400 results found
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Military Code:LH-E
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43670Submit Correction
View count: 998
This P-47 was accepted by the USAAF in October 1944 and delivered to Godman Field, Kentucky. It was operated primarliy on the US East Coast as an aerial gunnery trainer before being retired fom service in early 1946. It is now on display in the National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Military Code:LH-E
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43670Submit Correction
View count: 998
This P-47 was accepted by the USAAF in October 1944 and delivered to Godman Field, Kentucky. It was operated primarliy on the US East Coast as an aerial gunnery trainer before being retired fom service in early 1946. It is now on display in the National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43645Submit Correction
View count: 388
'Plain Jane' was a primary training aircraft belonging to the Roosevelt Aviation School in the 1930s based at Roosevelt Field, Long Island. Now she is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N8689
Alternate Registration:NC8689
Aircraft Version:Fleet 2
C/n (msn):75
Operator Titles:Roosevelt School
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43645Submit Correction
View count: 388
'Plain Jane' was a primary training aircraft belonging to the Roosevelt Aviation School in the 1930s based at Roosevelt Field, Long Island. Now she is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N8689
Alternate Registration:NC8689
Aircraft Version:Fleet 2
C/n (msn):75
Operator Titles:Roosevelt School
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman Model 11
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F3F (G-11/19/22/32/37)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43591Submit Correction
View count: 862
In 1938 this G-22 was shipped to Europe for an aerobactic demonstration tour, during which the famous German WWI ace Ernst Udet became only the sceond person ever to fly the Gulfhawk II when he piloted it over Germany. In exchange, the usual pilot, Major Al. Williams became the first American to fly the Bf-109. The G-22 is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman Model 11
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F3F (G-11/19/22/32/37)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43591Submit Correction
View count: 862
In 1938 this G-22 was shipped to Europe for an aerobactic demonstration tour, during which the famous German WWI ace Ernst Udet became only the sceond person ever to fly the Gulfhawk II when he piloted it over Germany. In exchange, the usual pilot, Major Al. Williams became the first American to fly the Bf-109. The G-22 is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:43296Submit Correction
View count: 294
Trapeze artist! The sole surviving F9C represents one of the more unlikely ideas in aviation history: the use of airships as aircraft carriers.
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:43296Submit Correction
View count: 294
Trapeze artist! The sole surviving F9C represents one of the more unlikely ideas in aviation history: the use of airships as aircraft carriers.
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:50375
Other Marks:56
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F4U Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F4U/AU Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43130Submit Correction
View count: 259
This F4U was delivered to the USN in April, 1944 and went on to serve with VF-10 and VF-89 before being withdrawn from active service in February 1945. Ii is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of a Corsair named 'Sun Setter', a fighter assigned to VMF-114 serving aboard the USS Essex in July 1944.
Registration / Serial:50375
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:50375
Other Marks:56
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F4U Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F4U/AU Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43130Submit Correction
View count: 259
This F4U was delivered to the USN in April, 1944 and went on to serve with VF-10 and VF-89 before being withdrawn from active service in February 1945. Ii is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of a Corsair named 'Sun Setter', a fighter assigned to VMF-114 serving aboard the USS Essex in July 1944.
Registration / Serial:50375
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42895Submit Correction
View count: 275
This F6F was built in early 1944 and went on to serve in the Pacific, mainly in a training capacity. After the war it was converted into a drone aircraft and played a role collecting radioactivity data during the Bikini Atoll atomic test series. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42895Submit Correction
View count: 275
This F6F was built in early 1944 and went on to serve in the Pacific, mainly in a training capacity. After the war it was converted into a drone aircraft and played a role collecting radioactivity data during the Bikini Atoll atomic test series. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Military Code:P-306
Aircraft Original Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Generic Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:41401Submit Correction
View count: 361
The Messenger is the smallest manned aircraft ever used by the US Army and this example, the last remaining, is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center. It was originally a Sperry Sport Plane but converted to M-1 configuration in the early 1960s. It is on display wearing the markings of the aircraft used in 1924 to make the first successful airship hook on and release in the air.
