Airlifter Collection

U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters like these provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa

A C-130 Hercules lands at McChord Air Force Base, Washington
July 21, 2007 - A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules lands at McChord Air Force Base, Washington

A C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean
May 16, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean near Charleston, South Carolina, during a training mission

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

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A C-17A aircraft coming in to land

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C-17A Globemaster on final approach into RAF Mildenhall

Solution: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Solution - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: To every problem there is already a solution whether you know it or not. ~ Grenville Kleiser

Pararescuemen perform a static-line jump out of a C-130 Hercules over water near Kadena Air Base, Japan

The nose of a Hercules C-130 airplane

A U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft overflies Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Airbus CC-150 Polaris tanker aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

C-130J Super Hercules with a C-17 Globemaster
C-130J Super Hercules of the Ramstein-based 86th Airlift wing, USAFE, with a C-17 Globemaster, Berlin, Germany

U.s Air Force Airmen parachute into a drop zone from a C-17 Globemaster III
U.S Air Force Airmen parachute into a drop zone from a C-17 Globemaster III at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range
June 11, 2007 - The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range en route to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

A Canadian Air Force CC-150 Polaris MRTT

A C-130 Hercules is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

A CV-22 Osprey flies over a C-130 Hercules
April 30, 2007 - A CV-22 Osprey flies over a C-130 Hercules at the air tanker base in New Mexico

A Pakistan Air Force C-130E taxiing at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during exercise Anatolian Eagle 2015

A Bulgarian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan at the Izmir Air Show in Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

A line of C-130 Hercules taxi at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
November 18, 2009 - A line of C-130 Hercules taxi during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules
September 24, 2008 - Pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules during jump training over southwestern Germany

A bundle of donated goods drifts to an island after being dropped out the back of
December 16, 2009 - A bundle of donated goods drifts to an island after being dropped out the back of a C-130 Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop

Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, September 18, 2008 - United States Air Force Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules

Santa arrives by a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, December 12, 2004 - Santa arrives by a C-130 Hercules

Israeli Air Force C-130J Shimshon aircraft parked at Nevatim Airbase
Israeli Air Force C-130J-30 Shimshon on the ramp at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

F-15B Eagles escort the first Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III to its home
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii - F-15B Eagles escort the first Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III to its home. Hickam is the first base outside the continental U.S. to permanently host the C-17

A C-17 Globemaster strategic transport aircraft taxiing on the runway in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The aircraft operates out of Papa Air Base in Hungary

A C-17 Globemaster III in flight
May 10, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III flies over McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey

C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie
Yokota Air Base, Japan - C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie

A C-17 takes off from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina
August 30, 2006 - A C-17 takes off from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

A C-17 Globemaster III doing an assault landing on a new runway at Allen Army Airfield
September 29, 2009 - A C-17 Globemaster III does an assault landing on a new runway at Allen Army Airfield, Alaska

A pallet containing humanitarian relief supplies
May 20, 2009 - A pallet containing humanitarian relief supplies destined for Pakistan is prepared to be loaded into the cargo bay of a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

An Ilyushin IL-78MP of the Pakistan Air Force landing at Izmir Air Station, Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

Flight Engineer secures equipment inside the cargo compartment of his C-23B Sherpa
U.S. Army Flight Engineer secures equipment inside the cargo compartment of his C-23B Sherpa aircraft prior to departing for a mission from Balad Air Base, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Pilot waving from the cockpit of an Italian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan
An Italian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan taxiing at Izmir Air Station, Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

A Turkish Air Force A400M landing during Exercise Anatolian Eagle
The first operational Turkish Air Force A400M, nicknamed Koca Yusuf, landing at Konya during the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014-2 in Konya, Turkey

A practice pallet is released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III
August 13, 2007 - A practice pallet is released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop training mission

An Italian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan landing after a presentation in Zeltweg, Austria

A Formation of U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare for departure
December 18, 2008 - A Formation of U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare to depart from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

Airman watches a practice bundle fall from a C-17 Globemaster III
July 16, 2007 - Airman watches a practice bundle fall from a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop training mission over Hawaii

A box of humanitarian goods travels to the Yap Islands during Operation Christmas Drop
December 14, 2010 - Airmen watch as a parachute deploys and a box of humanitarian goods travels to the Yap Islands below during Operation Christmas Drop

Low angle view of a C-17 Globemaster III

Soldier guards a C-130 Hercules and crew
Southwest Asia - Soldier guards a C-130 Hercules and crew after arriving at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq

C-130 Hercules aircraft stationed at an airbase
July 5, 2008 - A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve Commands 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, equipped with the modular airborne firefighting system

Pallets await loading onto a C-5 Galaxy
Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan - Pallets await loading onto a C-5 Galaxy

Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Super Hercules taxiing at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, during Exercise Cruzex

C-130J Super Hercules taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Group taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A C-17 Globemaster III of the United Arab Emirates Air Force

A C-17 Globemaster III sits in Hangar 4
January 29, 2007 - A C-17 Globemaster III sits in Hangar 4 after being pressure washed during a routine home station inspection at McChord Air Force Base, Washington

Container delivery system bundles drop out of a C-17 Globemaster III over a drop
May 9, 2010 - In less than thirty seconds, 40 container delivery system bundles totaling 70, 000 pounds drop out of a C-17 Globemaster III over a drop zone in Afghanistan

A Bulgarian Air Force C-27J Spartan in flight over Bulgaria

C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Wake Island
January 12, 2008 - A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Wake Island

A C-5A Galaxy of the U. S. Air Force Reserve taking off
A C-5A Galaxy of the U.S. Air Force Reserve taking off from Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A specially modified C-130 Hercules in flight
September 19, 2006 - A specially modified C-130 Hercules flies over the Texas countryside during its initial test flight

An Israeli Air Force C-130H Karnaf taking off from Nevatim Airbase, Israel

A C-130J Shimshon of the Israeli Air Force performs a low level supply drop over Israel

Airmen push out a pallet of donated goods over the Island of Yap from a C-130 Hercules
December 19, 2008 - Airmen wait for the right moment to push a boxed pallet of donated supplies from a C-130 Hercules over the remote Island of Yap to be dropped during the 2008 Operation Christmas

Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf taking off from Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

Humanitarian aid supplies loaded by Hawaii Air National Guard into a C-17 Globemaster III
September 30, 2009 - Humanitarian aid supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is loaded by Hawaii Air National Guard

Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf aircraft at Nevatim Airbase, Israel

A United Arab Emirates Air Force C-17A Globemaster III prepares for landing
United Arab Emirates Air Force C-17A Globemaster III, landing at Konya during the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013-2 in Konya, Turkey

An Antonov An-124 aircraft taking off from Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
Volga Dnepr Antonov An-124-100 aircraft taking off at sunset from Sofia Airport, Bulgaria

U. S. Air Force loadmaster preparing to release a container delivery system over Afghanistan
May 27, 2010 - U.S. Air Force loadmaster prepares to release a container delivery system over Afghanistan. The bundles re-supplied the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan

Pre-flight inspection of a C-130 Hercules
Balad Air Base, Iraq, December 4, 2004 - A loadmaster conducts an engine start up and pre flight inspection on his C-130 Hercules prior to taking off during Operation Iraqi Freedom

The engine of a German Air Force Airbus A400M transport plane, Holzdorf, Germany

An Airman inspecting pallets of cargo that will be dropped from a C-17 Globemaster
August 27, 2009 - Airman inspects pallets of cargo that will be dropped from a C-17 Globemaster III, to a forward operating base in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

German Air Force Airbus A400M transport plane, Holzdorf, Germany

A Humvee is deployed from a C-130J Super Hercules
January 14, 2010 - A Humvee is rapidly deployed from a 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running off-load at the Port-au-Prince International Airport, Haiti

Army Soldiers jump out of a C-17 Globemaster III
August 21, 2006 - Army Soldiers jump out of a C-17 Globemaster III during a joint forcible entry exercise with the Air Force over the East Coast

Close-up of the front of a C-17 Globemaster III
February 1, 2010 - A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew prepares for a combat-airdrop over Afghanistan, at a base in Southwest Asia

A soldier monitors the performance of a newly repaired C-130 Hercules engine
December 13, 2006 - A soldier monitors the performance of a newly repaired C-130 Hercules engine that had a new valve housing installed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Crew chief marshals a C-5 Galaxy aircraft
Bandanaike, Sri Lanka - Crew chief marshals a C-5 Galaxy aircraft that landed at the international airport supporting Operation Unified Assistance

U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs lined up on the runway awaiting takeoff
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs are lined up waiting to transport U.S. Army and Air Force personnel forward from an air base in Europe in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Air Force members practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules
Djibouti, Africa, March 28, 2006 - Members of the Air Force practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules over the Gulf of Tadjoura

A loadmaster sits on the rear ramp of his C-17 Globemaster III
A United States Air Force Loadmaster sits on the rear ramp of his C-17 Globemaster III as another C-17 gets into position to move onto the runway

A Chadian Air Force C-27J Spartan taking off, Italy

US Army Pilots in-flight in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission
U.S. Army Pilots in-flight in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission to Qatar

A C-27J Spartan of the Peruvian Air Force

A paratrooper salutes as he jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules
March 18, 2011 - A paratrooper salutes as he exits a C-130J Super Hercules during a combined high-altitude, low-open jump, over a landing zone near Campia Turzii, Romania

A KC-10 Extender prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy
July 23, 2007 - A KC-10 Extender flown by a blended crew from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy

Wide angle view of the front end of a C-17 Globemaster III preparing for takeoff on the tarmac of a USAF base in Qatar

Personnel jump from a C-130 Hercules during a static-line jump
April 22, 2015 - Personnel from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group participate in static-line jumps during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Range, Florida

A C-130 Hercules is on display during the 2012 Bahrain International Air Show
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules is on display during the 2012 Bahrain International Air Show at Shakir Air Base, Bahrain

Airbus A400M Atlast transport aircraft prototype taken at Farnborough Air Show 2010

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"Airlifter: Defying Gravity, Delivering Hope" U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters soar through the skies, showcasing their might and agility. The powerful C-130 Hercules gracefully touches down at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, ready for its next mission. A mesmerizing sight unfolds as a C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. In New Zealand's Warbirds Over Wanaka event, spectators are left in awe by the Boeing C17 Globemaster's majestic presence. Captured moments like JWS01420063 and JWS01420062 remind us of the indomitable spirit of these airlifters. Preparation is key - an inspirational quote and motivational poster adorn the walls where these giants are readied for action. Fearless U. S Air Force Airmen parachute into a drop zone from a C-17 Globemaster III, embodying courage in every leap. Witnessing a high dynamic range image of a U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules evokes admiration for its versatility and strength. The Italian Air Force's Alenia C-27J Spartan stands tall as another remarkable airlifter that serves with unwavering dedication. In this world of aviation marvels, airlifters stand out as true heroes who defy gravity to deliver hope to those in need – whether it be troops on distant battlefields or communities affected by natural disasters. These airborne giants exemplify power combined with gracefulness as they navigate through endless skies carrying vital cargo and personnel across continents. With each takeoff and landing, they symbolize resilience and determination – always ready to serve wherever duty calls. As we witness these awe-inspiring machines in flight or on ground, let them inspire us all to reach new heights in our own lives.