Airman Collection (#11)

A crew chief watches a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard USS Makin Island
November 25, 2011 - A crew chief watches a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as it starts up its engine aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island under way in the Pacific Ocean

A sailor directs a UH-1N Huey helicopter aboard USS New York
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - A sailor directs a UH-1N Huey helicopter during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York during a certification exercise

An AV-8B Harrier jet lands on the flight deck of USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, May 15, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier jet lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

U. S. Air Force Airman uses a satellite base station to collect data on terrain features
May 5, 2011 - U.S. Air Force Airman uses a satellite base station on a rooftop to collect data on terrain features and distances at Contingency Operating Site Kalsu in Iraq

F-35B Lighnting II variants land aboard the flight deck of USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, October 15, 2011 - Aviation Boatswains Mate maneuvers BF-04 (front) a variant of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B Lighting II after a vertical landing, as BF-02 (back)

A rescue drill is performed on the flight deck of USS George H. W. Bush
Atlantic Ocean, August 29, 2010 - A Sailor assigned to the air department crash and salvage division aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, performs a rescue drill on the ships flight deck

An Air Force pararescueman jumps out of the back of an HC-130 Hercules
July 22, 2004 - An Air Force pararescueman jumps out of the back of an HC-130 Hercules during a rescue near the island of St. Maarten

An F-22 Raptor taxis while a B-2 Spirit waits for clearance
March 12, 2009 - An F-22 Raptor taxis at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam while a B-2 Spirit waits for clearance

U. S. Air Force Airman writes on M8 chemical detection paper during an operational
September 8, 2011 - U.S. Air Force Airman marks the date and time on M8 chemical detection paper during an operational readiness exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas

A fully assembled flight crew helmet
April 21, 2009 - A fully assembled flight crew helmet sits after being inspected by an Airman

Pilots equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

A UH-60 Blackhawk flies the river to an unknown village to drop off a care package
Baqubah, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk flies the river to an unknown village to drop off a care package

A Crew Chief looks out the side door of a helicopter in flight
A Crew Chief looks out the side door next to the fast rope line as Navy pilots from Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Eleven (HS-11)

Soldiers demonstrate a buddy sniper position
November 14, 2007 - Soldiers demonstrate a buddy sniper position as one of the ways to set up an attack in Iraq

A F-15 pilot looks over at his wingman while in flight over Oregon
A F-15 pilot from the 114th Fighter Squadron looks over at his wingman during a training mission over Central Oregon

An aviation boatswains mate directs an F-35B Lightning II aboard USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, October 3, 2011 - An aviation boatswains mate directs an F-35B Lightning II after it completes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of
East China Sea, September 11, 2010 - Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry

Airman hand-washes the centerline on the underbelly of a KC-135 Stratotanker
July 24, 2006 - Airman hand-washes the centerline on the underbelly of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England

An Italian Army Agusta AW129 Mangusta attack helicopter at Forward Operating Base Herat, Regional Command West, Afghanistan

An MH-53E Sea Dragon prepares to land aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Pacific Ocean, October 3, 2011 - Marines practice takeoffs and landings from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during exercise Dawn Blitz

Aviation fuel technician attaches a fuel line to an AV-8B Harrier
November 5, 2009 - Aviation fuel technician attaches a fuel line to an AV-8B Harrier from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Arizona

A C-17 Globemaster III approaches a KC-10 Extender
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III approaches the pre-contact point behind a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean

An Airman performs a foreign object disposal walk on the flight line
August 6, 2008 - An Airman performs a foreign object disposal walk on the flight line at a simulated air base in Southeast Asia

A technician performs a post flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon
A weapons loader performs a post flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon after its arrival in Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn

German Air Force Airman holds the German flag
January 15, 2008 - German Air Force Senior Airman holds the German flag while training with U.S. Air Force honor guard members at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

A U. S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon receives in-flight refueling
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon receives in-flight refueling

U. S. Air Force Airman communicates during Operation Spartan Shield
September 11, 2012 - U.S. Air Force Airman communicates with a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Southwest Asia

A pilot sitting in the back of a two-seater F-14 Tomcat
An F-14 radar intercept officer (RIO) sitting in the back-seater of the two-seat fighter plane, enjoying a panoramic view of the world below and the sky above

Airman fires a shot line from USS Bonhomme Richard
Gulf of Thailand, February 18, 2013 - Airman fires a shot line from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

An aircraft metals technician welds framework to repair a maintenance bench used to support the B-52 bomber

