Photo by Timothy Klanderud | Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) | 06.03.2025
Shenyang J-11 Orthographic View Redo The Shenyang J-11 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-B+/L) is a Chinese twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). It is a license-produced and extensively upgraded derivative of the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-27SK air superiority fighter, forming a cornerstone of the People's Liberation Army Air Force......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Hayden | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 09.26.2024
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies alongside the wing of a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing, in the sky off the coast of England, Sep. 24, 2024. The fighter was refueled by the KC-46 as part of the 157 ARW’s ongoing commitment to provide aerial refueling support to......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Hayden | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 09.23.2024
An F-15 Eagle fighter jet assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies alongside a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing, in the sky off the coast of England, Sep. 24, 2024. The fighter was refueled by the KC-46 as part of the 157 ARW’s ongoing commitment to provide aerial refueling support to U.S. and Coalition Forces in that......
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 08.29.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mercedes Austin, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. Boom operators are highly trained individuals who play a crucial role in expanding the global reach of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren......
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 08.29.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mercedes Austin, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, annotates flight information over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. When not performing in-flight refueling, boom operators are responsible for assisting pilots and passengers, as well as storing and securing cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)...
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 08.29.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mercedes Austin, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, annotates flight information over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. When not performing in-flight refueling, boom operators are responsible for assisting pilots and passengers, as well as storing and securing cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)...
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 08.29.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mercedes Austin, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. Boom operators are highly trained individuals who play a crucial role in expanding the global reach of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren......
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 08.29.2024
U.S. Air Force Captain Timothy Reed, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, verifies flight patterns over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. Pilots operate tanker aircraft and command crews to accomplish air refueling, airlift, training, and other missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)...