Converted from KC-97G to C-97G. Leased to Balair as HB-ILY and operated for the Red Cross by Foundation for Airborne Relief in the Biafran Air Lift. Returned to USAF and to MASDC in July 1971. Declared excess in May 1972 and moved to Pima Air Museum

Retired to MASDC in 1965. Carries markings of 9th Strategic Aerospace Wing, Mountain Home AFB, ID

Originally delivered to Pan American in 1940 as NC19903. After several sales, including service with the Haiti Air Force (1953) and storage, it was moved to Davis-Monthan for preservation in 1973, the last intact survivor of 10 built. Seen here in the markings of its last operator, it was later restored to its original Pan Am livery in 1994 and flew again in 2001. Following a ditching incident in Elliott Bay, WA in 2002, the aircraft was recovered, restored to flying condition, and finally flown to Washington-Dulles, VA in 2003 for permanent preservation with the National Air and Space Museum

Built as an SNB-2 in 1943 for the US Navy, this Beech was later converted to SNB-5, redesignated UC-45J in 1962. To MASDC for storage in 1967

Door art representing an Airacobra flown by Lt J.T. Evans of 110th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (TRS), 71st TRG. The unit was based at Gusap Airfield, New Guinea from Feb-Jun 1944 before moving to Tadji Airfield from where this aircraft was recovered. This model was fitted with the 1,200 hp Allison V-1710-85 engine and a slightly larger Aeroproducts propeller, but it made little difference to the low top speed, rate of climb and poor performance at higher altitudes. "Girlie" has twelve P-400 type exhaust stubs per side. Baling out of the side car door was considered a risky proposition.

Nose section on display at Pima Air & Space Museum. This replica was 'flown' by actress Moon Bloodgood in the film Terminator Salvation.

On display at Pima Air & Space Museum. This Cougar was built as an F9F-8 (G-99) and delivered to the USN on 21 Sep 1955. It changed to a F9F-8B with LABS in 1957 that was re-designated AF-9J. The aircraft was converted to a trainer and the designation changed to TAF-9J. It served with VT-23 "Professionals" at NAS Kingsville that used the type from 1965 for jet training and carrier qualification. The squadron was twice the recipient of the Top Jet Squadron Award in 1967 and 1970. This version led to production of the F9F-8T (G-105) trainer, only Cougar version to serve in the Vietnam War.

On display indoors at Pima Air & Space Museum. This Dragonfly with s/n 48-0548 is in USCG markings as an HO3S-1G SAR helicopter, which flew nine of the type from 1946-59 after they were transferred from the US Navy. The type was used by HU-1 "Fleet Angels" during the Korean War.

On display at Pima Air & Space Museum. The PBM Mariner was designed by the Glenn Martin Company to challenge the PBY Catalina. It was superior to the PBY, though it served in smaller numbers in WW2. The gull wing PBM-3C was powered by two 1,700 hp Wright R-2600-12 Twin Cyclone engines, which were upgraded to the "C" Series 2,100 hp P&W R-2800-34 radials on the PBM-5A amphibian with a retractable tricycle undercarriage. The PBM-5A was the final Mariner variant flown by the USN and USCG in the SAR role. This is the only surviving Mariner in the markings of VR-21 based at NAS Barbers Point.

On display at Pima Air & Space Museum. The Owl was the last heavy observation aircraft built for the USAAF. Powered by a 600-hp P&W R-1340-51 Wasp radial engine, the Army Air Force determined by 1941 that the Owl was no match for modern combat conditions. The 203 Owls built were used as trainers and for coastal patrol duties. Owls were shipped to the USSR, which used ten of the type for artillery spotting during WW2. This aircraft served with the 22nd Observation Sqn at Brooks Field, TX between 1941-43. The 0.30 in. gun port can be seen on the cowling behind the propeller.

Built for the US Navy as 39307 in 1944. Sold as NC33308 in 1945 then XB-QUZ in 1948. (previously reported as XB-DUZ) Impounded for smuglling at Douglas-Bisbee, AZ in the 1960s and stored there. Donated to the museum in 1978. Moved from Douglas-Bisbee to the museum by truck in 1984. Remained in the same condition as in the photo, presumably there are no parts available to restore it further.

Delivered to the USAF as 48-636 in 1951 and used as a ground trainer at Sheppard AFB, TX. Sold as N2573B in 1975 then to Triplay Y Maderas de Durango as XB-GEY in 1956. Withdrawn from use in 1960 due to lack of spare parts. Returned to the USA as N2573B in 1965 and stored at Tucson, AZ. To the museum in 1973.

Delivered to the US Navy as 69472. Sold as N9593C in 1963 and converted to a sprayer. To the museum in 1979 and restored to military configuration in US Navy markings as 69472. Later moved inside hangar 5.