| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N14885 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Wittman Buster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Wittman Buster |
| Aircraft Version: | Wittman Buster |
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| Aircraft Name: | Buster |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 820103 |
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Suspended in the Golden Age of Flight Hall at NASM. This homebuilt racer with a Continental C-85 engine was designed by Steve Wittman. Originally named "Chief Oshkosh," it was heavily modified and renamed "Buster." It had a long racing career from 1931-54 in the National Air Races and other events, usually finishing in the top five in its class. The aircraft was displayed in Building 24 at Silver Hill before moving to the Mall. Wittman designed several aircraft during his career, being inducted posthumously in the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Oshkosh Airport was renamed in his honor. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 June 2025, and has since been viewed 73 times. |