Freight Aircraft Collection (#2)

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

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

Pre-flight inspection of a C-130 Hercules
Balad Air Base, Iraq, December 4, 2004 - A loadmaster conducts an engine start up and pre flight inspection on his C-130 Hercules prior to taking off during Operation Iraqi Freedom

The engine of a German Air Force Airbus A400M transport plane, Holzdorf, Germany

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

German Air Force Airbus A400M transport plane, Holzdorf, Germany

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

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 soldier monitors the performance of a newly repaired C-130 Hercules engine
December 13, 2006 - A soldier monitors the performance of a newly repaired C-130 Hercules engine that had a new valve housing installed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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

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

Air Force members practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules
Djibouti, Africa, March 28, 2006 - Members of the Air Force practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules over the Gulf of Tadjoura

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

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 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

Wide angle view of the front end of a C-17 Globemaster III preparing for takeoff on the tarmac of a USAF base in Qatar

The C-130J lands on Ramstein Air Base for the first time during a ceremony
April 7, 2009 - The C-130J landed on Ramstein Air Base for the first time during a ceremony. A ceremony held to not only honor the arrival of the new aircraft

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to its parking spot at Bagram Airfield
September 25, 2012 - A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to its parking spot at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

A C-17 Globemaster III sits in a hangar at McChord Field Air Force Base, Washington. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops

Ground crewmember marshals a C-17 Globemaster III to its parking spot
June 14, 2006 - Ground crewmember marshals a C-17 Globemaster III to its parking spot at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

C-130J Super Hercules with a C-17 Globemaster
C-130J Super Hercules of the Ramstein-based 86th Airlift wing, USAFE, with a C-17 Globemaster, Berlin, Germany

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

High dynamic range image of a C-17 Globemaster as it was unloading
Tikrit, Iraq - High dynamic range image of a C-17 Globemaster as it was unloading

Soldiers jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise
November 18, 2009 - Soldiers from the 173rd Calvary Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, into the urban operations complex during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise at

The U. S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules
Millington, Tennessee, September 31, 2005 - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team

A C-130 Hercules drop U. S. Army airborne troops over Maryland
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules drop U.S. Army airborne troops over Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

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 C-17 Globemaster III of the U. S. Air Force at Langkawi Airport
March 29, 2013 - A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the U.S. Air Force at Langkawi Airport, Malaysia

U. S. Air Force Airman pushes out pallets from a C-130H Hercules
October 31, 2012 - U.S. Air Force Airman finishes pushing out pallets from a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules over Afghanistan

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the Royal Air Force at the Turin Airport, Italy

A C-17 Globemaster III parked on the ramp at an Air Force base
August 27, 2011 - A C-17 Globemaster III is parked on a ramp at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

A C-17 Globemaster III receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
June 18, 2007 - A C-17 Globemaster III receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling

A forklift loads cargo onto a C-130 Hercules
June 14, 2006 - A forklift loads cargo onto a C-130 Hercules on a dirt runway in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan

C-17A Globemaster at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
C-17A Globemaster of the 172nd Airlift squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This unit is tasked with the homebringing of wounded or fallen soldiers

C-17A Globemaster III loadmasters go through prefight checks on the ramp
January 20, 2010 - C-17A Globemaster III loadmasters go through prefight checks on the ramp prior to loading cargo for an airlift mission at a forward operating base in Southwest Asia

A U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, Tikrit, Iraq
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, Tikrit, Iraq

Supplies are loaded into a C-130 Hercules
May 12, 2008 - Supplies are loaded into a C-130 Hercules to deliver to the country of Burma at the Yangon International airport (Rangoon)

A C-17 Globemaster flying above the clouds over Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
Rear view of a C-17 Globemaster flying above the clouds over Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

High dynamic range image of a U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules
High dynamic range image of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taxiing as a storm passes by

A C-2 Greyhound lands on Naval Air Station North Island
Coronado, California, November 19, 2012 - A C-2 Greyhound lands on Naval Air Station North Island

C-17 Globemaster III of the Royal Air Force
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the Royal Air Force, Turin Airport, Italy

A C-17 Globemaster taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A formation of 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs fly over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Charleston, South Carolina - A formation of 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs fly over the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia during low-level tactical training

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline covered in snow at Andrews Air Force Base
January 8, 2010 - A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline covered in snow at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Airmen spent most of the morning de-icing aircraft and clearing the flightline

Overview of the Air Mobility Command ramp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A C-17 Globemaster III performs touch and go landings while another prepares for take-off
May 10, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III performs touch and go landings while another C-17 prepares for take-off

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the U. S. Air Force taking off
March 30, 2013 - A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the U.S. Air Force taking off from Langkawi Airport, Malaysia

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the runway at COB Speicher, Iraq

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"Unleashing the Power of Freight Aircraft: A Glimpse into their Mighty Operations" U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight, soaring through the skies with unwavering strength and precision. U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules, showcasing the versatility of these freight aircraft in supporting special forces missions. A breathtaking moment as a C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating its ability to defend itself against potential threats. Anticipation fills the air as an inspirational quote and motivational poster inspire both crew members and passengers before embarking on another challenging mission. Preparation is key – an inspirational quote and motivational poster remind us that success lies in meticulous planning and readiness when it comes to operating freight aircraft. Capturing every detail with high dynamic range imaging, we witness the sheer power of a U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules amidst its surroundings. The pilot sits confidently in the pilot seat of a C-2 Greyhound, embodying professionalism and expertise required to navigate these colossal machines safely. The Spirit of Denali soars majestically over Alaska Range, symbolizing how freight aircraft conquer even the most treacherous terrains to deliver essential supplies worldwide. Operation Koranai Permakhtag witnesses a remarkable sight as a C-17 Globemaster ejects pallets filled with vital supplies during critical missions - truly exemplifying their role as lifelines for those in need. Pararescuemen fearlessly perform static-line jumps out of a C-130 Hercules, highlighting how these versatile aircraft enable swift deployment for rescue operations.