Tail Assembly Collection

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxies out of the hot pit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
December 8, 2010 - An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxies out of the hot pit after a hasty refuel at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Row of U. S. Marine Corps F / A-18 Hornet tail fins at MCAS Miramar
Row of U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet tail fins from VMFAT-101, on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

C-130 Hercules on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan
October 7, 2013 - C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan

Turkish and Polish aircraft tails, Albacete Airfield, Spain
Turkish and Polish aircraft tails at NATOs Tactical Leadership Program exercise, Albacete Airfield, Spain

The tail of a Belgian F16 aircraft

Close-up of a C-130 Hercules tail assembly
February 7, 2012 - Close-up of a C-130 Hercules tail assembly at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Each C-130 has its own marking on the tail fin to help airfield personal identify each

Line-up of Hellenic Air Force T-2 Buckeye trainer aircraft in Kalamata, Greece. Greece is the only counry that still uses them

U. S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles taxi in after arriving to Nellis Air Force Base
February 20, 2009 - U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles taxi in after arriving to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Tail fins of Israeli Air Force F-16`s in Andravida, Greece
Tail fins of Israeli Air Force F-16`s during joint exercise INIOHOS 2016 in Andravida, Greece

Belgian F-16B taking off from Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

The tail section of an A-10 Thunderbolt II makes direct contact with the runway
March 25, 2008 - The tail section of an A-10 Thunderbolt II makes direct contact with Runway 22 after making an emergency landing

U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Yokota Air Base
October 22, 2013 - U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft sit on the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, before a large-formation flight

The new heritage tailflash with the checkertail design for the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, South Korea

The tail fin of an F / A-18D Hornet
The tail fin of an F/A-18D Hornet belonging to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, exhibits the units emblem

The F-16 aircraft of the Belgian Army

Greek and German fighter planes at Albacete Airfield, Spain
Greek and German fighter planes side by side at Albacete Airfield, Spain, during the Tactical Leadership Program exercise

Serbian and Bulgarian MiG-29s parked at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria

Airman washes an F / A-18F Super Hornet
Gulf of Oman, February 16, 2014 - Airman washes an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

A row of F-16 jets from the Polish and Greek Air Forces, Albacete Air Base, Spain
A row of F-16 fighter jets from the Polish and Greek Air Forces, during the NATO Tactical leadership program at Albacete Air Base, Spain

A Mirage 2000D jet of the French Air Force, Fairford, United Kingdom

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The tail assembly of military aircraft is a fascinating and crucial component that often goes unnoticed. From the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to the row of U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet tail fins at MCAS Miramar, these tails play a vital role in maintaining stability during flight. At Yokota Air Base in Japan, the C-130 Hercules proudly stands on the flightline, its tail assembly showcasing strength and precision. Meanwhile, Albacete Airfield in Spain displays an array of Turkish and Polish aircraft tails, symbolizing international cooperation and unity. The Belgian F16 aircraft boasts an impressive tail section that exudes power as it takes off into the sky. Similarly, a close-up of a C-130 Hercules reveals intricate details within its tail assembly - evidence of meticulous engineering. Line-ups such as those seen at Hellenic Air Force T-2 Buckeye trainer aircraft demonstrate discipline and orderliness within military operations. As U. S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles taxi into Nellis Air Force Base after arriving from their mission, their majestic tails leave spectators awestruck. In Andravida, Greece, Israeli Air Force F-16's showcase their distinctive tail fins with pride - each one telling a story of courage and determination. Finally, we witness the U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules standing tall on Yokota's flight line once again; its presence reminding us of unwavering dedication to service. These glimpses into various military bases around the world highlight not only the diversity but also the importance placed on impeccable craftsmanship when it comes to designing these remarkable tail assemblies for our brave men and women who protect our skies above.