The German Navy is retiring its Sikorsky SH-3 Sea Kings after 50 years of service, and it painted one especially for the occasion. This photo was taken near Wilhelmshaven, Germany during a photo mission with the Aviation Photo Crew.
A Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet of the international Top Aces organization performs a gear swing. This photo was taken near Wilhelmshaven, Germany during a photo mission with the Aviation Photo Crew.
An ITA Airways Airbus A220-100 arrives at London City Airport from Milan Linate.
Although manufactured in 1944, this C-46 Commando is still flying daily to provide fuel to remote villages in Alaska. This C-46 is operated in commercial service by Everts Air, which also operates some DC-6s. This photo was taken in Kenai, Alaska.
A contractor-operated Mi-24 "Hind" helicopter lands at MCAS Yuma, AZ, during the bi-annual Weapons and Tactics Instructor course.
This F-35 at Lakeland, Florida's Sun 'n' Fun evening airshow was flown by Capt. Melanie "Mach" Kluesner.
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 performs at Florida's Sun 'n Fun Airshow. This Moon shot occurred at just the right moment when Thunderbird 5 split off from the delta formation.
A National Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F departs Los Angeles International Airport.
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Greg Koontz delights the crowd on the opening day of Sun 'n Fun 2024 by cutting a ribbon while flying his American Champion Super Decathlon upside down.
Nathan Hammond of Ghostwriter Airshows flies his de Havilland-Canada Super Chipmunk and shoots off fireworks at Sun 'n Fun 2024 in Lakeland, Florida.
Children sit above the crowd for a view of the sunset flights near Paradise City at Sun 'n Fun 2024.
A 41-sec. exposure from Sun 'n Fun 2024. A warbird enjoys the nighttime airshow finale.
A Lockheed Constellation soars proudly past the crowd at Sun 'n Fun 2024.
This North American P-51 was the star attraction of Sun 'n' Fun 2024's Night Airshow and fireworks display, which included a drone aerobatic show and laser lights. It was the show's golden anniversary.
An armed F-16 displays its hardware as it passes the tower at Sun 'n Fun 2024.
The launch of the Boeing X-37 by a Falcon Heavy as seen from Parris Island, South Carolina. The second-stage ignition, as well as the first-stage boosters being relit, are visible.
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