An American recruitment/propaganda poster from the second World War. This one tried to entice young American men to join the Airborne division of the US Army instead of other military branches.
Special Air Service (SAS) patrol in Iraq
Australian special forces troops from its Special Air Service (SAS) are shown here on a long range patrol operation in Iraq during the early stages of the country’s invasion and the Global War on Terror.
Denel Rooivalk attack helicopter
South African Rooivalk attack helicopter on display. Manufactured by Denel, this South African plane is used by the South African Air Force. This display model shows its fully decked out configuration that includes a 20mm cannon, a pair of Mistral air-to-air missiles (AAM), eight Mokopa anti-tank missiles (ATGM) and two pods of unguided ground attack rockets.
Special Forces Hummer
A US Special Forces Hummer/Humvee decked out for long range patrol or special forces operations in Iraq. This one is equipped with two (a heavy and medium) mounted machine guns.
1st Cavalry Division patch
The badge/patch of one of the most decorated combined arms combat division, the 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army. Includes the iconic horse, symbolizing its cavalry roots.
Submarine attracts polar bears
Polar bears flock to a US Navy submarine which had broken through the ice and come to the surface in the Arctic.
French Mirage 2000N with ASMP nuclear missile
A fully loaded French Air Force’s Mirage 2000N bomber jet. This version of Dassault’s Mirage 2000B is a two seater jet that has been modified for low level attack and the ability to deploy the ASMP medium range nuclear cruise missile (seen on the fuselage hardpoint above). It forms the basis of France’s air force based tactical nuclear deterrent.
Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD)
Russian made Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD). The Dragunov is a 7.62x54mmR gas operated semi-automatic sniper/marksman rifle used by the armed forces of dozens of countries.
Jessica Simpson in Iraq with the Warhawks
Jessica Simpson in Iraq for a USO tour. She is holding the patch of the B Company, 1st battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment – “Warhawks” while sitting in one of their helicopters.
B-52 strategic bomber “BUFF”
This USAF B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber sits on the tarmac with the wide array of bombs, missiles and other strategic and tactical armaments are displayed in front of it. Another BUFF (Big Ugly Fat F*cker) flies in the background. The B-52 can deploy up to 70,000 lbs of lethal payload.