Aerial Gunner Collection

A HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner fires his GAU-17 machine gun
An HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner of the 512th Rescue Squadron, fires his GAU-17/A during live fire exercises at the White Sands Missile Range, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

U. S. Marine provides aerial security from a CH-53E Supe Stallion
August 22, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps gunner provides aerial security with a GAU-21.50 caliber machine gun inside a CH-53E Super Stallion over Helmand province, Afghanistan

High dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk gunner
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

An Afghan Air Force aerial gunner makes final checks on a Mi-17 helicopter
July 20, 2013 - An Afghan Air Force aerial gunner makes final checks on a Mi-17 helicopter before a functional check flight mission after routine maintenance at Kabul International Airport

A Marine waits for dust to clear while sitting on a CH-53 Super Stallion
A Marine from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 sits on the end of a ramp aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter waiting for dust to clear during a training exercise near Camp Lemonnier

An aerial gunner waves goodbye from an HH-60G Pave Hawk
March 22, 2007 - An aerial gunner waves goodbye from the HH-60G Pave Hawk as it flies away with a full load of recovered pararescuemen during a dive recovery exercise in the Gulf of Mexico

A soldier provides security
June 26, 2009 - A soldier provides security during a medical evacuation mission over the Helmand Province, Afghanistan

A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun

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"Aerial Gunners: Guardians of the Skies" In the realm where adrenaline meets precision, aerial gunners stand as sentinels above. With unwavering focus and unyielding determination, these skilled warriors ensure the safety and security of those below. A crew chief mounts a fearsome M134 Minigun onto their aircraft, its lethal power ready to be unleashed at a moment's notice. The HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner fires their GAU-17 machine gun with calculated accuracy, protecting their comrades in arms from any threat that dares to challenge them. From high above, a UH-1N Huey crew chief scans the ground diligently while manning a. 50 caliber machine gun. Their watchful eyes never cease searching for danger lurking beneath them. Meanwhile, a U. S. Marine meticulously inspects the GAU-16/Caliber 50 machine gun on board their UH-1N Huey helicopter - an instrument of defense that ensures they are always prepared for battle. The deafening roar fills the air as another HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner unleashes rounds from their GAU-17 machine gun, sending a clear message to any adversary who dares cross their path. A U. S. Marine provides aerial security from within the mighty CH-53E Super Stallion - an imposing figure guarding against threats from all directions. Captured through lens and skillful technique is a high dynamic range image showcasing the intensity etched upon the face of a UH-60 Black Hawk gunner - dedication personified in every line and crease. Another Black Hawk door gunner stands firm behind his M240G medium machine gun, ever vigilant in safeguarding those entrusted to his care. An Afghan Air Force aerial gunner performs final checks on his Mi-17 helicopter before embarking on yet another mission filled with uncertainty but met with unwavering resolve.