Airlift Collection (page 3)

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from USS Jason Dunham
Mediterranean Sea, September 22, 2012 - An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from the focasle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham during a vertical replenishment with

An MH-60S Knighthawk delivering cargo
Arabian Gulf, March 6, 2004 - An MH-60S Knighthawk delivers cargo to USS George Washington (CVN-73). Operating close by is the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson

An SA330J Puma helicopter conducts vertical replenishement
Arabian Sea, January 24, 2012 - An SA330J Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Richard E

An SA-330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies to USS Kearsarge
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - An SA-330J Puma helicopter approaches the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14)

Marines hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Gulf of Oman, August 30, 2013 - Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

A bundle of donated goods drifts to an island after being dropped out the back of
December 16, 2009 - A bundle of donated goods drifts to an island after being dropped out the back of a C-130 Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop

Personnel attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - Personnel attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

Airmen assist each other as they hook a sling to an SH-60B Seahawk
March 29, 2004 - Airmen assist each other as they hook a sling to an SH-60B Seahawk aboard USS George Washington

A practice pallet is released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III
August 13, 2007 - A practice pallet is released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop training mission

Airman watches a practice bundle fall from a C-17 Globemaster III
July 16, 2007 - Airman watches a practice bundle fall from a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop training mission over Hawaii

A box of humanitarian goods travels to the Yap Islands during Operation Christmas Drop
December 14, 2010 - Airmen watch as a parachute deploys and a box of humanitarian goods travels to the Yap Islands below during Operation Christmas Drop

Sailors connect cargo legs and nets to an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Pacific Ocean, September 18, 2013 - Sailors embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) connect cargo legs

Airmen run to cover after attaching cargo legs to an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Pacific Ocean, July 3, 2013 - Logistics Specialist and Airman run to cover after attaching cargo legs to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

An MH-60S Sea Hawk brings pallets of supplies to USS Mobile Bay
Arabian Sea, November 1, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter brings pallets of supplies to the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)

An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter places cargo onto the flight deck of USS Nimitz
July 7, 2012 - An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter places cargo onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during a vertical replenishment in the Pacific Ocean

Container delivery system bundles drop out of a C-17 Globemaster III over a drop
May 9, 2010 - In less than thirty seconds, 40 container delivery system bundles totaling 70, 000 pounds drop out of a C-17 Globemaster III over a drop zone in Afghanistan

Marines attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Arabian Gulf, January 29, 2011 - Marines attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10)

A C-130J Shimshon of the Israeli Air Force performs a low level supply drop over Israel

Airmen push out a pallet of donated goods over the Island of Yap from a C-130 Hercules
December 19, 2008 - Airmen wait for the right moment to push a boxed pallet of donated supplies from a C-130 Hercules over the remote Island of Yap to be dropped during the 2008 Operation Christmas

U. S. Sailors connect a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
Pacific Ocean, July 21, 2010 - U.S. Sailors aboard fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) connect a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a replenishment at sea with aircraft

A MH-60S Knighthawk transfers cargo during a vertical replenishment
October 4, 2012 - A MH-60S of HSC-22 assigned to USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), during a vertical replenishment operation on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Sea. In the background is a SH-60J Seahawk

Two SA-330 Puma helicopters deliver pallets
Pacific Ocean, April 9, 2011 - Two SA-330 Puma helicopter deliver pallets from the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E

U. S. Air Force loadmaster preparing to release a container delivery system over Afghanistan
May 27, 2010 - U.S. Air Force loadmaster prepares to release a container delivery system over Afghanistan. The bundles re-supplied the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan

An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter delivering supplies
Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2008 - An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter flies past the Ticonderoga Class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flying in front of USS Gettysburg
Atlantic Ocean, August 2, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) transits the Atlantic Ocean as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

Marines attach sling loads to the body of an Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, December 27, 2005 - Marine landing support specialists attach external loads, or sling loads, to the body of an Army CH-47 Chinook Cargo helicopter

An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter during a vertical replenishment
Indian Ocean, January 24, 2012 - A landing signalman aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey, signals an AS-332 Super Puma helicopter during a vertical replenishment with

A KC-10 Extender prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy
July 23, 2007 - A KC-10 Extender flown by a blended crew from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy

Marines wait to retrieve a pallet during a vertical replenishment
Gulf of Oman, December 23, 2011 - Marines wait to retrieve a pallet on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during a vertical replenishment

SH-60 helicopters transfer ammunition between USS Harry S. Truman and USNS Mount Baker
SH-60 helicopters fly between USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34) to deliver ammunition. Truman is currently undergoing its Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA)

An SA-330 Puma transport helicopter moves cargo during a vertical replenishment
Pacific Ocean, September 15, 2013 - An SA-330 Puma transport helicopter moves cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during a vertical replenishment

An MH-60S Knighthawk transports supplies during a replenishment at sea
Atlantic Ocean, July 21, 2003 - An MH-60S Knighthawk transports ammunition to the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34) during an ammo off-load

A ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules
February 2, 2011 - A ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules from the New York Air National Guardas 109th Airlift Wing takes off during an Operation Deep Freeze mission in Antarctica

A MH-60 helicopter transfers cargo during a vertical replenishment
October 4, 2012 - A MH-60S of HSC-22 assigned to USS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a vertical replenishment operation on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Sea

A U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
December 12, 2009 - A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter resupplies Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment at its outpost in Baba Saheb Ghar

Container delivery system bundles parachute down to a drop zone marked by warfighters
May 9, 2010 - Container delivery system bundles parachute down to a drop zone marked by warfighters on the ground in Afghanistan

An MH-60S Sea Hawk picks up pallets from the flight deck of of USNS Rainier
December 21, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up pallets from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment
Atlantic Ocean, December 15, 2006 - An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis & Clark (T-AKE)

Pallets are released from a C-17 Globemaster III over Afghanistan
May 4, 2012 - Critical supplies are delivered to an undisclosed location in Afghanistan via airdrop by a C-17 Globemaster III

Pallets of relief supplies exit a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft over Haiti
January 18, 2010 - Forty pallets of relief supplies exit a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft over Haiti. Joint Task Force-Haiti secured the area where the supplies were delivered

Airmen push out a pallet of donated goods from a C-130 Hercules
December 14, 2010 - Airmen lookout upon the Islands of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop. Operation Christmas Drop is the Air Forceas longest-running humanitarian which began in 1952

A MH-60S Knighthawk conducts a vertical replenishment at sea
October 4, 2012 - A MH-60S of HSC-22 assigned to USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), during a vertical replenishment operation on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Sea

A member from the Pathfinder Platoon gets ready to jump from a C-130 transport plane with a container. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained

A SH-60 R Seahawk prepares to drop supplies
Mediterranean Sea, August 18, 2013 a Air Boss watches as a SH-60 R Seahawk prepares to drop supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea (VERTREP)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk delivers supplies to the flight deck of USS Mobile Bay
Pacific Ocean, September 19, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies to the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay

Soldiers practice external cargo mounting on a UH-60 Yanshuf of the Israel Air Force

An SH-60S Sea Hawk delivers supplies on the flight deck fo USS Preble
Philippine Sea, September 18, 2013 - An SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-88)

Ordnancemen connect transport cables to a SH-60B helicopter
December 6, 2006 - An air crewman watches as two aviation ordnancemen connect transport cables to a SH-60B helicopter on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during a vertical replenishment

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"Airlift: The Mighty Wings of the U. S. Air Force" In the vast expanse of the sky, where freedom knows no bounds, a fleet of powerful aircraft soars through the clouds - it's the U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight. These magnificent machines are at the forefront operations, carrying out crucial missions that span across continents. As you flip open the front cover of "Airlift, " a world unfolds before your eyes. From historic Vickers Viscount 9Q-CBS to modern Beech C-12A Huron 73-1213, this captivating collection showcases an array of aircraft that have played pivotal roles in delivering aid and support to those in need. Amongst them stands proud the Lockheed LC-130H-LM Hercules 83-0490, its ruggedness and versatility making it an indispensable asset in extreme environments. Alongside is its predecessor, the legendary Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, which has gracefully carried countless troops and cargo throughout its service years. But towering above them all is none other than the mighty Lockheed C-5A Galaxy 69-0022 - a true behemoth capable of transporting massive loads with ease. Its presence alone commands respect as it symbolizes unparalleled strength and unwavering dedication. The pages turn further to reveal another iconic figure - Lockheed C-141B Starlifter 65-0222; its sleek silhouette embodies both gracefulness and power simultaneously. Not far behind follows Lockheed C-5A Galaxy 68-0220, showcasing how innovation continues to push boundaries even within established giants. Amidst these heavyweights lies another workhorse - Lockheed C130-A-LM Hercules 54–1640 – a reliable companion known for its ability to land on short runways and deliver vital supplies into remote areas with precision.