Airman directs an EH-101 Merlin helicopter onto the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis
Arabian Sea, October 24, 2011 - Airman directs an EH-101 Merlin helicopter onto the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S

Soldier prepares to land after a static-line jump
April 15, 2011 - Soldier prepares to land after a static-line jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, as part of airdrop and sling-load training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

An AV-8B Harrier II launches from USS Bonhomme Richard
An AV-8B Harrier II light-attack jet launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard as the ship transits to San Francisco to participate in Fleet Week festivities

UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew members standby with fire extinguishers on startup, Tikrit, Iraq

An Airman salutes the American flag that is flying at half-mast
February 9, 2010 - An Airman salutes the American flag that is flying at half-mast. Military installations around the world flew the flag at half-mast in honor of Representative John Murtha by

An F-22 Raptor prepares for refueling
March 31, 2011 - An F-22 Raptor pilot lines up the aircraft to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker

An F-16 Aggressor disconnectsfrom a KC-10 Extender after being refueled
April 22, 2009 - An F-16 Aggressor disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after being refueled during RED FLAG-Alaska 09-2, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

A pilot prepares for take-off
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, May 19, 2009 a A pilot prepares for take-off during Polar Force 09-05

A U. S. Sailor signals to a C-2A Greyhound aircraft
December 11, 2013 - A U.S. Sailor signals a C-2A Greyhound aircraft pilot to power up the propellers at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter releases cargo on the flight deck of USS Anzio
Atlantic Ocean, November 29, 2011 - Boatswains Mate Seaman Apprentice directs an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter to release cargo on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio during a

Pilot monitors the flight instruments in his HH-60 Pave Hawk
June 27, 2007 - Pilot monitors the flight instruments in his HH-60 Pave Hawk during an aerial refueling mission with a C-130 Hercules

World War I poster of a U. S. airman cranking the propeller of an airplane
Vintage World War I poster of a U.S. airman cranking the propeller of an airplane outside a hanger. It reads, For Action, Enlist In The Air Service

Aircrews approach Farallon Island off the coast of San Francisco, California
February 17, 2009 - Aircrews approach Farallon Island off the coast of San Francisco, California

Three F-15 Eagles fly high during a training mission
Three F-15 Eagles from the Massachusetts Air National Guard fly high over New England during a training mission

Airman adjusts the eyespan on a pair of night vision goggles
November 29, 2006 - Airman adjusts the eyespan on a pair of night vision goggles at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Illustration of an Allosaurus Jet pilot

A F-16 Fighting Falcon
January 29, 2007 - A F-16 Fighting Falcon detaches from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

U. S. Army soldiers conduct a HALO jump over Washington
April 22, 2014 - U.S. Army soldiers, 1st Special Forces Group, conduct a high altitude low opening (HALO) jump from a C-130J Super Hercules over Yakima training center, Washington

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"Airman: A Legacy of Courage and Innovation" Step back in time with the Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon, where the heroic tales come to life. From Major James McCudden's daring exploits in the Royal Flying Corps during WW1 to his remarkable achievements showcased on this poster, we are reminded of their unwavering bravery. In Bognor Regis, 1944, witness a unique moment as a modified auxiliary fuel tank is filled with beer. This lighthearted scene amidst wartime chaos reflects the camaraderie and resilience that defined these extraordinary individuals. The Bootle War Memorial DP175404 stands tall as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Each name etched into its surface represents an airman who fearlessly took to the skies for their country's freedom. Commander C. R. Samson R. N exemplifies naval aviation prowess, showcasing how different branches united under one common goal – protecting our skies and seas. Amy Johnson, an inspiring pilot from the 1930s (1936), shattered gender stereotypes by proving that women too could soar through clouds and conquer new horizons. During World War II, young men eagerly joined the RAF - fit and ready - following in their fathers' footsteps. Their determination was fueled by love for family and country alike. A glimpse into history reveals a man donning a flying jacket in 1916 – an emblematic symbol of courage against adversity; he embodied both style and substance as he soared above enemy lines. Even before wars consumed nations, flight captured imaginations. At Bath Aviation Meeting in 1912, witness a monkey taking flight alongside humans – demonstrating mankind's relentless pursuit of conquering gravity itself. Lastly, delve into heartwarming moments with WW2 Christmas cards like "Escort. " These messages conveyed hope amid turbulent times while reminding us that even amidst darkness there can be lightness found within shared bonds.