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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4, IX Bomber Squadron from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, taxis to a parking spot following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition pilots a part of the “Blue Force” joining in a simulated air conflict against the “Red Force,” which is comprised of U.S. Airmen trained in the use of enemy tactics and organized by the 57th Adversary Tactics Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Glen Lown, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, discusses an aircraft discrepancy with a pilot following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition aircraft maintainers support flying operations being carried out by pilots during the Red Flag exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Dylan Ness, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, refills engine oil on a Tornado GR4 following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The GR4 Tornado is one of two airframes being flown by the British at Red Flag, and has been successfully deployed in operational theatres since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Richard Woods (right), and Squadron Leader David Bouldon, (left), IX Bomber Squadron GR4 Tornado pilots from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, step away from their aircraft for a debrief following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition service members from the UK and Australia made the trip from their respective countries to participate in the Air Force’s premier air combat exercise, Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Mark Leighton, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, RAF Marham, United Kingdom, directs a Tornado GR4 pilot into a parking spot after a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Leighton and his unit are deployed to Nellis to participate in Red Flag 14-1. Red Flag provides aircrew and air support operations Airmen from various airframes, military service and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Josh Dales, IX (B) Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, drains the old oil from a GR4 Tornado during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the United States Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, and executed through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Corporal Steve Pascoe, IX (B) Squadron mechanical engineer, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, pins inspection marker flags onto a GR4 Tornado during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag expanded to incorporate all spectrums of warfare to include command and control, real-time intelligence, analysis and exploitation, and electronic warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Corporal Steve Pascoe, IX (B) Squadron mechanical engineer, from RAF Marham, United Kingdeom, talks to a pilot about a GR4 Tornado during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag gives aircrew and air support operators from various airframes, military services and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Josh Dales, IX (B) Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, performs post-flight checks during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aircraft and personnel deploy to Nellis for Red Flag under the Air Expeditionary Force concept and make up the exercise's blue forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Josh Dales, IX (B) Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, puts chalks under the wheels of a GR4 Tornado during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Corporal Steve Pascoe, IX (B) Squadron mechanical engineer, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, performs post-flight checks on a GR4 Tornado during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. More than 440,000 service members have participated in Red Flag since 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Josh Dales, IX (B) Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, leads a GR4 Tornado into a spot during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The RAF is one of the U.S. coalition partners participating in Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Royal Australian Air Force touches down for Red Flag 14-1

A Royal Australian Air Force 77th Squadron F/A-18 Hornet lands Jan. 23, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 77th Squadron was established in 1942 and is located at RAAF Base Williamtown. The RAAF will be participating in Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27 – Feb. 14. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the United States Air Force Warfare Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Royal Australian Air Force touches down for Red Flag 14-1

A Royal Australian Air Force 77th Squadron F/A-18 Hornet prepares to land Jan. 23, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The RAAF is at Nellis to participate in Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27 to Feb. 14. Red Flag 14-1 is an air-to-air combat training exercise in the skies over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The purpose of the exercise is to increase the combat capability of U.S. and allied air forces for future combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Royal Australian Air Force touches down for Red Flag 14-1

Royal Australian Air Force Lead Aircraftsman Josh Greiter, 77th Squadron, inspects the tail of an F/A-18 on the flightline Jan. 23, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The RAAF, along with other allied nations, and the U.S. military will be participating in Red Flag 14-1. Red Flag is an opportunity for the U.S. and its allies to practice air-to-air combat scenarios and increase their overall combat readiness and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Royal Australian Air Force touches down for Red Flag 14-1

Royal Australian Air Force Lead Aircraftsman Cal Dempsey, 77th Squadron, directs an F/A-18 into position for parking on the flightline Jan. 23, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The RAAF will participate in Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27 to Feb. 14. Red Flag 14-1 is an exercise where that U.S. and is allied practice air-to-air combat scenarios over the Nevada Test and Training Range. These exercises will prepare participants for potential future real-world combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Royal Australian Air Force touches down for Red Flag 14-1

Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18s assigned to the 77th Squadron taxi along the flightline after landing Jan. 23, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The RAAF, along with other allied nations’ air forces, and the U.S. military will be participating in Red Flag 14-1, a realistic training environment for air-to-air combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Aerial Gunnery Simulator

This elevated fuselage-type simulator was used to train gunners how to fire from a B-29 at the Las Vegas Army Air Corps Gunnery School. The gunnery school was the nation's first school aimed at teaching men how to shoot from fast-moving aircraft for combat operations. (Historic photo from April 26, 1945,)
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E-5 Trainer

During World War II, students at the Las Vegas Army Air Corps Aerial Gunnery School participated in six steps of training. One step involved shooting from an E-5 truck modified to carry the Sperry Lower Ball Turret. This allowed gunners to experience shooting from a mobile position. (Historic photo from Sept. 27, 1941)
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