F-16C Fighting Falcon

1990's -- Sgt. Ken Mahaley, crew chief, 17th Avionics Squadron, launches an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft of the 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., during the first wave of the air attack on Iraq in support of Operation Desert Storm. The Falcon is armed with Mark 84 2,000-pound bombs mounted under its wings.

C-130 Hercules

1990's -- A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from the West Virginia Air National Guard flies over the United Arab Emirates during a troop-carrying mission in support of Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is assigned to the 1630th Tactical Airlift Wing.

Ground crews service the F-117A

1990's -- Ground crews service the F-117A aircraft of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (37th TFW) on the flight line. The 37th TFW is preparing to deploy to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield.

Members of the 48th TFW wait to board a KC-10A

1990's -- Members of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing (48th TFW) wait to board a KC-10A Extender aircraft. The 48th TFW is deploying to Saudi Aircraft for Operation Desert Shield.

F-16C Fighting Falcon

1990's -- A ground crewman guides a 388th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft onto the taxiway. The 388th TFW is deploying to Saudi Arabia to take part in Operation Desert Shield. Mounted on the aircraft's left outboard wing pylon is an AN/ALQ-131 Electronic CounterMeasures pod; mounted on the side of the engine intake is a Low Altitude Navigation, Targeting Infrared Night (LANTIRN) navigation pod.

F-15D Eagle

1990's -- Base personnel stand by as a 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15D Eagle aircraft prepares to deploy to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield.