250 results found
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: 231
"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: 231
"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: 204
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: 204
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: 335
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: 335
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: 243
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: 243
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: 146
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: 146
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: 652
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: 652
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: 344
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: 344
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: 261
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: 261
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: 136
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: 136
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: 126
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: 126
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
Registration / Serial:N7791
Military Code:AC-B
Aircraft Original Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3A
C/n (msn):1185
Operator Titles:UK - 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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21993Submit Correction
View count: 120
Actually an RCAF machine serialled 2346, this Lysander was stored post-war in Ontario, Canada till restoration to flying condition in 1973 at Van Nuys, CA, then assuming the RAF identity N7791 (which is not a civil N reg). Donated to the Smithsonian in 1979
Registration / Serial:N7791
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3A
C/n (msn):1185
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7791
Military Code:AC-B
Aircraft Original Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3A
C/n (msn):1185
Operator Titles:UK - 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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21993Submit Correction
View count: 120
Actually an RCAF machine serialled 2346, this Lysander was stored post-war in Ontario, Canada till restoration to flying condition in 1973 at Van Nuys, CA, then assuming the RAF identity N7791 (which is not a civil N reg). Donated to the Smithsonian in 1979
Registration / Serial:N7791
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3A
C/n (msn):1185
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21506Submit Correction
View count: 310
My shot of this record-breaking machine at Farnborough gives more details. Set another speed record, this time transcontinental, on delivery flight to Air & Space Museum at Dulles on 6.3.90. View gives some measure of the wealth of exhibits on offer at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21506Submit Correction
View count: 310
My shot of this record-breaking machine at Farnborough gives more details. Set another speed record, this time transcontinental, on delivery flight to Air & Space Museum at Dulles on 6.3.90. View gives some measure of the wealth of exhibits on offer at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N1111L
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1020
Operator Titles:American Jet
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21042Submit Correction
View count: 234
On 16.8.69, Darryl Greenamyer broke the three kilometre speed record at 483 mph in this highly modified Bearcat "Conquest 1". The previous record had been set in 1939 in a Messerschmitt Me 209. Greenamyer won the National Air Races six times with this aircraft before donating it to the Smithsonian in 1977
Registration / Serial:N1111L
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1020
Operator Titles:American Jet
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N1111L
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1020
Operator Titles:American Jet
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21042Submit Correction
View count: 234
On 16.8.69, Darryl Greenamyer broke the three kilometre speed record at 483 mph in this highly modified Bearcat "Conquest 1". The previous record had been set in 1939 in a Messerschmitt Me 209. Greenamyer won the National Air Races six times with this aircraft before donating it to the Smithsonian in 1977
Registration / Serial:N1111L
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1020
Operator Titles:American Jet
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N702A
Alternate Registration:NC702A
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-21 Goose
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-21/38/39 Goose
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-21A Goose
C/n (msn):1048
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21032Submit Correction
View count: 186
This Goose was manufactured in December 1938 and flew in Venezuela and Ecuador until 1951. Then returned to the US and operated by Chalk's Flying Service in the Caribbean from 1954 to 1977. Donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1983 after restoration
Registration / Serial:N702A
Alternate Registration:NC702A
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-21A Goose
C/n (msn):1048
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N702A
Alternate Registration:NC702A
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-21 Goose
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-21/38/39 Goose
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-21A Goose
C/n (msn):1048
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21032Submit Correction
View count: 186
This Goose was manufactured in December 1938 and flew in Venezuela and Ecuador until 1951. Then returned to the US and operated by Chalk's Flying Service in the Caribbean from 1954 to 1977. Donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1983 after restoration
Registration / Serial:N702A
Alternate Registration:NC702A
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-21A Goose
C/n (msn):1048
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Military Code:82/R
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21027Submit Correction
View count: 238
Many years ago while "Enola Gay" was still dismantled and in store at the Silver Hill facility, I once had the eerie experience of being able to go on board and sit in the bombadier's seat. Of course this is the Superfortress which dropped the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare on Hiroshima on 6.8.45
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Military Code:82/R
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21027Submit Correction
View count: 238
Many years ago while "Enola Gay" was still dismantled and in store at the Silver Hill facility, I once had the eerie experience of being able to go on board and sit in the bombadier's seat. Of course this is the Superfortress which dropped the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare on Hiroshima on 6.8.45
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Generic Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20562Submit Correction
View count: 220
Designed with folding wings and tail surfaces to be catapulted from submarines and used to attack the USA mainland, the first mission with Seirans on board was at sea when Japan surrendered. To shorten the launching process, they were to be catapulted from a cold start by heating the engine oil to 60°C in a separate chamber and pumping it through the engine just before launch, along with hot water. This is the only survivor of 28 built
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Generic Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20562Submit Correction
View count: 220
Designed with folding wings and tail surfaces to be catapulted from submarines and used to attack the USA mainland, the first mission with Seirans on board was at sea when Japan surrendered. To shorten the launching process, they were to be catapulted from a cold start by heating the engine oil to 60°C in a separate chamber and pumping it through the engine just before launch, along with hot water. This is the only survivor of 28 built
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20097Submit Correction
View count: 485
Built as a private venture by Boeing and operated from 1954 to 1969, the legendary Dash 80 was forerunner of a huge success story which saw some 1,800 707s and KC-135s being produced
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20097Submit Correction
View count: 485
Built as a private venture by Boeing and operated from 1954 to 1969, the legendary Dash 80 was forerunner of a huge success story which saw some 1,800 707s and KC-135s being produced
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:240102
Military Code:VG-PH
Aircraft Original Type:Dornier Do-335 Pfeil
Aircraft Generic Type:Dornier Do-335 Pfeil
Aircraft Version:Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil
C/n (msn):240102
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20096Submit Correction
View count: 320
First flown in 10.43, the push-pull "Arrow" was the fastest production piston fighter of WWII, capable of 472mph at 21,000ft. This sole remaining example of 37 built was taken to the USA for evaluation after the war. Ferried from Oberwiesenfeld to Cherbourg escorted by two P-51s, the Do 335 was easily able to out-pace the escorts and arrived 45 minutes ahead. When returned to Dornier for restoration in 1974, explosive charges to blow off the tail and rear propeller in emergency were found still intact
Registration / Serial:240102
Aircraft Version:Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil
C/n (msn):240102
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:240102
Military Code:VG-PH
Aircraft Original Type:Dornier Do-335 Pfeil
Aircraft Generic Type:Dornier Do-335 Pfeil
Aircraft Version:Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil
C/n (msn):240102
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20096Submit Correction
View count: 320
First flown in 10.43, the push-pull "Arrow" was the fastest production piston fighter of WWII, capable of 472mph at 21,000ft. This sole remaining example of 37 built was taken to the USA for evaluation after the war. Ferried from Oberwiesenfeld to Cherbourg escorted by two P-51s, the Do 335 was easily able to out-pace the escorts and arrived 45 minutes ahead. When returned to Dornier for restoration in 1974, explosive charges to blow off the tail and rear propeller in emergency were found still intact
Registration / Serial:240102
Aircraft Version:Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil
C/n (msn):240102
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-177
Alternate Serial:0-40177
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
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19621Submit Correction
View count: 284
Magnificent machine respledent to her former West Virginia ANG glory. First delivered to the MATS Division at Charleston AFB as "City of Prestwick" in March 1956, she later served Mississippi ANG, WV ANG and lastly Pennsylvania ANG. Flown to Van Nuys as N1104W in 8.81, Classic Air intended to use her to fly Japanese tourists to the Grand Canyon but the aircraft remained inactive till taken by NASM in 1988, restoration not being completed till 2007
Registration / Serial:54-177
Alternate Serial:0-40177
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-177
Alternate Serial:0-40177
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
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19621Submit Correction
View count: 284
Magnificent machine respledent to her former West Virginia ANG glory. First delivered to the MATS Division at Charleston AFB as "City of Prestwick" in March 1956, she later served Mississippi ANG, WV ANG and lastly Pennsylvania ANG. Flown to Van Nuys as N1104W in 8.81, Classic Air intended to use her to fly Japanese tourists to the Grand Canyon but the aircraft remained inactive till taken by NASM in 1988, restoration not being completed till 2007
Registration / Serial:54-177
Alternate Serial:0-40177
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19253Submit Correction
View count: 197
After wins in the Bendix Trophy air races of 1946 and 1947 for Paul Mantz in this Mustang while named "Stormy Petrel", Charles F Blair flew 3,478 miles non-stop from New York to London on 31.1.51 in the renamed "Excalibur III" at an average speed of 446mph in 7hr 48m, a record for a piston-engined aircraft. Four months later he flew 3,260 miles across the North Pole from Bardufoss, Norway to Fairbanks, AK. For many years a large scale model of the aircraft was displayed at Heathrow Airport
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
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:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19253Submit Correction
View count: 197
After wins in the Bendix Trophy air races of 1946 and 1947 for Paul Mantz in this Mustang while named "Stormy Petrel", Charles F Blair flew 3,478 miles non-stop from New York to London on 31.1.51 in the renamed "Excalibur III" at an average speed of 446mph in 7hr 48m, a record for a piston-engined aircraft. Four months later he flew 3,260 miles across the North Pole from Bardufoss, Norway to Fairbanks, AK. For many years a large scale model of the aircraft was displayed at Heathrow Airport
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact