351 results found
Registration / Serial:"42-69654"
Alternate Serial:269654
Other Marks:IL76
Aircraft Original Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Version:Bell P-63E Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 43-11728 ]
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:56802Submit Correction
View count: 550
This P-63 is in reality 43-11728 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF painted in the unusual colour scheme of a 'pinball' RP-63A. Aerial gunnery students fired at these manned target aircraft (RP-63A and RP-63C) using .30-cal. lead and plastic frangible machine gun bullets which disintegrated harmlessly against the target's external armor plating. Special instruments sent impulses to red lights in the nose of the 'pinball' aircraft, causing them to blink if a hit was registered.
Registration / Serial:"42-69654"
Alternate Serial:269654
Aircraft Version:Bell P-63E Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 43-11728 ]
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:"42-69654"
Alternate Serial:269654
Other Marks:IL76
Aircraft Original Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Version:Bell P-63E Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 43-11728 ]
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:56802Submit Correction
View count: 550
This P-63 is in reality 43-11728 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF painted in the unusual colour scheme of a 'pinball' RP-63A. Aerial gunnery students fired at these manned target aircraft (RP-63A and RP-63C) using .30-cal. lead and plastic frangible machine gun bullets which disintegrated harmlessly against the target's external armor plating. Special instruments sent impulses to red lights in the nose of the 'pinball' aircraft, causing them to blink if a hit was registered.
Registration / Serial:"42-69654"
Alternate Serial:269654
Aircraft Version:Bell P-63E Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 43-11728 ]
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:"42-98667"
Alternate Serial:298667
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5G Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-466
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Guinea Short Lines
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:56659Submit Correction
View count: 294
Correct serial was 42-98225. The real 42-98667 is registered N68591 with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX. This L-5 was operated in civilian life as N66225 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Guinea Short Lines', a L-5 of the 25th Liaison Squadron serving in New Guinea in 1944.
Registration / Serial:"42-98667"
Alternate Serial:298667
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5G Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-466
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:"42-98667"
Alternate Serial:298667
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5G Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-466
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Guinea Short Lines
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:56659Submit Correction
View count: 294
Correct serial was 42-98225. The real 42-98667 is registered N68591 with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX. This L-5 was operated in civilian life as N66225 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Guinea Short Lines', a L-5 of the 25th Liaison Squadron serving in New Guinea in 1944.
Registration / Serial:"42-98667"
Alternate Serial:298667
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5G Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-466
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:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:10454
Military Code:FS-454
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Olie
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:56653Submit Correction
View count: 344
This Thunderjet is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. It really is 50-1143, but it is marked to represent the F-84G flown by Col. Joseph Davis Jr., commander of the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in 1953.
Registration / Serial:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:10454
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
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:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:10454
Military Code:FS-454
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Olie
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:56653Submit Correction
View count: 344
This Thunderjet is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. It really is 50-1143, but it is marked to represent the F-84G flown by Col. Joseph Davis Jr., commander of the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in 1953.
Registration / Serial:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:10454
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
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
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:56630Submit Correction
View count: 217
This beautiful reproduction is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is painted as an aircraft of the 95th Aero Squadron, Third Flight, as it appeared in July 1918
Registration / Serial:N6301
Aircraft Version:Nieuport 28C-1 (Replica)
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: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:56630Submit Correction
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This beautiful reproduction is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is painted as an aircraft of the 95th Aero Squadron, Third Flight, as it appeared in July 1918
Registration / Serial:N6301
Aircraft Version:Nieuport 28C-1 (Replica)
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-0829
Other Marks:FG
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1169
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:56609Submit Correction
View count: 349
This F-4 scored its two MiG kills on May 20, 1967 over SE Asia and has certainly earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:64-0829
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1169
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:64-0829
Other Marks:FG
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1169
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:56609Submit Correction
View count: 349
This F-4 scored its two MiG kills on May 20, 1967 over SE Asia and has certainly earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:64-0829
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1169
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
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:56498Submit Correction
View count: 121
The J-1 was a two-seat primary trainer and, although similar in appearance to the JN-4, was more difficult to fly and so never gained the popularity of the legendary Jenny. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF has had the fabric covering on the fuselage removed to illustrate the wire-braced wooden construction typical for aircraft of that time.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Standard J-1
C/n (msn):
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:56498Submit Correction
View count: 121
The J-1 was a two-seat primary trainer and, although similar in appearance to the JN-4, was more difficult to fly and so never gained the popularity of the legendary Jenny. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF has had the fabric covering on the fuselage removed to illustrate the wire-braced wooden construction typical for aircraft of that time.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Standard J-1
C/n (msn):
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:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56104Submit Correction
View count: 302
The American military used the L-17 from the late 1940s to the 1960s as liason, reconnaisance, light cargo and FAC aircraft. This aircraft carries the scheme used by a L-17B of the AF ROTC program at Bradley University, Preoria, IL in early 1959. She is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF and, note, definately carries the stencilled serial 48-928A under the cockpit canopy.
