31 results found
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Gonzo |
| City / Airport: | Westfield / Springfield - Barnes Regional (KBAF / BAF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Massachusetts, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave CibleyContact |
| Photo ID: | 652662Submit Correction |
| View count: | 44 |
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Westfield / Springfield - Barnes Regional (KBAF / BAF)Map | Region / Country: | Massachusetts, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave CibleyContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Gonzo |
| City / Airport: | Westfield / Springfield - Barnes Regional (KBAF / BAF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Massachusetts, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave CibleyContact |
| Photo ID: | 652662Submit Correction |
| View count: | 44 |
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Westfield / Springfield - Barnes Regional (KBAF / BAF)Map | Region / Country: | Massachusetts, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave CibleyContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map |
| Country: | Curaçao |
| Photo Date: | 7 January 2003 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 645660Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
Although Curacao is outside the hurricane belt, the airport gets its fair share of hurricane related traffic. Outside the hurricane season however, WP-3D N43RF made a surprise visit in January 2003.
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map | Country: | Curaçao |
| Photo Date: | 7 January 2003 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map |
| Country: | Curaçao |
| Photo Date: | 7 January 2003 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 645660Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
Although Curacao is outside the hurricane belt, the airport gets its fair share of hurricane related traffic. Outside the hurricane season however, WP-3D N43RF made a surprise visit in January 2003.
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map | Country: | Curaçao |
| Photo Date: | 7 January 2003 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Gonzo |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 626547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 57 |
Officially registered to the United States Department of Commerce, Gulfstream IV SP N49RF is operated by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). The aircraft's high speed and altitude capabilities coupled with long range and weather monitoring equipment are ideal for Hurricane forecasting and research.
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Gonzo |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 626547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 57 |
Officially registered to the United States Department of Commerce, Gulfstream IV SP N49RF is operated by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). The aircraft's high speed and altitude capabilities coupled with long range and weather monitoring equipment are ideal for Hurricane forecasting and research.
| Registration / Serial: | N49RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV Gulfstream IV-SP |
| C/n (msn): | 1246 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 to February 1982 |
| Photo from: | Augusto Laghi CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 623015Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 to February 1982 |
| Photo from: | Augusto Laghi CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 to February 1982 |
| Photo from: | Augusto Laghi CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 623015Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 to February 1982 |
| Photo from: | Augusto Laghi CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N52RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 550 Citation II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 550/551/552 Citation II/IISP/SII/Bravo (T-47) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 550 Citation II |
| C/n (msn): | 550-0021 / 011 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Raleigh / Durham - International (KRDU / RDU)Map |
| Region / Country: | North Carolina, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 September 2005 |
| Photo by: | BeauContact |
| Photo ID: | 604531Submit Correction |
| View count: | 75 |
| Registration / Serial: | N52RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 550 Citation II |
| C/n (msn): | 550-0021 / 011 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Raleigh / Durham - International (KRDU / RDU)Map | Region / Country: | North Carolina, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 September 2005 |
| Photo by: | BeauContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N52RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 550 Citation II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 550/551/552 Citation II/IISP/SII/Bravo (T-47) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 550 Citation II |
| C/n (msn): | 550-0021 / 011 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Raleigh / Durham - International (KRDU / RDU)Map |
| Region / Country: | North Carolina, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 September 2005 |
| Photo by: | BeauContact |
| Photo ID: | 604531Submit Correction |
| View count: | 75 |
| Registration / Serial: | N52RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 550 Citation II |
| C/n (msn): | 550-0021 / 011 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Raleigh / Durham - International (KRDU / RDU)Map | Region / Country: | North Carolina, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 September 2005 |
| Photo by: | BeauContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1972 |
| Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 552145Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
Photographer: Bruce Trombecky
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map | Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1972 |
| Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1972 |
| Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 552145Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
Photographer: Bruce Trombecky
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map | Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1972 |
| Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen MillerContact |
| Photo ID: | 552134Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map | Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen MillerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen MillerContact |
| Photo ID: | 552134Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map | Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen MillerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N57RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 688 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Moncton - Greater Moncton Internnational (CYQM / YQM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New Brunswick, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tim LoweContact |
| Photo ID: | 516981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
| Registration / Serial: | N57RF |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 688 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Moncton - Greater Moncton Internnational (CYQM / YQM)Map | Region / Country: | New Brunswick, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tim LoweContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N57RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 688 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Moncton - Greater Moncton Internnational (CYQM / YQM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New Brunswick, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tim LoweContact |
| Photo ID: | 516981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
| Registration / Serial: | N57RF |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 688 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Moncton - Greater Moncton Internnational (CYQM / YQM)Map | Region / Country: | New Brunswick, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tim LoweContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N46RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 824 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 510644Submit Correction |
| View count: | 67 |
This 1985 Twin Otter was originally B-3508 with CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) just as the country was opening up to the West. It was later transferred to China Xinjiang Airlines / China Eastern Airlines remaining in China until December 1998. Pictured on display next to the International Federal Pavilion, NOAA registered the aircraft N46RF in November 2003.
| Registration / Serial: | N46RF |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 824 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N46RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 824 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 510644Submit Correction |
| View count: | 67 |
This 1985 Twin Otter was originally B-3508 with CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) just as the country was opening up to the West. It was later transferred to China Xinjiang Airlines / China Eastern Airlines remaining in China until December 1998. Pictured on display next to the International Federal Pavilion, NOAA registered the aircraft N46RF in November 2003.
| Registration / Serial: | N46RF |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 824 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1979 |
| Photo from: | Michael Roeser Collection |
| Photo ID: | 491304Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
Photographer: Al Rodriguez. K25 slide scan. Built 1959 as C-130B 58-731 for USAF. Converted to WC -130B 1970 registered N6541C to NOAA as hurricane hunter replacing a DC-6. Replaced by a WP-3 1980 and reverted to 1st original USAF identity. South African Air Force 408 1996, active until around 2009.
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1979 |
| Photo from: | Michael Roeser Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1979 |
| Photo from: | Michael Roeser Collection |
| Photo ID: | 491304Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
Photographer: Al Rodriguez. K25 slide scan. Built 1959 as C-130B 58-731 for USAF. Converted to WC -130B 1970 registered N6541C to NOAA as hurricane hunter replacing a DC-6. Replaced by a WP-3 1980 and reverted to 1st original USAF identity. South African Air Force 408 1996, active until around 2009.
| Registration / Serial: | N6541C |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3526 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1979 |
| Photo from: | Michael Roeser Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | N898QR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5032 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | December 1990 |
| Photo by: | Raymond RivardContact |
| Photo ID: | 422039Submit Correction |
| View count: | 335 |
| Registration / Serial: | N898QR |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5032 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | December 1990 |
| Photo by: | Raymond RivardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N898QR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5032 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | December 1990 |
| Photo by: | Raymond RivardContact |
| Photo ID: | 422039Submit Correction |
| View count: | 335 |
| Registration / Serial: | N898QR |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5032 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | December 1990 |
| Photo by: | Raymond RivardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Piggy |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 363173Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
Seen just after arrival at ANC.
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Piggy |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 363173Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
Seen just after arrival at ANC.
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Piggy |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 363167Submit Correction |
| View count: | 440 |
Inbound for ANC runway 7R. From there it flew out and back missions along the Aleutian Islands.
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Piggy |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 363167Submit Correction |
| View count: | 440 |
Inbound for ANC runway 7R. From there it flew out and back missions along the Aleutian Islands.
| Registration / Serial: | N43RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5633 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 May 2021 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N45RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero Commander 680 Turbo Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream American 690/695 Jetprop |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream American 695A Jetprop 1000 |
| C/n (msn): | 96089 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2017 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 340408Submit Correction |
| View count: | 253 |
| Registration / Serial: | N45RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream American 695A Jetprop 1000 |
| C/n (msn): | 96089 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2017 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N45RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero Commander 680 Turbo Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream American 690/695 Jetprop |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream American 695A Jetprop 1000 |
| C/n (msn): | 96089 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2017 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 340408Submit Correction |
| View count: | 253 |
| Registration / Serial: | N45RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream American 695A Jetprop 1000 |
| C/n (msn): | 96089 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2017 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N56RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 788 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 293456Submit Correction |
| View count: | 255 |
| Registration / Serial: | N56RF |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 788 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N56RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 788 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 293456Submit Correction |
| View count: | 255 |
| Registration / Serial: | N56RF |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 788 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N68RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 300 Super King Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Beechcraft 350 King Air (C-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Beechcraft 350C King Air (B300C) |
| C/n (msn): | FM-21 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 293236Submit Correction |
| View count: | 415 |
| Registration / Serial: | N68RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Beechcraft 350C King Air (B300C) |
| C/n (msn): | FM-21 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N68RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 300 Super King Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Beechcraft 350 King Air (C-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Beechcraft 350C King Air (B300C) |
| C/n (msn): | FM-21 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 293236Submit Correction |
| View count: | 415 |
| Registration / Serial: | N68RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Beechcraft 350C King Air (B300C) |
| C/n (msn): | FM-21 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Anchorage - Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC / ANC)Map | Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1994 |
| Photo by: | Eero SaarelaContact |
| Photo ID: | 229230Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1994 |
| Photo by: | Eero SaarelaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1994 |
| Photo by: | Eero SaarelaContact |
| Photo ID: | 229230Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1994 |
| Photo by: | Eero SaarelaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Kermit |
| City / Airport: | Dublin (EIDW / DUB)Map |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Photo Date: | 24 January 2020 |
| Photo by: | Gerry BarronContact |
| Photo ID: | 208016Submit Correction |
| View count: | 457 |
An unexpected but very welcome visitor to Dublin, NOAA's Orion was forced to divert in the previous day due to heavy fog at Shannon (where it's to be based for the next few weeks).
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dublin (EIDW / DUB)Map | Country: | Ireland |
| Photo Date: | 24 January 2020 |
| Photo by: | Gerry BarronContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Kermit |
| City / Airport: | Dublin (EIDW / DUB)Map |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Photo Date: | 24 January 2020 |
| Photo by: | Gerry BarronContact |
| Photo ID: | 208016Submit Correction |
| View count: | 457 |
An unexpected but very welcome visitor to Dublin, NOAA's Orion was forced to divert in the previous day due to heavy fog at Shannon (where it's to be based for the next few weeks).
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dublin (EIDW / DUB)Map | Country: | Ireland |
| Photo Date: | 24 January 2020 |
| Photo by: | Gerry BarronContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 200418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 200418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | United States Department of Commerce / NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 199082Submit Correction |
| View count: | 724 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 199082Submit Correction |
| View count: | 724 |
| Registration / Serial: | N42RF |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed WP-3D Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285A-5622 |
| Operator Titles: | NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |