I spotted overhead next to my house

A classic Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog in U.S. Air Force markings preserved indoors—a legendary liaison and FAC aircraft of mid-20th-century U.S. military aviation.

A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules on static display, drawing a crowd during a public airshow.

Spott d at fbo at FSM

A KC-135 Stratotanker captured during takeoff, seen behind the airport perimeter fence.

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star in classic U.S. Air Force trainer colors, preserved outside a museum.

A USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (86047), an advanced aerial refueling tanker, waits under dramatic skies at a major airport.

A rare U.S. Air Force F-16 painted in prototype/heritage scheme on static display, honoring the jet's legacy as a milestone multi-role fighter.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird on display at a museum, the legendary Mach 3 reconnaissance aircraft famous for its speed and stealth.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker at Pima Air and Space Museum. 2024

Below the KC-135, the aircraft appears to be a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter. Both aircraft are seen in a typical aerial refueling configuration.

MN Air Guard C-130 on static display at the Duluth Airshow

Red engine covers are used for ground protection. The 60th/349th AMW at Travis AFB/CA operate some of the last KC-10s; the pictured aircraft may soon be retired.

This aircraft is wearing a rare retro livery marking heritage USAF symbols—not commonly seen on active C-17s. The 'Air Force Marathon' engine cover signifies its connection to public outreach and historic commemoration e…

The identifier '40070' and 'Martinsburg' tail code indicate it operates with the 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard.

This beauty is preserved at the strategic air command (SAC) museum near Lincoln, Nebraska.

Spotter at the Grand Forks AFB airshow

I first saw this bird in 2005 , when we stopped at FOE for fuel. It was dark out, and you could barely see it in the distance. I walked over and was dumbfounded as to why she sitting here. It was so random. 20 …

The tail markings 'OK' indicate assignment to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, home of the 552nd Air Control Wing.

Aircraft is from Tinker AFB (OK tail code), operating shortly after sunset. The unique rotating radar dome is characteristic of all E-3 Sentry models.