A small cloud formed in a low-pressure zone behind the cockpit of this inverted U.S. Navy F/A-18F showing off at the Farnborough International Airshow in England on July 22.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber, which became part of the U.S. Air Force fleet in 1955, has been in continuous service ever since. The mammoth Cold War-era craft is designed to carry nuclear weapons and has survived despite attempts to create a more modern replacement. This model made a brief appearance, tearing overhead at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22.
Many trade shows feature scantily clad models to draw attention to the products being sold. The Farnborough International Airshow features pilots in flight suits. Here, two relax and watch the Airbus A400M prepare for its flight.
Propeller-driven cargo planes at the Farnborough International Airshow often feature curved propeller blades. These were on an ATR 42 MP shown by Finomeccanica Group's Alenia Aeronautica division.
The Bloodhound SSC is under development for a planned attempt to reach Mach 1.4--a speed of 1,000 miles per hour, or one mile in just over 3 seconds. A life-size show-car version of the jet-powered vehicle captured attention with its debut at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Reflecting the nature of modern warfare, this Apache attack helicopter is packed full of electronics modules. It was on display at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Being a defense contractor isn't always an easy business. Finmeccanica Group employs the message of "towards a safer world" to market its wares at the Farnborough International Airshow.
