352 results found
Registration / Serial:46-523
Alternate Serial:6523
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-85 Goblin
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-85 Goblin
Aircraft Version:McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232723Submit Correction
View count: 848
Registration / Serial:46-523
Alternate Serial:6523
Aircraft Version:McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:46-523
Alternate Serial:6523
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-85 Goblin
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-85 Goblin
Aircraft Version:McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232723Submit Correction
View count: 848
Registration / Serial:46-523
Alternate Serial:6523
Aircraft Version:McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Original Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles: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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232722Submit Correction
View count: 782
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Original Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles: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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232722Submit Correction
View count: 782
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:56-6671
Alternate Serial:66671
Aircraft Original Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Generic Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / 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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232711Submit Correction
View count: 173
Registration / Serial:56-6671
Alternate Serial:66671
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:56-6671
Alternate Serial:66671
Aircraft Original Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Generic Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / 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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232711Submit Correction
View count: 173
Registration / Serial:56-6671
Alternate Serial:66671
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232709Submit Correction
View count: 257
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:232709Submit Correction
View count: 257
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
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:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:231186Submit Correction
View count: 405
Bell Aircraft began studying the tilt rotor concept in the 1940s. The XV-3 was the first hardware to come out of the design work and led to the V-22 Osprey (via the Bell XV-15 tilt rotor). Two XV-3s were built between 1952 -55, with the first (54-147) crashing in 1956 during testing. The cause was in-flight instability and the remaining aircraft continued extensive flight and wind tunnel testing. This aircraft was retired in 1966 after being damaged during the last wind tunnel test. It was transferred to the National Museum of the US Air Force in 2007 after a two year restoration by Bell.
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:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
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:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:231186Submit Correction
View count: 405
Bell Aircraft began studying the tilt rotor concept in the 1940s. The XV-3 was the first hardware to come out of the design work and led to the V-22 Osprey (via the Bell XV-15 tilt rotor). Two XV-3s were built between 1952 -55, with the first (54-147) crashing in 1956 during testing. The cause was in-flight instability and the remaining aircraft continued extensive flight and wind tunnel testing. This aircraft was retired in 1966 after being damaged during the last wind tunnel test. It was transferred to the National Museum of the US Air Force in 2007 after a two year restoration by Bell.
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:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:229920Submit Correction
View count: 219
Transonic tailless twinjet research aircraft. Flew 1949-53.
Registration / Serial:46-677
Alternate Serial:6677
Aircraft Version:Northrop X-4
C/n (msn):3238
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:229920Submit Correction
View count: 219
Transonic tailless twinjet research aircraft. Flew 1949-53.
Registration / Serial:46-677
Alternate Serial:6677
Aircraft Version:Northrop X-4
C/n (msn):3238
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:205526Submit Correction
View count: 692
Registration / Serial:66-13551
Alternate Serial:13551
Aircraft Version:Martin X-24A
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:205526Submit Correction
View count: 692
Registration / Serial:66-13551
Alternate Serial:13551
Aircraft Version:Martin X-24A
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:17 August 2005
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Original Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles: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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:204139Submit Correction
View count: 673
Four-engined experimental tilt-wing aircraft used in a joint NASA/USAF research program.
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Original Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles: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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:204139Submit Correction
View count: 673
Four-engined experimental tilt-wing aircraft used in a joint NASA/USAF research program.
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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 ]
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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:202216Submit Correction
View count: 104
The second of two X-13 Vertijet VTOL experimental aircraft to be built. Powered by a Rolls Royce Avon RA.28.
Registration / Serial:54-1620
Alternate Serial:41620
Aircraft Version:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
C/n (msn):[ 54-1620 ]
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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 ]
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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:202216Submit Correction
View count: 104
The second of two X-13 Vertijet VTOL experimental aircraft to be built. Powered by a Rolls Royce Avon RA.28.
Registration / Serial:54-1620
Alternate Serial:41620
Aircraft Version:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
C/n (msn):[ 54-1620 ]
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Original Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles: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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:201570Submit Correction
View count: 131
The sole survivor of five XC-142A tilt-wing test aircraft built in the mid 1960's. Allocated USAF serial 62-5924.
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Original Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles: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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:201570Submit Correction
View count: 131
The sole survivor of five XC-142A tilt-wing test aircraft built in the mid 1960's. Allocated USAF serial 62-5924.
Registration / Serial:NASA 522
Aircraft Version:Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Alternate Serial:17976
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 / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:191612Submit Correction
View count: 491
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Alternate Serial:17976
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Alternate Serial:17976
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 / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:191612Submit Correction
View count: 491
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Alternate Serial:17976
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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 / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:191611Submit Correction
View count: 1615
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 / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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 / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:191611Submit Correction
View count: 1615
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 / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:9 December 2009
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:158341Submit Correction
View count: 782
Delta-winged interceptor prototype. First flew 18.09.48. Just supersonic. Last flew 1953. Experience gained led to the F-102.
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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:158341Submit Correction
View count: 782
Delta-winged interceptor prototype. First flew 18.09.48. Just supersonic. Last flew 1953. Experience gained led to the F-102.
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 / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134834Submit Correction
View count: 349
The X-13 was intended to prove that a jet could take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight and return to vertical flight for landing. It was hoped that such a jet would lead the way for submarine-based aircraft and provide offensive capability should conventional runways be destroyed in an attack. This is the second of two X-13s, completing the first full-cycle flight in April 1957 at Edwards AFB and is now on dispaly in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF's new fourth building.
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:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134834Submit Correction
View count: 349
The X-13 was intended to prove that a jet could take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight and return to vertical flight for landing. It was hoped that such a jet would lead the way for submarine-based aircraft and provide offensive capability should conventional runways be destroyed in an attack. This is the second of two X-13s, completing the first full-cycle flight in April 1957 at Edwards AFB and is now on dispaly in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF's new fourth building.
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:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
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:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134831Submit Correction
View count: 529
The British-built Kestrel was the prototype version of the Harrier and became the world's first operational VSTOL fighter with the RAF in 1969. As XS688 this was one of six Kestrels that came to Edwards AFB for US armed forces testing and subsequent entry into service with the US Marine Corps. This example is now on display in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
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:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134831Submit Correction
View count: 529
The British-built Kestrel was the prototype version of the Harrier and became the world's first operational VSTOL fighter with the RAF in 1969. As XS688 this was one of six Kestrels that came to Edwards AFB for US armed forces testing and subsequent entry into service with the US Marine Corps. This example is now on display in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:124439Submit Correction
View count: 226
Initially flew as XS688 with the Tripartite Evaluation Squadron before being allocated to the USA for further tests.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
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:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:124439Submit Correction
View count: 226
Initially flew as XS688 with the Tripartite Evaluation Squadron before being allocated to the USA for further tests.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Other Marks:236200
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
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:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109366Submit Correction
View count: 140
The Army ordered the first O-58s in 1941 to test the use of light aircraft for liaison and observation missions in direct support of ground forces. Between 1941 and 1943, Aeronca Aircraft Corp. of Middletown, Ohio, built more than 1,400 of these aircraft for the Army, of which 875 were L-3Bs. During WWII, L-3s were used in artillery fire direction, courier service, front-line liaison and pilot training. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
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:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Other Marks:236200
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
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:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109366Submit Correction
View count: 140
The Army ordered the first O-58s in 1941 to test the use of light aircraft for liaison and observation missions in direct support of ground forces. Between 1941 and 1943, Aeronca Aircraft Corp. of Middletown, Ohio, built more than 1,400 of these aircraft for the Army, of which 875 were L-3Bs. During WWII, L-3s were used in artillery fire direction, courier service, front-line liaison and pilot training. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
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:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109318Submit Correction
View count: 145
During WWI Italian aeronautical engineer Gianni Caproni developed a series of multi-engine heavy bombers that played a key role in the Allied strategic bombing campaign. His bombers were produced not only in Italy but also in France, Great Britain and the US. Toward the end of the war the definitive version, the Ca. 36, went into production with Ca. 36s remaining in Italian AF service as late as 1929. The NMUSAF obtained this example from the Museo Aeronautica Caproni di Taliedo in Italy in 1987.
Registration / Serial:11504
Aircraft Version:Caproni Ca-36M
C/n (msn):3808
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109318Submit Correction
View count: 145
During WWI Italian aeronautical engineer Gianni Caproni developed a series of multi-engine heavy bombers that played a key role in the Allied strategic bombing campaign. His bombers were produced not only in Italy but also in France, Great Britain and the US. Toward the end of the war the definitive version, the Ca. 36, went into production with Ca. 36s remaining in Italian AF service as late as 1929. The NMUSAF obtained this example from the Museo Aeronautica Caproni di Taliedo in Italy in 1987.
Registration / Serial:11504
Aircraft Version:Caproni Ca-36M
C/n (msn):3808
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - 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:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109102Submit Correction
View count: 1810
This is possibly the most valuable MiG-15 ever produced, certainly from an US perspective. During the Korean War the US tried unsuccessfully to obtain a 'Fagot' for technical and evaluation puposes but this example landed at Kimpo AB, South Korea by defecting pilot No Kum-Sok. Subsequently test flown and evaluated an offer to North Korea to hand back the plane to it's 'righful owners' was rebuffed and so instead it went on display at the National Museum of the USAF at Dayton.
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - 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:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109102Submit Correction
View count: 1810
This is possibly the most valuable MiG-15 ever produced, certainly from an US perspective. During the Korean War the US tried unsuccessfully to obtain a 'Fagot' for technical and evaluation puposes but this example landed at Kimpo AB, South Korea by defecting pilot No Kum-Sok. Subsequently test flown and evaluated an offer to North Korea to hand back the plane to it's 'righful owners' was rebuffed and so instead it went on display at the National Museum of the USAF at Dayton.
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
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:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105775Submit Correction
View count: 152
Normally I don't photograph very early aeroplanes but being in Dayton, home of the Wright Brothers, of powered flight and the first airport... it would be rude not to! This original Flyer is a modified version of the Type B Flyer, the major modifications are the installation of an eight-cylinder Rausenberger engine instead of the original four-cylinder Wright engine and the addition of ailerons on the trailing edges of the wings in place of the Wrights' wing warping design.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
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:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105775Submit Correction
View count: 152
Normally I don't photograph very early aeroplanes but being in Dayton, home of the Wright Brothers, of powered flight and the first airport... it would be rude not to! This original Flyer is a modified version of the Type B Flyer, the major modifications are the installation of an eight-cylinder Rausenberger engine instead of the original four-cylinder Wright engine and the addition of ailerons on the trailing edges of the wings in place of the Wrights' wing warping design.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact