Missile away

This picture was taken well-timed as this F-16 pilot watches a missile be released from the right wing of the plane, leaving a noticeable flame trail as it increases speed.

F-15s take off for patrol while another goes through its flight checks nearby.

Routine Patrols

Few people would get to experience this, but many would hope to have this kind of experience to be in the cockpit as 2 warplanes set off on patrol.

Naval Operations

U.S. Navy carrier operations at sea. More aircraft are sent off carriers than the missions the air force does in total. Guess that's what some mean when they say "If you wanted to sit around all day you should've joined the air force."

Despite the fact this plane has not seen combat yet, it has many capabilities that wold make it a deadly foe to fight in air to air combat. Limited due to how much each plane costs. the F-22 is sure to be the next deadliest aircraft to dominate the skies after the already deadly F-15.

This Boeing 747 was modified to carry 40,000 gallons of water as being part of the Fire Department to deal with large wild fires. This aircraft flies over the fire and drops its load onto the flames, but being a demonstration it just shows what it is meant to do.

A collection of military craft doing flybys and low passes.

At first glance it looks like it's on fire but this Boeing B-47 is being assisted in take off by its rocket packs.

Another awesome formation. The lanes in the middle are Boeing 737s being escorted by WWII era planes. I don't know what type they are however.

Let's face it. You will rarely see Boeing aircraft like these in formation in your life time. It appears to be a heritage flight consisting of a 747, a 767, a 757, and a 737. It would take more skill than flying in formation with military aircraft much due to the increased size, and being this close, one wrong move would result in death.

B-1B Supersonic Bombers. Fast, strategic bombers that can penetrate enemy territory to bomb targets. Its wings can sweep backwards to supersonic flight and can carry a large amount of high explosives to achieve superiority. Despite not being as a heavy bomber like the B-52, it has a large advantage in speed, and can even outrun some intercepters.

Air Superiority Machines. From Vietnam to now, these 3 fighter aircraft have dominated the skies in their air battles, aside from the F-22 since it has not seen combat yet. The F-4 Phantom II *center* dominated the skies over Vietnam, battling MiG-17s, MiG-19s, and its adversary, MiG-21s. It was later succeeded by the F-15 *bottom center* where it first flew in Lebanon, taking MiG-21s for its first kills. It later flew the skies of Iraq in Operation Desert Storm, destroying Iraqi fighters like the MiG-29 and F-2. The F-22 *top center* has not seen combat but boasts the latest technology so it will have the first shot.

Droppin' Flares.

Boeing 727-035

This was likely taken when the 747 was recently made.

The newly built Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Although I don't know much about the specs to this aircraft it is said to carry around 300 passengers and provide up-to-date comfort and convenience.

Although there isn't a plane in this photo, this is where flight United 93 crashed after the passengers fought to take back control of the plane, forcing it to crash near this farm in Pennsylvania.

This is the photo of the American Airlines Flight 11 right before it hit the South Tower of the World Trade center. Many will never forget what happened on this day, and it's the reason why the U.S. went to Afghanistan while after. They aren't there anymore, but this incident won't leave anyone's minds anytime soon.

F-86A SABRE

The F-86 Sabre flew the in the skies of North and South Korea, combating the aircraft it was made to turn the tide against, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15.

F-15C EAGLE

This F-15C Eagle is demonstrating its high rate of climb. It appears to be dropping flares, and one could guess its altitude is around 40,000 ft.

B-52 Stratofortress

Classic snapshot of the United States bomber capable of delivering a large quantity of weapons anywhere in the world. While being the current heavy bomber of the air force, it is also large enough to carry nuclear weapons like the Hydrogen bomb. Its range is 10,000 miles, doubled if carrying fuel tanks. Its so heavy, if on a full load, it needs to be aided by a rocket boosting system for take off.