Boardwalk Air Show, Atlantic City, N.J.,... More
A P-51 Mustang performs a flyby during the Thunder
A P-51 Mustang performs a flyby during the Thunder Over The Boardwalk Air Show, Atlantic City, N.J., Aug. 23, 2006. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released) (This image was cropped t... More
Coast Guard, FEMA Move Supplies to San Diego For Victims of Wildfires
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2007)- Coast Guard and FEMA crews load a C-130 aircraft with paletts of cots and blankets to be flown from Moffett Field here to San Diego for the people who have been displaced ... More
Coast Guard Falcon Jet on Patrol by Thomas E. Picard (ID # 90236)
Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Left Turn for Overhaul by B.E. Richardson
Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
CAB Stars in Operation Santa Monica
Fuelers at Forward Operating Base Warrior rush to refuel 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment Chinooks during an air assault mission in northern Iraq Apr. 6-7 as part of Operation Santa Monica.
CAB Stars in Operation Santa Monica
Spc. Jonathan M. Gieser, a CH-47 Chinook crew chief with 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, test fires his M249 squad automatic weapon during an air assault mission in northern Iraq ... More
A U.S. Special Operations Soldier performs a last minute
A U.S. Special Operations Soldier performs a last minute inspection of an Iraqi special operations forces Soldier before the drop during an air assault in northern Iraq by 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion... More
Operation Santa Monica - A man standing in front of a green light
An Iraqi special operations forces soldier activates his chemlights moments before landing during a 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment air assault mission April 6-7.
Seaman Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B
Seaman Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier jet from Marine Attack Squadron on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex and the 31st Marine Expeditionary ... More