F-111 Aardvark. Air Force inventory in 1967. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
F-111 Aardvark
A Royal Australian Air Force F-111 flies to the ranges here Feb. 14 during Red Flag 06-1. Red Flag tests aircrews' warfighting skills in realistic combat situations. The Joint exercise ends Feb. 18. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
EA-6B Prowler
A Navy EA-6B Prowler takes off from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, on Thursday, June 15. Air Force and Navy crewmembers here fly the Prowler, providing support to ground troops in Afghanistan. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)
AV-8B Harrier
A Marine AV-8B Harrier makes a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after supporting Marine ground combat operations in southern Iraq. Bonhomme Richard and her embarked Harriers are in the Central Command Area of Responsibility conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Recruit Staci Bitzer)
AV-8B Harrier
An AV-8 Harrier launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the continuing war on terrorism. Bataan and her embarked Marines are components of Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E). The ship and crew left Norfolk, Va., for an unscheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. This is the ship's third deployment since it’s commissioning in September 1997. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class Jimmy D. Lee)
AV-8B Harrier II
Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Louis K. Peterson gives the launch signal to an AV-8B II Harrier assigned to the “Black Knights” of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). HMM-264 is part of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) embarked aboard USS Iwo Jima. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the Harrier is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. Iwo Jima is home ported in Norfolk, Va., and is on deployment supporting missions under Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class R. J. Stratchko)
AV-8B Harrier
Lance Cpl. Corry Savage is the brake rider for an AV-8B “Harrier” while Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ralph Floyd moves the aircraft with an aircraft towing tractor on the ship’s starboard-side elevator. Kearsarge is the flagship for Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E), which departed on January 17th carrying the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 7,000 Marines on an undisclosed mission. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero)
AV-8B Harrier
An AV-8B “Harrier” rests aboard Kearsarge as another (right) descends to land on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Kearsarge is deployed with and serving as the flagship for a seven ship Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E) conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alicia Tasz)
AV-8B Harrier II
An AV-8B II “Harrier” assigned to the “Bulldogs” of Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero)
AV-8B Harrier
A Marine AV-8B Harrier fighter aircraft makes its approach for a landing aboard the San Diego-based amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with several Aircraft Carrier battlegroups, are deployed and conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: Master Chief Photographer's Mate Terry Cosgrove)
AV-8B Harrier
A U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Handler directs an AV-8B "Harrier" to its parking spot on the flight deck upon its return from a routine patrol and surveillance flight. The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with numerous aircraft carrier battlegroups, are deployed in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." (Photo: U.S. Navy Photo by Master Chief Photographer’s Mate Terry Cosgrove)
AV-8B Harrier II
An AV8-B “Harrier” II, light-attack jet assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron Three One One (VMA-311) conducts training operations on the ship’s flight deck. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. This single-piloted, advanced V/STOL aircraft can operate from short fields, forward sites, roads and surface ships providing minimum response time to targets. Bonhomme Richard is conducting deck-landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. (Photo: U.S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Staci M. Bitzer)
AV-8B Harrier
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B “Harrier” assigned to the “Blue Knights” of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365), prepares for launch. Bataan and elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera)
AV-8B Harrier
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Olisakwe Anchonye launches an AV-8B "Harrier" from the flight deck of USS Bataan. The Bataan is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Taucher)
AV-8B Harrier
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Olisakwe Anchonye directs an AV-8B "Harrier" pilot through a quick pre-flight check prior to launch from the flight deck of USS Bataan. The Bataan is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Taucher)
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