Vtol Aircraft Collection

An F-35 Lightning II flies over Destin, Florida
July 14, 2011 - An F-35 Lightning II flies over Destin, Florida, before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Row of U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft at MCAS Miramar
Line-up of U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft on at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

Three F-35B Lightning IIs at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona
Three F-35B Lightning IIs from VMFA-121 ready to take-off from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

The cockpit view of a CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron as the pilots fly a low level training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

U. S. Marine test firing an M240 heavy machine gun on the back of a MV-22B Osprey
Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, November 10, 2007 - U.S. Marine test fires a 240 Gulf heavy machine gun on the back of a MV-22B Osprey while flying on a mission over the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

An A / V-8B Harrier receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender
February 24, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps A/V-8B Harrier receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft lands on the flight deck of USS Peleliu
October 2, 2010 - An AV-8B Harrier aircraft lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) while underway in the North Arabian Sea

A U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

Airman gives the thumbs-up signal as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck
South China Sea, October 25, 2011 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate gives the thumbs-up signal as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex

An AV-8B Harrier II prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Nassau
February 14, 2005 - A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II assigned to VMA 223 prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Nassau

Two MV-22 Ospreys land on the flight deck of USS Nassau
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 19, 2010 - Two MV-22 Ospreys land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4)

A U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey taxiing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey taxiing on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

An AV-8B Harrier jet launches off the flight deck of USS Peleliu
Indian Ocean, October 7, 2008 - An AV-8B Harrier jet attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 launches off the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu during routine flight

Close-up of a BAE Harrier II aircraft, Niederrhein, Germany

A CV-22 Osprey flies in helicopter mode
A CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron flies in helicopter mode during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Airmen show flight information to an AV-8B Harrier pilot
Atlantic Ocean, January 19, 2012 - Aviation boatswainas mates show flight information to AV-8B Harrier pilot during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

A U. S. Air Force F-35A taxiing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
A U.S. Air Force F-35A from 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, taxiing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, before a training mission

A CV-22 Osprey hangs in the anechoic chamber at Eglin Air Force Base
March 6, 2012 - A CV-22 Osprey hangs in the anechoic chamber at the Joint Preflight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Systems hangar at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

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

An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde
March 5, 2010 - An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). Mesa Verde is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security

MV-22B Ospreys fly over U. S. Navy Hospital Corpsman as he acts as an injured pilot
Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, October 23, 2007- MV-22B Ospreys fly over a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman as he acts as an injured pilot waiting to be rescued during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft

A CV-22 Osprey prepares to take off as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies overhead
A CV-22 Osprey, a tilt-rotor aircraft, prepares to take off as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies overhead. The two aircraft flew together recently as part of training opportunity at Hurlburt Field, Florida

A U. S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares for flight on the deck USS Wasp
Gulf of Aqaba, October 4, 2007 - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares for flight on the deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1)

Aviation Boatswains Mate signals the pilot to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the
Atlantic Ocean, October 4, 2011 - Aviation Boatswains Mate gives the thumbs up for pilot to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

A RQ-8A Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle in flight
St. Inigoes, Maryland, June 27, 2005 - A RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV)

An F-35B Lightning II is secured in the hangar bay aboard USS Wasp
October 4, 2011 - An F-35B Lightning II is secured in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

A CV-22 Osprey sits on display at the U. S. Air Force Academy
May 11, 2007 - A CV-22 Osprey sits on display at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The famed Academy chapel is in the background

Sailors run to safety after they chock and chain a MV-22 Osprey
Philippine Sea, November 18, 2013 - Air department Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) run to safety after they chock and chain a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey

An MV-22B Osprey prepares for landing, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Pilot of a CV-22 Osprey goes over his instruments in the cockpit
The pilot of a CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron goes over his instruments in the cockpit during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

A CV-22 Osprey and an MH-53 Pave Low fly over the coastline of Florida
August 20, 2008 - A CV-22 Osprey and an MH-53 Pave Low fly over the coastline near Hurlburt Field, Florida

An AV-8B Harrier prepares for takeoff as another lands aboard USS Makin Island
Pacific Ocean, February 17, 2011 - An AV-8B Harrier prepares for takeoff as another lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island Makin Island is conducting AV-8 operations in preparation

A MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of USS George H. W. Bush
Atlantic Ocean, May 1, 2012 - A MV-22 Osprey prepares for landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

Pilot in the cockpit of a U. S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 14, 2011 - Pilot in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II

A high-speed flypast of an Italian Navy AV-8B Harrier II
March 17, 2010 - A high-speed flypast of an Italian Navy AV-8B Harrier II

An MV-22 Osprey lands aboard USNS Robert E. Peary
Atlantic Ocean, February 9, 2012 - An MV-22 Osprey makes a historic first landing aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5)

A U. S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey taxiing on the runway
A U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey taxiing on the runway in Ostrava, Czech Republic

Two CV-22 Osprey aircraft on the ramp at Kirtland Air Force Base
Two CV-22 Osprey aircraft from the 71st SOS sit on the ramp at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

An F-35B Lightning II makes a vertical landing on the flight deck of USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, October 3, 2011 - An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flies over the Atlantic Ocean. The UAV is embarked aboard the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8)

A CV-22 Osprey flies over the canyons in northern New Mexico

A CV-22B Osprey on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida
A CV-22B Osprey from U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida

Sailors move into position to refuel a MV-22 Osprey
Philippine Sea, November 17, 2013 - Sailors move into position to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the U.S

An MV-22 Osprey lands aboard USS Harry S. Truman
Gulf of Oman, October 15, 2013 - An MV-22 Osprey lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck
South China Sea, February 19, 2014 - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

An F-35B Lightning II lifts off the flight deck of USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, October 4, 2011 - An F-35B Lightning II lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Sailors prepare to launch an AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, June 2, 2010 - Sailors prepare to launch an AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu Peleliu is on a scheduled deployment to the western

U. S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Revolutionizing Vertical Takeoff and Landing: The Versatility of VTOL Aircraft" An F-35 Lightning II showcases its agility as it soars over the picturesque skies of Destin, Florida. A row of U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft stands ready at MCAS Miramar, a testament to their exceptional vertical takeoff capabilities. Three F-35B Lightning IIs dominate the tarmac at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, showcasing their cutting-edge technology and formidable presence. With precision and finesse, F-35B Lightning II variants gracefully touch down on the flight deck of USS Wasp – a remarkable display of vertical landing prowess. Step into the cockpit view of a CV-22 Osprey and experience firsthand the breathtaking perspective that these versatile aircraft offer. In an impressive show of firepower, a U. S. Marine test fires an M240 heavy machine gun from the back of an MV-22B Osprey – highlighting its role as both transport and combat platform. Over Afghanistan's vast terrain, an A/V-8B Harrier receives vital fuel mid-air from a KC-10 Extender – exemplifying its ability to operate in remote locations with ease. Touching down on the flight deck of USS Peleliu with utmost precision, an AV-8B Harrier proves its capability to land vertically even in challenging maritime conditions. A majestic U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey rests at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after completing another successful mission - embodying reliability and adaptability in one package. An airman gives a thumbs-up signal as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck - symbolizing confidence in this iconic aircraft's performance capabilities.