617 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3982 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33982 |
| Military Code: | BA-982 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin RB-57D Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 006 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829511Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
Giving some impression of the tightly packed conditions and photographic challenge, this B-57 initially served the 4025th SRS (Light)/4080th SRW "Black Knights" at Turner AFB, GA and then Laughlin AFB, TX. The RB-57's much longer wings had a lightweight honeycomb internal structure and more powerful engines. By 1968 53-3982 had been converted to EB-57D spec and operated for about 10 years with the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Sqdn, Hill AFB, UT before loan to the Pima museum. By 2004 it was transferred to the NMUSAF where it was restored in its original late 1950s RB-57 colours
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3982 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33982 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin RB-57D Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 006 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3982 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33982 |
| Military Code: | BA-982 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin RB-57D Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 006 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829511Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
Giving some impression of the tightly packed conditions and photographic challenge, this B-57 initially served the 4025th SRS (Light)/4080th SRW "Black Knights" at Turner AFB, GA and then Laughlin AFB, TX. The RB-57's much longer wings had a lightweight honeycomb internal structure and more powerful engines. By 1968 53-3982 had been converted to EB-57D spec and operated for about 10 years with the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Sqdn, Hill AFB, UT before loan to the Pima museum. By 2004 it was transferred to the NMUSAF where it was restored in its original late 1950s RB-57 colours
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3982 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33982 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin RB-57D Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 006 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Columbine III |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829509Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
The only Lockheed VC-121E built, "Columbine III" served as President Dwight D Eisenhower's personal transport from 1954 until he left office in January 1961. Named after after the official state flower of Colorado in honour of his wife, the Super Connie was retired in 1966 and flown to the museum
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Columbine III |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829509Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
The only Lockheed VC-121E built, "Columbine III" served as President Dwight D Eisenhower's personal transport from 1954 until he left office in January 1961. Named after after the official state flower of Colorado in honour of his wife, the Super Connie was retired in 1966 and flown to the museum
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1630 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41630 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Azrael "Angel of Death" |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829496Submit Correction |
| View count: | 82 |
This early Hercules, built in 1955, was converted to an AC-130A Spectre gunship in 1968 and flew combat missions over Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Assigned to the 919th SOW at Duke Field FL from 1975, in 1991 it was in action again, over Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm then once more from September 1994 during Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. In October 1995 it was ferried to the USAFM and still displays its name "Azrael", after the angel of death in the Koran that severs the soul from the body
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1630 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41630 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1630 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41630 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Azrael "Angel of Death" |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829496Submit Correction |
| View count: | 82 |
This early Hercules, built in 1955, was converted to an AC-130A Spectre gunship in 1968 and flew combat missions over Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Assigned to the 919th SOW at Duke Field FL from 1975, in 1991 it was in action again, over Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm then once more from September 1994 during Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. In October 1995 it was ferried to the USAFM and still displays its name "Azrael", after the angel of death in the Koran that severs the soul from the body
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1630 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41630 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829468Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
The X-13 was built to prove the concept that a jet could take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight and return to the vertical for landing, first successfully completing this feat in April 1957. The program was terminated for lack of funds and operational requirement next year and in 1959 the Vertijet was passed to the USAFM
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829468Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
The X-13 was built to prove the concept that a jet could take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight and return to the vertical for landing, first successfully completing this feat in April 1957. The program was terminated for lack of funds and operational requirement next year and in 1959 the Vertijet was passed to the USAFM
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 66-13551 |
| Alternate Serial: | 13551 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin Marietta X-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin Marietta X-24/SV-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin Marietta X-24B |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829455Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
