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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Vampires" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 flies over Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sit on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sit on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

 

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KC-135 doing circuits over RAF Brize nortan last year.

 

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First one is a hdr of the Thunderbirds and the second one is a close of Thunderbird 4, both at RIAT 2017

 

[Bombardier]

A few Oldies

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force photo)

 

[Bombardier]

Found this great colorisation of the first picture on The Mess by ' thounaojamtom '

 

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F-15 flypast at at RIAT 2017

 

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A few oldies from me...

 

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U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, performs rifle training March 28, 2018. Weapons familiarity and competence is vital to a pararescueman's ability to perform the combat search and rescue mission set. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)

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USAF Pararescuemen rifle traininghttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/4258289/83rd-erqs-guardian-angels-range-training

 

[santana]

As Always Awesome pictures Big Daddy, thanks for sharing them !!!

 

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B-52 flying in the distance (about to land at Fairford)

 

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A Paratrooper assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment provides security outside a subway tunnel at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., March 21, 2018. The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers trained at Fort A.P. Hill for two weeks in March to hone their combat skills through realistic training scenarios. (Photos by Spc. John Lytle)

A Paratrooper assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment breaches a door during a nighttime air assault of a notional enemy compound at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., March 16, 2018. The platoons operating in dense urban terrain learned many lessons with respect to operating in megacity environments.

Paratroopers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment provides security on a hallway during a nighttime air assault of a notional enemy compound at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., March 20, 2018.
(Photos by Spc. John Lytle)

A Paratrooper assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment fires a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle during a Squad Live Fire Exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., March 14, 2018.

(Photos by Spc. John Lytle)

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US Army 3BTC Paratroopers in traininghttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/4283...mbat-megacities-and-subterranean-environments

 

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TWENTYNINE PALMS, California - U.S. Marine Sgt. Trey Barbazon, "Hotshot", Company C, 1st Tank Battalion, leads his company to Main Side after qualification at Range 500 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 15, 2018. In tradition of 1st Tank Battalion, the company's highest crew score is named the "hotshot" and leads the company while displaying the guidon at the completion of the training event.

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa - Cpl. Mark Smith executes routine aggression tactics with his dog, Corado, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan March 21, 2018. Smith is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and is a native of Chester, West Virginia. Marines with 3rd LE conducted routine patrols, aggression tactics, and cleared buildings to improve their capabilities and prepare for upcoming deployments. Photo By: Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Guam - U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force; British Royal Marines with J Company, 42 Commando and Sailors with Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 conduct raids training with a section of MH-60Ss from Helicopter Sea Combat 25 March 20, 2017, in Guam. The units are conducting joint, combined training in order to develop shared standard-of-procedures in a visit, board, search and seizure environment so they can provide a more flexible and mission-ready capability to geographic combatant commanders in the Pacific. Photo By: Cpl. Carl King

Mar 23, 2018
CHAMROUSSE, Isere, France - Marines from the Mountain Leaders Section, Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., summit during the main touring event at the Mountain Troops Winter Challenge 2018, Chamrousse, France, March 14, 2018. "Team America" is one of six international teams participating in the competition of mountain infantry skills and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

ARTA RANGE, Djibouti - 180402-M-WP334-0012 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), April 2, 2018. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability and security in the region. Photo By: Cpl. Jered Stone

 

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Sikorsky MH53 Pave Low (The Stallion) - The National Cold War Exhibition, RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire

 

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U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. David Smith, a combat medic from the 7221st Medical Support Unit stands for a portrait in the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center during training, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 6, 2018. The Joint Training and Training Development Center is home to concept exploration and technology integration initiatives for the National Guard Bureau. The Center provides live, virtual, constructive and gaming environments to enhance the overall readiness of the Army National Guard and its mission partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 7221st Medical Support Unit train in the indoor urban simulator at the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 6, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Britney Bernard, a nurse from the 7221st Medical Support Unit, stands for a portrait in the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center during training, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 6, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

U.S. Army Reserve Private 1st Class Aris Wilson, from the 7221st Medical Support Unit, stands for a portrait in the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center during training, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 6, 2018.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

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Maj. Christin Hart, 419th Flight Test Squadron B-52 flight commander, prepares for takeoff at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2018. Hart was one of the crew members from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. on the developmental-operational test integrated flight with members of the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron from Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

Capt. Kevan Remick, 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron Weapons and Tactics flight commander, and Maj. Christin Hart, 419th Flight Test Squadron B-52 flight commander, go over final checks before takeoff at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2018. Though both Airmen perform different test operations roles for the Air Force, they represent the traditional gap between developmental and operational test since the 49th TES is from the 53rd Wing headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., whereas the 419th FLTS is from the 412th Test Wing headquartered at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. This integrated flight sought to bring the two test processes together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

A B-52 Stratofortress, designated for Operational Test by an "OT" tail flash, idles alongside another B-52 on the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2018. Before new equipment or software upgrades are fielded for the B-52, the 419th Flight Test Squadron and then the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron develop, test and evaluate to ensure the upgrades are effective and capable for the entire B-52 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

A 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief signals the B-52 Stratofortress to taxi the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2018. Members of the 419th Flight Test Squadron and the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron bridge the traditional divide between developmental and operational test with this integration flight by simultaneously conducting both forms of test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2018. The aircrew consisted of developmental test Airmen from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. and operational test Airmen from Barksdale. This Aircrew flew together in order to integrate developmental and operational testing on a new software block for the B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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[Gordus]

Great pictures. Are there also females piloting those as in for a living ? I only know of a former.

 

[bdpopeye]

Great pictures. Are there also females piloting those as in for a living ? I only know of a former.

Sure there are. I've only seen one about 13 years ago. Read this;

https://www.womenofaviationweek.org/five-decades-of-women-pilots-in-the-united-states-how-did-we-do/

 

[Gordus]

Sure there are. I've only seen one about 13 years ago. Read this;

https://www.womenofaviationweek.org/five-decades-of-women-pilots-in-the-united-states-how-did-we-do/

Oh I know there are female pilots, even we have some in our tiny "airforce"

I was referring to B-52 / strategic bomber pilots specificaly. I only heard of Kelly Flinn and that was some while ago.

 

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Oh I know there are female pilots, even we have some in our tiny "airforce"

I was referring to B-52 / strategic bomber pilots specificaly. I only heard of Kelly Flinn and that was some while ago.

Ok Gotcha..apparently there are female pilots of B-52s;

http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Disp...female-missileers-b-52-aircrews-make-history/

 

[Gordus]

Ok Gotcha..apparently there are female pilots of B-52s;

http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Disp...female-missileers-b-52-aircrews-make-history/

wow look at that ! didn't expect such numbers at all. Way to go