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An F-14 Tomcat aircraft banks to the left after clearing the fight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during a takeoff

An F-14 Tomcat aircraft banks to the left after clearing the fight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A front view of a C-7 Caribou aircraft taxiing into takeoff position on the runway

A front view of a C-7 Caribou aircraft taxiing into takeoff position o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David E. Shaffer Release Status:... More

Two F-4 Phantom II aircraft are prepared for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

Two F-4 Phantom II aircraft are prepared for takeoff on the flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) A.E. Rochells Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A left side view of a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing for takeoff

A left side view of a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Michael Grove Release Status: Releas... More

An A-10A Thunderbolt II pilot from the 353rd Tactical Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

An A-10A Thunderbolt II pilot from the 353rd Tactical Fighter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A Pioneer I Remotely-Piloted Vehicle (RPV) is launched during a rocket-booster assisted takeoff from the stern of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The RPV, which carries a stabilized television camera and a laser designator, is being tested aboard the IOWA as a basic gunfire support system with over-the-horizon targeting and reconnaissance capabilities. The system may be operated out to a range of 110 miles from the battleship surface group and has an endurance of eight hours

A Pioneer I Remotely-Piloted Vehicle (RPV) is launched during a rocket...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A model of the X-30 Orient Express hypersonic aerospace plane currently in the research and planning stage of development by the Department of Defense and NASA. The hydrogen-powered X-30 is expected to be capable of horizontal takeoff and landing, and be capable of operating at speeds between Mach 12 and Mach 25 at altitudes between 100,000 and 350,000 feet

A model of the X-30 Orient Express hypersonic aerospace plane currentl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A A-7E Corsair II aircraft are readied for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)

A A-7E Corsair II aircraft are readied for takeoff on the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hansen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A pilot of the Japanese 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff as crew chiefs ready a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-1 aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

A pilot of the Japanese 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron prepares for tak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released... More

Three T-45A Goshawk aircraft are prepared for takeoff prior to a test flight.

Three T-45A Goshawk aircraft are prepared for takeoff prior to a test ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Natc, Patuxent River State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA 223) AV-8B Harrier aircraft reaches the ship's bow as it completes its takeoff roll on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during flight operations off the coast of North Carolina

A Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA 223) AV-8B Harrier aircraft reaches ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Onslow Bay Scene Camera Operator: PH3 E.W. Frazier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CPT Trueba, right, the pilot of a 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (26th TRW) RF-4C Phantom II aircraft, goes over a maintenance log with SGT Jones, his crew chief, prior to takeoff. Trueba and two other pilots are preparing to fly the 26th TRW's last three aircraft to the United States. The wing was officially inactivated on April 5, 1991

CPT Trueba, right, the pilot of a 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zweibrucken Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany(DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Gonzalez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A six-ship takeoff from Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall Air Base (AB), of US Air Force (USAF) KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft demonstrates the 100th Air Refueling Wing's (ARW) quick response capability as the only USAF air refueling assets based in Europe

A six-ship takeoff from Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall Air Base (AB)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Michael Morfor... More

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter prepares to takeoff for a mission in Iraq.

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter prepares to takeoff for a mission ...

Ninewa, Iraq (Aug. 03, 2005) A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter prepares to takeoff for a mission in Iraq. The Apache is assigned to The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Longknife Squadron, Renegade Troop, which ... More

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate AIRMAN Mark Ruddy, watches as his shipmate signals the pilot of a Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 P3-C Orion prior to takeoff, at Sigonella, Sicily.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communications SPECIALIST 3rd Class Charles E. White (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate AIRMAN Mark Ruddy, watches as his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAS SIGONELLA Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Charles E. W... More

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce McEwen sits in the co-pilot's seat aboard a US-3A Viking aircraft, as he prepares for takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) en route to the US Naval Support Activity, Diego Garcia

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce McEwen sits in the co-pilot's seat a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

An A-7 Corsair II aircraft starts down the starboard catapult during a takeoff from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64)

An A-7 Corsair II aircraft starts down the starboard catapult during a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

An Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) A-6E Intruder aircraft is prepared for takeoff during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

An Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) A-6E Intruder aircraft is prepared for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

An F-106 Delta Dart taxis before takeoff during exercise BOLD EAGLE '82

An F-106 Delta Dart taxis before takeoff during exercise BOLD EAGLE '8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BOLD EAGLE '82 Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A left side view of a Soviet Su-15 Flagon-A aircraft climbing steeply following takeoff

A left side view of a Soviet Su-15 Flagon-A aircraft climbing steeply ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft prepares for takeoff during the field training exercise Quick Thrust

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft prepares for takeoff during the field ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: QUICK THRUST Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

18th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15 Eagle aircraft line up on the flight line for a mass takeoff during Exercise COPE MAX 85

18th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15 Eagle aircraft line up on the flight l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE MAX 85 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Foster Release Status: Re... More

A line of C-141B Starlifter aircraft are marshaled into position for takeoff prior to an airdrop during Exercise Team Spirit '86

A line of C-141B Starlifter aircraft are marshaled into position for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '86 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

A right side view of a Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211) F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing for takeoff

A right side view of a Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211) F-14A Tomcat airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Douglas D. Olson Release Status: Rel... More

Plane captains prepare a Fighter Squadron 194 (VF-194) F-14 Tomcat aircraft for takeoff

Plane captains prepare a Fighter Squadron 194 (VF-194) F-14 Tomcat air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Bruce C. Colkitt Release S... More

A 337th Bomber Squadron B-1B aircraft accelerates on the runway before takeoff

A 337th Bomber Squadron B-1B aircraft accelerates on the runway before...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Releas... More

Line crewmen ready an F-14A Tomcat aircraft for takeoff while another Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) taxies for takeoff during Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) strike training

Line crewmen ready an F-14A Tomcat aircraft for takeoff while another ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert L. Lawson Release Status: Rel... More

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft performs a vertical takeoff during Airshow '88

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft performs a vertical takeoff during Airshow '...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRSHOW '88 Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

The pilot of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft prepares his plane for takeoff from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) in the North Atlantic Ocean during Exercise WEST WIND 88

The pilot of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft prepares his plane for takeof...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Camerer, USN Release Statu... More

A 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft carrying an AN/ALQ-131 electronic counter measures (ECM) pod beneath its fuselage retracts its landing gear upon takeoff during a Salty Nation exercise. The 401st TFW has deployed to Aviano from Torrejon Air Base, Spain, for the exercise

A 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SALTY NATION Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A crew chief from the 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron talks with CAPT. Askew, aircraft commander, and 1ST LT. Shintaku, the electronic warfare officer, as they sit in the cockpit of their EF-111A Raven aircraft prior to takeoff. The aircraft is one of four EF-111As being deployed to Turkey in support of Operation Provide Comfort

A crew chief from the 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron talks with CAPT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Raf Upper Heyford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Cynthia Alde... More

VIP guests visiting the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) under the Come To The Sea program observe flight deck operations as an A-6E Intruder aircraft of Attack Squadron Seventy-Five (VA-75) taxies into position for takeoff

VIP guests visiting the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Greg Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, as the flight crew prepares for a catapult-assisted takeoff from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Three blast deflector panels are raised at the rear of the aircraft

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A left front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft piloted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldrich, as he taxies it out to the runway before takeoff

A left front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft piloted by Undersecre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul N. Hayahsi Release Status: ... More

A left side view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft with an AGM-84A Harpoon missile on its wing, as the aircraft is preparing to takeoff. This is the first launch of a Harpoon missile from a B-52

A left side view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft with an AGM-84A Har...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to ... More

A left front view of three A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing as they taxi out for takeoff during Exercise THUNDERHOG V

A left front view of three A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 354th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THUNDERHOG V Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

A flight deck crewman prepares to signal the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft for takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), during operations off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon

A flight deck crewman prepares to signal the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

An OV-10 Bronco aircraft taxis out in preparation for takeoff during Exercise JUNGLE THUNDER

An OV-10 Bronco aircraft taxis out in preparation for takeoff during E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JUNGLE THUNDER Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Daniel C. Perez Rel... More

Right rear view of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) preparing for takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) during an operational evaluation (OPEVAL). In the foreground is an A-7 Corsair  II aircraft from Light Attack Squadron 122 (VA-122)

Right rear view of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A DT-12 helicopter drone prepares for takeoff during training

A DT-12 helicopter drone prepares for takeoff during training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT S.T. Quade Release Status: Released to Public C... More

SGT. Paul W. Harrison, 96th Organizational Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with the pilot of a B-1B bomber aircraft before giving him the signal to taxi out and takeoff

SGT. Paul W. Harrison, 96th Organizational Maintenance Squadron crew c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Kit Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A right side view of an Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 5 (VX-5) AV-8B Harrier Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL) aircraft participating in the Point Mugu Air Show

A right side view of an Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 5 (VX-5) AV-8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

View from inside the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber pilot and co-pilot as they prepare for the takeoff roll. Exact Date Shot Unknown

View from inside the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber pilot and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117 stealth fighter aircraft taxis on the runway as it prepares to takeoff on a return flight to the United States following deployment in the region during Operation Desert Storm.

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117 stealth fighter aircraft taxis on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kimberly Yearyean Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An AV-8B Harrier II night attack aircraft of Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) taxis on the runway prior to takeoff at Auxiliary Airfield 2

An AV-8B Harrier II night attack aircraft of Marine Attack Squadron 21...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Bixler Release Stat... More

The crew chief of a 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft assists the aircrew as they settle into the cockpit prior to takeoff. The aircraft is one of four EF-111As being deployed to Turkey in support of Operation Provide Comfort

The crew chief of a 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron EF-111A Raven airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Raf Upper Heyford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Cynthia Alderson ... More

An underside view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 127 (VFA-127) F-5E Tiger II aircraft shortly after takeoff from NAS, Fallon. The plane, painted in camouflage paint scheme and exhibiting an Iranian national insignia on its tail fin, will be taking part in a training mission during which it will use air combat maneuvering tactics against naval air crews training in threat maneuvers

An underside view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 127 (VFA-127) F-5E Tige...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce R. Trombecky Release Statu... More

The pilot of a F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 35th Fighter Squadron "Pantons", Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, gives the "Panton" sign prior to taxiing to takeoff for a simulated battle in the Korea province during the 8th Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities as well as their ability to survive and operate during their ORI

The pilot of a F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 35th Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    During fueling of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Sir Richard Branson talks to the media.  Branson is chairman and founder of Virgin Atlantic. The GlobalFlyer is in the background. Steve Fossett will pilot the GlobalFlyer on a record-breaking attempt by flying solo, non-stop without refueling, to surpass the current record for the longest flight of any aircraft.  Fossett is expected to take off from the KSC SLF.  Later, takeoff of the GlobalFlyer was postponed due to a fuel leak that appeared during the last moments of loading. The next planned takeoff attempt is 7 a.m. Feb. 8 from the SLF.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0211

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During fueling of the Virgin Atlantic ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During fueling of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Sir Richard Branson talks to the media. Branson is c... More

A Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Seasprite light airborne multi-purpose system (LAMPS) helicopter on the flight deck of the frigate USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) as a crewman signals it for takeoff during exercise Unitas XX

A Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Seasprite...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Brewer Release Status: Released to Public... More

Stacks of "litter patients" are aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft, 37th Aeromedical Evacuation Group, before takeoff during Exercise Reforger '80

Stacks of "litter patients" are aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft, 37th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Wunstdorf German Air Force Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TECH SGT Robert Wickley... More

