563 results found
Registration / Serial:50811
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6 Skytrain
C/n (msn):26703/15258
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:24 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:808791Submit Correction
View count: 56
The USAAF immediately passed C-47B 43-49442 to the US Navy in 1944 where it served as an R4D-6/C-47J till retired to the Pensacola museum. Now displayed in 1944 invasion colours at Warner Robins with original serial as per my December 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:50811
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6 Skytrain
C/n (msn):26703/15258
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:24 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:50811
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6 Skytrain
C/n (msn):26703/15258
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:24 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:808791Submit Correction
View count: 56
The USAAF immediately passed C-47B 43-49442 to the US Navy in 1944 where it served as an R4D-6/C-47J till retired to the Pensacola museum. Now displayed in 1944 invasion colours at Warner Robins with original serial as per my December 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:50811
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6 Skytrain
C/n (msn):26703/15258
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:24 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:128424
Military Code:424
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:808535Submit Correction
View count: 38
6 Sep '51: TOS USN as R6D-1; assigned to Transport Squadron 5 (VR-5), NAS Moffett Field, CA. First active R6D, flight delivered to VR-5 with Donald Douglas, Sr. on board. 1954-1955: Converted to R6D-1Z at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. 1955: VR-21, NAS Barbers Point, HI. 1962: Redesignated VC-118B. Ca.1965: Fleet Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1). Note: From 1955 to 1983: Including during the Vietnam War: the airplane served as a flag transport for the Commander in Chief Pacific and Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet. 1984: National Museum of Naval Aviation.
Registration / Serial:128424
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:128424
Military Code:424
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:808535Submit Correction
View count: 38
6 Sep '51: TOS USN as R6D-1; assigned to Transport Squadron 5 (VR-5), NAS Moffett Field, CA. First active R6D, flight delivered to VR-5 with Donald Douglas, Sr. on board. 1954-1955: Converted to R6D-1Z at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. 1955: VR-21, NAS Barbers Point, HI. 1962: Redesignated VC-118B. Ca.1965: Fleet Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1). Note: From 1955 to 1983: Including during the Vietnam War: the airplane served as a flag transport for the Commander in Chief Pacific and Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet. 1984: National Museum of Naval Aviation.
Registration / Serial:128424
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802640Submit Correction
View count: 117
This ex FAA Dakota was present at the museum with markings removed. Information about the identity of this aircraft will be appreciated.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802640Submit Correction
View count: 117
This ex FAA Dakota was present at the museum with markings removed. Information about the identity of this aircraft will be appreciated.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802638Submit Correction
View count: 155
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802638Submit Correction
View count: 155
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:152152
Military Code:PJ-01
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:798945Submit Correction
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Taken on strength March 8, 1965, 152152 was based multiple times in Naha, Okinawa and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines flying patrols off the coast of Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. Pictured in the remnants of VP-69 markings, the aircraft flew the last US Navy P-3A flight on October 12, 1990 when it was delivered from NAS Whidbey Island to the Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola.
Registration / Serial:152152
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:152152
Military Code:PJ-01
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:798945Submit Correction
View count: 90
Taken on strength March 8, 1965, 152152 was based multiple times in Naha, Okinawa and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines flying patrols off the coast of Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. Pictured in the remnants of VP-69 markings, the aircraft flew the last US Navy P-3A flight on October 12, 1990 when it was delivered from NAS Whidbey Island to the Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola.
