Freight Aircraft Collection

U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters like these provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa

U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules
U.S. Navy SEAL combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

A C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean
May 16, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean near Charleston, South Carolina, during a training mission

Anticipation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Anticipation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Our greatest fears lie in anticipation. ~ Honore de Balzac

Solution: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Solution - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: To every problem there is already a solution whether you know it or not. ~ Grenville Kleiser

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

A U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft overflies Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Pilot sits in the pilot seat of a C-2 Greyhound
San Diego, January 22, 2013 - Pilot sits in the pilot seat of a C-2 Greyhound aircraft prior to takeoff

The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range
June 11, 2007 - The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range en route to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

Pararescuemen perform a static-line jump out of a C-130 Hercules over water near Kadena Air Base, Japan

A C-130 Hercules is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

A CV-22 Osprey flies over a C-130 Hercules
April 30, 2007 - A CV-22 Osprey flies over a C-130 Hercules at the air tanker base in New Mexico

A line of C-130 Hercules taxi at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
November 18, 2009 - A line of C-130 Hercules taxi during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules
September 24, 2008 - Pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules during jump training over southwestern Germany

A bundle of donated goods drifts to an island after being dropped out the back of
December 16, 2009 - A bundle of donated goods drifts to an island after being dropped out the back of a C-130 Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop

Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, September 18, 2008 - United States Air Force Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules

Santa arrives by a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, December 12, 2004 - Santa arrives by a C-130 Hercules

F-15B Eagles escort the first Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III to its home
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii - F-15B Eagles escort the first Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III to its home. Hickam is the first base outside the continental U.S. to permanently host the C-17

A C-17 Globemaster strategic transport aircraft taxiing on the runway in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The aircraft operates out of Papa Air Base in Hungary

A C-17 Globemaster III in flight
May 10, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III flies over McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey

C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie
Yokota Air Base, Japan - C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie

A C-17 takes off from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina
August 30, 2006 - A C-17 takes off from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

A C-17 Globemaster III doing an assault landing on a new runway at Allen Army Airfield
September 29, 2009 - A C-17 Globemaster III does an assault landing on a new runway at Allen Army Airfield, Alaska

The nose of a Hercules C-130 airplane

A C-17 Globemaster III
March 22, 2011 - A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington on a mission in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn

A pallet containing humanitarian relief supplies
May 20, 2009 - A pallet containing humanitarian relief supplies destined for Pakistan is prepared to be loaded into the cargo bay of a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

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 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

A box of humanitarian goods travels to the Yap Islands during Operation Christmas Drop
December 14, 2010 - Airmen watch as a parachute deploys and a box of humanitarian goods travels to the Yap Islands below during Operation Christmas Drop

Low angle view of a C-17 Globemaster III

Soldier guards a C-130 Hercules and crew
Southwest Asia - Soldier guards a C-130 Hercules and crew after arriving at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq

C-130 Hercules aircraft stationed at an airbase
July 5, 2008 - A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve Commands 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, equipped with the modular airborne firefighting system

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 CV-22B Osprey of U. S. Air Forces Europe in Bayreuth, Germany
A CV-22B Osprey of U.S. Air Forces Europe in Bayreuth, Germany

C-130J Super Hercules taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Group taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

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

Container delivery system bundles drop out of a C-17 Globemaster III over a drop
May 9, 2010 - In less than thirty seconds, 40 container delivery system bundles totaling 70, 000 pounds drop out of a C-17 Globemaster III over a drop zone in Afghanistan

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

C-17s deliver, pick-up cargo at Southwest Asia base
March 27, 2010 - A U.S. Airman marshals a truck into a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the flight line of an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

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 specially modified C-130 Hercules in flight
September 19, 2006 - A specially modified C-130 Hercules flies over the Texas countryside during its initial test flight. The Hercules, which took off from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Airmen push out a pallet of donated goods over the Island of Yap from a C-130 Hercules
December 19, 2008 - Airmen wait for the right moment to push a boxed pallet of donated supplies from a C-130 Hercules over the remote Island of Yap to be dropped during the 2008 Operation Christmas

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

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

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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.