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Military Code:P-306
Aircraft Original Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Generic Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:41401Submit Correction
View count: 361
The Messenger is the smallest manned aircraft ever used by the US Army and this example, the last remaining, is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center. It was originally a Sperry Sport Plane but converted to M-1 configuration in the early 1960s. It is on display wearing the markings of the aircraft used in 1924 to make the first successful airship hook on and release in the air.
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39943Submit Correction
View count: 296
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Aircraft was restored in 2007 and is displayed at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as 54-177. Current 2018.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39943Submit Correction
View count: 296
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Aircraft was restored in 2007 and is displayed at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as 54-177. Current 2018.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38724Submit Correction
View count: 293
Aircraft just completed an exterior restoration and repaint and was towed to the Udvar-Hazy Center for display on November 28, 2007. Props, rudders and USAF markings were installed once the aircraft was positioned inside the museum.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38724Submit Correction
View count: 293
Aircraft just completed an exterior restoration and repaint and was towed to the Udvar-Hazy Center for display on November 28, 2007. Props, rudders and USAF markings were installed once the aircraft was positioned inside the museum.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38620Submit Correction
View count: 504
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Was restored in 2007 and is on display at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as C-121C 54-177
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38620Submit Correction
View count: 504
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Was restored in 2007 and is on display at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as C-121C 54-177
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38514Submit Correction
View count: 465
"Dash 80"
Registration / Serial:N70700
Aircraft Version:Boeing 367-80(B)
C/n (msn):17158
Operator Titles:Boeing
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38514Submit Correction
View count: 465
"Dash 80"
Registration / Serial:N70700
Aircraft Version:Boeing 367-80(B)
C/n (msn):17158
Operator Titles:Boeing
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Military Code:R
Other Marks:82
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Licence-built by:Martin
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Enola Gay
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37707Submit Correction
View count: 372
This historic aircraft was vandalized by anti-war activists on the museum's opening day in December 2003.
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Military Code:R
Other Marks:82
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Licence-built by:Martin
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Enola Gay
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37707Submit Correction
View count: 372
This historic aircraft was vandalized by anti-war activists on the museum's opening day in December 2003.
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper Flying Cloud
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37690Submit Correction
View count: 577
I had the opportunity to tour the museum one day prior to its official opening.
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper Flying Cloud
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37690Submit Correction
View count: 577
I had the opportunity to tour the museum one day prior to its official opening.
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:57-460
Alternate Serial:70460
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3167
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36659Submit Correction
View count: 450
Aircraft was in long term storage back in September 2002.
Registration / Serial:57-460
Alternate Serial:70460
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3167
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:57-460
Alternate Serial:70460
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3167
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36659Submit Correction
View count: 450
Aircraft was in long term storage back in September 2002.
Registration / Serial:57-460
Alternate Serial:70460
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3167
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36551Submit Correction
View count: 262
Ex G-BFHD, falsely painted as D-ADLH in 1987.
Registration / Serial:"D-ADLH"
Aircraft Version:CASA 352A-1
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:Deutsche Luft Hansa
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36551Submit Correction
View count: 262
Ex G-BFHD, falsely painted as D-ADLH in 1987.
Registration / Serial:"D-ADLH"
Aircraft Version:CASA 352A-1
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:Deutsche Luft Hansa
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:8103/18
Aircraft Original Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Generic Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:29765Submit Correction
View count: 894
German CL class aircraft were light two-seaters used as escort fighters and ground attack aircraft. Developed from the Halberstadt CL.II, the nimble CL.IV was manoeuvrable and easy to fly. It saw action in the final battles of WWI in 1918.
Registration / Serial:8103/18
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:8103/18
Aircraft Original Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Generic Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:29765Submit Correction
View count: 894
German CL class aircraft were light two-seaters used as escort fighters and ground attack aircraft. Developed from the Halberstadt CL.II, the nimble CL.IV was manoeuvrable and easy to fly. It saw action in the final battles of WWI in 1918.
Registration / Serial:8103/18
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:28972Submit Correction
View count: 545
The Boeing 15 fighter served with the US Army as the PW-9 and with the Navy as the FB. The FB-5 model was the USN's first true carrier fighter. I understand it used 'grapple hooks' on an axle between the main wheels that this survivor doesn't have. The tail skid looks intriguing. Also the navigation light on the wing tip seems enormous, but this is mostly a wide angle effect.
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:28972Submit Correction
View count: 545
The Boeing 15 fighter served with the US Army as the PW-9 and with the Navy as the FB. The FB-5 model was the USN's first true carrier fighter. I understand it used 'grapple hooks' on an axle between the main wheels that this survivor doesn't have. The tail skid looks intriguing. Also the navigation light on the wing tip seems enormous, but this is mostly a wide angle effect.
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:26058Submit Correction
View count: 446
This is a composite of several Nie 28 fighters. It is painted as the aircraft of Lt James Meissner of the 94th Aero Squadron 'Hat-in-Ring', based near Toul, France in May 1918, but serial 6144 is not applied. This aircraft was formerly registered as N4123A but that was cancelled in Jul-2012.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Nieuport 28C-1
C/n (msn):1918-1958E
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:26058Submit Correction
View count: 446
This is a composite of several Nie 28 fighters. It is painted as the aircraft of Lt James Meissner of the 94th Aero Squadron 'Hat-in-Ring', based near Toul, France in May 1918, but serial 6144 is not applied. This aircraft was formerly registered as N4123A but that was cancelled in Jul-2012.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Nieuport 28C-1
C/n (msn):1918-1958E
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:24541Submit Correction
View count: 239
Built in 1929 as the Curtiss Long-Distance Hawk I demonstrator, a variant of the P-6E fighter, and registered NR636E. Rebuilt after a crash as the Hawk IA and delivered to aerobatic pilot Al Williams as NR982V in August 1930. Named Gulfhawk and painted orange when Williams was contracted by Gulf Oil in 1933. Replaced by the Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II in 1936. Restored from 1958-62 and subsequently flown by Hollywood stunt pilot Frank Tallman. Donated to the NASM in 1969.
Registration / Serial:N982V
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Hawk I-A
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:24541Submit Correction
View count: 239
Built in 1929 as the Curtiss Long-Distance Hawk I demonstrator, a variant of the P-6E fighter, and registered NR636E. Rebuilt after a crash as the Hawk IA and delivered to aerobatic pilot Al Williams as NR982V in August 1930. Named Gulfhawk and painted orange when Williams was contracted by Gulf Oil in 1933. Replaced by the Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II in 1936. Restored from 1958-62 and subsequently flown by Hollywood stunt pilot Frank Tallman. Donated to the NASM in 1969.
Registration / Serial:N982V
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Hawk I-A
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:24093Submit Correction
View count: 251
SPAD was better known for its single-seat fighters, and the two-seat S.XI/S.XVI served without distinction as a reconnaissance aircraft. Six S.XVIs were supplied to the Americans, and this particular one was flown by Lt Col Billy Mitchell during the Battle of Château-Thierry in July 1918.
Registration / Serial:9392
Alternate Serial:AS9392
Aircraft Version:SPAD S-XVI
C/n (msn):959
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:24093Submit Correction
View count: 251
SPAD was better known for its single-seat fighters, and the two-seat S.XI/S.XVI served without distinction as a reconnaissance aircraft. Six S.XVIs were supplied to the Americans, and this particular one was flown by Lt Col Billy Mitchell during the Battle of Château-Thierry in July 1918.
Registration / Serial:9392
Alternate Serial:AS9392
Aircraft Version:SPAD S-XVI
C/n (msn):959
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact