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Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" - 23rd Wing - 23th Fighter Group (23 FG) "The Flying Tigers" - 75th Fighter Squadron (75 FS) - Large “Flying Tiger” emblem
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" du 23rd Wing - 23th Fighter Group (23 FG) "The Flying Tigers" - 75th Fighter Squadron (75 FS) de l' Armée de l'Air Américaine (USAF) basé à Moody Air Force Base avec un large écusson "Flying Tiger" sur les capots moteurs.
Special livery applied to a Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" of the 23rd Wing - 23rd Fighter Group (23 FG) “The Flying Tigers” – 75th Fighter Squadron (75 FS) of the United States Air Force (USAF), based at Moody Air Force Base, featuring a large “Flying Tiger” emblem on the engine cowlings.
General Dynamics F-16C Block 30F "Fighting Falcon" - 140th Wing (140 WG) - 120th Fighter Squadron (120 FS) "Colorado Cougars" - 250th anniversary of the United States of America
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur deux General Dynamics F-16C Block 30F "Fighting Falcon" (87-0224 & 87-0254) du 140th Wing (140 WG) - 120th Fighter Squadron (120 FS) "Colorado Cougars" du Colorado Air National Guard basé à Buckley AFB avec une décoration spéciale sur la dérive arrière pour commémorer les 250 ans des États-Unis d'Amérique en 2026.
Special livery applied to two General Dynamics F-16C Block 30F (87-0224 & 87-0254) "Fighting Falcon" aircraft of the 140th Wing (140 WG) – 120th Fighter Squadron (120 FS) “Colorado Cougars” of the Colorado Air National Guard, based at Buckley AFB, featuring a special decoration on the vertical stabilizer to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026.
NHIndustries NH90 NFH "Caïman" - Flottille 31F - 400th anniversary of the French Navy in 2026
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un NHIndustries NH90 NFH "Caïman" de la Flottille 31F de l'Aéronautique Navale Française (AN) basé à la BAN Hyéres pour commémorer les 400 ans de la Marine nationale française en 2026.
Special decoration applied to an NHIndustries NH90 NFH "Caïman" from Flotilla 31F of the French Naval Aviation (AN), based at BAN Hyères, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the French Navy in 2026.
Northrop F-5F Tiger II - JDI Holdings LLC - "NASA Freedom 250" marking
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur trois Northrop F-5F Tiger II (N591EM, N592EM & N593EM) de JDI Holdings LLC, société dirigée par Jared D.Isaacman (d’où l’acronyme JDI) et portant un nouveau marquage spécial "NASA Freedom 250" pour commémorer et célébrer le 250e anniversaire de la signature de la Déclaration d'indépendance le 4 juillet 2026. Jared Taylor "Rook" Isaacman est le fondateur et PDG de "Draken International", le plus grand fournisseur privé de simulateurs et d’avions de combat (F‑16, A‑4, F-5, etc.) pour l’armée américaine, possède et exploite des jets privés, et est l’un des pionniers des vols spatiaux privés en tant que commandant de missions orbitales avec SpaceX et est administrateur de la NASA depuis décembre 2025.
Special livery applied to three Northrop F-5F Tiger IIs (N591EM, N592EM, and N593EM) owned by JDI Holdings LLC, a company led by Jared D. Isaacman (hence the acronym JDI), featuring a new special “NASA Freedom 250” livery to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. Jared Taylor “Rook” Isaacman is the founder and CEO of “Draken International,” the largest private supplier of simulators and fighter aircraft (F-16, A-4, F-5, etc.) to the U.S. military; he owns and operates private jets; and he is one of the pioneers of private spaceflight as a commander of orbital missions with SpaceX and has served as a NASA board member since December 2025.
McDonnell Douglas F-15Es "Eagle" - 48th Fighter Wing (48FW) - 492th Fighter Squadron "The Bolars/Madhatters" (492FS) - Nose art Operation Epic Fury 2026.
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Nose art appliqué sur plusieurs McDonnell Douglas F-15Es "Eagle" du 48th Fighter Wing (48FW) - 492th Fighter Squadron "The Bolars/Madhatters" (492FS) de l' US Air Force Europe (USAFE) basé à RAF Lakenheath, UK arborant une fois de plus quelques surnoms uniques et des arts du nez intéressants (qui sont devenus une tradition pour les unités Strike Eagle déployées depuis un certain temps) et de retour de l'opération Epic Fury en 2026. (00-3001 “Nessie”, 91-0329 “Kraken”, 97-0221 “Yeti”, 01-2001 “Chupacabra”, 91, 0331 “Cthulhu”, 91-0309 “Cerberus” & 96-0205 “Sirenhead”). Tous les appareils arborent un nombre important de marquages JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) ; deux d’entre eux, « Cerberus » et « El Jefe », sont également peints avec ce qui semble être des silhouettes d’AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile). Il convient de noter que les huit premiers appareils ne paraissent pas arborer de marquages APKWS II.
Nose art featured on several McDonnell Douglas F-15E "Eagle" aircraft of the 48th Fighter Wing (48FW) – 492nd Fighter Squadron "The Bolars/Madhatters" (492FS) of the U.S. Air Force in Europe (USAFE), based at RAF Lakenheath, UK, once again featuring some unique nicknames and interesting nose art (which has become a tradition for Strike Eagle units for some time now) and returning from Operation Epic Fury in 2026. (00-3001 “Nessie,” 91-0329 “Kraken,” 97-0221 “Yeti,” 01-2001 “Chupacabra,” 91-0331 “Cthulhu,” 91-0309 “Cerberus,” and 96-0205 “Sirenhead”). All the aircraft sport a significant number of JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) markings, with two of them, “Cerberus” and “El Jefe,” also painted with what appear to be AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) silhouettes. Noteworthy, the first eight aircraft don’t seem to sport any APKWS II markings
Lockheed Martin F-35A "Lightining II" - 6° Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" – 154º Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre "Diavoli Rossi" - Group’s 85th anniversary (1941–2026)
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un Lockheed Martin F-35A "Lightining II" (MM7372/6-07) du 6° Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" – 154º Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre "Diavoli Rossi" de l' Armée de l'Air Italienne (Aeronautica Militare) basé à Ghedi "Tenente Luigi Olivari" air base avec une décoration spéciale pour le 85° anniversaire du Gruppo (1941/2026)
Special livery applied to a Lockheed Martin F-35A "Lightning II" (MM7372/6-07) of the 6th Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" – 154th Autonomous Ground-Attack Fighter Group “Diavoli Rossi” of the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare), based at the “Tenente Luigi Olivari” Air Base in Ghedi, featuring a special livery commemorating the Group’s 85th anniversary (1941–2026)
McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18B "Hornet" (N867NA ex VX-23) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA - Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center - Freedom 250
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18B "Hornet" (N867NA ex VX-23) du National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA (Administration nationale de l'aéronautique et de l'espace) basé à Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center - Edwards Air Force Base, Californie pour commémorer les 250 des États-Unis d'Amérique en 2026 et est employé à évaluer en conditions réelles des systèmes expérimentaux, des capteurs ou des modifications structurelles, notamment pour des applications liées à l'aéronautique et à l'espace et servent aussi de chasseurs d'escorte pour surveiller en temps réel des véhicules expérimentaux lors de tests à haut risque
Special livery applied to a McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18B "Hornet" (N867NA, formerly of VX-23) belonging to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), based at the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026. It is used to evaluate experimental systems, sensors, and structural modifications under real-world conditions, particularly for aerospace applications, and also serves as an escort fighter to monitor experimental vehicles in real time during high-risk tests.
McDonnell Douglas F-15D-21-MC "Eagle" (N885NA) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA - Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center - Freedom 250
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un McDonnell Douglas F-15D-21-MC "Eagle" (N885NA) du National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA (Administration nationale de l'aéronautique et de l'espace) basé à Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center - Edwards Air Force Base, Californie pour commémorer les 250 des États-Unis d'Amérique en 2026 et est employé pour des missions de recherche, notamment dans le cadre de projets visant à améliorer la sécurité des vols, les performances des avions ou les technologies de réduction du bruit.
Special livery applied to a McDonnell Douglas F-15D-21-MC "Eagle" (N885NA) belonging to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), based at the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center — Edwards Air Force Base, California — to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026. The aircraft is used for research missions, particularly in projects aimed at improving flight safety, aircraft performance, and noise-reduction technologies.
Agusta Westland SH-101A (AW101 Model 110) ASW/ASuW "Merlin" - 1 Grupelicott AMM - 1° Gruppo Elicotteri - 50th anniversary (1956–2006)
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un Agusta Westland SH-101A (AW101 Model 110) ASW/ASuW "Merlin" du 1 Grupelicott AMM - 1° Gruppo Elicotteri de l'Aéronautique Navale Italienne (Marina Militare) basé à Sarzana/Luni-La Spezia "Bortolomeo Arrigoni" AB avec une décoration spéciale pour les 50 ans du Gruppo (1956/2006).
Special livery applied to an Agusta Westland SH-101A (AW101 Model 110) ASW/ASuW "Merlin" of the 1st Helicopter Group of the Italian Naval Aviation (Marina Militare) - 1st Helicopter Group of the Italian Naval Aviation (Marina Militare), based at Sarzana/Luni-La Spezia “Bortolomeo Arrigoni” Air Base, featuring a special decoration commemorating the Group’s 50th anniversary (1956–2006).
Agusta Westland EH-101A (AW101 Model 410) Amphibious Support Helicopter (ASH) "Merlin" - 1 Grupelicott AMM - 1° Gruppo Elicotteri - OTAN NOse art
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Décoration spéciale appliquée sur un Agusta Westland EH-101A (AW101 Model 410) Amphibious Support Helicopter (ASH) "Merlin" MM81634 (2-19) du 1 Grupelicott AMM - 1° Gruppo Elicotteri de l'Aéronautique Navale Italienne (Marina Militare) basé à Sarzana/Luni-La Spezia "Bortolomeo Arrigoni" AB avec une décoration spéciale "Mission OTAN" vu lors du cinquantième anniversaire du 4° Gruppo Elicotteri en 2026.
Special livery applied to an Agusta Westland EH-101A (AW101 Model 410) Amphibious Support Helicopter (ASH) "Merlin" MM81634 (2-19) of the 1st Grupelicott AMM—1st Helicopter Group of the Italian Naval Aviation (Marina Militare) - based at Sarzana/Luni-La Spezia "Bortolomeo Arrigoni" Air Base, featuring special "mission NATO" seen during the 50th anniversary of the 4th Helicopter Group in 2026.