A view of a T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft taxiing out to the runway for takeoff

A view of a T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft taxiing out to the runway fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Whiting Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Kirby Harrison Release S... More

An A-6E Intruder aircraft is prepared for takeoff from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

An A-6E Intruder aircraft is prepared for takeoff from the flight deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) A.E. Rochells Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A right side view of an Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196) KA-6D Intruder aircraft preparing for takeoff

A right side view of an Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196) KA-6D Intruder ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Michael Grove Release Status: Releas... More

Lieutenant (LT) Lori Melling, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 (VAQ-33), sitting in the cockpit of an A-7 Corsair II aircraft, awaits takeoff during the US 3rd Fleet North Pacific Exercise (NORPACEX).  The joint Air Force and Navy exercise not only provides training for fighter pilots and tactical controllers, but also tests the ability of those services to operate together for the defense of Alaska

Lieutenant (LT) Lori Melling, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W. Thornton Release Status: Relea... More

A left side view of the cockpit of an A-7 Corsair II as the aircraft is prepared for takeoff from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A left side view of the cockpit of an A-7 Corsair II as the aircraft i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft takeoff from Bitburg Air Base

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft takeoff from Bitburg Air Base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A TF/A-18 Hornet aircraft, foreground, an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft and A-7E Corsair II aircraft are readied for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)

A TF/A-18 Hornet aircraft, foreground, an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hansen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A pilot and copilot prepare for takeoff in the cockpit of a 19th Tactical Air Squadron (19th TAS) OV-10 Bronco aircraft during Exercise ORIENT SHIELD, part of Exercise COPE NORTH 89-1

A pilot and copilot prepare for takeoff in the cockpit of a 19th Tacti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 89-1 / ORIENT SHIELD Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James Ferguson Releas... More

A Mark 82 500-lb. bomb carrying a message for Iraqi forces is mounted on a Strike-Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft. The Hornet is being readied for takeoff from the flight deck of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

A Mark 82 500-lb. bomb carrying a message for Iraqi forces is mounted ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Kuwaiti A-4KU Skyhawk aircraft prepare to takeoff on a mission during Operation Desert Storm

Kuwaiti A-4KU Skyhawk aircraft prepare to takeoff on a mission during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A T-33 Silver Star trainer jet, seen from another T-33 on his wing, after takeoff from 4 Wing Cold Lake. The T-33s will simulate the role of Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) during the joint exercise, that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command)

A T-33 Silver Star trainer jet, seen from another T-33 on his wing, af...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung Release ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Pilot Steve Fossett talks to the media about the reason the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer was postponed.  Behind Fossett is Sir Richard Branson, chairman and founder of Virgin Atlantic.  Behind both is the GlobalFlyer aircraft.  Fossett will pilot the GlobalFlyer on a record-breaking attempt by flying solo, non-stop without refueling, to surpass the current record for the longest flight of any aircraft.  Fossett was expected to take off from the KSC SLF before the takeoff was postponed due to the fuel leak that appeared in the last moments of loading. The next planned takeoff attempt is 7 a.m. Feb. 8 from the SLF.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0219

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett talks to the media ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett talks to the media about the reason the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer was postponed. Behind Fossett is Sir Richard Branson, chairman and founder ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Pilot Steve Fossett (far right), Sir Richard Branson (center) and Jon Karkow (far left) talk to the media about the reason the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer was postponed.  Branson is chairman and founder of Virgin Atlantic. Karkow, with Scaled Composites, is chief engineer for the GlobalFlyer.  Fossett will pilot the GlobalFlyer on a record-breaking attempt by flying solo, non-stop without refueling, to surpass the current record for the longest flight of any aircraft.  Fossett was expected to take off from the KSC SLF before the takeoff was postponed due to the fuel leak that appeared in the last moments of loading. The next planned takeoff attempt is 7 a.m. Feb. 8 from the SLF.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0220

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (far right), Sir Ri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (far right), Sir Richard Branson (center) and Jon Karkow (far left) talk to the media about the reason the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer was postp... More

President Trump Departs a Snow Covered South Lawn in Marine One

President Trump Departs a Snow Covered South Lawn in Marine One

President Donald J. Trump aboard Marine One departs the snow-covered South Lawn of the White House Monday, January 14, 2019, en route to New Orleans, Louisiana. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, as the flight crew prepares for a catapult-assisted takeoff from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Three blast deflector panels are raised at the rear of the aircraft

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A pilot prepares for takeoff in an A-37 Dragonfly aircraft during exercise BOLD EAGLE '82

A pilot prepares for takeoff in an A-37 Dragonfly aircraft during exer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BOLD EAGLE '82 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

A left side view of an AV-8A Harrier aircraft, front section, as it is prepared from takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The aircraft is assigned to Marine Light Attack Squadron 231 (VMA 231)

A left side view of an AV-8A Harrier aircraft, front section, as it is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Country: North Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOC James R. Giusti Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Marine Light Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513) AV-8B Harrier aircraft taxis down a portable runway prior to takeoff during Operation Comfort

Marine Light Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513) AV-8B Harrier aircraft taxi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMFORT Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL S.... More

Front view of an AV-8C Harrier vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft coming in for a landing aboard an aircraft carrier. The Harrier, manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas, Inc., is undergoing a test and evaluation program

Front view of an AV-8C Harrier vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Mcdonnell-Douglas, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewman prepare for takeoff in the cockpit of a Patrol Squadron 69 (VP-69) P-3 Orion aircraft, during the annual Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) evaluation

Crewman prepare for takeoff in the cockpit of a Patrol Squadron 69 (VP...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Kirby Harrison Relea... More

A French Marine F-8E (FN) Crusader aircraft prepares to takeoff after overshooting the arresting cable while attempting to land aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

A French Marine F-8E (FN) Crusader aircraft prepares to takeoff after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A rear view of a T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft taxiing out to the runway for takeoff

A rear view of a T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft taxiing out to the runw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Whiting Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Kirby Harrison Release S... More

A right side view of a Soviet designed Sudanese MiG-1 aircraft prior to takeoff during the joint Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

A right side view of a Soviet designed Sudanese MiG-1 aircraft prior t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Sudan (SDN) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Public... More

A C-130 Hercules aircraft prepares to takeoff on a support mission during the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing's operational readiness exercise Purple Penny

A C-130 Hercules aircraft prepares to takeoff on a support mission dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE PENNY Base: Travis Field, Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

An Air Force nurse checks the blood pressure of an injured Marine aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft prior to takeoff en route back to the United States. The Marine was injured when a terrorist bomb destroyed the Marine barracks and headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon

An Air Force nurse checks the blood pressure of an injured Marine aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Robert C. Keffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A 51st Tactical Fighter Wing pilot, aboard an F-4E Phantom II aircraft, is cleared by a ground crewman for takeoff. Attached to the aircraft is an ALQ-119 electronics countermeasures pod. AIRMAN Magazine, April 1984

A 51st Tactical Fighter Wing pilot, aboard an F-4E Phantom II aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft preparing for takeoff

A right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) F/A-18A H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Michael Grove Release Status: Releas... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) ascends after takeoff, its afterburners lit.  VF-101 provides F-14 readiness training for Atlantic fleet units

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) ascends af...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky, USN Release S... More

Two 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (37th TFW) F-117A aircraft taxi into takeoff position. The 37th TFW is preparing to deploy to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield

Two 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (37th TFW) F-117A aircraft taxi into ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

A TR-1 reconnaissance aircraft piloted by CAPT. Mostar taxis on the flight line in preparation for takeoff during Operation Desert Storm.

A TR-1 reconnaissance aircraft piloted by CAPT. Mostar taxis on the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Cheri Ries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A pilot conducts a preflight check of his 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel aircraft prior to takeoff on a return flight to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.

A pilot conducts a preflight check of his 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Jeff Wright Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Two Coalition Tornado aircraft just after takeoff during Operation Desert Shield.

Two Coalition Tornado aircraft just after takeoff during Operation Des...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Jeff Wright Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mark Evers, Boom Operator aboard a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, mans his position aboard the aircraft during takeoff, at a forward deployed location, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mark Evers, Boom Operator a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kevin A. Camara, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

XB-70A landing with drag chutes deployed

XB-70A landing with drag chutes deployed

(1960's) This photo shows the XB-70A #1 rolling out after landing, employing drag chutes to slow down. In the photo, the outer wing panels are slightly raised. When the XB-70 was flying at high speed, the panel... More

A front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being prepared for takeoff. The SR-71 is flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall

A front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being prepared for takeoff...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Flight deck crewman prepare an E-2 Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning aircraft for takeoff aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

Flight deck crewman prepare an E-2 Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) A.E. Rochells Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An MD-3A tow tractor is used as an A-6E Intruder aircraft is serviced prior to takeoff aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

An MD-3A tow tractor is used as an A-6E Intruder aircraft is serviced ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) A.E. Rochells Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Marine Corps KC-130F Hercules support aircraft from the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron makes a jet-assisted takeoff during an air show celebrating the 75th anniversary of naval aviation

A US Marine Corps KC-130F Hercules support aircraft from the Blue Ange...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

Three B-52G Stratofortress aircraft leave clouds of exhaust behind as they take off in formation. During this minimum interval takeoff exercise, three cells of six B-52 and KC-10 Extender aircraft will take off seconds apart under combat conditions. The exercise is part of an operational readiness inspection by the Strategic Air Command Inspector General Team

Three B-52G Stratofortress aircraft leave clouds of exhaust behind as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt. Phil Schmitten Release Statu... More

Crew members prepare a Pioneer I remotely-piloted vehicle (RPV) for a rocket-booster assisted takeoff from the stern of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). The RPV, which carries a stabilized television camera and a laser designator, is being tested aboard the IOWA as a basic gunfire support system with over-the-horizon targeting and reconnaissance capabilities. The system may be operated out to a range of 110 miles from the battleship surface group and has an endurance of eight hours

Crew members prepare a Pioneer I remotely-piloted vehicle (RPV) for a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 312 (VFMA-312) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft bursts into flames on takeoff due to an improperly secured fuel cap. The pilot, LT. COL. P. Sullivan, ejected successfully but the aircraft was lost

A Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 312 (VFMA-312) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Steven P. Churchill Release St... More

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8) CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter is prepared for takeoff from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8) CH-46D Sea Knight helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery (USN, Ret.) Release Status: Released to P... More

An A-6E Intruder aircraft executes a"touch and go"takeoff during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69).  Note:  Third view in a series of three

An A-6E Intruder aircraft executes a"touch and go"takeoff during fligh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares for takeoff during Exercise Cobra Gold '87

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares for takeoff during Exercise Cob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '87 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Marvin Lynchar... More

A naval station fire truck stands by as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to takeoff

A naval station fire truck stands by as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky, Usnr Release ... More

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to takeoff

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to takeof...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky, Usnr Release ... More

The pilot of a 509th Bombardment Wing FB-111A aircraft taxis his plane on the runway prior to takeoff

The pilot of a 509th Bombardment Wing FB-111A aircraft taxis his plane...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pease Air Force Base State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: R... More

An OV-1D Mohawk surveillance aircraft taxis for takeoff on a mission in support of Operation Desert Storm.

An OV-1D Mohawk surveillance aircraft taxis for takeoff on a mission i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Prentes Trambue Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

An F-117A stealth fighter aircraft of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing sits on the taxiway while the pilot waits for clearance to takeoff for the flight home after Operation Desert Storm.

An F-117A stealth fighter aircraft of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kimberly Yearyean Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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