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nando161mando · 2 months

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hotsneakersox · 2 months

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#airforce #socks #nike jockstrap #nike jordan #nike underwear #nikeplus #nikesportswear #niketn #sk8sucker #nikeswoosh #nike sb #nike dunk

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lomcovakaviation · 5 months

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F16 BELGIUM SOLO DISPLAY @lomcovakaviation

#aviation #pilot #aircraft #airport #airforce #takeoff #military #jet #belgian #f16falcon #viper #display #airshow #video

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wheelsgoroundincircles · 6 months

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Corsair I and Cosair II

#f4u corsair #corsair #aircraft #airforce #airplanes

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usnatarchives · 8 months

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World War II Aviation Propaganda Posters: When Art Took Flight in the War Zone 🛩

If you think memes dominate the digital age, buckle up! During World War II, aviation propaganda posters were the OG memes, taking the skies and the hearts of people below. The powerful images and slogans displayed on aviation propaganda posters aimed to mobilize, inspire, and boost morale.

Before Top Gun made flying cool, WWII posters did it first! Many posters targeted potential pilots and ground crew, emphasizing the honor and heroism of joining the air force. The U.S. Army Air Forces, for instance, frequently used images of sleek aircraft, proud pilots, and epic aerial battles to inspire young men to enlist.

Aviation propaganda was also used to encourage the public to purchase war bonds. These posters linked the success of the air force directly to civilian financial support. A classic example from the U.S. shows an imposing B-17 bomber with the caption "Keep 'Em Flying! Buy War Bonds."

With many men on the frontlines, women's roles evolved. Posters showcased women building aircraft, highlighting their essential contribution to the war effort. The iconic "Rosie the Riveter" may be the most famous image from this category, but numerous other posters conveyed similar messages.

World War II aviation propaganda posters were more than mere pieces of art. They were tools used to shape public opinion, motivate enlistment, ensure security, and raise funds. These iconic images not only provide a fascinating glimpse into wartime sentiments but also reflect the broader social, political, and cultural shifts of the era.

#AviationWeek #Aviation #Propaganda #PropagandaPosters #WWII #Airplanes #AirForce

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theworldofwars · 2 months

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Member of the Royal Flying Corps play billiards in the Officers Mess Hall in Harlaxton. WWI.

#rfc #royal flying corps #airplane #airforce #history #historical photos #world war 1 #canadian history #1917 #ww1 #ww1 poetry #ww1 stories #ww1 art #ww1 history #wwi #world war one #The Great War #The First World War

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illustratus · 6 months

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“Toro? Sounds like a load of bull.”

Octopussy (1983)

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dame-de-pique · 11 months

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F6 Karlsborg 30/6 1954. En division "Tunnan" i total solförmörkelse över F6.

#Solar Eclipse #Sun #unknown photographer #Astronomy #airforce #tunnan #sweden

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nando161mando · 2 months

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The guy on the left was convicted of selling missiles illegally to Iran.

The guy on the right says Iran shouldn’t have missiles.

They are the same guy.

Yup. Republicans!! 🔗

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hotsneakersox · 2 months

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lomcovakaviation · 6 months

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📷 @lomcovakaviation 👈subscribe !!!

#aviation #pilot #aircraft #airport #airforce #takeoff #military #jet #photoart #photogram #f35 #usaf

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jjwphotography1990 · 5 months

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The amazing Thunderbirds with their signature Echelon pass! The Echelon is one of my favorite passes! I love how the tight stack stretches out as they fly by. What's your favorite Thunderbird maneuver?

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The 2023 Orlando Air Show

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