Registration / Serial:48-928
Alternate Serial:8928
Aircraft Version:Ryan L-17A
C/n (msn):NAV-4-1634
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
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:56104Submit Correction
View count: 302
The American military used the L-17 from the late 1940s to the 1960s as liason, reconnaisance, light cargo and FAC aircraft. This aircraft carries the scheme used by a L-17B of the AF ROTC program at Bradley University, Preoria, IL in early 1959. She is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF and, note, definately carries the stencilled serial 48-928A under the cockpit canopy.
Registration / Serial:48-928
Alternate Serial:8928
Aircraft Version:Ryan L-17A
C/n (msn):NAV-4-1634
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:2805
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 1
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 1 (J/N/JN Jenny/Canuck)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
C/n (msn):[ 2805 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55920Submit Correction
View count: 442
The Jenny became the US's most famous WWI training aeroplane and by the time production ended more than 6,000 had been delivered, the majority of them JN-4Ds. After WWI, hundreds were sold as surplus to civilians with many Jennies continuing flying into the 1930s. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:2805
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
C/n (msn):[ 2805 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Army
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:2805
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 1
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 1 (J/N/JN Jenny/Canuck)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
C/n (msn):[ 2805 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55920Submit Correction
View count: 442
The Jenny became the US's most famous WWI training aeroplane and by the time production ended more than 6,000 had been delivered, the majority of them JN-4Ds. After WWI, hundreds were sold as surplus to civilians with many Jennies continuing flying into the 1930s. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:2805
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
C/n (msn):[ 2805 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Army
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:55456Submit Correction
View count: 236
This Spad was built in October 1918 but too late to see any combat, rather it was shipped to the US after the Armistice along with 434 other SPAD XIIIs. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings of America's highest scoring ace of WWI with 26 victories, Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker of the 94th Pursuit Squadron.
Registration / Serial:S3730
Aircraft Version:SPAD S-VII
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: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:55456Submit Correction
View count: 236
This Spad was built in October 1918 but too late to see any combat, rather it was shipped to the US after the Armistice along with 434 other SPAD XIIIs. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings of America's highest scoring ace of WWI with 26 victories, Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker of the 94th Pursuit Squadron.
Registration / Serial:S3730
Aircraft Version:SPAD S-VII
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:50-1054
Alternate Serial:01054
Military Code:FA-054
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-94 Starfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-94 Starfire
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-94C Starfire
C/n (msn):880-8025
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:55279Submit Correction
View count: 275
In reality this F-94C is 50-0980 but painted to represent a Starfire from 60th FIS, Otis AFB MA, circa late 1950s. She carried no guns but rather rockets in the mid-wing pods and more in the radome ring that were shielded by retractable doors.
Registration / Serial:50-1054
Alternate Serial:01054
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-94C Starfire
C/n (msn):880-8025
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:50-1054
Alternate Serial:01054
Military Code:FA-054
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-94 Starfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-94 Starfire
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-94C Starfire
C/n (msn):880-8025
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:55279Submit Correction
View count: 275
In reality this F-94C is 50-0980 but painted to represent a Starfire from 60th FIS, Otis AFB MA, circa late 1950s. She carried no guns but rather rockets in the mid-wing pods and more in the radome ring that were shielded by retractable doors.
Registration / Serial:50-1054
Alternate Serial:01054
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-94C Starfire
C/n (msn):880-8025
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:61-2492
Alternate Serial:12492
Military Code:111
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5031
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:54987Submit Correction
View count: 1179
One of six Lockheed VC-140B JetStars used to transport the President of the United States that the USAF bought in 1961. The VIP Jetstars were were known to occasionally be called "Air Force One Half." This aircraft, retired in 1987, carried Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan a number of times.
Registration / Serial:61-2492
Alternate Serial:12492
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5031
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:61-2492
Alternate Serial:12492
Military Code:111
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5031
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:54987Submit Correction
View count: 1179
One of six Lockheed VC-140B JetStars used to transport the President of the United States that the USAF bought in 1961. The VIP Jetstars were were known to occasionally be called "Air Force One Half." This aircraft, retired in 1987, carried Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan a number of times.
Registration / Serial:61-2492
Alternate Serial:12492
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5031
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:10 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:52-4492
Alternate Serial:24492
Military Code:FU-492
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American RF-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):191-188
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:54866Submit Correction
View count: 351
This 'Haymaker' F-86 is on display at the National Museum for the USAF. From March 1954 onwards it served with the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron deployed at Komaki AB, Nagoya for secret reconnaisance overflights of the Soviet Union, China and North Korea. These aircraft were unarmed but note the fuselage bulge in order to accommodate the film magazines for the cameras.
Registration / Serial:52-4492
Alternate Serial:24492
Aircraft Version:North American RF-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):191-188
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:52-4492
Alternate Serial:24492
Military Code:FU-492
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American RF-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):191-188
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:54866Submit Correction
View count: 351
This 'Haymaker' F-86 is on display at the National Museum for the USAF. From March 1954 onwards it served with the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron deployed at Komaki AB, Nagoya for secret reconnaisance overflights of the Soviet Union, China and North Korea. These aircraft were unarmed but note the fuselage bulge in order to accommodate the film magazines for the cameras.
Registration / Serial:52-4492
Alternate Serial:24492
Aircraft Version:North American RF-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):191-188
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:63-8172
Alternate Serial:38172
Military Code:HM
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop AT-38B Talon
C/n (msn):N5519
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:54346Submit Correction
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The T-38 was modified with a weapons pylon and a gunsight to become the AT-38B and was used in the LIFT program for the transition training of fighter pilots. This example was used as an aggressor trainer until its retirement in 1991. It arrived at the National Museum of the USAF during 1999 and placed on display in 2004.
Registration / Serial:63-8172
Alternate Serial:38172
Aircraft Version:Northrop AT-38B Talon
C/n (msn):N5519
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:63-8172
Alternate Serial:38172
Military Code:HM
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop AT-38B Talon
C/n (msn):N5519
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:54346Submit Correction
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The T-38 was modified with a weapons pylon and a gunsight to become the AT-38B and was used in the LIFT program for the transition training of fighter pilots. This example was used as an aggressor trainer until its retirement in 1991. It arrived at the National Museum of the USAF during 1999 and placed on display in 2004.
Registration / Serial:63-8172
Alternate Serial:38172
Aircraft Version:Northrop AT-38B Talon
C/n (msn):N5519
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:40-2763
Military Code:119O-7
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
Aircraft Version:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
C/n (msn):14296
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:54302Submit Correction
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In 1940 the Army Air Corps ordered 203 O-52s for observation duties but after the US entry into WWII it was apparent that the Owl lacked the performance necessary for combat operations overseas. As a result, the USAAF relegated the type to internal courier duties and short-range submarine patrols off the US coasts. This example is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF was obtained from the US Federal Reformatory at Chillicothe, OH in 1962 and restored by the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
Registration / Serial:40-2763
Aircraft Version:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
C/n (msn):14296
Operator Titles:USA - 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:40-2763
Military Code:119O-7
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
Aircraft Version:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
C/n (msn):14296
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:54302Submit Correction
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In 1940 the Army Air Corps ordered 203 O-52s for observation duties but after the US entry into WWII it was apparent that the Owl lacked the performance necessary for combat operations overseas. As a result, the USAAF relegated the type to internal courier duties and short-range submarine patrols off the US coasts. This example is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF was obtained from the US Federal Reformatory at Chillicothe, OH in 1962 and restored by the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
Registration / Serial:40-2763
Aircraft Version:Curtiss 85 O-52 Owl
C/n (msn):14296
Operator Titles:USA - 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:43-8353
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Aircraft Version:Northrop P-61C Black Widow
C/n (msn):N1399
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Moonlight Serenade
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:54264Submit Correction
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The heavily-armed P-61 was the first aircraft specifically designed by the US as a night-fighter. This Black Widow is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Moonlight Seranade', a P-61B assigned to the 550th NFS serving in the Pacific in 1945.
Registration / Serial:43-8353
Aircraft Version:Northrop P-61C Black Widow
C/n (msn):N1399
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:43-8353
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Aircraft Version:Northrop P-61C Black Widow
C/n (msn):N1399
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Moonlight Serenade
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:54264Submit Correction
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The heavily-armed P-61 was the first aircraft specifically designed by the US as a night-fighter. This Black Widow is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Moonlight Seranade', a P-61B assigned to the 550th NFS serving in the Pacific in 1945.
Registration / Serial:43-8353
Aircraft Version:Northrop P-61C Black Widow
C/n (msn):N1399
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:"42-67855"
Military Code:KI-W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38L Lightning
C/n (msn):422-8487
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:54259Submit Correction
View count: 253
This L was built around 1944 and TOC with the USAAF as 44-53232. After WWII it passed into civilian hands and then served with the Honduran AF between 1949 and 1960 as FAH505. It came to the National Museum of the USAf in 1961 and is displayed as a P-38J with the 55th FS based in England. The top hats on the port side of the aircraft represent the nine bomber escort missions flown by its pilot, 2nd Lt. Royal D. Frey, with the yellow hat signifying five and the white hats one each.
Registration / Serial:"42-67855"
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38L Lightning
C/n (msn):422-8487
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:"42-67855"
Military Code:KI-W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38L Lightning
C/n (msn):422-8487
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:54259Submit Correction
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This L was built around 1944 and TOC with the USAAF as 44-53232. After WWII it passed into civilian hands and then served with the Honduran AF between 1949 and 1960 as FAH505. It came to the National Museum of the USAf in 1961 and is displayed as a P-38J with the 55th FS based in England. The top hats on the port side of the aircraft represent the nine bomber escort missions flown by its pilot, 2nd Lt. Royal D. Frey, with the yellow hat signifying five and the white hats one each.
Registration / Serial:"42-67855"
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38L Lightning
C/n (msn):422-8487
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:62-1787
Alternate Serial:21787
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-3732
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:54122Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:62-1787
Alternate Serial:21787
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-3732
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:62-1787
Alternate Serial:21787
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-3732
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:54122Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:62-1787
Alternate Serial:21787
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-3732
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:66-0057
Military Code:CC
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:54111Submit Correction
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The last Spark Vark was retired by the USAF during June 1998 and this example arrived at the National Museum of the USAF the following month.
Registration / Serial:66-0057
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:66-0057
Military Code:CC
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:54111Submit Correction
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The last Spark Vark was retired by the USAF during June 1998 and this example arrived at the National Museum of the USAF the following month.
Registration / Serial:66-0057
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:54096Submit Correction
View count: 182
The A-24 Banshee was the USAAF variant of the Navy SBD Dauntless dive bomber and the type was heavily involved in the South Pacific in operations against the invading Japanese forces. However, losses were high and the Banshee was regarded by many pilots as too slow, short-ranged and poorly armed to be effective. This example on display at the National Museum of the USAF is actually 42-54582 but is displayed as an airctaft that crashed-landed in Java and subsequently abandoned.
Registration / Serial:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:54096Submit Correction
View count: 182
The A-24 Banshee was the USAAF variant of the Navy SBD Dauntless dive bomber and the type was heavily involved in the South Pacific in operations against the invading Japanese forces. However, losses were high and the Banshee was regarded by many pilots as too slow, short-ranged and poorly armed to be effective. This example on display at the National Museum of the USAF is actually 42-54582 but is displayed as an airctaft that crashed-landed in Java and subsequently abandoned.
Registration / Serial:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Military Code:JN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
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:53950Submit Correction
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This reconn Vietnam veteran has earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
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:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Military Code:JN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
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:53950Submit Correction
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This reconn Vietnam veteran has earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
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