Strategic Collection (page 10)

A NATO AWACS E-3A Sentry landing in Konya, Turkey
A NATO AWACS E-3A Sentry attending the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013-2 in Konya, Turkey

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber refuels during a close-air-support mission
Over Afghanistan - A B-52 Stratofortress bomber refuels during a close-air-support mission. The KC-135 Stratotanker transfers fuel to the bomber at about 16 gallons per second

A Tiger Shark unmanned aerial vehicle prepares for landing
A Tiger Shark unmanned aerial vehicle returns from a mission supporting forces in theater. The Tiger Shark UAV is the result of a rapid deployment effort by the Naval Air Systems Command special

A B-1B Lancer takes off at an air base in Southwest Asia
January 23, 2010 - A B-1B Lancer takes off at an air base in Southwest Asia

A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Over the Pacific Ocean - A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

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

A B-52H Stratofortress bomber of the Air Force Reserve arriving at the NATO days in Ostrava, Czech Republic

A Formation of U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare for departure
December 18, 2008 - A Formation of U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare to depart from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

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

Pallets await loading onto a C-5 Galaxy
Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan - Pallets await loading onto a C-5 Galaxy

Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Super Hercules taxiing at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, during Exercise Cruzex

A B-1B Lancer performs a touch and go before landing
April 3, 2007 - A B-1B Lancer performs a touch and go before landing for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

A C-17 Globemaster III sits in Hangar 4
January 29, 2007 - A C-17 Globemaster III sits in Hangar 4 after being pressure washed during a routine home station inspection at McChord Air Force Base, Washington

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress over the Indian Ocean

C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Wake Island
January 12, 2008 - A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Wake Island

A U. S. Air Force aircrew prepares a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft for a mission
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, February 9, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force aircrew prepares a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft for a mission in support of Exercise Cope North

A C-5A Galaxy of the U. S. Air Force Reserve taking off
A C-5A Galaxy of the U.S. Air Force Reserve taking off from Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A U. S. Air Force B-1B Lancer is refueled over Afghanistan
August 4, 2012 - A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer is refueled over Afghanistan during overseas contingency operations

Soldiers prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III
February 11, 2008 - Members from Special Operations Command Pacific, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

Humanitarian aid supplies loaded by Hawaii Air National Guard into a C-17 Globemaster III
September 30, 2009 - Humanitarian aid supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is loaded by Hawaii Air National Guard

A soldier waits for his C-17 Globemaster III to launch
December 14, 2006 - A soldier waits for his C-17 Globemaster III to launch on an upcoming airdrop mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft over Afghanistan
November 25, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft returns to its mission after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

A B-2 Spirit of the U. S. Air Force prepares for landing
A B-2 Spirit of the U.S. Air Force on final approach for Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, just before sunset

A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle makes an arrested recovery on the Skyhook recovery
Pacific Ocean, February 26, 2011 - A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle makes an arrested recovery on the Skyhook recovery system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock

An Airman inspecting pallets of cargo that will be dropped from a C-17 Globemaster
August 27, 2009 - Airman inspects pallets of cargo that will be dropped from a C-17 Globemaster III, to a forward operating base in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

A UH-1N helicopter flies over the Marine Air Support Squadron compound
August 26, 2010 - A UH-1N helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 flies over the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 compound

Army Soldiers jump out of a C-17 Globemaster III
August 21, 2006 - Army Soldiers jump out of a C-17 Globemaster III during a joint forcible entry exercise with the Air Force over the East Coast

An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle in flight
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, September 30, 2011 - An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) successfully completes the first unmanned biofuel flight at Webster Field

A U. S. Air Force B-1B Lancer on a combat patrol over Afghanistan
December 10 2008 - A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer on a combat patrol over Afghanistan

Close-up of the front of a C-17 Globemaster III
February 1, 2010 - A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew prepares for a combat-airdrop over Afghanistan, at a base in Southwest Asia

A U. S. Air Force B-1B Lancer takes off from RAF Fairford, England
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer takes off from RAF Fairford, England

Crew chief marshals a C-5 Galaxy aircraft
Bandanaike, Sri Lanka - Crew chief marshals a C-5 Galaxy aircraft that landed at the international airport supporting Operation Unified Assistance

An SH-3D Sea King helicopter of the Spanish Navy in flight over Rota, Spain

U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs lined up on the runway awaiting takeoff
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs are lined up waiting to transport U.S. Army and Air Force personnel forward from an air base in Europe in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A U. S. Air Force maintenance crew performs post flight checks on a B-52 Stratofortress
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, February 15, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force maintenance crew performs post flight checks on a B-52 Stratofortress after a mission in support of exercise Cope North. The U.S

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Nellis Air Force Base
March 4, 2014 - A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Red Flag 14-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

A B-52H Stratofortress refuels with a KC-135R Stratotanker of the Mississippi Air National Guard during a training sortie over Louisiana

A B-52H Stratofortress
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska June 23, 2009 - A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Eielson Air Force Base during Northern Edge 2009

A loadmaster sits on the rear ramp of his C-17 Globemaster III
A United States Air Force Loadmaster sits on the rear ramp of his C-17 Globemaster III as another C-17 gets into position to move onto the runway

A B-2 Spirit takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
March 27, 2003 - A B-2 Spirit, returning from a mission supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Indian Ocean

An RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft flies over the Midwest
An RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft flies high over the Midwest on a training mission out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

A B-1B Lancer flies over the Nevada and Utah region

US Army Pilots in-flight in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission
U.S. Army Pilots in-flight in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission to Qatar

A U. S. Air Force B-2 Spirit is inspected by ground crews
February 10, 2014 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit is inspected by ground crews during exercise Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

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

An E-2C Hawkeye during flight operations on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 3, 2012 - An E-2C Hawkeye of VAW-121 Bluetails, during flight operations on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft over the Pacific
July 10, 2010 - A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft over the Pacific Ocean during a sortie in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010

A two-ship of B-1B Lancers release chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico
February 24, 2010 - A two-ship formation of B-1B Lancers release chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico during a training mission

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"Unleashing the Power of Strategy: Aerial Forces in Action" In this captivating snapshot, four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the sky with precision and purpose. Their strategic maneuvers echo the importance of careful planning and execution. Accompanying them are U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters, showcasing their immense capabilities as they gracefully navigate through the clouds. Together, these forces epitomize strategic collaboration on a global scale. A lone Royal Australian Air Force F-111 takes flight against a backdrop between Berlin and Rome, symbolizing the vast distances covered by aerial operations in pursuit objectives. The awe-inspiring presence of a B-2 Spirit soaring high above reminds us of its unparalleled stealth capabilities - an embodiment of strategy at its finest. Delving into history, we witness the Republic XF-12 Rainbow RC-2 taking center stage. This iconic aircraft represents an era where strategic innovation pushed boundaries to new heights. Maps become our guiding compasses as we explore G. H. Davis's depiction of war in North Africa - highlighting how geography played a pivotal role in shaping military strategies during crucial conflicts. Continuing our journey across Europe, another map by G. H. Davis showcases Sicily's significance as a strategically vital location throughout history – reminding us that every inch holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. Amidst all this action-packed imagery, a C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean - not only demonstrating tactical prowess but also emphasizing the importance of defensive measures for successful missions. Taking us back to World War II is an image capturing LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump; it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos, strategists find ways to mitigate disaster and protect lives at all costs. Finally, G. H. Davis enlightens us about Crete and Cyprus' strategic importance – two Mediterranean gems whose geographical positioning has shaped the course of history.