The commonality of serial with the lifting body behind is explained in my upload of the latter here - the X-24A underwent radical changes when rebuilt as the X-24B which flew 36 times between 1973 and 1975, making 12 gliding-only and 24 powered flights with gliding landings as part of the Space Shuttle development program. Each time, a NASA modified B-52 mothership launched the X-24B at 45,000 ft. It was moved to the USAFM in 1976
| Registration / Serial: | 66-13551 |
| Alternate Serial: | 13551 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin Marietta X-24B |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 66-13551 |
| Alternate Serial: | 13551 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin Marietta X-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin Marietta X-24/SV-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin Marietta X-24B |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829455Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
The commonality of serial with the lifting body behind is explained in my upload of the latter here - the X-24A underwent radical changes when rebuilt as the X-24B which flew 36 times between 1973 and 1975, making 12 gliding-only and 24 powered flights with gliding landings as part of the Space Shuttle development program. Each time, a NASA modified B-52 mothership launched the X-24B at 45,000 ft. It was moved to the USAFM in 1976
| Registration / Serial: | 66-13551 |
| Alternate Serial: | 13551 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin Marietta X-24B |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 64-1047 |
| Military Code: | BH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 947 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 192 TRS / 152 TRG / Nevada ANG |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829443Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
Built as an RF-4C-22-MC by McDonnell at their Saint Louis plant in 1965, this recce Phantom saw service in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Europe, Cuba and the Middle East, gaining the nickname "Iraqi Scud Seeker" while flying 172 missions in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990/91. It was delivered to the museum in May 1994
| Registration / Serial: | 64-1047 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 947 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 64-1047 |
| Military Code: | BH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 947 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 192 TRS / 152 TRG / Nevada ANG |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829443Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
Built as an RF-4C-22-MC by McDonnell at their Saint Louis plant in 1965, this recce Phantom saw service in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Europe, Cuba and the Middle East, gaining the nickname "Iraqi Scud Seeker" while flying 172 missions in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990/91. It was delivered to the museum in May 1994
| Registration / Serial: | 64-1047 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 947 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4299 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501323 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829434Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
Built as an RB-47H-1-BW by Boeing at Wichita, KS in 1955, this Stratojet served with the 55th SRW based at Forbes AFB, KS and saw deployment to several locations, including Incirlik AB, Turkey, and Yokota AFB, Japan, flying recce missions over the Soviet Union. Retired in 1966, it was preserved at Salina Municipal Airport, KS before transfer to the USAFM in 1998, where it was restored using the nose section and engines from 52-0410 and went on display in 2003. Till 2012 a B-47E was exhibited (my 1973 photo) but that was moved to Albuquerque, NM
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4299 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501323 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4299 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501323 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829434Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
Built as an RB-47H-1-BW by Boeing at Wichita, KS in 1955, this Stratojet served with the 55th SRW based at Forbes AFB, KS and saw deployment to several locations, including Incirlik AB, Turkey, and Yokota AFB, Japan, flying recce missions over the Soviet Union. Retired in 1966, it was preserved at Salina Municipal Airport, KS before transfer to the USAFM in 1998, where it was restored using the nose section and engines from 52-0410 and went on display in 2003. Till 2012 a B-47E was exhibited (my 1973 photo) but that was moved to Albuquerque, NM
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4299 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501323 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7976 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2027 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829430Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
This Blackbird made the first operational SR-71 sortie, over Vietnam in March 1968. During its career, it accumulated 2,981 flying hours and 942 total sorties (more than any other SR-71), including 257 operational missions from its 9th SRW base at Beale AFB, CA, Kadena AB, Okinawa and RAF Mildenhall, flying to the museum in March 1990
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7976 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2027 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7976 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2027 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829430Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
This Blackbird made the first operational SR-71 sortie, over Vietnam in March 1968. During its career, it accumulated 2,981 flying hours and 942 total sorties (more than any other SR-71), including 257 operational missions from its 9th SRW base at Beale AFB, CA, Kadena AB, Okinawa and RAF Mildenhall, flying to the museum in March 1990
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7976 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2027 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-6000 |
| Alternate Serial: | 26000 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing VC-137C (707-353B) |
| C/n (msn): | 18461 / 303 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829422Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
