USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" winches up 2 USAF PJ's of the 129th Rescue Squadron at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USAM #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC F-35B of VMFAT-502 'Flying Nightmares" 168724 begins the transition from hover to forward flight at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #F35B #USMC #VMFAT502 #Hover #VTOL
USMC F-35B of VMFAT-502 'Flying Nightmares" 168724 shows off its hovering skills at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #F35B #USMC #VMFAT502 #Hover #VTOL
Firefighting #rotorcraft shortfall prompts Bell’s 214ST reboot: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/firefighting-rotorcraft-shortfall-prompts-bells-214st-reboot. Aerial #firefighting is an #aerospace niche but it is a critical one. Within that niche, #VTOL aircraft bring unique capabilities. They deliver water and retardant precisely, transport firefighters to remote areas, and perform aerial reconnaissance. VTOLs are essential assets for rapid response and effective wildfire management. #aircraft #aviation #emergencymanagement #engineering #verticalflight
USMC F-35B of VMX-1 (Yuma) on final for Pt. Mugu, August 2022 Yes it was deafening and the down wash fierce #USMC #Greyflag #STOVL #VTOL #F35B #Mugu #F35 #USAF #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #aircraft #nikonphotography
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" circles the field after winching up USAF PJ's of the 129th Rescue Squadron at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USMC #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC MV-22B Osprey on final Red Beach, Camp Pendelton, California with passangers in the back February 2022 #RedBeach #CampPendelton #USMC #USAF #MV22B #Osprey #VTOL #militaryaviation #rotor #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC UH-1Y Venom in the break at Red Beach Red Beach, Camp Pendelton, California #venom #UH1Y #RedBeach #CampPendelton #USMC #USAF #MV22B #Osprey #VTOL #militaryaviation #rotor #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC MV-22B Osprey lands at Red Beach, Camp Pendelton, California with just its rotors and tails visible February 2022 #RedBeach #CampPendelton #USMC #USAF #MV22B #Osprey #VTOL #militaryaviation #rotor #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" circles the field after winching up USAF PJ's of the 129th Rescue Squadron at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USMC #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
Okay from hover to full airplane mode and few stages in between to back to hover all in one loop of this USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USAM #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC GHYHK11 crosser in front of MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" during winching operations Jan 13, 2025 #USAM #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" winches up 2 USAF PJ's of the 129th Rescue Squadron at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USAM #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
RUDY RUDY RUDY.. Said Cary Grant never... USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC F-35B of VMX-1 (Yuma) on final for Pt. Mugu, August 2022 #USMC #Greyflag #STOVL #VTOL #F35B #Mugu #F35 #USAF #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #aircraft #nikonphotography
Marine Corp Monday: Semper Furtim Edition. USMC F-35B's of VMX-1 and VMFA-214 "The Black Sheep" #VMX1 #VMFA214 #blacksheep #USMC #VTOL #stealth #aviationphotography #photography #aircraft #Nikon #Z9 #nikonphotography #avgeek #marine #marineaviation #marinecorpmonday
RUDY RUDY RUDY.. Said Cary Grant never... USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. I did not get a BuNo number but it is a painted tail. #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
In the crazy Cold War-era #aircraft concept category, behold the Yakovlev VVP-6! Giant 50m-long, 24-turboshaft-powered #VTOL to provide logistics & SAM platform. Was supposed to be fielded along w/ VTOL fighters. Didn't go beyond conceptual design. #defense #verticalflight