60 results found
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:665312Submit Correction
View count: 32
Ca.1943: TOS USAAF as AT-11 42-37418. By 12/44: 34th Flying Training Wing, Childress Army Air Field, TX. 1954: Remanufactured as C-45H and TOS with s/n 52-10866. Ca.1960: Registered N2797A. 1963: Alabama Highway Department., Montgomery, AL, with c/r N311SA. 1969: Registered N4111A. By 8/89: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB.
Registration / Serial:52-10866
Alternate Serial:40796
Aircraft Version:Beech C-45H Expeditor
C/n (msn):AF-796
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:665312Submit Correction
View count: 32
Ca.1943: TOS USAAF as AT-11 42-37418. By 12/44: 34th Flying Training Wing, Childress Army Air Field, TX. 1954: Remanufactured as C-45H and TOS with s/n 52-10866. Ca.1960: Registered N2797A. 1963: Alabama Highway Department., Montgomery, AL, with c/r N311SA. 1969: Registered N4111A. By 8/89: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB.
Registration / Serial:52-10866
Alternate Serial:40796
Aircraft Version:Beech C-45H Expeditor
C/n (msn):AF-796
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:644424Submit Correction
View count: 71
Ca.1985: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bombardment Squadron/96th Bombardment Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, TX. Ca. 4/97: The 96th BW became the 7th BW. 2003: SOC and flown to Ellsworth AFB for eventual display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum but was initially used as a parts aircraft for the 7th BW fleet. 1 Feb 05: South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF 83067
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:644424Submit Correction
View count: 71
Ca.1985: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bombardment Squadron/96th Bombardment Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, TX. Ca. 4/97: The 96th BW became the 7th BW. 2003: SOC and flown to Ellsworth AFB for eventual display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum but was initially used as a parts aircraft for the 7th BW fleet. 1 Feb 05: South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF 83067
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1977
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Photo ID:636099Submit Correction
View count: 109
Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:151384
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5097
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1977
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1977
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Photo ID:636099Submit Correction
View count: 109
Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:151384
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5097
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1977
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629694Submit Correction
View count: 68
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629694Submit Correction
View count: 68
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629576Submit Correction
View count: 66
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629576Submit Correction
View count: 66
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612886Submit Correction
View count: 75
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612886Submit Correction
View count: 75
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612799Submit Correction
View count: 125
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612799Submit Correction
View count: 125
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612797Submit Correction
View count: 145
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612797Submit Correction
View count: 145
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558432Submit Correction
View count: 123
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558432Submit Correction
View count: 123
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558397Submit Correction
View count: 141
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558397Submit Correction
View count: 141
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558375Submit Correction
View count: 97
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558375Submit Correction
View count: 97
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Military Code:HI
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:505854Submit Correction
View count: 141
Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum from 1980.
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Military Code:HI
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:505854Submit Correction
View count: 141
Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum from 1980.
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:493930Submit Correction
View count: 125
Delivered to the USAAF as C-54D 42-72592 then transferred to the US Navy as R5D-3 56511 in 1945. Redesignated as a VC-54S in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code 3C083 in 1970. Sold as N67029 in 1975 and used by a number of operators. Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum as 42-72592 from 1995.
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:493930Submit Correction
View count: 125
Delivered to the USAAF as C-54D 42-72592 then transferred to the US Navy as R5D-3 56511 in 1945. Redesignated as a VC-54S in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code 3C083 in 1970. Sold as N67029 in 1975 and used by a number of operators. Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum as 42-72592 from 1995.
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458679Submit Correction
View count: 201
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458679Submit Correction
View count: 201
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458619Submit Correction
View count: 262
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458619Submit Correction
View count: 262
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:61-0014
Alternate Serial:10014
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464441
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:69 BS /5 BW
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:18 July 2014
Photo by:Lieuwe HofstraContact
Photo ID:441023Submit Correction
View count: 242
Registration / Serial:61-0014
Alternate Serial:10014
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464441
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:18 July 2014
Photo by:Lieuwe HofstraContact
Registration / Serial:61-0014
Alternate Serial:10014
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464441
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:69 BS /5 BW
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:18 July 2014
Photo by:Lieuwe HofstraContact
Photo ID:441023Submit Correction
View count: 242
Registration / Serial:61-0014
Alternate Serial:10014
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464441
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:18 July 2014
Photo by:Lieuwe HofstraContact
Registration / Serial:61-0262
Alternate Serial:10262
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing EC-135A
C/n (msn):18169
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 ACCS / 28 BW
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:429493Submit Correction
View count: 244
This a/c is currently on display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum located on Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City, SD.
Registration / Serial:61-0262
Alternate Serial:10262
Aircraft Version:Boeing EC-135A
C/n (msn):18169
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:61-0262
Alternate Serial:10262
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing EC-135A
C/n (msn):18169
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 ACCS / 28 BW
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:429493Submit Correction
View count: 244
This a/c is currently on display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum located on Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City, SD.
Registration / Serial:61-0262
Alternate Serial:10262
Aircraft Version:Boeing EC-135A
C/n (msn):18169
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:410338Submit Correction
View count: 174
Ca.1975: TOS USAF and assigned to the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 180th Tactical Fighter Group (ANG), Toledo, OH. By 1983: 146th TFS, 112th TFG (ANG), Pittsburgh, PA 7/91: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:74-1739
Alternate Serial:AF74-739
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:410338Submit Correction
View count: 174
Ca.1975: TOS USAF and assigned to the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 180th Tactical Fighter Group (ANG), Toledo, OH. By 1983: 146th TFS, 112th TFG (ANG), Pittsburgh, PA 7/91: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:74-1739
Alternate Serial:AF74-739
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:410296Submit Correction
View count: 129
Ca.1975: TOS USAF and assigned to the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 180th Tactical Fighter Group (ANG), Toledo, OH. By 1983: 146th TFS, 112th TFG (ANG), Pittsburgh, PA 7/91: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:74-1739
Alternate Serial:AF74-739
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:410296Submit Correction
View count: 129
Ca.1975: TOS USAF and assigned to the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 180th Tactical Fighter Group (ANG), Toledo, OH. By 1983: 146th TFS, 112th TFG (ANG), Pittsburgh, PA 7/91: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:74-1739
Alternate Serial:AF74-739
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:410275Submit Correction
View count: 143
Ca.1975: TOS USAF and assigned to the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 180th Tactical Fighter Group (ANG), Toledo, OH. By 1983: 146th TFS, 112th TFG (ANG), Pittsburgh, PA 7/91: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:74-1739
Alternate Serial:AF74-739
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:410275Submit Correction
View count: 143
Ca.1975: TOS USAF and assigned to the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 180th Tactical Fighter Group (ANG), Toledo, OH. By 1983: 146th TFS, 112th TFG (ANG), Pittsburgh, PA 7/91: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:74-1739
Alternate Serial:AF74-739
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact