10+ Spectacular Aircraft Photos
Here is a collection of amazing civilian & military aircraft photos, from around the world.
An F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a KC-10 Extender
Two Soviet MiG-29 aircraft en route to an air show are intercepted by F-15 Eagle aircraft.
North American P-51D Mustang
US Navy F-14D Tomcat Refueling
Admiring the Noctilucent clouds from Boeing 767 Flightdeck, which sit at an altitude of around 50 mi up (mesosphere).
Noctilucent clouds are not fully understood as a meteorological phenomenon. Clouds generally are not able to reach such high altitudes with such thin air pressures.
(source: Fly For Fun)
Cockpit of Airbus A320-211
C-17 Globemaster III, having just released a series of flares over the Atlantic Ocean
The Space Shuttle Atlantis atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns to the Kennedy Space Center after a 10 month refurbishment.
Departing Boeing 757-23A (R/W 26L) four minutes after sunrise.
Shot of a EK/Atlas Air 747, being "chased" by EK B777-200
Photo is actually taken from the cockpit of another EK B777!
(source: Axel Fabeck)
A F-16C refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, as another F-16 stands by during Operation Desert Storm
September 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Отличные фотографии!! Ждем еще таких же впечатляющих пейзажей!
September 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am
cool!
September 5th, 2008 at 4:45 am
Wow! Amazing photos! 5+
September 5th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
На первой фотке не Cтратотанкер, а KC-10 Extender.
September 5th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
first picture is a KC-10 not a 135
September 5th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Thanks, edited.
September 5th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
I doubt that 767 is 50 miles up, like the description says. They usually cruise between 30-45,ooo feet which is max, less than 8 miles up.
September 7th, 2008 at 2:57 am
jeremy i think the sentence is badly constructed - the clouds are 50 miles up!!
September 7th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Wonderful pics! I have a feeling that 767 height is exagerated 10 times here.
September 7th, 2008 at 10:20 am
outstanding photos. Also, Jeremy is right. depending on the time of year and weather, the service ceiling for a 767 is around 45,000 ft. however, at that altitude the view is still wonderful.
September 7th, 2008 at 11:06 am
It says the noctilucent clouds are at 50 miles altitude NOT that the 767 is at that height.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Wow, fantastic pics. Thanks
September 7th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Those planes are having sex!
September 7th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
The F-14 is actually a B model, as it only has a TCS chinpod. The D had two chin pods, one is a TCS other is an IRST. Also, the aircraft belongs to the Jolly Rogers squadron.
September 7th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Regarding the 767:
It is capable of flying up to 7,080 miles in one stretch, can reach a maximum altitude of 35,200ft (10,725m), and has a cruising speed of Mach 0.80 (530mph/850kmh).
That’s 6.67 miles. Not even close to 50.
September 8th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Jeremy, I think the author was referring to the altitude of the CLOUDS, not the aircraft.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Thank you
September 9th, 2008 at 12:15 am
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September 10th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
i love it,i long dream of it,TO FLY….
September 11th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Spectacular photos.
September 13th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Great pics-all.
September 15th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Τέλειες φωτογραφίες.Πάρα πολύ καλές
September 16th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I was an aircraft mover at mc donnell douglas back in the day i’ve moved that KC10 tanker around more than once, they shoulda kept building THOSE! great airplane.
jonesy
September 17th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Outstanding,inspiring!
September 17th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Superb flying machines! THanks for sharing.
September 18th, 2008 at 6:55 am
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September 20th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Heavier than air flight is impossible - everyone with any knowledge of science knows that. Those photos are so shopped.
September 22nd, 2008 at 2:07 am
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September 26th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Nice Site indeed! I liked each of the photos!
Thanks!
September 26th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Jonesy,
The Extenders are still passing gas (so to speak) and are in no danger of going away anytime soon. But if you’ve ever refueled behind one (as I have dozens of times) you’ll know engine 2 makes for some nasty turbulence. Their replacement (the damn Airbus contraption…) is cheaper to operate and is more pilot friendly
September 26th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
While i respect your appreciation & admiration of my work, i’d much rather prefer you displaying only a thumbnail of my image, thereby giving a link to the original photo to the place where it is originally hosted - http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6313404
Regards - Vishal Jolapara
September 28th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Very cool photos
September 29th, 2008 at 4:27 am
@Vishal,
Apologies, this blog respects your rights for your own work, so have removed the image.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:39 pm
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October 2nd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Terrific shots. I love the pic with the Falcons refueling the most. great job!
October 3rd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Excellent photos!!
I still miss my days flying!!
October 3rd, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Excellent photos. You have shown us perspective that not many of us are able to witness.
Thanks
October 3rd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
nice cool pics
October 3rd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
great pictures
October 6th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Excellent Pics Never seen before. Especially 767 pic is the most.
October 8th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Great Photos I like the C17 flare release
October 8th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
fenomenales fotos ; espectaculares ,wonderfull photos gracias
October 10th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Greets! Really interesting. keep working! Tnx!
October 10th, 2008 at 5:44 am
nice pics