Specialty Graphics

Photos of Modern Military Aircraft (Post World War II)

F-4 Phantom II

The F-4 Phantom II was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and was first flown in 1958. Over 5,000 F-4s were produced. The aircraft served with the United States Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The aircraft also saw service with several other nations.

F-4 Phantom II FP-680

This aircraft is owned by the Collings Foundation and features a Vietnam war era paint scheme. Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2010.

F-4 Phantom front view. F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh Port side of F-4 Phantom Rear view of F-4 Phantom F-4 Phantom tail and engine nozzles F-4 Phantom right side

F-4 Phantom II TD-622

This Phantom is operated by the 82d Aerial Targets Squadron (82 ATRS). Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2010.

Right side of F-4 Phantom F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh Front view of F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh F-4 Phantom port side F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh F-4 Phantom ordinance hard point F-4 Phantom nose gear detail F-4 Phantom cockpit and canopy F-4 Phantom main landing gear F-4 Phantom tail structure F-4 Phantom nose F-4 Phantom at Oshkosh

MiG 15

Manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the Soviet MiG-15 first flew during the late 1940's.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

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MiG 21

Manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the Soviet MiG-21 first flew during the mid 1950's.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter. Mig 21 fighter.

P-3 Orion

Lockheed P-3 Orion anti-submarine aircraft. Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2011.

P-3 Orion at Oshkosh P-3 Orion front view P-3 Orion at Oshkosh Port side of P-3 cockpit P-3 Orion engine nacelle P-3 Orion engine cowling P-3 Orion engintes P-3 Orion tail and boom

P-3 AEW Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

This aircraft is operated by the United States Customs Service. Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2010.

P-3 flying at Oshkosh P-3 flying. P-3 on the ground Front view of P-3 AEW radar aircraft Port side of P-3 AEW aircraft P-3 Orion engine nacelle P-3 AEW radar dome P-3 AEW tail and boom.

OV-1 Mohawk

The OV-1 Mohawk was an American attack and observation aircraft. The OV-1 was manufactured by Grumman and first flew in 1959.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

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CV-22 Osprey

The CV-22 is the Air Force version of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (The U.S. Marine Corps version is known as the MV-22.)

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2010.

CV-22 Osprey hovering CV-22 Osprey taxies on ground CV-22 Osprey front view CV-22 Osprey side view CV-22 Osprey on display CV-22 Osprey at Oshkosh CV-22 Osprey engine nacelle CV-22 Osprey wing and engine

AV-8B Harrier II

Built by McDonnell Douglas, the AV-8B Harrier II is a vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) multirole jet aircraft used by the United States Marine Corps. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2008)
Harrier taking off AV8B Harrier in hover AV8 Harrier in flight with landing gear AV8B Harrier flight demonstration

F-22 Raptor

Manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, the F-22 Raptor is the most advanced fighter in the world. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2008)
F-22 Raptor top view in flight F-22 Raptor bottom view in flight F-22 Raptor at airshow F-22 Raptor in flight

Predator-B UAV

Predator B operated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The Predator B is an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The aircraft patrols Americas borders conducting anti-terrorism missions and watching for illegal boarder crossings. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2009)

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E-2 Hawkeye

Powered by twin turboprops, the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is a carrier-based, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001)

E-2 Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. E-2 Hawkeye side view E-2 Hawkeye aft view E-2 Hawkeye Navy Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. E-2 Hawkeye side view

Another E-2 Hawkeye photographed in 2011

E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. E-2C Hawkeye right side E-2C Hawkeye port side of cockpit E-2C Hawkeye 8 bladed prop E-2C Hawkeye radardome. E-2C Hawkeye tail E-2C Hawkeye rear view

C-2A Greyhound

Grumman C-2A Greyhound. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2011)

C-2A Greyhound front view C-2A Greyhound C-2A Greyhound port side of cockpit C-2A Greyhound port side C-2A Greyhound engine nacelle C-2A Greyhound tail C-2A Greyhound tail C-2A Greyhound sight bladed prop

C-9B Skytrain II

McDonnell Douglas C-9B transport. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2011)

C-9B nose C-9B aircraft C-9B port side C-9B tail C-9B engine nacelle C-9B tail and rudder C-9B tail and elevator C-9B open cargo door C-9B main gear C-9B main gear C-9B main gear

C-17 Globemaster III

The C-17 Globemaster III is a large transport aircraft built by Boeing. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001)

C-17 Globemaster C-17 Globemaster C-17 Globemaster cockpit C-17 Globemaster C-17 tail C-17 cargo ramp C-17 interior C-17 cargo area C-17 Globemaster C-17 Globemaster landing gear C-17 Engine nacell from rear C-17

EA-6B Prowler

Grumman EA-6B Prowler photographed at Oshkosh in 2012.

EA-6B Prowler canopies. EA-6B Prowler EA-6B Prowler front view. EA-6B Prowler Port side of EA-6B Prowler. Right side of EA-6B Prowler. EA-6B Prowler tail. EA-6B Prowler EA-6B Prowler EA-6B Prowler rear view.

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an aerial refueling aircraft used by the United States Air Force and several others. Over 800 KC-135 aircraft have been built since 1956. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2008)
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender

Based on the DC-10 airliner, the KC-10 Extender is a aerial refueling aircraft used by the United States Air Force. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2008)
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