Us Air Force Collection (page 6)

F-86 Sabre
28th June 1952: A US Airforce pilot stationed in Britain waits as an engineer refuels an F-86 Sabre. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5927 - The Yanks In England - pub

Flying Formation
circa 1945: Aerial view of three Army Air Corps Boeing bomber Flying Fortress planes traveling south over the Manhattan skyline, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

American Avenger
1940: Six American Avenger torpedo attack planes begin a dive out of formation, World War II, African Front. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Be An American Eagle. U. S. Army Air Service recruiting poster, 1918
WORLD WAR I: AIR SERVICE. Be An American Eagle. U.S. Army Air Service recruiting poster, 1918

WWII: BOMBER JACKET, 1944. Leather jacket worn by the crew members of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Belle O the Brawl of the 401st Bomb Group. Photograph, 1944

Members of the 439th Troop Carrier Group await the signal to board a CF-4 glider to take part in the invasion of
WORLD WAR II: AIR FORCE. Members of the 439th Troop Carrier Group await the signal to board a CF-4 glider to take part in the invasion of Normandy. Photograph, 4 June 1944

An American P-51 Mustang fighter plane
WWII: MUSTANG FIGHTER. An American P-51 Mustang fighter plane

Fifth U. S. Air Force attack on a Japanese air strip near Wewak, New Guinea, February 1944
WORLD WAR II: AIR RAID, 1944. Fifth U.S. Air Force attack on a Japanese air strip near Wewak, New Guinea, February 1944

U. S. B-29 bombers drop thousands of bombs on Kobe, Japan, during World War II, May-June 1945
WORLD WAR II: U.S. AIR RAID. U.S. B-29 bombers drop thousands of bombs on Kobe, Japan, during World War II, May-June 1945

A Boeing B17 Flying Fortress, 1941
WWII: FLYING FORTRESS 1941. A Boeing B17 Flying Fortress, 1941

U. S. Air Force Douglas Skytrain C-47 (military cargo version of DC-3) in flight, location unknown, c1944
DOUGLAS SKYTRAIN C-47. U.S. Air Force Douglas Skytrain C-47 (military cargo version of DC-3) in flight, location unknown, c1944, during World War II

Launching a Titan intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 1964
TITAN MISSILE, 1964. Launching a Titan intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 1964

Two of the first women assigned duty as Air Force combat-ready missile crew members
AIR FORCE CREW, 1978. Two of the first women assigned duty as Air Force combat-ready missile crew members, Lieutenant Patricia Fornes (right) and Airman First Class Tina Ponzer

JERRIE COBB (1931- ). American aviator. Photographed in US Air Force flight gear, 1960

MILITARY PERSONNEL, 1968. Captain Rita Lenihan, director of the United States Naval Womens Reserve (WAVES); Colonel Elizabeth Holsington, Director of the Womens Army Corps; Colonel Jeanne Holm

JEANNE HOLM (1921-2010). American general, first female one-star general of the United States Air Force. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 1971

WWII: PILOT, c1943. An American pilot being removed from his plane on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Photograph, c1943

WWII: PILOT, c1943. An American medic on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Photograph, c1943

WWII: PILOT, c1943. An American pilot on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Photograph, c1943

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE. An earth-covered bunker with loading dock and gable roof shed at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, California. Photograph by David G. De Vries, January 1998

WWII: BT-13 VALIANT, c1944. A BT-13 Valiant trainer aircraft in flight. Photograph, c1944

FIDEL CASTRO (1926-2016). Cuban revolutionary leader. Arriving at the Military Air Transport Service terminal in Washington, D.C. 15 April 1959. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

WORLD WAR II: NURSES. U. S. Army Lieutenant Edward W
WORLD WAR II: NURSES. U.S. Army Lieutenant Edward W. Gopp, demonstrates to members of the nurse corps the proper way to put on a gas mask, during training at Scott Field, Illinois. Photograph, c1942

AMBULANCE TRAINING, 1942. Members of a medical services unit of the U. S. Army Air Force at Dayton
AMBULANCE TRAINING, 1942. Members of a medical services unit of the U.S. Army Air Force at Dayton, Ohio, learning how to remove a casualty onto an ambulance, October 1942, during World War II

U. S. AIRSHIP. Workers pulling the USS Los Angeles out of its hangar, early 20th century
U.S. AIRSHIP. Workers pulling the USS Los Angeles out of its hangar, early 20th century

Illustration of various aircraft, Douglas DC-8 refuelling a B-1 aircraft mid-air, U-2 spy plane, B-2 stealth bomber, MIT Daedalus, Sukhoi Su-27, Solar Challenger

Illustration of USAF Boeing E-3 Sentry plane

Bombs Dropping
500 pound bombs dropped from a US Army Air Force Flying Fortress bomber fall towards an oil refinery at Leghorn. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

A two-man team battles a blaze at the front of a mock aircraft
April 25, 2012 - A two-man team battles a blaze at the front of a mock aircraft as part of a live-fire exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Survival: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Survival - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change. ~ Charles Darwin

Accuracy: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Accuracy - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything. ~ Wyatt Earp

Air Superiority: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Air Superiority - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom

Unity: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Unity - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Where there is unity there is always victory. ~ Publilius Syrus

Tradition: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Tradition - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition. ~ Henry James

Finesse: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Finesse - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated. ~ Bertolt Brecht

Enjoyment: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Enjoyment - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: You do not pay the price of success, you enjoy the price of success. ~ Zig Ziglar

An F / A-18F Super Hornet completes a super-sonic flyby
Pacific Ocean, November 5, 2006 - An F/A-18F Super Hornet completes a super-sonic flyby as part of an air power demonstration for visitors aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)

Airman directs the take-off an MV-22 Osprey
Red Sea, July 23, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman directs the take-off an MV-22 Osprey from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation over Tumon Bay, Guam
February 10, 2009 - Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation over Tumon Bay, Guam during exercise Cope North 09-1. Units from the U.S. Air Force, U.S

An aggressor F-15C Eagle of the U. S. Air Force taking off
An aggressor F-15C of the U.S. Air Force launches from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

An American A-10 Thunderbolt using abandoned tanks as target practice

The Thunderbird aerial demonstration team performs a loop while in the Delta formation
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska - The Thunderbird aerial demonstration team performs a loop while in the Delta formation

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq
July 28, 2009 - A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A B-25 Mitchell performs at the Arctic Thunder Open House, Alaska
July 28, 2012 - A B-25 Mitchell performs at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

Two F-5E Tiger IIs in flight over California
Two F-5E Tiger IIs from Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) shortly after takeoff from Naval Air Station Miramar, heading out for another training mission

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress of the U. S. Air Force
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress of the U.S. Air Force gets airborne from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis out for a training mission
June 4, 2009 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis out for a training mission during exercise Maple Flag 42 at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada

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"The Mighty US Air Force: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation" From its humble beginnings to its current position as the world's most dominant air power, the US Air Force has always been at the forefront of aviation technology and military prowess. With a rich history spanning decades, this elite branch continues to inspire awe and admiration. Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the skies, showcasing their sleek design and formidable capabilities. These powerful machines are a testament to international collaboration in defense. Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets demonstrate their agility and speed, exemplifying the close partnership between nations in ensuring global security. U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters gracefully glide through the air, carrying out vital transport missions with precision and efficiency. Their versatility allows for rapid deployment of troops and supplies worldwide. A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft symbolizes an era when strategic bombing played a crucial role in shaping conflicts around the globe. This iconic plane stands as a reminder of past sacrifices made by brave aviators. Royal Australian Air Force F-111s continue to dominate airspace with their impressive performance capabilities. These cutting-edge jets embody excellence in aerial combat operations. The SR-71B Blackbird streaks across Sierra Nevada Mountains, showcasing unmatched speed that once pushed boundaries during reconnaissance missions at altitudes beyond imagination. PBY Catalina vintage flying boat takes us back in time when these majestic seaplanes were instrumental in maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue operations during World War II. A historic U. S. Army Air Service recruiting poster from 1918 urges aspiring aviators to "Join the Air Service" promising both learning opportunities and financial rewards—an early glimpse into how this branch attracted talent even then. An intriguing photograph captures an intense moment during Cold War tensions—a U. S. Air Force image displaying intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) launch site at Guanajay, Cuba in 1962.