TIMOR SEA (July 9, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)
I know there’s a B-17 nicknamed, “Aluminum Overcast”, however I must say, FiFi the B-29 makes a strong case … Beautiful snap from Oshkosh 2015 by Flickr user Christopher.
I’m sure I’ve said it before, but aside from pilot, I think loadmaster might be a pretty awesome job. At least in moments like this one. A U.S. Air Force Loadmaster sits on the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global partnerships, foster camaraderie between U.S. and International paratroopers, and to exchange current tactics, techniques and procedures pertaining to Airborne Operations (Static Line and Military Free Fall). (U.S. Army Photo By Staff Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released)
Great shot of the North American F-100 Super Sabre (or “Hun”, as it was sometimes called) getting airborne at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Photo by Michael Rollinger. Used with permission.
Sometimes I get stuck inside the cockpit, it’s fun to look down and remind myself what I’m getting to do! Photo by Flickr user Franz Ferdinand Photography.
