Strategic Collection (page 13)

An airfield manager greets an arriving C-17 Globemaster III
February 3, 2008 - An airfield manager greets an arriving C-17 Globemaster III at the Kona International Airport, Kona, Hawaii, during an aeromedical transport mission

C-17 Globemaster IIIs participate in a large formation exercise
December 21, 2006 - C-17 Globemaster IIIs participate in a large formation exercise over the coast of Charleston, South Carolina

A C-17 Globemaster III prepares to refuel
C-17 Globemaster IIIs, like this one, rely on aerial refueling to complete long-distance missions into and out of the theater of operations

A ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle is launched from its catapult
May 20, 2011 - A ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle is launched at Schoonover Airfield, Fort Hunter Liggett, California, in support of Global Medic 2011

A B-1B Lancer maneuvers over New Mexico during a training mission
February 24, 2010 - A B-1B Lancer maneuvers over New Mexico during a training mission

A two ship of B-1B Lancers release chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico
February 24, 2010 - A two-ship formation of B-1B Lancers release chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico during a training mission

A KC-135 boom operator watches an F-15 Eagle line up for refueling
The boom operator watches from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft as an F-15 Eagle aircraft lines up for refueling during Operation Desert Shield

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft off the coast of South Korea
June 25, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft conducts a flight off the coast of South Korea

A radar dish aboard Mobile At-Sea Sensor barge
Pearl Harbor, August 24, 2011 - A radar dish aboard Mobile At-Sea Sensor (MATSS) barge (IX-524) undergoes final testing before upcoming flight test mission FTM-16

A C-17 Globemaster III lands at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
An F-35A from 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, taking off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, before a training mission

A T-38 Talon flies in formation with a B-2 Spirit
February 20, 2014 - A T-38 Talon flies in formation with the B-2 Spirit of South Carolina during a training mission over Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

A B-2 Spirit soars through the sky after a refueling mission
May 30, 2006 - A B-2 Spirit soars through the sky after a refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean

A B-2 Spirit receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
May 12, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the western Pacific Ocean

A loadmaster guides the pilot of a C-17 Globemaster III as it reverses on the runway
Wide angle view of the front end of a C-17 Globemaster III preparing for takeoff on the tarmac of a United States Air Force base in Qatar

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry moves into refueling position
July 24, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft moves into refueling position over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 09-4

A C-17 Globemaster III on the runway

A B-2 Spirit moves into position for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker
May 30, 2006 - A B-2 Spirit moves into position for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

A RQ-8A Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle
St. Inigoes, Maryland, June 27, 2005 a A RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV)

An EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft prepares to land
Southwest Asia - An EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft prepares to land

Container Delivery System bundles exit a C-17 Globemaster during an airdrop mission
February 14, 2009 - A C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster stands on the ramp as Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles exit the aircraft during a high altitude airdrop mission in Afghanistan in support

A U. S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan
Decembe 10, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan

An E-2C Hawkeye makes an arrested landing aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 3, 2012 - An E-2C Hawkeye of VAW-121 Bluetails, makes an arrested landing during flight operations on the USS Dwight D

A B-2 Spirit in flight
March 4, 2009 - A B-2 Spirit gets airborne at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III taking off from Nellis Air Force Base
November 9, 2012 - A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III taking off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Map of the Siege of Malta in 1565 (engraving)
XJF311242 Map of the Siege of Malta in 1565 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel)
XIR170974 Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Robert van den (1622-68) (attr. to); 58x87 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Map of the Taking of Tunis by the Spanish in 1573 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR165124 Map of the Taking of Tunis by the Spanish in 1573 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Map of the Siege of Malta in 1565 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR165123 Map of the Siege of Malta in 1565 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Map illustrating La Rochelle occupied by the Huguenots (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR158889 Map illustrating La Rochelle occupied by the Huguenots (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafreri, Antonio (1512-77); 30x47 cm; Bibliotheque Municipale, La Rochelle

Florida Indians hunting deer while disguised under deerskins, from Americae
BAL111681 Florida Indians hunting deer while disguised under deerskins, from Americae Decima Pars engraved by Theodor de Bry (1528-98) 1591 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Le Moyne

