Sunday, December 11, 2011

F-22 Raptor

An F-22 Raptor takes flight, Sept. 21, 2011 on a training sortie. Four Raptors were launched as Holloman’s premiere aircraft return to the sky. The return to flight of the F-22 ensures air dominance for combatant commanders around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

F-22 Raptor

An F-22 Raptor taxis out to the end of the runway before takeoff May 24, 2010. Twelve F-22's from Holloman are deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

F-22 Raptor

An F-22 Raptor prepares for takeoff at the end of the runway after receiving a final inspection May 24, 2010. F-22's from Holloman deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268, from Yuma, Ariz., lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is preparing for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David McKee/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 513 refuels during a routine aerial refueling operation over Helmand River Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. VMA-513 provides aerial support for ground units ensuring they are able to continue their mission throughout the Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 lands aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 conducts the first test flight of a mix of 50-50 jet fuel and biofuel. The test was conducted over Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

Flight deck personnel assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) reposition AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in an amphibious landing exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

AV-8B Harrier

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Mark Anthony R. Padrigo, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), gives the signals as an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 takes off from the flight deck. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in an amphibious landing exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

>L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

L-39 Albatros

L-39 Albatros. (Photo: Aero Vodochody)

F-16A Fighting Falcon

An Indonesian F-16 taxis down the high speed taxiway prior to taking off for the first wave of missions. Mid caption: Exercise Ausindo is a bi-lateral air combat exercise between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indonesian Air Force (TNI_AU). Exercise Elang Ausindo held at RAAF Darwin between 31 Aug 09 and 4Sep 09, demonstrates the commitment between Australia and Indonesia in developing co-operative air combat procedures. Exercise Elang Ausindo is a regular combined Australia training activity which is designed to increase our capacity to work together. The Exercise involved F/A-18 Hornets from Williamstown's 77Squadron and Indonesia F-16's from TNI-AU. This is the first time the TNI-AU F-16 aircraft have exercised in Australia.

F-16B Fighting Falcon

Official arrival of the Indonesian F-16's and personnel to RAAF Base Darwin for exercise Ausindo 09. (Photo: Australia DoD)