The Awesome Military Photo Thread

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[cobra commando]

A specially painted Polish MiG-29A Fulcrum pops some flares during a demonstration.

 

[cobra commando]

Akula class nuclear submarine.

 

[bhramos]

 

[cobra commando]

Rocketing off into the evening light, a Tu-22M3 rips apart the silence with full power.

 

[Illusive]

 

[Illusive]

 

[cobra commando]

Sharply painted Rafale C of the French Air Force during the NATO Tiger Meet 2014. As with other squadrons from around NATO, there are many dazzling schemes to be seen at each Tiger Meet. Each meet brings new schemes, producing some of the most striking paint schemes in the world.

 

[cobra commando]

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[swapcv]

Re: Bismarck

LOL! This is the battleship Nagato , you make it out by the prominent Straight Clipper Bow and the single smokestack! check it out in google images about!

 

[safriz]

Not awesome but my own click

 

[HMS Astute]

WATERS EAST OF OKINAWA (July 30, 2014) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), foreground, participates in a photo exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178), the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), an unidentified naval vessel and the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Malabar 2014. Malabar is a U.S. Navy, Indian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force naval exercise to improve collective maritime relationships and increase understanding in multinational operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas) 140730-N-IP531-529

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to receive and transport troops during the amphibious assault phase of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise takes place 30 Jan - 12 Feb, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 in the Pacific Ocean July 28, 2014. RIMPAC is a U.S. Pacific Fleet-hosted biennial multinational maritime exercise designed to foster and sustain international cooperation on the security of the world?s oceans. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight, U.S. Navy/Released)

Indian Shivalick guided missile frigates conducting exercises during Malabar 2014

Original caption: PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2014) Ships gather in formation aft of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of The Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released) 140725-N-HU377-114

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 3, 2014) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Andrew Ricketts, a Hemstead, N.Y., native observes as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulls out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mates transport a CH-53E Sea Stallion, assigned to "Warhorse" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dustin Kelling/Released)

Original caption: 140725-N-BQ948-725 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2014) - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to lead a close formation of ships and submarines from international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Estes/Released)

 

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RAF 6 Squadron Eurofighter Typhoons on Exercise Bersama Lima 11 in Malaysia

Bonus pics

 

[HMS Astute]

The UK's largest ever warship, 72,000 tons HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, has been successfully floated out of the dock in which she was assembled.

In an operation that started earlier this week, the dry dock in Rosyth near Edinburgh was flooded for the first time to allow the 72,000 tonne aircraft carrier to float. It then took only three hours this morning to carefully manoeuvre HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH out of the dock with just two metres clearance at either side and then berth her alongside a nearby jetty.

Teams will now continue to outfit the ship and steadily bring her systems to life in preparation for sea trials in 2016. The dock she vacates will be used for final assembly of her sister ship, HMS PRINCE OF WALES, which will begin in September. The float out of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH comes just 13 days after the vessel was named by Her Majesty the Queen in a spectacular ceremony.

 

[jouni]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sEoN-oFDMFw
FDF combat camera showreel 2013

 

[Sridhar]

http://i.imgur.com/g0CFnbv.jpg

 

[HMS Astute]

Type 45 "world's most advanced air defence destroyer"

 

[HMS Astute]

"‹Only ONE Navy on this Earth can do what these photos show.. The United Staes Navy! No brag, just fact.




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More X-47B photos!


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