The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (w / c on paper)
XIR166559 The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (w/c on paper) by Fort, Jean Antoine Simeon (1793-1861); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: East Prussia)

Council of War in Fili in 1812, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BAL134955 Council of War in Fili in 1812, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Kivshenko, Aleksei Danilovich (1851-95); 64x117 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Artillery in action - Hilltop position. Date: circa 1905

Russo-Japanese War - Bringing up shells for the field guns. Date: circa 1905

North American GAM-77 Hound Dog air-to-ground missile
North American GAM-77 Hound Dog air-to-ground strategic missile under the wing of a Boeing B-52G

A U. S. Army sergeant plots the course of enemy planes with information received by radar in a gun operations room in
WWII: WARNING BOARD, 1944. A U.S. Army sergeant plots the course of enemy planes with information received by radar in a gun operations room in the Anzio region of Italy during World War II

American Naval Admiral William Halsey (left) with two staff members, planning strategy for the Philippine campaign
WWII: PHILIPPINE STRATEGY. American Naval Admiral William Halsey (left) with two staff members, planning strategy for the Philippine campaign, on board a naval carrier. Photograph, c1942

American Civil War 1861-1865: General Kearneys gallant charge, Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill), Virginia, 1 September 1862. Kearny mistakenly rode into the Confederate lines and was killed

Castle with tower perched on rockface

Boeing B-52 landing in Moscow
B-52 landing. A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber of the US Air Force lands in Moscow. It trails a large parachute used to slow it down after touchdown

Kamchatskaya power station
Power station. View of the Kamchatskaya Thermal Power Station No.1 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. This is a coal-fired power station built in the 1960s

Kaiser & Generals
Kaiser WILHELM II (centre), having a strategic meeting with Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg (left) and General Erich Ludendorff (right). Date: 1859 - 1941

France, Normandy, Point du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day

Summit of the Ballon D alsace, Vosges, France
An early airship (the Adjudant-Reau )passing the Monument of Joan of Arc, built on the summit of the Ballon D alsace - one of the most famous summits in the Vosges mountains

Silhouette of a chess game
Charming silhouette scene depicting two men playing a game of chess. Date: c.1830

Aerial photograph, Allaines, Somme, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (French) of Allaines and surrounding area, Somme, northern France, during the First World War, taken from a height of 800 metres

Cressets and Street Lamp
Paris streets illuminated by lamps of slowly-burning material placed in strategic locations : the nightwatchmen carry cressets using similar technology Date: 16th century

Nuclear missile launch lights
Launching a nuclear missile. Lights on part of a control panel at a strategic missile launch training centre in Russia. The text on the lights translates to " launch sequence started"

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"Unleashing the Power of Strategy: Aerial Forces in Action" In this captivating snapshot, four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the sky with precision and purpose. Their strategic maneuvers echo the importance of careful planning and execution. Accompanying them are U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters, showcasing their immense capabilities as they gracefully navigate through the clouds. Together, these forces epitomize strategic collaboration on a global scale. A lone Royal Australian Air Force F-111 takes flight against a backdrop between Berlin and Rome, symbolizing the vast distances covered by aerial operations in pursuit objectives. The awe-inspiring presence of a B-2 Spirit soaring high above reminds us of its unparalleled stealth capabilities - an embodiment of strategy at its finest. Delving into history, we witness the Republic XF-12 Rainbow RC-2 taking center stage. This iconic aircraft represents an era where strategic innovation pushed boundaries to new heights. Maps become our guiding compasses as we explore G. H. Davis's depiction of war in North Africa - highlighting how geography played a pivotal role in shaping military strategies during crucial conflicts. Continuing our journey across Europe, another map by G. H. Davis showcases Sicily's significance as a strategically vital location throughout history – reminding us that every inch holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. Amidst all this action-packed imagery, a C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean - not only demonstrating tactical prowess but also emphasizing the importance of defensive measures for successful missions. Taking us back to World War II is an image capturing LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump; it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos, strategists find ways to mitigate disaster and protect lives at all costs. Finally, G. H. Davis enlightens us about Crete and Cyprus' strategic importance – two Mediterranean gems whose geographical positioning has shaped the course of history.