617 results found
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 565535Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1418 |
On display in the Research & Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft was built in the 1980s as an experimental battlefield surveillance aircraft. It differed from the faceted surfaces of the F-117 Nighthawk and helped in the development of the B-2. Described as one of the most unstable aircraft ever flown, it required a digital fly-by-wire system to control it. Using its SLAR, it could loiter successfully at low speeds over and behind the battlefield as a stealth aircraft. Having been flown 135 times, Tacit Blue was retired in 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 565535Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1418 |
On display in the Research & Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft was built in the 1980s as an experimental battlefield surveillance aircraft. It differed from the faceted surfaces of the F-117 Nighthawk and helped in the development of the B-2. Described as one of the most unstable aircraft ever flown, it required a digital fly-by-wire system to control it. Using its SLAR, it could loiter successfully at low speeds over and behind the battlefield as a stealth aircraft. Having been flown 135 times, Tacit Blue was retired in 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop YF-117D Tacit Blue |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 565376Submit Correction |
| View count: | 254 |
May/44: TOS USAAF. 6 May 1944: First flight, made from Palm Springs Army Air Field, CA. By June/46: Accumulated 144.5 flight hours in 168 flights. June/46 to October/46: Converted to XB-42A by adding a jet engine under each wing. 27 May 1947: First flight as XB-42A at Muroc Air Base, CA. 30 June 1949: Ferried to the Air Force Museum,Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Ca. October/49: Transported to Paul Garber Restoration Facility, National Air Museum, Suitland, MD. 2010: Transported to the National Museum of the USAF and placed in storage.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 565376Submit Correction |
| View count: | 254 |
May/44: TOS USAAF. 6 May 1944: First flight, made from Palm Springs Army Air Field, CA. By June/46: Accumulated 144.5 flight hours in 168 flights. June/46 to October/46: Converted to XB-42A by adding a jet engine under each wing. 27 May 1947: First flight as XB-42A at Muroc Air Base, CA. 30 June 1949: Ferried to the Air Force Museum,Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Ca. October/49: Transported to Paul Garber Restoration Facility, National Air Museum, Suitland, MD. 2010: Transported to the National Museum of the USAF and placed in storage.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 565310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
5/44: TOS USAAF. 6 May 19444: First flight, made from Palm Springs Army Air Field, CA. By 6/46: Accumulated 144.5 flight hours in 168 flights. 6/46 to 10/46: Converted to XB-42A by adding a jet engine under each wing. 27 May 1947: First flight as XB-42A at Muroc Air Base, CA. 30 June 1949: Ferried to the Air Force Museum,Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Ca.10/49: Transported to Paul Garber Restoration Facility, National Air Museum, Suitland, MD. 2010: Transported to the National Museum of the USAF and placed in storage.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas B-42 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 565310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
5/44: TOS USAAF. 6 May 19444: First flight, made from Palm Springs Army Air Field, CA. By 6/46: Accumulated 144.5 flight hours in 168 flights. 6/46 to 10/46: Converted to XB-42A by adding a jet engine under each wing. 27 May 1947: First flight as XB-42A at Muroc Air Base, CA. 30 June 1949: Ferried to the Air Force Museum,Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Ca.10/49: Transported to Paul Garber Restoration Facility, National Air Museum, Suitland, MD. 2010: Transported to the National Museum of the USAF and placed in storage.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-50224 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas XB-42A |
| C/n (msn): | 27224 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 86-0201 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60201 |
| 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 C-20B Gulfstream III (G-1159A) |
| C/n (msn): | 470 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 564601Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
On display in the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft carried President Clinton and former Presidents Carter, Ford and George H.W. Bush. It was also used by First Ladies, Secretaries of State and Defense and a number of dignitaries. Operated by 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB with a crew of five, the C-20B had secure, worldwide communication facilities and could operate to smaller airfields which could not be used by larger presidential aircraft. It went to the museum in 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | 86-0201 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60201 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace C-20B Gulfstream III (G-1159A) |
| C/n (msn): | 470 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 86-0201 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60201 |
| 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 C-20B Gulfstream III (G-1159A) |
| C/n (msn): | 470 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 564601Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
On display in the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft carried President Clinton and former Presidents Carter, Ford and George H.W. Bush. It was also used by First Ladies, Secretaries of State and Defense and a number of dignitaries. Operated by 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB with a crew of five, the C-20B had secure, worldwide communication facilities and could operate to smaller airfields which could not be used by larger presidential aircraft. It went to the museum in 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | 86-0201 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60201 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace C-20B Gulfstream III (G-1159A) |
| C/n (msn): | 470 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 564156Submit Correction |
| View count: | 279 |
19 Jan 1954: TOS USAF; assigned to 11th Bombardment (Heavy) Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 12/54: 42nd Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Loring AFB, ME. 5/56: 95th Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Biggs AFB, TX. 2/59: Davis-Monthan AFB for storage. 30 April 1959: Last flight of a B-36 when it flew to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for storage while awaiting the building of a new Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 564156Submit Correction |
| View count: | 279 |
19 Jan 1954: TOS USAF; assigned to 11th Bombardment (Heavy) Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 12/54: 42nd Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Loring AFB, ME. 5/56: 95th Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Biggs AFB, TX. 2/59: Davis-Monthan AFB for storage. 30 April 1959: Last flight of a B-36 when it flew to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for storage while awaiting the building of a new Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 2006 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 564120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 368 |
19 Jan 1954: TOS USAF; assigned to 11th Bombardment (Heavy) Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 12/54: 42nd Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Loring AFB, ME. 5/56: 95th Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Biggs AFB, TX. 2/59: Davis-Monthan AFB for storage. 30 April 1959: Last flight of a B-36 when it flew to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for storage while awaiting the building of a new Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 2006 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 2006 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 564120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 368 |
19 Jan 1954: TOS USAF; assigned to 11th Bombardment (Heavy) Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 12/54: 42nd Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Loring AFB, ME. 5/56: 95th Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Biggs AFB, TX. 2/59: Davis-Monthan AFB for storage. 30 April 1959: Last flight of a B-36 when it flew to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for storage while awaiting the building of a new Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 2006 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 564026Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
19 Jan 1954: TOS USAF; assigned to 11th Bombardment (Heavy) Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 12/54: 42nd Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Loring AFB, ME. 5/56: 95th Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Biggs AFB, TX. 2/59: Davis-Monthan AFB for storage. 30 April 1959: Last flight of a B-36 when it flew to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for storage while awaiting the building of a new Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 564026Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
19 Jan 1954: TOS USAF; assigned to 11th Bombardment (Heavy) Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 12/54: 42nd Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Loring AFB, ME. 5/56: 95th Bombardment (H) Wing (SAC), Biggs AFB, TX. 2/59: Davis-Monthan AFB for storage. 30 April 1959: Last flight of a B-36 when it flew to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for storage while awaiting the building of a new Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2220 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 361 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Military Code: | CN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Behavin' |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 563874Submit Correction |
| View count: | 564 |
"Miss Behavin" on display in the Cold War Gallery at NMUSAF. A JP233 can be seen fitted underneath. Built in 1982, this Tornado served with No. 17 Sqn. at RAF Bruggen, Germany. Deployed to Dhahran, the aircraft flew combat missions during Op Desert Storm. Tasked with runway denial, GR.1s carried JP 233 bomblet dispensing pods, 495 gal drop tanks, a Sky Shadow jammer and a BOZ-107chaff/flare dispenser for a take-off weight of 30 tons. GR.1s commenced their attacks with Tallil airfield on 16/17 Jan 91.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Military Code: | CN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Behavin' |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 563874Submit Correction |
| View count: | 564 |
"Miss Behavin" on display in the Cold War Gallery at NMUSAF. A JP233 can be seen fitted underneath. Built in 1982, this Tornado served with No. 17 Sqn. at RAF Bruggen, Germany. Deployed to Dhahran, the aircraft flew combat missions during Op Desert Storm. Tasked with runway denial, GR.1s carried JP 233 bomblet dispensing pods, 495 gal drop tanks, a Sky Shadow jammer and a BOZ-107chaff/flare dispenser for a take-off weight of 30 tons. GR.1s commenced their attacks with Tallil airfield on 16/17 Jan 91.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 46-682 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6682 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-92 (7) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-92 (7) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair XF-92A (7-002) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 46-682 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 559890Submit Correction |
| View count: | 332 |
On display in the R&D Gallery at NMUSAF under the XB-70 Valkyrie. Convair researched the high-speed delta wing after World War II. In response to a USAF requirement for a supersonic interceptor, it built prototype XF-92A. The landing gear, engine, canopy and ejection seat were borrowed from other aircraft. First flown on 18 Sep 48, it was tested by Frank Everest, Chuck Yeager and Scott Crossfield. It was under-powered despite engine changes, and Mach 1.01 was obtained on a dive. This aircraft helped in development of Convair's F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart and B-58 Hustler.
| Registration / Serial: | 46-682 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6682 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair XF-92A (7-002) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 46-682 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 46-682 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6682 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-92 (7) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-92 (7) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair XF-92A (7-002) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 46-682 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 559890Submit Correction |
| View count: | 332 |
On display in the R&D Gallery at NMUSAF under the XB-70 Valkyrie. Convair researched the high-speed delta wing after World War II. In response to a USAF requirement for a supersonic interceptor, it built prototype XF-92A. The landing gear, engine, canopy and ejection seat were borrowed from other aircraft. First flown on 18 Sep 48, it was tested by Frank Everest, Chuck Yeager and Scott Crossfield. It was under-powered despite engine changes, and Mach 1.01 was obtained on a dive. This aircraft helped in development of Convair's F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart and B-58 Hustler.
| Registration / Serial: | 46-682 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6682 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair XF-92A (7-002) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 46-682 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10770 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10770 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25A (B-8M) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 68-10770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 558343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 166 |
On display in the Research & Development Gallery at NMUSAF. The gyrocopter was an experimental concept to allow flyers downed over Vietnam to use one of these to escape on the ground to a safer area. It was to be stowed in the aircraft and integrated with the aircraft ejection seat. A 90 hp McCullough 4318G four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine powered the X-25A, which would give the pilot limited fly-away capability. First flown on 05 June 1968, it went to the museum in 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10770 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25A (B-8M) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 68-10770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10770 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10770 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25A (B-8M) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 68-10770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 558343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 166 |
On display in the Research & Development Gallery at NMUSAF. The gyrocopter was an experimental concept to allow flyers downed over Vietnam to use one of these to escape on the ground to a safer area. It was to be stowed in the aircraft and integrated with the aircraft ejection seat. A 90 hp McCullough 4318G four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine powered the X-25A, which would give the pilot limited fly-away capability. First flown on 05 June 1968, it went to the museum in 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10770 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25A (B-8M) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 68-10770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4478 |
| Alternate Serial: | 24478 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Sabreliner |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Sabreliner (T-39) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 276-31 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 557867Submit Correction |
| View count: | 271 |
On display in the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This short body T-39A Sabreliner with two triangular windows is one of ten Presidential aircraft in the gallery. Retrofitted to a VIP configuration, it was used by former President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1968 to 1973 to travel to his ranch. Later, it flew as an avionics and communication test bed. It went to the museum in October 1984. One can see the air brake extended behind the nose wheel.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4478 |
| Alternate Serial: | 24478 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 276-31 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4478 |
| Alternate Serial: | 24478 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Sabreliner |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Sabreliner (T-39) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 276-31 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 557867Submit Correction |
| View count: | 271 |
On display in the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This short body T-39A Sabreliner with two triangular windows is one of ten Presidential aircraft in the gallery. Retrofitted to a VIP configuration, it was used by former President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1968 to 1973 to travel to his ranch. Later, it flew as an avionics and communication test bed. It went to the museum in October 1984. One can see the air brake extended behind the nose wheel.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4478 |
| Alternate Serial: | 24478 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 276-31 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-6526 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-26526 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-6526 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 557840Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
On display in the Cold War Gallery at NMUSAF. The swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak was completely different to the straight-wing F-84 Thunderjet. It was powered by a Wright J65-W-3 engine rather than the Thunderjet's Allison J35. The Thunderstreak equipped USAFE squadrons and a large number were supplied to NATO countries under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program during the Cold War. It could deliver a nuclear bomb using LABS. This aircraft served in Europe and the Ohio ANG before being flown to the museum in 1970.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-6526 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-26526 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-6526 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-6526 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-26526 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-6526 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 557840Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
On display in the Cold War Gallery at NMUSAF. The swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak was completely different to the straight-wing F-84 Thunderjet. It was powered by a Wright J65-W-3 engine rather than the Thunderjet's Allison J35. The Thunderstreak equipped USAFE squadrons and a large number were supplied to NATO countries under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program during the Cold War. It could deliver a nuclear bomb using LABS. This aircraft served in Europe and the Ohio ANG before being flown to the museum in 1970.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-6526 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-26526 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-6526 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 556979Submit Correction |
| View count: | 946 |
On display in the Research and Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Dwarfing the SR-71, this exotic Valkyrie was intended to be a Mach 3 nuclear bomber. A sharp-edged splitter plate of the wedge-fronted intake reduced airflow to Mach 1.3, the design helping the XB-70 to surf on its shockwave. The wingtips folded downward on the AV-1 at 25 and 65 deg. at supersonic speeds to add to stability, also adding to lift. It had a retractable visor, delta canards and all-moving vertical stabilizers. Power was from six YJ93-GE-3 turbojets using JP-6 fuel.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 556979Submit Correction |
| View count: | 946 |
On display in the Research and Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Dwarfing the SR-71, this exotic Valkyrie was intended to be a Mach 3 nuclear bomber. A sharp-edged splitter plate of the wedge-fronted intake reduced airflow to Mach 1.3, the design helping the XB-70 to surf on its shockwave. The wingtips folded downward on the AV-1 at 25 and 65 deg. at supersonic speeds to add to stability, also adding to lift. It had a retractable visor, delta canards and all-moving vertical stabilizers. Power was from six YJ93-GE-3 turbojets using JP-6 fuel.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2457 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9245 |
| Military Code: | 57 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89B Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 190 FIS / Idaho ANG |
| City / Airport: | Nampa |
| Region / Country: | Idaho, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Frank Swinkels - AIRoticaContact |
| Photo ID: | 555557Submit Correction |
| View count: | 598 |
Since December 1959 on display at the Lakeview Park.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2457 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9245 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89B Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nampa | Region / Country: | Idaho, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Frank Swinkels - AIRoticaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2457 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9245 |
| Military Code: | 57 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89B Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 190 FIS / Idaho ANG |
| City / Airport: | Nampa |
| Region / Country: | Idaho, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Frank Swinkels - AIRoticaContact |
| Photo ID: | 555557Submit Correction |
| View count: | 598 |
Since December 1959 on display at the Lakeview Park.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2457 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9245 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89B Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nampa | Region / Country: | Idaho, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Frank Swinkels - AIRoticaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N90EZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ PDE |
| C/n (msn): | 319 |
| Operator Titles: | Scaled Composites |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 544729Submit Correction |
| View count: | 859 |
On display in the Research and Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) produced a Pulsed Detonation Engine (PDE) in the 2000s using off-the-shelf automotive components. Shockwaves from controlled detonations of the fuel-air mixture provided a peak thrust of about 200 lb at around 125 decibels through four tubes at the back. After AFRL's five-year joint effort with Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc. (ISSI), Pete Siebold flew the first manned PDE flight in this modified Rutan Long-EZ "Borealis" on 31 Jan 08 at Mojave.
| Registration / Serial: | N90EZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ PDE |
| C/n (msn): | 319 |
| Operator Titles: | Scaled Composites |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N90EZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ PDE |
| C/n (msn): | 319 |
| Operator Titles: | Scaled Composites |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 544729Submit Correction |
| View count: | 859 |
On display in the Research and Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) produced a Pulsed Detonation Engine (PDE) in the 2000s using off-the-shelf automotive components. Shockwaves from controlled detonations of the fuel-air mixture provided a peak thrust of about 200 lb at around 125 decibels through four tubes at the back. After AFRL's five-year joint effort with Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc. (ISSI), Pete Siebold flew the first manned PDE flight in this modified Rutan Long-EZ "Borealis" on 31 Jan 08 at Mojave.
| Registration / Serial: | N90EZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Rutan 61 Long-EZ PDE |
| C/n (msn): | 319 |
| Operator Titles: | Scaled Composites |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-148 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4148 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell XV-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell XV-3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-148 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 542283Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
On display in the Research & Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This was the world's first VSTOL tilt-rotor aircraft, powered by a single P&W R-985 Wasp. It was the result of a joint initiative in 1951 between the US Army and USAF. Two were built, and the first hover tests began in 1955. Take off to horizontal flight and back was achieved on 18 Dec 58. It never went into production, but paved the way later for the CV-22 Osprey. The first XV-3 was written off, and this is the only surviving example.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-148 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4148 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-148 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-148 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4148 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell XV-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell XV-3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-148 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 542283Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
On display in the Research & Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This was the world's first VSTOL tilt-rotor aircraft, powered by a single P&W R-985 Wasp. It was the result of a joint initiative in 1951 between the US Army and USAF. Two were built, and the first hover tests began in 1955. Take off to horizontal flight and back was achieved on 18 Dec 58. It never went into production, but paved the way later for the CV-22 Osprey. The first XV-3 was written off, and this is the only surviving example.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-148 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4148 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-148 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-139738 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider |
| C/n (msn): | 9829 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | The Proud American |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 539385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 561 |
This restored Spad is the latest to be displayed at NMUSAF. An ex-USN Skyraider, BuNo. 134600 flew in combat with VNAF's 514th and 520th FS. "The Proud American" was flown by Lt Col W. Jones on his MoH mission in 1968. It was flown on 1/2nd June 1972 by Capt R. Smith, awarded the AFC for the farthest rescue of Oyster 01 Bravo, WSO Capt. R. Locher who ejected from his F-4D over N. Vietnam. It was the last USAF A-1 to be lost in combat in SE Asia in Sept. 1972. Call sign "Sandy" A-1s are remembered for SAR missions.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-139738 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider |
| C/n (msn): | 9829 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-139738 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider |
| C/n (msn): | 9829 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | The Proud American |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 539385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 561 |
This restored Spad is the latest to be displayed at NMUSAF. An ex-USN Skyraider, BuNo. 134600 flew in combat with VNAF's 514th and 520th FS. "The Proud American" was flown by Lt Col W. Jones on his MoH mission in 1968. It was flown on 1/2nd June 1972 by Capt R. Smith, awarded the AFC for the farthest rescue of Oyster 01 Bravo, WSO Capt. R. Locher who ejected from his F-4D over N. Vietnam. It was the last USAF A-1 to be lost in combat in SE Asia in Sept. 1972. Call sign "Sandy" A-1s are remembered for SAR missions.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-139738 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider |
| C/n (msn): | 9829 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-27297 |
| Other Marks: | 77 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 3615 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Bockscar |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 532344Submit Correction |
| View count: | 231 |
19 April 1945: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 393rd Composite Squadron/509th Composite Group, Wendover Army Air Field, UT. It was converted to "Silverplate" Victor number 77. 9 August 1945: Dropped the "Fat Man" atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. 11 September 1946: Davis-Monthan for storage. 26 September 1961: Flew to Patterson Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for the Air Force Museum. 17 October 1970: Towed to the new Museum facility at Wright Field.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-27297 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 3615 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-27297 |
| Other Marks: | 77 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 3615 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Bockscar |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Photo ID: | 532344Submit Correction |
| View count: | 231 |
19 April 1945: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 393rd Composite Squadron/509th Composite Group, Wendover Army Air Field, UT. It was converted to "Silverplate" Victor number 77. 9 August 1945: Dropped the "Fat Man" atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. 11 September 1946: Davis-Monthan for storage. 26 September 1961: Flew to Patterson Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, for the Air Force Museum. 17 October 1970: Towed to the new Museum facility at Wright Field.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-27297 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 3615 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Glenn ChatfieldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1838 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01838 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell X-5 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell X-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-5 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1838 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 523346Submit Correction |
| View count: | 702 |
The Bell X-5 did research that led to more modern swing wing aircraft like the F-14 and F-111. Inspired by the WWII Messerschmitt P.1011 design, the German fighter's wing sweep was only adjustable on the ground and the Bell design was adjustable in flight. This last remaining X-5 was the first of two built and is displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Pictured in an annex hangar, it has since moved to the Museum's new display hangar suspended in the Research & Development section.
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1838 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01838 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-5 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1838 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1838 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01838 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell X-5 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell X-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-5 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1838 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 523346Submit Correction |
| View count: | 702 |
The Bell X-5 did research that led to more modern swing wing aircraft like the F-14 and F-111. Inspired by the WWII Messerschmitt P.1011 design, the German fighter's wing sweep was only adjustable on the ground and the Bell design was adjustable in flight. This last remaining X-5 was the first of two built and is displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Pictured in an annex hangar, it has since moved to the Museum's new display hangar suspended in the Research & Development section.
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1838 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01838 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-5 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1838 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "X7454" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6794 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 520979Submit Correction |
| View count: | 241 |
The DH-89 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force was built in 1944 and carried RAF serial NR695. It was sold to the government of India in 1945, then sold again to a private concern in 1946. Eventually, it came to the United States where it was modified to the civilian Dragon Rapide passenger configuration. The classic aircraft was obtained by the museum and flown here in November 1989. It is painted to represent one of the six Dominies flown by the USAAF during World War II.
| Registration / Serial: | "X7454" |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6794 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "X7454" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6794 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 520979Submit Correction |
| View count: | 241 |
The DH-89 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force was built in 1944 and carried RAF serial NR695. It was sold to the government of India in 1945, then sold again to a private concern in 1946. Eventually, it came to the United States where it was modified to the civilian Dragon Rapide passenger configuration. The classic aircraft was obtained by the museum and flown here in November 1989. It is painted to represent one of the six Dominies flown by the USAAF during World War II.
| Registration / Serial: | "X7454" |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6794 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |