B-52s demonstrate global reach, global power
A B-52 Stratofortress heads toward its target at Pele Bombing Range, Hawaii. In September's Exercise Koa Lightning, B-52 aircrews dropped inert weapons on their targets for the first time. The aircraft were talked in to the targets by joint terminal air controllers on the ground. This training is critical in the war on terrorism, enhances security in the Western Pacific and provides integrated training opportunities. (USAF file photo)
A pilot prepares to drop his "flour bomb" during a target competition Sept. 22 at the Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Activities included period re-enactors in a war encampment setting, era automobiles on display and participating in a parade, flying exhibitions by WWI radio-controlled aircraft, and a collector's show for WWI items. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
A Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Afghanistan. On Sept. 15, coalition tankers flew 46 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.4 million pounds of fuel to 210 receiving aircraft. (DOD photo/Navy Lt. Peter Scheu)
070923-N-7948R-007 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2007) - The U.S. Navy Flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, take off toward awaiting fans during a two-day event held in Millington, Tenn. The air show featured aerial demonstrations and static displays of civilian and military aircraft. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Russell (RELEASED)