Registration / Serial:152152
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:784965Submit Correction
View count: 67
Delivered new November 1942 to USN. Assigned to VS-22 in December 1942, then VC-22 in March 1943. To NAOT at NAS Jacksonville in September 43. To NAS Glenview Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) in 1944. While taking off from USS Sable on 24 Sept. 1944 the a/c had an engine failure and was ditched in Lake Michigan. The pilot was rescued. The aircraft was retrieved from the lake on 11 Sept. 1991. It is now on display in the Sunken Treasures display in the museum in an unrestored condition as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:784965Submit Correction
View count: 67
Delivered new November 1942 to USN. Assigned to VS-22 in December 1942, then VC-22 in March 1943. To NAOT at NAS Jacksonville in September 43. To NAS Glenview Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) in 1944. While taking off from USS Sable on 24 Sept. 1944 the a/c had an engine failure and was ditched in Lake Michigan. The pilot was rescued. The aircraft was retrieved from the lake on 11 Sept. 1991. It is now on display in the Sunken Treasures display in the museum in an unrestored condition as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:4039
Military Code:F-3
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782722Submit Correction
View count: 99
Delivered to USN in September 1941 and assigned to VF-5 aboard the USS Yorktown. Transferred to VGF-27 in April 1942, and then to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) at NRAB Glenview in August 1942. On 21 July 1943 while taking off from USS Wolverine, the right wing struck a TBF Avenger on the flight deck, causing the F4F to swerve off the flight deck. The pilot was rescued uninjured. It was recovered from Lake Michigan on 26 September 1991. It is currently on display unrestored in the Sunken Treasures exhibit inside the museum as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:4039
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:4039
Military Code:F-3
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782722Submit Correction
View count: 99
Delivered to USN in September 1941 and assigned to VF-5 aboard the USS Yorktown. Transferred to VGF-27 in April 1942, and then to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) at NRAB Glenview in August 1942. On 21 July 1943 while taking off from USS Wolverine, the right wing struck a TBF Avenger on the flight deck, causing the F4F to swerve off the flight deck. The pilot was rescued uninjured. It was recovered from Lake Michigan on 26 September 1991. It is currently on display unrestored in the Sunken Treasures exhibit inside the museum as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:4039
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782451Submit Correction
View count: 93
Constructed by the members of the Vought Heritage Foundation, this is a replica of the first VE-7 produced by Lewis and Vought and was nicknamed "Bluebird". It was donated to the museum in 2012. There were 128 VE-7s built for the US navy, the last ones retired in 1928.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782451Submit Correction
View count: 93
Constructed by the members of the Vought Heritage Foundation, this is a replica of the first VE-7 produced by Lewis and Vought and was nicknamed "Bluebird". It was donated to the museum in 2012. There were 128 VE-7s built for the US navy, the last ones retired in 1928.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:25910
Military Code:21
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-38
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776559Submit Correction
View count: 114
F6F-3 BuNo 25910 was delivered new to VF-38 in July 1943. The squadron saw combat in the Solomon Islands in 1943 & 44 while being land based. After returning to the U.S. in 1944, 25910 was stationed at NAS San Diego and NAS Jacksonville. It was assigned to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit at NAS Glenview, IL. in December 1944. On 5 January 1945 while operating aboard USS Sable, 25910 went overboard after a landing, with the pilot recovered uninjured. The a/c was retrieved from the lake in November 2009, restored at the museum, and put on display in December 2013.
Registration / Serial:25910
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:25910
Military Code:21
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-38
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776559Submit Correction
View count: 114
F6F-3 BuNo 25910 was delivered new to VF-38 in July 1943. The squadron saw combat in the Solomon Islands in 1943 & 44 while being land based. After returning to the U.S. in 1944, 25910 was stationed at NAS San Diego and NAS Jacksonville. It was assigned to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit at NAS Glenview, IL. in December 1944. On 5 January 1945 while operating aboard USS Sable, 25910 went overboard after a landing, with the pilot recovered uninjured. The a/c was retrieved from the lake in November 2009, restored at the museum, and put on display in December 2013.
Registration / Serial:25910
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Other Marks:14
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776447Submit Correction
View count: 89
Acquired by the museum in 1988, this is C-46A 43-47350 marked as R5C-1 BuNo 39611. As this C-46 never was assigned to the USMC and the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover AFB, Delaware did not have a C-46 in their collection, the aircraft was transferred to Dover in May of 2023. It is currently undergoing restoration there.
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Other Marks:14
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776447Submit Correction
View count: 89
Acquired by the museum in 1988, this is C-46A 43-47350 marked as R5C-1 BuNo 39611. As this C-46 never was assigned to the USMC and the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover AFB, Delaware did not have a C-46 in their collection, the aircraft was transferred to Dover in May of 2023. It is currently undergoing restoration there.
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776194Submit Correction
View count: 409
The museum acquired the A6M in 1991and it has been on display suspended from the ceiling. In 2019 in conjunction with the rearranging of other aircraft, the Zero was taken out to the restoration hangar for a checkup and cleaning. It has since been restored to its location in the main building.
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776194Submit Correction
View count: 409
The museum acquired the A6M in 1991and it has been on display suspended from the ceiling. In 2019 in conjunction with the rearranging of other aircraft, the Zero was taken out to the restoration hangar for a checkup and cleaning. It has since been restored to its location in the main building.
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:161955
Military Code:NK-411
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-25
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776105Submit Correction
View count: 108
Delivered new in 1984 to VFA-25, where it was assigned until 1990. Transferred to the Blue Angels, where it stayed until it was retired in 2004. Transferred to the National Naval Aviation Museum remaining in Blue Angel markings. In 2016 it was repainted in its original VFA-25 tactical paint scheme.
Registration / Serial:161955
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:161955
Military Code:NK-411
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-25
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776105Submit Correction
View count: 108
Delivered new in 1984 to VFA-25, where it was assigned until 1990. Transferred to the Blue Angels, where it stayed until it was retired in 2004. Transferred to the National Naval Aviation Museum remaining in Blue Angel markings. In 2016 it was repainted in its original VFA-25 tactical paint scheme.
Registration / Serial:161955
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:US Navy Recruiting Command
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:775862Submit Correction
View count: 80
This was one of a number of retired T-34Bs in long term storage at the museum. In October 1994 it received FAA registration N27681, which was eventually cancelled in December 2012. The aircraft was removed along with several others in 2024.
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:US Navy Recruiting Command
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:775862Submit Correction
View count: 80
This was one of a number of retired T-34Bs in long term storage at the museum. In October 1994 it received FAA registration N27681, which was eventually cancelled in December 2012. The aircraft was removed along with several others in 2024.
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:164578
Military Code:HF-74
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMLA-269
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768423Submit Correction
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This Cobra was originally built as AH-1T c/n 26927 but was converted to AH-1W. In May 1996 it was involved in a mid-air collision with a CH-46F at Camp Lejeune, NC. Rebuilt as c/n 29160 and decommissioned at Pensacola for the museum in November 2019
Registration / Serial:164578
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:164578
Military Code:HF-74
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMLA-269
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768423Submit Correction
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This Cobra was originally built as AH-1T c/n 26927 but was converted to AH-1W. In May 1996 it was involved in a mid-air collision with a CH-46F at Camp Lejeune, NC. Rebuilt as c/n 29160 and decommissioned at Pensacola for the museum in November 2019
Registration / Serial:164578
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:164494
Military Code:AB-600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-123
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768420Submit Correction
View count: 105
Operated by NAS Norfolk-based Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 "Screwtops" till decommissioned and flown to the museum in 2014
Registration / Serial:164494
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:164494
Military Code:AB-600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-123
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768420Submit Correction
View count: 105
Operated by NAS Norfolk-based Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 "Screwtops" till decommissioned and flown to the museum in 2014
Registration / Serial:164494
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:162137
Military Code:HR-500
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk (S-70B-1)
C/n (msn):70429
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HSL-48
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768419Submit Correction
View count: 42
From acceptance in 1988 this SH-60 operated with HSL-40, HSL-44 and HSL-48, all at NAS Mayport, FL and was flown to the museum in 2009
Registration / Serial:162137
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk (S-70B-1)
C/n (msn):70429
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:162137
Military Code:HR-500
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk (S-70B-1)
C/n (msn):70429
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HSL-48
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768419Submit Correction
View count: 42
From acceptance in 1988 this SH-60 operated with HSL-40, HSL-44 and HSL-48, all at NAS Mayport, FL and was flown to the museum in 2009
Registration / Serial:162137
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk (S-70B-1)
C/n (msn):70429
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:162028
Military Code:E-64
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3707
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HT-8
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768418Submit Correction
View count: 106
One of the SeaRangers operated by Helicopter Training Squadron 8 (HT-8), Training Air Wing 5 (TAW-5) from nearby NAS Whiting Field, FL
Registration / Serial:162028
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3707
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:162028
Military Code:E-64
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3707
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HT-8
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768418Submit Correction
View count: 106
One of the SeaRangers operated by Helicopter Training Squadron 8 (HT-8), Training Air Wing 5 (TAW-5) from nearby NAS Whiting Field, FL
Registration / Serial:162028
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3707
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:161159
Military Code:AJ-204
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat
C/n (msn):386/DR-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-213
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768417Submit Correction
View count: 105
F-14 taken on charge in 1980 and served VF-32, VF-103, VF-13 and VF-213. In 1991 while with VF-103 it was converted to F-14D(R) making it TARPS (Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System) capable. Flew 244 combat sorties during its career, in 2002 over Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom from USS Carl Vinson and in 2006 in the northern Arabian Gulf from USS Theodore Roosevelt. In April 2006 it was flown from the Roosevelt to Pensacola for preservation
Registration / Serial:161159
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat
C/n (msn):386/DR-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:161159
Military Code:AJ-204
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat
C/n (msn):386/DR-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-213
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768417Submit Correction
View count: 105
F-14 taken on charge in 1980 and served VF-32, VF-103, VF-13 and VF-213. In 1991 while with VF-103 it was converted to F-14D(R) making it TARPS (Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System) capable. Flew 244 combat sorties during its career, in 2002 over Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom from USS Carl Vinson and in 2006 in the northern Arabian Gulf from USS Theodore Roosevelt. In April 2006 it was flown from the Roosevelt to Pensacola for preservation
Registration / Serial:161159
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat
C/n (msn):386/DR-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768275Submit Correction
View count: 94
From 1974 this S-3 served VS-41, VS-21, VS-29, VS-31, VS-35, VS-33 and was back with VS-35 by 2000, as displayed nowadays. In 2002 it was deployed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, logging combat missions over Iraq and is notable as the aircraft which was the first ever to land a US President on a carrier when it carried George W Bush aboard in May 2003. Two months later it was fried to Pensacola for preservation
Registration / Serial:159387
Alternate Serial:9387
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):3023
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768275Submit Correction
View count: 94
From 1974 this S-3 served VS-41, VS-21, VS-29, VS-31, VS-35, VS-33 and was back with VS-35 by 2000, as displayed nowadays. In 2002 it was deployed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, logging combat missions over Iraq and is notable as the aircraft which was the first ever to land a US President on a carrier when it carried George W Bush aboard in May 2003. Two months later it was fried to Pensacola for preservation
Registration / Serial:159387
Alternate Serial:9387
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):3023
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:158975
Military Code:WF
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712136
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMA-513
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768271Submit Correction
View count: 43
From 1974 operated with VMA-513 (MCAS Yuma), transferring to VMA-231 (MCAS Cherry Point) in 1982 on conversion from AV-8A to AV-8C. It later went back to VMA-513 and spent time aboard LPH7 Guadalcanal before placement in the care of AMARC in 1988. By 1994 it had been acquired by the Pensacola museum. Another AV-8C is in the possession of NNAM is loaned to the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field
Registration / Serial:158975
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712136
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:158975
Military Code:WF
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712136
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMA-513
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768271Submit Correction
View count: 43
From 1974 operated with VMA-513 (MCAS Yuma), transferring to VMA-231 (MCAS Cherry Point) in 1982 on conversion from AV-8A to AV-8C. It later went back to VMA-513 and spent time aboard LPH7 Guadalcanal before placement in the care of AMARC in 1988. By 1994 it had been acquired by the Pensacola museum. Another AV-8C is in the possession of NNAM is loaned to the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field
Registration / Serial:158975
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712136
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact