An A-10 from the 81st FS is marshalled into its parking spot at Bagram following a mission. USAF combat aircraft in Afghanistan are concentrated at this base near the capital, Kabul, and are heavily involved in fighting al-Qaeda and Taliban forces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - СШАUSA - 1972

Fast jet combat aircraft have been deployed on operations over Afghanistan by Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and US. This Dutch F-16, in the markings of 312 Squadron, is pictured taxying out for a mission from Kandahar, carrying laser-guided bombs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet positions itself on the starboard wing of a USAF KC-135R ready to take on fuel. These two air arms have approximately 500 aircraft in the region,supporting ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet - СШАUSA - 1986

Other than the US, Britain has more aircraft deployed to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan than any other nation. Providing the RAF with 'teeth' over Iraq are Tornado GR.4s, based at Al Udeid AB in Qatar.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974

A large part of the intra-theatre airlift work to keep the deployed air and land forces supplied falls to C-130 Hercules, such as the USAF example pictured here on a cargo mission in Afghanistan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954

A USAF MQ-9 Reaper UAV, armed with Hellfire missiles, is readied for a mission over Afghanistan. Previously, video footage from a UAV such as this, or from a Predator, could only be watched by staff in the CASOC air operations centre. The ROVER datalink allows it to be viewed by forward air controllers on the ground in-theatre.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: GA-ASI MQ-9 Predator-B / Reaper / Altair / Mariner - СШАUSA - 2001

A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle from the 4th Fighter Wing takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This is a major hub for air operations over Iraq and Afghanistan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle - СШАUSA - 1986