Chicago Air & Water Show! USAF

A massive Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the U.S. Air Force parked on the ramp, showing its iconic T-tail and four powerful turbofan engines.

This Northrop T-38 Talon, painted in a striking heritage livery for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, taxis after a demonstration at an airshow.

A legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird on display, admired for unmatched speed and Cold War history.

USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon on display, tail number 81-0782, in classic gray tactical livery.

57-1499 departing RAF Mildenhall 22nd June 2026

A preserved USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in Vietnam-era camouflage stands sentinel as a gate guard, a Cold War legend against the mountain backdrop.

Take off taxing

C-17 to PANC From KCLT pilots waving

Two USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthogs' on the ramp, ready for their next sortie.

A United States Air Force KC-46A Pegasus military tanker is seen at an airfield, photographed through the perimeter fence.

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in afterburner, seen from below with open weapons bay doors, demonstrating its stealthy profile and raw power.

Sitting at Arizona Air National Guard

Sitting at Arizona Air National Guard hanger area.

Rear close-up of the b1

A USAF Boeing RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft sits on the ramp at sunset, exemplifying the enduring legacy of military strategic intelligence aviation.

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (0363) of the U.S. Air Force parked on the ramp, featuring its prominent refueling boom and classic 707 lineage.

A United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill AFB resting under a sun shelter—a modern stealth jet at the forefront of tactical aviation.

A classic Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in a majestic low pass, highlighting its legendary silhouette and enduring presence in military aviation.

Iconic Boeing B-52 Stratofortress on approach, accompanied by a small trainer or light aircraft taxiing below.