A tricky one to photograph, this famous Air Force One was the first jet aircraft built specifically for use by the President of the United States. During its 36 year flying career, it carried eight presidents and countless heads of state, diplomats, dignitaries and officials on many historic journeys known as Special Air Missions (SAM). In a nationally-televised event, the USAF retired SAM 26000 to the museum in May 1998 after 36 years service and accumulating more than 13,000 flying hours
| Registration / Serial: | 62-6000 |
| Alternate Serial: | 26000 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing VC-137C (707-353B) |
| C/n (msn): | 18461 / 303 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-6000 |
| Alternate Serial: | 26000 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing VC-137C (707-353B) |
| C/n (msn): | 18461 / 303 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829422Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
A tricky one to photograph, this famous Air Force One was the first jet aircraft built specifically for use by the President of the United States. During its 36 year flying career, it carried eight presidents and countless heads of state, diplomats, dignitaries and officials on many historic journeys known as Special Air Missions (SAM). In a nationally-televised event, the USAF retired SAM 26000 to the museum in May 1998 after 36 years service and accumulating more than 13,000 flying hours
| Registration / Serial: | 62-6000 |
| Alternate Serial: | 26000 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing VC-137C (707-353B) |
| C/n (msn): | 18461 / 303 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829421Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
From August 1968 until early 1973, this Sabreliner was assigned to Bergstrom AFB, TX, in support of former President Lyndon B Johnson as he travelled to and from his nearby ranch. It then flew as a test bed for advanced avionics and communication equipment as part of the Speckled Trout research and development program, gaining the nickname "Speckled Minnow". Having returned to its executive transport role, it was delivered to the museum in October 1984
| 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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829421Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
From August 1968 until early 1973, this Sabreliner was assigned to Bergstrom AFB, TX, in support of former President Lyndon B Johnson as he travelled to and from his nearby ranch. It then flew as a test bed for advanced avionics and communication equipment as part of the Speckled Trout research and development program, gaining the nickname "Speckled Minnow". Having returned to its executive transport role, it was delivered to the museum in October 1984
| 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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-1787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21787 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-3732 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
This C-130E had a long career, including a 1972 mission in which it was badly damaged during the Southeast Asia War, earning two Airmen the Air Force Cross. It was flown to the museum in August 2011
| Registration / Serial: | 62-1787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21787 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-3732 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-1787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21787 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-3732 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
This C-130E had a long career, including a 1972 mission in which it was badly damaged during the Southeast Asia War, earning two Airmen the Air Force Cross. It was flown to the museum in August 2011
| Registration / Serial: | 62-1787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21787 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-3732 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829416Submit Correction |
| View count: | 118 |
Making the last B-36 flight ever, this awesome aircraft flew to the museum from Davis-Monthan AFB in April 1959. I remember being mightily impressed by it during my first visit to the USAFM in 1973, but also disappointed that it was effectively impossible to photograph. Fast forward 51 years and this was the outcome
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829416Submit Correction |
| View count: | 118 |
Making the last B-36 flight ever, this awesome aircraft flew to the museum from Davis-Monthan AFB in April 1959. I remember being mightily impressed by it during my first visit to the USAFM in 1973, but also disappointed that it was effectively impossible to photograph. Fast forward 51 years and this was the outcome
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 72-0119 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72119 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 19/A017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Streak Eagle |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829414Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
This F-15A, known as the "Streak Eagle", broke eight time-to-climb world records in early 1975. In setting the last of these, it reached an altitude of 98,425 ft in just 3:28 mins from brake release at takeoff and coasted to nearly 103,000 ft before descending. It was flown in its natural metal finish to reduce weight and was ferried to the museum in December 1980
| Registration / Serial: | 72-0119 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72119 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 19/A017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 72-0119 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72119 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 19/A017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Streak Eagle |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829414Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
This F-15A, known as the "Streak Eagle", broke eight time-to-climb world records in early 1975. In setting the last of these, it reached an altitude of 98,425 ft in just 3:28 mins from brake release at takeoff and coasted to nearly 103,000 ft before descending. It was flown in its natural metal finish to reduce weight and was ferried to the museum in December 1980
| Registration / Serial: | 72-0119 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72119 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 19/A017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-2492 |
| Alternate Serial: | 12492 |
| Military Code: | 111 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-1329 JetStar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-140B JetStar |
| C/n (msn): | 1329-5031 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829379Submit Correction |
| View count: | 90 |
This JetStar carried Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan a number of times. After 26 years of service, it was retired to the museum in July 1987 and now looks superb in one of the newest display areas, the Presidential Gallery
| Registration / Serial: | 61-2492 |
| Alternate Serial: | 12492 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-140B JetStar |
| C/n (msn): | 1329-5031 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-2492 |
| Alternate Serial: | 12492 |
| Military Code: | 111 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-1329 JetStar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-140B JetStar |
| C/n (msn): | 1329-5031 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829379Submit Correction |
| View count: | 90 |
This JetStar carried Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan a number of times. After 26 years of service, it was retired to the museum in July 1987 and now looks superb in one of the newest display areas, the Presidential Gallery
| Registration / Serial: | 61-2492 |
| Alternate Serial: | 12492 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-140B JetStar |
| C/n (msn): | 1329-5031 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 82-0003 |
| Alternate Registration: | NASA 003 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20003 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| C/n (msn): | N6009 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829370Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
During WWII, Germany and the United States experimented with forward-swept wings, but both encountered problems with the metal wings bending dangerously at higher speeds. As stronger composite materials became available, the X-29 was developed to explore forward sweep, advanced materials, a forward-mounted canard elevator and a computerised flight control system. After successfully completing the test program, the X-29A on display (one of two built) was retired to the museum in late 1994
| Registration / Serial: | 82-0003 |
| Alternate Registration: | NASA 003 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20003 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| C/n (msn): | N6009 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 82-0003 |
| Alternate Registration: | NASA 003 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20003 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| C/n (msn): | N6009 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829370Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
During WWII, Germany and the United States experimented with forward-swept wings, but both encountered problems with the metal wings bending dangerously at higher speeds. As stronger composite materials became available, the X-29 was developed to explore forward sweep, advanced materials, a forward-mounted canard elevator and a computerised flight control system. After successfully completing the test program, the X-29A on display (one of two built) was retired to the museum in late 1994
| Registration / Serial: | 82-0003 |
| Alternate Registration: | NASA 003 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20003 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| C/n (msn): | N6009 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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): | |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
The unpowered X-25 'Discretionary Descent Vehicle' was intended as an escape means that could be stowed in an aircraft, ejected with the pilot and deployed during descent should the aircraft receive battle damage rendering it unflyable. The X-25A gyroglider on display here has a small engine giving limited fly-away ability. However with the air war in Vietnam winding down and doubts about feasibility, the program did not proceed. Behind is the McDonnell XH-20 Little Henry 46-0689, constructed to test the concept of using small ramjets at the tips of the rotor blades between 1947 and 1951
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10770 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25A (B-8M) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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): | |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
The unpowered X-25 'Discretionary Descent Vehicle' was intended as an escape means that could be stowed in an aircraft, ejected with the pilot and deployed during descent should the aircraft receive battle damage rendering it unflyable. The X-25A gyroglider on display here has a small engine giving limited fly-away ability. However with the air war in Vietnam winding down and doubts about feasibility, the program did not proceed. Behind is the McDonnell XH-20 Little Henry 46-0689, constructed to test the concept of using small ramjets at the tips of the rotor blades between 1947 and 1951
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10770 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25A (B-8M) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 48-581 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8581 |
| Military Code: | CQ-581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild C-82 Packet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-82 Packet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-82A Packet |
| C/n (msn): | 10216 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829302Submit Correction |
| View count: | 97 |
The prototype C-82, which lead a long line of twin-boom transports production culminating in the C-119, first flew as long ago as September 1944. This Packet was built in 1948 and served the 54th TCS/5039th Air Transport Group at Elmendorf AFB, AK. In 1955 it was sold as N4752C and joined Northern Air Cargo in 1970. Substantially damaged on approach to Nelson Lagoon, AK in November 1982, N4752C was repaired and ferried to the USAFM in June 1988. It is now displayed in the Arctic high visibility marking carried during its time in Alaska
| Registration / Serial: | 48-581 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8581 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-82A Packet |
| C/n (msn): | 10216 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 48-581 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8581 |
| Military Code: | CQ-581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild C-82 Packet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-82 Packet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-82A Packet |
| C/n (msn): | 10216 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 829302Submit Correction |
| View count: | 97 |
The prototype C-82, which lead a long line of twin-boom transports production culminating in the C-119, first flew as long ago as September 1944. This Packet was built in 1948 and served the 54th TCS/5039th Air Transport Group at Elmendorf AFB, AK. In 1955 it was sold as N4752C and joined Northern Air Cargo in 1970. Substantially damaged on approach to Nelson Lagoon, AK in November 1982, N4752C was repaired and ferried to the USAFM in June 1988. It is now displayed in the Arctic high visibility marking carried during its time in Alaska
| Registration / Serial: | 48-581 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8581 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-82A Packet |
| C/n (msn): | 10216 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 60-6935 |
| Alternate Serial: | 06935 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed YF-12A |
| C/n (msn): | 1002 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 828983Submit Correction |
| View count: | 83 |
The YF-12 was developed in the 1960s as a high-altitude, Mach 3 interceptor to defend against supersonic bombers. Based on the A-12 reconnaissance aircraft, the YF-12A became the forerunner of the SR-71 strategic reconnaissance platform. The first of three made its maiden flight in August 1963; this is the second one built and was recalled from storage in 1969 for a joint USAF/NASA investigation of supersonic cruise technology in support of the SST and Space Shuttle programs. It was flown to the museum in November 1979, the other two having been destroyed in accidents
| Registration / Serial: | 60-6935 |
| Alternate Serial: | 06935 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed YF-12A |
| C/n (msn): | 1002 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 60-6935 |
| Alternate Serial: | 06935 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed YF-12A |
| C/n (msn): | 1002 |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 828983Submit Correction |
| View count: | 83 |
The YF-12 was developed in the 1960s as a high-altitude, Mach 3 interceptor to defend against supersonic bombers. Based on the A-12 reconnaissance aircraft, the YF-12A became the forerunner of the SR-71 strategic reconnaissance platform. The first of three made its maiden flight in August 1963; this is the second one built and was recalled from storage in 1969 for a joint USAF/NASA investigation of supersonic cruise technology in support of the SST and Space Shuttle programs. It was flown to the museum in November 1979, the other two having been destroyed in accidents
| Registration / Serial: | 60-6935 |
| Alternate Serial: | 06935 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed YF-12A |
| C/n (msn): | 1002 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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): | |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 828914Submit Correction |
| View count: | 68 |
The X-5 was the first high-performance aircraft that could vary the sweep of its wings in flight and was an experimental design based upon that of the Messerschmitt P.1101, discovered in Germany at the end of WWII (sweep only adjustable on ground). Two X-5s were built, the first flight occurring in June 1951. One was destroyed in October 1953 when it failed to recover from a spin at 60 degrees sweepback, the survivor being delivered to the USAFM in 1958
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1838 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01838 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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): | |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 828914Submit Correction |
| View count: | 68 |
The X-5 was the first high-performance aircraft that could vary the sweep of its wings in flight and was an experimental design based upon that of the Messerschmitt P.1101, discovered in Germany at the end of WWII (sweep only adjustable on ground). Two X-5s were built, the first flight occurring in June 1951. One was destroyed in October 1953 when it failed to recover from a spin at 60 degrees sweepback, the survivor being delivered to the USAFM in 1958
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1838 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01838 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1841 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01841 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | American Helicopter H-26 Jet Jeep |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | American Helicopter H-26 Jet Jeep |
| Aircraft Version: | American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 828901Submit Correction |
| View count: | 48 |
In 1951 at the request of the Army, the USAF developed the XH-26, a one-man observation helicopter powered by a pulse-jet on the end of each rotor blade. It could be packed into a container to be towed by a regular Jeep and stripped for air dropping, re-assembly taking 20 minutes. Five prototype Jet Jeeps were evaluated and performed well, although the pulse-jets were too loud and cost considerations forced the cancellation of the program
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1841 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01841 |
| Aircraft Version: | American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1841 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01841 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | American Helicopter H-26 Jet Jeep |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | American Helicopter H-26 Jet Jeep |
| Aircraft Version: | American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| 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 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 828901Submit Correction |
| View count: | 48 |
In 1951 at the request of the Army, the USAF developed the XH-26, a one-man observation helicopter powered by a pulse-jet on the end of each rotor blade. It could be packed into a container to be towed by a regular Jeep and stripped for air dropping, re-assembly taking 20 minutes. Five prototype Jet Jeeps were evaluated and performed well, although the pulse-jets were too loud and cost considerations forced the cancellation of the program
| Registration / Serial: | 50-1841 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01841 |
| Aircraft Version: | American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |