Big Ernie

Red Arrows hawk jets ready for the Kings flypast

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

A Rockwell B-1B Lancer showcases its striking afterburners in a powerful departure, highlighting the variable-sweep wing and potency of this long-range bomber.

Preserved de Havilland Devon DH.104 (NZI803) in RNZAF rescue/utility livery, on display in a museum hangar.

The Canadian flag and Top Aces branding can be seen on the tail; this frame is one of several acquired after retirement from military service for defense contractor work.

The V-22 Osprey’s ability to convert between vertical and horizontal flight is achieved by tilting the rotors and engines—a revolutionary feature in modern aviation.

Taken during wet conditions, likely at RAF Mildenhall where the 100th ARW is based. The KC-135R's CFM engines and refueling boom are clearly visible.

The B-1B Lancer in the photo is displayed indoors, hinting at its retired and preserved status. Its distinctive nose and swing wings make it easily identifiable. 'Lancer' banner visible adds further context.

First flight of B-47 was in 1947; this design deeply influenced later aircraft such as the B-52 and many commercial jets with its swept wings and nacelle layout. Hill Aerospace Museum

Coast Guard C-130, sitting on the apron warming up waiting for the fog to lift.
The cockpit features classic analog instruments with some updated avionics, indicative of legacy C-130H variants still widely used.

Image taken from inside a car, aircraft visible in the distance, classic T-tail and high-wing profile of the C-17; livery matches standard USAF paint scheme.