351 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 53-555 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30555 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star |
| C/n (msn): | 1049A-4370 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | City of Sacramento |
| 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: | 65241Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
'City of Sacramento' on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. This EC-121 entered the history books on Oct. 24, 1967 over the Gulf of Tonkin as it guided a US fighter into position to destroy a MiG-21. This action marked the first time a weapons controller aboard an airborne radar aircraft had ever directed a successful attack on an enemy plane.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-555 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30555 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star |
| C/n (msn): | 1049A-4370 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 53-555 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30555 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star |
| C/n (msn): | 1049A-4370 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | City of Sacramento |
| 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: | 65241Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
'City of Sacramento' on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. This EC-121 entered the history books on Oct. 24, 1967 over the Gulf of Tonkin as it guided a US fighter into position to destroy a MiG-21. This action marked the first time a weapons controller aboard an airborne radar aircraft had ever directed a successful attack on an enemy plane.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-555 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30555 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star |
| C/n (msn): | 1049A-4370 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 63-8320 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF38-320 |
| Other Marks: | WW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105G Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | F97 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 64848Submit Correction |
| View count: | 421 |
This Thud was delivered in 1964 as a standard F-105F and subsequently joined the 355th TFW in combat missions over Vietnam claiming three MiG kills. In 1970 it was fitted with ECM equipment and joined the 388th TFW for 'Wild Weasel' duty attacking enemy SAM sites. In 1972 the aircraft was modified to the improved F-105G configuration and is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings worn while assigned to the 561st TFS based at Korat Royal AFB, Thailand in 1972-73.
| Registration / Serial: | 63-8320 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF38-320 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105G Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | F97 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 63-8320 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF38-320 |
| Other Marks: | WW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105G Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | F97 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 64848Submit Correction |
| View count: | 421 |
This Thud was delivered in 1964 as a standard F-105F and subsequently joined the 355th TFW in combat missions over Vietnam claiming three MiG kills. In 1970 it was fitted with ECM equipment and joined the 388th TFW for 'Wild Weasel' duty attacking enemy SAM sites. In 1972 the aircraft was modified to the improved F-105G configuration and is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings worn while assigned to the 561st TFS based at Korat Royal AFB, Thailand in 1972-73.
| Registration / Serial: | 63-8320 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF38-320 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105G Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | F97 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 56-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF56-166 |
| Military Code: | AH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 127 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 64782Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The RF-101 was the first supersonic photo-reconnaisance aircraft and this particular example was one of the planes responsible for obtaining the images confirming that the missiles sites were being dismantled and so brought an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It subsequently served with the 45th TRS in Southeast Asia and then the 153rd TRS at Key Field, MS from where it was ferried to the National Museum of the USAF during Oct. 78 for display.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF56-166 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 127 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 56-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF56-166 |
| Military Code: | AH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 127 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 64782Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The RF-101 was the first supersonic photo-reconnaisance aircraft and this particular example was one of the planes responsible for obtaining the images confirming that the missiles sites were being dismantled and so brought an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It subsequently served with the 45th TRS in Southeast Asia and then the 153rd TRS at Key Field, MS from where it was ferried to the National Museum of the USAF during Oct. 78 for display.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF56-166 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 127 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 70-0970 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF70-970 |
| Military Code: | MB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D116 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 356 TFS / 354 TFW / TAC |
| 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: | 63925Submit Correction |
| View count: | 327 |
This A-7 was flown on 18th Nov. 1972 by Maj. Colin A. Clarke on a nine-hour rescue support mission in SE Asia for which he received the Air Force Cross. This aircraft arrived at the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1992. The Skywarrior in the background is one of the few regrets about my visit to NMUSAF as I just couldn't get a shot of it that I was happy with.
| Registration / Serial: | 70-0970 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF70-970 |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D116 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 70-0970 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF70-970 |
| Military Code: | MB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D116 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 356 TFS / 354 TFW / TAC |
| 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: | 63925Submit Correction |
| View count: | 327 |
This A-7 was flown on 18th Nov. 1972 by Maj. Colin A. Clarke on a nine-hour rescue support mission in SE Asia for which he received the Air Force Cross. This aircraft arrived at the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1992. The Skywarrior in the background is one of the few regrets about my visit to NMUSAF as I just couldn't get a shot of it that I was happy with.
| Registration / Serial: | 70-0970 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF70-970 |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D116 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 56-1416 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-61416 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-633 |
| 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 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 63653Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
On display at the National Museumof the USAF in 57th FIS markings as worn when it was based at Keflavik and charged with defending the Greenland/Iceland/UK gap.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1416 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-61416 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-633 |
| 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 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1416 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-61416 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-633 |
| 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 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 63653Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
On display at the National Museumof the USAF in 57th FIS markings as worn when it was based at Keflavik and charged with defending the Greenland/Iceland/UK gap.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1416 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-61416 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-633 |
| 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 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 33-146 |
| Military Code: | 146 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin B-10 (139) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-10 (139) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-10 |
| 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: | 13 November 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62215Submit Correction |
| View count: | 322 |
This exhibit space has changed slightly since my previous visit and so this time around a full plane shot was (almost) possible of the only remaining example of this type.
| Registration / Serial: | 33-146 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-10 |
| 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: | 13 November 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 33-146 |
| Military Code: | 146 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin B-10 (139) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-10 (139) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-10 |
| 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: | 13 November 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62215Submit Correction |
| View count: | 322 |
This exhibit space has changed slightly since my previous visit and so this time around a full plane shot was (almost) possible of the only remaining example of this type.
| Registration / Serial: | 33-146 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-10 |
| 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: | 13 November 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | YO-105 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George) |
| C/n (msn): | 5312 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | 62204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
This George is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is one of only three extant restored examples. It is a fighter-bomber variant equipped with wing mounts to carry bombs and is painted as an aircraft in the Yokosuka Kokutai, an evaluation and test unit similar in function to the USAAF's Flight Test Unit at Wright Field.
| Registration / Serial: | YO-105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George) |
| C/n (msn): | 5312 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | YO-105 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George) |
| C/n (msn): | 5312 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | 62204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
This George is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is one of only three extant restored examples. It is a fighter-bomber variant equipped with wing mounts to carry bombs and is painted as an aircraft in the Yokosuka Kokutai, an evaluation and test unit similar in function to the USAAF's Flight Test Unit at Wright Field.
| Registration / Serial: | YO-105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George) |
| C/n (msn): | 5312 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | 18241 |
| Military Code: | UC-241 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A |
| C/n (msn): | 141 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - 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 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61885Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
With a short take-off capability and a powerful rate of climb the CF-100 was ideal as an interceptor and so formed an integral part of the US-Canadian North American Air Defense (NORAD) system. This Canuck is painted to appear as a 428 Squadron Mk.4A from the mid-1950s and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 18241 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A |
| C/n (msn): | 141 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 18241 |
| Military Code: | UC-241 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A |
| C/n (msn): | 141 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - 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 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61885Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
With a short take-off capability and a powerful rate of climb the CF-100 was ideal as an interceptor and so formed an integral part of the US-Canadian North American Air Defense (NORAD) system. This Canuck is painted to appear as a 428 Squadron Mk.4A from the mid-1950s and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 18241 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A |
| C/n (msn): | 141 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| 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: | 13 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
The B-50 was the last propeller driven bomber to be delivered to the USAF and although superficailly similar to the B-29 the large numer of modifications caused the redesignation. After being replaced by B-47s in front-line service many B-50s were stripped of defensive arnament and converted by the addition of Doppler & weather radar, atmospheric samplers and bomb-bay fuel tanks to weather recon aircraft. This was the last WB-50 to be retired in 1965 and arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1968.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| 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: | 13 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
The B-50 was the last propeller driven bomber to be delivered to the USAF and although superficailly similar to the B-29 the large numer of modifications caused the redesignation. After being replaced by B-47s in front-line service many B-50s were stripped of defensive arnament and converted by the addition of Doppler & weather radar, atmospheric samplers and bomb-bay fuel tanks to weather recon aircraft. This was the last WB-50 to be retired in 1965 and arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1968.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-696 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9696 |
| Military Code: | FT-696 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2444 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61459Submit Correction |
| View count: | 344 |
This F-80C is one of the few remaining Shooting Stars that flew combat missions during the Korean War. Restored and painted as it was in 1950 while assigned to the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group and now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 1979.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-696 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9696 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2444 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 49-696 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9696 |
| Military Code: | FT-696 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2444 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61459Submit Correction |
| View count: | 344 |
This F-80C is one of the few remaining Shooting Stars that flew combat missions during the Korean War. Restored and painted as it was in 1950 while assigned to the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group and now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 1979.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-696 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9696 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2444 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 43-46620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 346620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-48 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky YH-5A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-46620 ] |
| 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: | 18 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61066Submit Correction |
| View count: | 292 |
I find it really fascinating to see these old helicopters/aeroplanes and to understand how the types in service today have evolved from them. The boom in helicopter development is particularly interesting as the rapid advances post-WWII quickly opened up possibilities that couldn't be contemplated previously. The improved capabilities of the H-5 became extremely useful during the Korean War for the timely rescue of downed pilots and for Medevac missions.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-46620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 346620 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky YH-5A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-46620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-46620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 346620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-48 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky YH-5A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-46620 ] |
| 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: | 18 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61066Submit Correction |
| View count: | 292 |
I find it really fascinating to see these old helicopters/aeroplanes and to understand how the types in service today have evolved from them. The boom in helicopter development is particularly interesting as the rapid advances post-WWII quickly opened up possibilities that couldn't be contemplated previously. The improved capabilities of the H-5 became extremely useful during the Korean War for the timely rescue of downed pilots and for Medevac missions.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-46620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 346620 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky YH-5A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-46620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "321475" |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-20G Havoc |
| C/n (msn): | 21847 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Little Joe |
| 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: | 60953Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
This A-20 is in reality 43-22200 but is displayed at the National Museum of the USAF as 43-21475 'Little Joe', an A-20G of the 5th AF, 312 BG/319th BS that flew 120 combat missions in the Southwest Pacific.
| Registration / Serial: | "321475" |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-20G Havoc |
| C/n (msn): | 21847 |
| 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: | "321475" |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-20G Havoc |
| C/n (msn): | 21847 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Little Joe |
| 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: | 60953Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
This A-20 is in reality 43-22200 but is displayed at the National Museum of the USAF as 43-21475 'Little Joe', an A-20G of the 5th AF, 312 BG/319th BS that flew 120 combat missions in the Southwest Pacific.
| Registration / Serial: | "321475" |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-20G Havoc |
| C/n (msn): | 21847 |
| 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: | "02344" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25D Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 100-23700 |
| 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: | 60600Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
This Mitchell is in fact 43-3374, a RB-25D that has been restored to represent General Doolittle's B-25B and is on display in this diorama at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | "02344" |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25D Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 100-23700 |
| 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: | "02344" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25D Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 100-23700 |
| 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: | 60600Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
This Mitchell is in fact 43-3374, a RB-25D that has been restored to represent General Doolittle's B-25B and is on display in this diorama at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | "02344" |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25D Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 100-23700 |
| 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: | N39DH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 85674 |
| Display Paint: | UK - 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: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60432Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
This Tiger Moth served previously with the RAF as DE744 and then as G-ANCN and later OO-NCN. Now beautifully restored it is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | N39DH |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 85674 |
| Display Paint: | UK - 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: | N39DH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 85674 |
| Display Paint: | UK - 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: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60432Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
This Tiger Moth served previously with the RAF as DE744 and then as G-ANCN and later OO-NCN. Now beautifully restored it is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | N39DH |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 85674 |
| Display Paint: | UK - 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: | 48-563 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8563 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman J2F Duck (G-15) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman J2F Duck (G-15) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman J2F-6 Duck |
| 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: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60121Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
This Duck served previously with the US Coast Guard as 33587. After being SOC in 1946 she passed through a series of ciivilian owners and appeared in various films, including 'Murphy's War', before retiring to the National Museum of the USAF where she is on display as a circa late-1940s USAF rescue OA-12 48-563. Ex N67790.
| Registration / Serial: | 48-563 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8563 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman J2F-6 Duck |
| 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 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 48-563 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8563 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman J2F Duck (G-15) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman J2F Duck (G-15) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman J2F-6 Duck |
| 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: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60121Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
This Duck served previously with the US Coast Guard as 33587. After being SOC in 1946 she passed through a series of ciivilian owners and appeared in various films, including 'Murphy's War', before retiring to the National Museum of the USAF where she is on display as a circa late-1940s USAF rescue OA-12 48-563. Ex N67790.
| Registration / Serial: | 48-563 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8563 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman J2F-6 Duck |
| 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 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-16445 |
| Alternate Serial: | 316445 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-60A Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2605 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59739Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
The C-60 was the most numerous of the Lodestar variants operated by the USAF. This example was TOC by the USAAF in 1943 but went to the French post-war and served in Algiers as F-BAMA. It returned to the US around the mid-fifties and flew with various private owners (last reg. as XA-SEX) before arriving at the National Museum of the USAF for preservation and display.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-16445 |
| Alternate Serial: | 316445 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-60A Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2605 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 43-16445 |
| Alternate Serial: | 316445 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-60A Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2605 |
| 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: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59739Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
The C-60 was the most numerous of the Lodestar variants operated by the USAF. This example was TOC by the USAAF in 1943 but went to the French post-war and served in Algiers as F-BAMA. It returned to the US around the mid-fifties and flew with various private owners (last reg. as XA-SEX) before arriving at the National Museum of the USAF for preservation and display.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-16445 |
| Alternate Serial: | 316445 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-60A Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2605 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | N10767 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC10767 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett K-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett K-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett K-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| 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: | 59613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 197 |
The USAAC needed an aircraft capable of flying very slowly for observation and control of the battlefield and the autogyro seemed to the ideal solution. However, it was soon discovered that these aircraft lacked the performance necessary for military applications and due to the inability to hover they were soon superseded by the helicopter. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | N10767 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC10767 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett K-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| 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: | N10767 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC10767 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett K-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett K-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett K-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| 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: | 59613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 197 |
The USAAC needed an aircraft capable of flying very slowly for observation and control of the battlefield and the autogyro seemed to the ideal solution. However, it was soon discovered that these aircraft lacked the performance necessary for military applications and due to the inability to hover they were soon superseded by the helicopter. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | N10767 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC10767 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett K-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| 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: | 43-2680 |
| Alternate Serial: | 32680 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Interstate S-1 Cadet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Interstate S-1 Cadet (L-6 Grasshopper) |
| Aircraft Version: | Interstate L-6 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: | 59229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 223 |
When the US entered WWII, the USAAF contracted with Interstate for 250 S-1B aircraft, designating the prototype as the XO-63. It was the last aeroplane to use the 'O' (for observation) designation, later the production planes were re-designated L-6s. However, the aircraft had significant overheating problems that were only partially solved and had the dubious distinction that fewer L-6s were built than any other USAAF liaison/utility aircraft. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-2680 |
| Alternate Serial: | 32680 |
| Aircraft Version: | Interstate L-6 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: | 43-2680 |
| Alternate Serial: | 32680 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Interstate S-1 Cadet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Interstate S-1 Cadet (L-6 Grasshopper) |
| Aircraft Version: | Interstate L-6 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: | 59229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 223 |
When the US entered WWII, the USAAF contracted with Interstate for 250 S-1B aircraft, designating the prototype as the XO-63. It was the last aeroplane to use the 'O' (for observation) designation, later the production planes were re-designated L-6s. However, the aircraft had significant overheating problems that were only partially solved and had the dubious distinction that fewer L-6s were built than any other USAAF liaison/utility aircraft. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-2680 |
| Alternate Serial: | 32680 |
| Aircraft Version: | Interstate L-6 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: | 501232 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe |
| C/n (msn): | 501232 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - 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 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59195Submit Correction |
| View count: | 193 |
This Me-262A is on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. It was brought to the US from Germany in July 1945 for flight evaluation. Subsequently restored by the 96th Mobile Maintenance Squadron, Kelly Air Force Base, TX in 1976-1979. It is painted without operational unit markings to represent an aircraft that has just left the production line.
| Registration / Serial: | 501232 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe |
| C/n (msn): | 501232 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 501232 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe |
| C/n (msn): | 501232 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - 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 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59195Submit Correction |
| View count: | 193 |
This Me-262A is on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. It was brought to the US from Germany in July 1945 for flight evaluation. Subsequently restored by the 96th Mobile Maintenance Squadron, Kelly Air Force Base, TX in 1976-1979. It is painted without operational unit markings to represent an aircraft that has just left the production line.
| Registration / Serial: | 501232 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe |
| C/n (msn): | 501232 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0504 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF60-504 |
| Military Code: | RU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105D Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | D192 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Memphis Belle II |
| 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: | 58983Submit Correction |
| View count: | 807 |
'Memphis Belle II' arrived at the National Museum of the USAF for display in April 1990. This is the paint scheme she wore whilst serving in the 357th TFS, 355th TFW based at Takhli Royal Thai Air Base in Thailand. Note the two red stars under the cockpit representing the two MiG kills it claimed during the Southeast Asia War.
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0504 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF60-504 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105D Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | D192 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 60-0504 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF60-504 |
| Military Code: | RU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105D Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | D192 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Memphis Belle II |
| 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: | 58983Submit Correction |
| View count: | 807 |
'Memphis Belle II' arrived at the National Museum of the USAF for display in April 1990. This is the paint scheme she wore whilst serving in the 357th TFS, 355th TFW based at Takhli Royal Thai Air Base in Thailand. Note the two red stars under the cockpit representing the two MiG kills it claimed during the Southeast Asia War.
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0504 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF60-504 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105D Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | D192 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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 |