34331 results found
Registration / Serial:66-8307
Alternate Serial:68307
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-5A Galaxy (L-500)
C/n (msn):500-0005
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:436 MAW / MAC
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1979 to 1982
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:822922Submit Correction
View count: 36
Date range is an estimate. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:66-8307
Alternate Serial:68307
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-5A Galaxy (L-500)
C/n (msn):500-0005
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1979 to 1982
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:66-8307
Alternate Serial:68307
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-5A Galaxy (L-500)
C/n (msn):500-0005
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:436 MAW / MAC
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1979 to 1982
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:822922Submit Correction
View count: 36
Date range is an estimate. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:66-8307
Alternate Serial:68307
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-5A Galaxy (L-500)
C/n (msn):500-0005
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1979 to 1982
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:59-1822
Alternate Serial:AF59-822
Military Code:RE
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D92
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Polish Glider
City / Airport:Kraków - Rakowice-Czyzyny (EPKC) (closed)Map
Country:Poland
Collection:Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego
Photo Date:23 August 2011
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:822791Submit Correction
View count: 50
Registration / Serial:59-1822
Alternate Serial:AF59-822
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D92
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Kraków - Rakowice-Czyzyny (EPKC) (closed)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:23 August 2011
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:59-1822
Alternate Serial:AF59-822
Military Code:RE
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D92
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Polish Glider
City / Airport:Kraków - Rakowice-Czyzyny (EPKC) (closed)Map
Country:Poland
Collection:Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego
Photo Date:23 August 2011
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:822791Submit Correction
View count: 50
Registration / Serial:59-1822
Alternate Serial:AF59-822
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D92
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Kraków - Rakowice-Czyzyny (EPKC) (closed)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:23 August 2011
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:41-12442
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25C Mitchell
C/n (msn):82-5077
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Feather Merchant
City / Airport:Tadji (AYTJ / TAJ)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:September 1968
Photo from:AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive
Photo ID:822766Submit Correction
View count: 66
The USAAF and the RAAF abandoned about 30 damaged and war-weary aircraft at Tadji at the end of World War II. They included Beauforts, P-39s, P-40s, an A-20 and this B-25 The best of them were recovered in 1974, with most going the US - three have since flown again - and a couple to Australia. 41-12442 was one of two retained in PNG and at the time of upload was displayed outside the nearby Aitape Secondary College. The remaining aircraft were bits and pieces that remained on the dump for many years until they too were cleared away. Photo by: Ken Broomhead
Registration / Serial:41-12442
Aircraft Version:North American B-25C Mitchell
C/n (msn):82-5077
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tadji (AYTJ / TAJ)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:September 1968
Photo from:AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:41-12442
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25C Mitchell
C/n (msn):82-5077
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Feather Merchant
City / Airport:Tadji (AYTJ / TAJ)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:September 1968
Photo from:AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive
Photo ID:822766Submit Correction
View count: 66
The USAAF and the RAAF abandoned about 30 damaged and war-weary aircraft at Tadji at the end of World War II. They included Beauforts, P-39s, P-40s, an A-20 and this B-25 The best of them were recovered in 1974, with most going the US - three have since flown again - and a couple to Australia. 41-12442 was one of two retained in PNG and at the time of upload was displayed outside the nearby Aitape Secondary College. The remaining aircraft were bits and pieces that remained on the dump for many years until they too were cleared away. Photo by: Ken Broomhead
Registration / Serial:41-12442
Aircraft Version:North American B-25C Mitchell
C/n (msn):82-5077
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tadji (AYTJ / TAJ)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:September 1968
Photo from:AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:14-5815
Alternate Serial:AF 14-815
Military Code:AK
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5815
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:822720Submit Correction
View count: 90
Registration / Serial:14-5815
Alternate Serial:AF 14-815
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5815
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:14-5815
Alternate Serial:AF 14-815
Military Code:AK
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5815
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:822720Submit Correction
View count: 90
Registration / Serial:14-5815
Alternate Serial:AF 14-815
Aircraft Version:Lockheed HC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5815
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:15-5832
Alternate Serial:AS15-832
Military Code:AK
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (L-382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II
C/n (msn):382-5832
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:822710Submit Correction
View count: 99
Registration / Serial:15-5832
Alternate Serial:AS15-832
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II
C/n (msn):382-5832
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:15-5832
Alternate Serial:AS15-832
Military Code:AK
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (L-382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II
C/n (msn):382-5832
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:822710Submit Correction
View count: 99
Registration / Serial:15-5832
Alternate Serial:AS15-832
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II
C/n (msn):382-5832
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shannon (EINN / SNN)Map
Country:Ireland
Photo Date:3 July 2025
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:09-6209
Alternate Serial:96209
Other Marks:58 SOW
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (L-382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin MC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5658
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Event:Luke Days 2018
Photo Date:18 March 2018
Photo by:William DempseyContact
Photo ID:822475Submit Correction
View count: 56
Registration / Serial:09-6209
Alternate Serial:96209
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin MC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5658
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:18 March 2018
Photo by:William DempseyContact
Registration / Serial:09-6209
Alternate Serial:96209
Other Marks:58 SOW
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (L-382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin MC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5658
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Event:Luke Days 2018
Photo Date:18 March 2018
Photo by:William DempseyContact
Photo ID:822475Submit Correction
View count: 56
Registration / Serial:09-6209
Alternate Serial:96209
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin MC-130J Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5658
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:18 March 2018
Photo by:William DempseyContact
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Serial:345379
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822336Submit Correction
View count: 39
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter evolved from the boxy R-4, the first Air Force helicopter to serve in a combat zone (example here). Although Sikorsky built the first six for testing, another 219 were constructed under licence by Nash-Kelvinator, this being one of them. Accepted by USAAF at Detroit in April 1945, it operated with various training units in Texas till declared excess in March 1949. Acquired by the museum in 1986
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Serial:345379
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Serial:345379
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822336Submit Correction
View count: 39
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter evolved from the boxy R-4, the first Air Force helicopter to serve in a combat zone (example here). Although Sikorsky built the first six for testing, another 219 were constructed under licence by Nash-Kelvinator, this being one of them. Accepted by USAAF at Detroit in April 1945, it operated with various training units in Texas till declared excess in March 1949. Acquired by the museum in 1986
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Serial:345379
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:66-0164
Alternate Serial:60164
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter (L-300)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
C/n (msn):300-6190
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:March 1986
Photo from:NZAV8A Collection
Photo ID:822327Submit Correction
View count: 112
Original Kodachrome Bob Shane
Registration / Serial:66-0164
Alternate Serial:60164
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
C/n (msn):300-6190
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:March 1986
Photo from:NZAV8A Collection
Registration / Serial:66-0164
Alternate Serial:60164
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter (L-300)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
C/n (msn):300-6190
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:March 1986
Photo from:NZAV8A Collection
Photo ID:822327Submit Correction
View count: 112
Original Kodachrome Bob Shane
Registration / Serial:66-0164
Alternate Serial:60164
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
C/n (msn):300-6190
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glendale - Luke AFB (KLUF / LUF)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:March 1986
Photo from:NZAV8A Collection
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-48
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):164
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822316Submit Correction
View count: 67
Showing a considerable advancement from its earlier designs, Sikorsky's H-5 helicopter gained its greatest fame during the Korean War when it was called upon repeatedly to rescue pilots shot down behind enemy lines and to evacuate wounded personnel from frontline areas. More than 300 were built, with this one being ferried form Elgin AFB, FL to Patterson Field for the USAFM in March 1955
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):164
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-48
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):164
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822316Submit Correction
View count: 67
Showing a considerable advancement from its earlier designs, Sikorsky's H-5 helicopter gained its greatest fame during the Korean War when it was called upon repeatedly to rescue pilots shot down behind enemy lines and to evacuate wounded personnel from frontline areas. More than 300 were built, with this one being ferried form Elgin AFB, FL to Patterson Field for the USAFM in March 1955
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):164
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Military Code:16
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822315Submit Correction
View count: 47
First flown in January 1942, the R-4 holds the honour of being the world's first helicopter to go into production and the first to see combat, despite being difficult to fly and suffering from excessive vibration. This one (of 131 built) was obtained from the University of Illinois in 1967
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Military Code:16
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822315Submit Correction
View count: 47
First flown in January 1942, the R-4 holds the honour of being the world's first helicopter to go into production and the first to see combat, despite being difficult to fly and suffering from excessive vibration. This one (of 131 built) was obtained from the University of Illinois in 1967
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:87-0374
Alternate Serial:AF87-374
Military Code:SA
Other Marks:149MXG
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5D-68
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH / IAH)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:18 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:822305Submit Correction
View count: 76
This Lone Star Gunfighters Viper was accompanied by 87-0390 and is pictured (I think) taxiing out to rw15 for departure, perhaps back to Lackland AFB in San Antonio.
Registration / Serial:87-0374
Alternate Serial:AF87-374
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5D-68
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH / IAH)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:18 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:87-0374
Alternate Serial:AF87-374
Military Code:SA
Other Marks:149MXG
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5D-68
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH / IAH)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:18 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:822305Submit Correction
View count: 76
This Lone Star Gunfighters Viper was accompanied by 87-0390 and is pictured (I think) taxiing out to rw15 for departure, perhaps back to Lackland AFB in San Antonio.
Registration / Serial:87-0374
Alternate Serial:AF87-374
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5D-68
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH / IAH)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:18 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"43-26588"
Alternate Serial:326588
Military Code:X88
Aircraft Original Type:Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57)
Aircraft Generic Type:Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57)
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper
C/n (msn):L-5094
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822303Submit Correction
View count: 49
This L-2M is actually 43-26592, built in 1944 by the Taylorcraft Airplane Co in Alliance, OH. The USAAF used it for liaison pilot training at the McFarland Flying Service Contract Pilot School, Atkinson Municipal Airport in Pittsburg, KS. This only lasted for four months before it went into storage and was declared surplus. After many changes of ownership, a project to restore it was found in a garage in the Central Valley of California in 2012. From 2009 to 2011 it toured many airshows across the US; to NMUSAF Sep 2011. Now painted to represent another L-2M flown at Atkinson during the war
Registration / Serial:"43-26588"
Alternate Serial:326588
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper
C/n (msn):L-5094
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"43-26588"
Alternate Serial:326588
Military Code:X88
Aircraft Original Type:Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57)
Aircraft Generic Type:Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57)
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper
C/n (msn):L-5094
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822303Submit Correction
View count: 49
This L-2M is actually 43-26592, built in 1944 by the Taylorcraft Airplane Co in Alliance, OH. The USAAF used it for liaison pilot training at the McFarland Flying Service Contract Pilot School, Atkinson Municipal Airport in Pittsburg, KS. This only lasted for four months before it went into storage and was declared surplus. After many changes of ownership, a project to restore it was found in a garage in the Central Valley of California in 2012. From 2009 to 2011 it toured many airshows across the US; to NMUSAF Sep 2011. Now painted to represent another L-2M flown at Atkinson during the war
Registration / Serial:"43-26588"
Alternate Serial:326588
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper
C/n (msn):L-5094
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:42-84216
Alternate Serial:284216
Military Code:TA-216
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6D Mosquito
C/n (msn):88-15997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822297Submit Correction
View count: 40
This T-6D flew as an early 'Mosquito' FAC aircraft with the 6147th Tactical Air Control Group during the first two years of the Korean War. Ironically, it was converted to a mosquito spraying aircraft in 1952. Two years later, the USAF transferred it to the nascent Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The ROKAF placed it on display outside for several years after retiring it. The USAFM acquired it in 1995 and after restoration it went on display in 2001 and can now be seen in the Korean War Gallery
Registration / Serial:42-84216
Alternate Serial:284216
Aircraft Version:North American T-6D Mosquito
C/n (msn):88-15997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:42-84216
Alternate Serial:284216
Military Code:TA-216
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6D Mosquito
C/n (msn):88-15997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822297Submit Correction
View count: 40
This T-6D flew as an early 'Mosquito' FAC aircraft with the 6147th Tactical Air Control Group during the first two years of the Korean War. Ironically, it was converted to a mosquito spraying aircraft in 1952. Two years later, the USAF transferred it to the nascent Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The ROKAF placed it on display outside for several years after retiring it. The USAFM acquired it in 1995 and after restoration it went on display in 2001 and can now be seen in the Korean War Gallery
Registration / Serial:42-84216
Alternate Serial:284216
Aircraft Version:North American T-6D Mosquito
C/n (msn):88-15997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-1586
Alternate Serial:61586
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-9936
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:194 FIS / California ANG
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:13 May 1981
Photo by:Richard BowdenContact
Photo ID:822292Submit Correction
View count: 153
Registration / Serial:56-1586
Alternate Serial:61586
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-9936
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:13 May 1981
Photo by:Richard BowdenContact
Registration / Serial:56-1586
Alternate Serial:61586
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-9936
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:194 FIS / California ANG
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:13 May 1981
Photo by:Richard BowdenContact
Photo ID:822292Submit Correction
View count: 153
Registration / Serial:56-1586
Alternate Serial:61586
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-9936
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:13 May 1981
Photo by:Richard BowdenContact
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Alternate Serial:236200
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822286Submit Correction
View count: 63
Built in 1942, this L-3B found its way into private hands as surplus after the war. Completely restored by its previous owner in Ohio, the aircraft was flown to the museum in 1984. A total of 1,400 L-3s were supplied to the USAAF for liaison and observation duties
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Alternate Serial:236200
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Alternate Serial:236200
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822286Submit Correction
View count: 63
Built in 1942, this L-3B found its way into private hands as surplus after the war. Completely restored by its previous owner in Ohio, the aircraft was flown to the museum in 1984. A total of 1,400 L-3s were supplied to the USAAF for liaison and observation duties
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Alternate Serial:236200
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:42-72843
Military Code:24
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24D Liberator
C/n (msn):2413
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Strawberry Bitch
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822283Submit Correction
View count: 47
This Liberator flew combat missions from North Africa in 1943-1944 over Italy, Greece and Austria with the 512th Bomb Squadron. It was flown to the museum in May 1959
Registration / Serial:42-72843
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24D Liberator
C/n (msn):2413
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:42-72843
Military Code:24
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24D Liberator
C/n (msn):2413
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Strawberry Bitch
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822283Submit Correction
View count: 47
This Liberator flew combat missions from North Africa in 1943-1944 over Italy, Greece and Austria with the 512th Bomb Squadron. It was flown to the museum in May 1959
Registration / Serial:42-72843
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24D Liberator
C/n (msn):2413
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822278Submit Correction
View count: 33
This AT-11 is one of 1,582 ordered by the USAAF between 1941 and 1945, 36 of which were modified as AT-11A navigation trainers. It was operated during the last years of WWII by the Bombardier Training School, Roswell Army Air Field, NM. Operated postwar by the Abrams Aerial Survey Corp, Lansing, MI as N64044 and later N341X, in 1969 they donated it to the USAFM
Registration / Serial:42-37493
Alternate Serial:237493
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-11 Kansan
C/n (msn):4086
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822278Submit Correction
View count: 33
This AT-11 is one of 1,582 ordered by the USAAF between 1941 and 1945, 36 of which were modified as AT-11A navigation trainers. It was operated during the last years of WWII by the Bombardier Training School, Roswell Army Air Field, NM. Operated postwar by the Abrams Aerial Survey Corp, Lansing, MI as N64044 and later N341X, in 1969 they donated it to the USAFM
Registration / Serial:42-37493
Alternate Serial:237493
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-11 Kansan
C/n (msn):4086
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:41-24485
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:A-DF
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):3170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822229Submit Correction
View count: 91
The famed B-17F "Memphis Belle" became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe in WWII. It had been on loan from the Air Force to the city of Memphis and was relocated to the museum in 2005. After years of meticulous restoration, it was placed on public display in the World War II Gallery in May 2018
Registration / Serial:41-24485
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):3170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:41-24485
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:A-DF
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):3170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:822229Submit Correction
View count: 91
The famed B-17F "Memphis Belle" became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe in WWII. It had been on loan from the Air Force to the city of Memphis and was relocated to the museum in 2005. After years of meticulous restoration, it was placed on public display in the World War II Gallery in May 2018
Registration / Serial:41-24485
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):3170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:92-3884
Alternate Serial:AF92-884
Military Code:WW
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-126
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Photo ID:822138Submit Correction
View count: 55
Registration / Serial:92-3884
Alternate Serial:AF92-884
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-126
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Registration / Serial:92-3884
Alternate Serial:AF92-884
Military Code:WW
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-126
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Photo ID:822138Submit Correction
View count: 55
Registration / Serial:92-3884
Alternate Serial:AF92-884
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-126
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Registration / Serial:91-0373
Alternate Serial:AF91-373
Military Code:WW
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Photo ID:822137Submit Correction
View count: 57
Registration / Serial:91-0373
Alternate Serial:AF91-373
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Registration / Serial:91-0373
Alternate Serial:AF91-373
Military Code:WW
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact
Photo ID:822137Submit Correction
View count: 57
Registration / Serial:91-0373
Alternate Serial:AF91-373
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Christchurch - International (NZCH / CHC)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:26 March 2018
Photo by:NZAV8AContact