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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:98007Submit Correction
View count: 202
The 1A "Gulfhawk" is a one-off aeroplane comprising an amalgamation between the Curtiss Navy F6C-4 and the Army P-1 Hawk with a Wright Cyclone engine. The aircraft was primarily used to promote military aviation to the public during the inter-war years and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
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: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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:98007Submit Correction
View count: 202
The 1A "Gulfhawk" is a one-off aeroplane comprising an amalgamation between the Curtiss Navy F6C-4 and the Army P-1 Hawk with a Wright Cyclone engine. The aircraft was primarily used to promote military aviation to the public during the inter-war years and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:931884
Military Code:7
Aircraft Original Type:Focke-Wulf Fw-190
Aircraft Generic Type:Focke-Wulf Fw-190
Aircraft Version:Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/R1
C/n (msn):931884
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:95684Submit Correction
View count: 149
This Fw 190, on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center, was built in late 1943 as the A-7 fighter 640049. After suffering combat damage it was repaired and remanufactured into an Fw 190 F-8 fighter-bomber with a new Werk-Nummer. The conversion involved fitting a new wing and bomb racks to the original fuselage and adding armour plate around and beneath the cockpit. Reissued to the Luftwaffe, the aircraft flew on the Eastern Front, probably with SG 2 based in Hungary in Oct. 1944.
Registration / Serial:931884
Aircraft Version:Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/R1
C/n (msn):931884
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
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:931884
Military Code:7
Aircraft Original Type:Focke-Wulf Fw-190
Aircraft Generic Type:Focke-Wulf Fw-190
Aircraft Version:Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/R1
C/n (msn):931884
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:95684Submit Correction
View count: 149
This Fw 190, on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center, was built in late 1943 as the A-7 fighter 640049. After suffering combat damage it was repaired and remanufactured into an Fw 190 F-8 fighter-bomber with a new Werk-Nummer. The conversion involved fitting a new wing and bomb racks to the original fuselage and adding armour plate around and beneath the cockpit. Reissued to the Luftwaffe, the aircraft flew on the Eastern Front, probably with SG 2 based in Hungary in Oct. 1944.
Registration / Serial:931884
Aircraft Version:Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/R1
C/n (msn):931884
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
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:N53601
Aircraft Original Type:Frankfort TG-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Frankfort TG-1
Aircraft Version:Frankfort TG-1A (Cinema B)
C/n (msn):B-2-39
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:28 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:92597Submit Correction
View count: 265
1942-built training glider preserved wearing USAAC markings
Registration / Serial:N53601
Aircraft Version:Frankfort TG-1A (Cinema B)
C/n (msn):B-2-39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:28 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N53601
Aircraft Original Type:Frankfort TG-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Frankfort TG-1
Aircraft Version:Frankfort TG-1A (Cinema B)
C/n (msn):B-2-39
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:28 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:92597Submit Correction
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1942-built training glider preserved wearing USAAC markings
Registration / Serial:N53601
Aircraft Version:Frankfort TG-1A (Cinema B)
C/n (msn):B-2-39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:28 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Lope's Hope
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:91033Submit Correction
View count: 154
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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:194
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Lope's Hope
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:91033Submit Correction
View count: 154
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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: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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:90599Submit Correction
View count: 184
This is the second Do 335 A-0 built and is now a stunning exhibit at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. Allied forces found the Do-335 when they overran Oberpfaffenhofen airfield on 29th April 1945. After VE Day it was shipped to the USA aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Reaper, along with other captured German aircraft and equipment for technology evaluation. Following USN testing from 1945-48 the Navy transferred the Pfeil (Arrow) to the museum's collection in 1961
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:90599Submit Correction
View count: 184
This is the second Do 335 A-0 built and is now a stunning exhibit at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. Allied forces found the Do-335 when they overran Oberpfaffenhofen airfield on 29th April 1945. After VE Day it was shipped to the USA aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Reaper, along with other captured German aircraft and equipment for technology evaluation. Following USN testing from 1945-48 the Navy transferred the Pfeil (Arrow) to the museum's collection in 1961
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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
Unit Markings:138 Sqn
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:90591Submit Correction
View count: 186
This Lysander is one of 225 Mk. IIIs built in Canada during 1942. It served with the RCAF as 2346, most probably as a target tug or communication aircraft. This example was discovered in a farmer's field in Edmonton, Alberta, during the early 1970s but has been beautifully restored and is now on display in RAF 138 Squadron markings. During WWII this squadron was based at Tempsford flying clandestine missions for the SOE supplying resistance forces and transporting agents to and from occupied Europe.
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:7 April 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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
Unit Markings:138 Sqn
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:90591Submit Correction
View count: 186
This Lysander is one of 225 Mk. IIIs built in Canada during 1942. It served with the RCAF as 2346, most probably as a target tug or communication aircraft. This example was discovered in a farmer's field in Edmonton, Alberta, during the early 1970s but has been beautifully restored and is now on display in RAF 138 Squadron markings. During WWII this squadron was based at Tempsford flying clandestine missions for the SOE supplying resistance forces and transporting agents to and from occupied Europe.
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:7 April 2014
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:90567Submit Correction
View count: 570
Larry Bell envisioned a thriving market for personal helicopters would emerge after WWII and to be part of it he created the Bell 30 Ship 1A. It proved that a practical personal helicopter was feasible and it led directly to the Bell Model 47. This is just one of many ground-breaking exhibits on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:NX41867
Aircraft Version:Bell 30
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:Bell Aircraft
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:90567Submit Correction
View count: 570
Larry Bell envisioned a thriving market for personal helicopters would emerge after WWII and to be part of it he created the Bell 30 Ship 1A. It proved that a practical personal helicopter was feasible and it led directly to the Bell Model 47. This is just one of many ground-breaking exhibits on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:NX41867
Aircraft Version:Bell 30
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:Bell Aircraft
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:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
Aircraft Name:City of Washington
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:88539Submit Correction
View count: 146
From 9th Aug. to 10th Dec. 1947, the 'City of Washington' & 'City of The Angels' (now at the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, PA) circumnavigated the globe, the first time for a light personal aircraft. Flags of each nation they visited adorn the fuselage port side and 53 of 55 city stops on the starbord side. On display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
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:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
Aircraft Name:City of Washington
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:88539Submit Correction
View count: 146
From 9th Aug. to 10th Dec. 1947, the 'City of Washington' & 'City of The Angels' (now at the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, PA) circumnavigated the globe, the first time for a light personal aircraft. Flags of each nation they visited adorn the fuselage port side and 53 of 55 city stops on the starbord side. On display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
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:60-0445
Alternate Serial:00445
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D135
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 March 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:87202Submit Correction
View count: 811
This Thud served in several F-105 units around the world and has been restored to the 1967 Vietnam-era 388th TFW, 421st TFS camouflage that it wore during its assignment to Korat RTAB, Thailand. Now on display at the Smithsonian NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:60-0445
Alternate Serial:00445
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D135
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 March 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:60-0445
Alternate Serial:00445
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D135
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 March 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:87202Submit Correction
View count: 811
This Thud served in several F-105 units around the world and has been restored to the 1967 Vietnam-era 388th TFW, 421st TFS camouflage that it wore during its assignment to Korat RTAB, Thailand. Now on display at the Smithsonian NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:60-0445
Alternate Serial:00445
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D135
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 March 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1872P
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-18 Super Cub (L-18/L-21/U-7)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub
C/n (msn):18-1946
Operator Titles:Atomic Energy Commission
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:84084Submit Correction
View count: 170
The PA-18 Super Cub was a strengthened, modification of the original J-3 Cub. The Atomic Energy Commission operated this PA-18 in its uranium exploration program carried out in the Western US during the 1950s. The AEC was the sole owner of N1872P during its operational life but in Feb. 1961, after 1,487 hours of flight time, it was retired and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1872P
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub
C/n (msn):18-1946
Operator Titles:Atomic Energy Commission
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:N1872P
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-18 Super Cub (L-18/L-21/U-7)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub
C/n (msn):18-1946
Operator Titles:Atomic Energy Commission
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:84084Submit Correction
View count: 170
The PA-18 Super Cub was a strengthened, modification of the original J-3 Cub. The Atomic Energy Commission operated this PA-18 in its uranium exploration program carried out in the Western US during the 1950s. The AEC was the sole owner of N1872P during its operational life but in Feb. 1961, after 1,487 hours of flight time, it was retired and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1872P
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub
C/n (msn):18-1946
Operator Titles:Atomic Energy Commission
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:4983
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 1
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 1 (J/N/JN Jenny/Canuck)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
Licence-built by:Springfield
C/n (msn):[ 4983 ]
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:83694Submit Correction
View count: 896
One of the most famous of all US aircraft is the Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, with more than 90% of American pilots during WWI receiving their primary instruction on the type. This example, one the first 25 of 585 built under licence by the Springfield Aircraft Corporation of Springfield, MA is on display at the Smithsonian NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center. It had been briefly in use as a US Air Service trainer at Hazelhurst Field at Mineola, NY before being acquired by the museum in Nov. 1918.
Registration / Serial:4983
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
C/n (msn):[ 4983 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Army
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:4983
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 1
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 1 (J/N/JN Jenny/Canuck)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
Licence-built by:Springfield
C/n (msn):[ 4983 ]
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:83694Submit Correction
View count: 896
One of the most famous of all US aircraft is the Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, with more than 90% of American pilots during WWI receiving their primary instruction on the type. This example, one the first 25 of 585 built under licence by the Springfield Aircraft Corporation of Springfield, MA is on display at the Smithsonian NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center. It had been briefly in use as a US Air Service trainer at Hazelhurst Field at Mineola, NY before being acquired by the museum in Nov. 1918.
Registration / Serial:4983
Aircraft Version:Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
C/n (msn):[ 4983 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 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:83251Submit Correction
View count: 143
On March 7-8, 1949, 'Waikiki Beach' set a light-plane, nonstop distance record by flying from Honolulu, Hawaii to Teterboro, New Jersey. That is a distance of 4215 nautical miles, which is 315 nm more than the range of Concorde in the background! This is the fourth Bonanza built and is on display at the incredible NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N80040
Aircraft Version:Beech 35 Bonanza
C/n (msn):D-4
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:83251Submit Correction
View count: 143
On March 7-8, 1949, 'Waikiki Beach' set a light-plane, nonstop distance record by flying from Honolulu, Hawaii to Teterboro, New Jersey. That is a distance of 4215 nautical miles, which is 315 nm more than the range of Concorde in the background! This is the fourth Bonanza built and is on display at the incredible NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N80040
Aircraft Version:Beech 35 Bonanza
C/n (msn):D-4
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:NX70
Aircraft Original Type:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
Aircraft Generic Type:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
Aircraft Version:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
C/n (msn):J-91
Operator Titles:United States Department of Commerce
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:83022Submit Correction
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With "Department of Commerce" badge on rear fuselage. On 2nd October 1936, test pilot James G. Ray landed the AC-35 in a downtown park in Washington DC where it went on display. Later that month the aircraft was converted to drivable configuration by folding back the rotor blades over the fuselage, the propeller disengaged, the tailwheel put in gear and the front wheels used for steering. Ray then drove it through Washington to much acclaim to be handed over to the Aeronautics Branch at the main entrance of the Commerce Building.
Registration / Serial:NX70
Aircraft Version:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
C/n (msn):J-91
Operator Titles:United States Department of Commerce
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:NX70
Aircraft Original Type:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
Aircraft Generic Type:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
Aircraft Version:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
C/n (msn):J-91
Operator Titles:United States Department of Commerce
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:83022Submit Correction
View count: 134
With "Department of Commerce" badge on rear fuselage. On 2nd October 1936, test pilot James G. Ray landed the AC-35 in a downtown park in Washington DC where it went on display. Later that month the aircraft was converted to drivable configuration by folding back the rotor blades over the fuselage, the propeller disengaged, the tailwheel put in gear and the front wheels used for steering. Ray then drove it through Washington to much acclaim to be handed over to the Aeronautics Branch at the main entrance of the Commerce Building.
Registration / Serial:NX70
Aircraft Version:Autogiro Company of America AC-35
C/n (msn):J-91
Operator Titles:United States Department of Commerce
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: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
Aircraft Name:Excaliber III
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:15 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:78963Submit Correction
View count: 242
The WWII service record of this P-51 was uneventful but post-war it was modified for long-distance flights and renamed 'Excaliber III'. It set many distance records including a 10.5 hour flight from Norway across the North Pole to Alaska. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
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:15 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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
Aircraft Name:Excaliber III
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:15 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:78963Submit Correction
View count: 242
The WWII service record of this P-51 was uneventful but post-war it was modified for long-distance flights and renamed 'Excaliber III'. It set many distance records including a 10.5 hour flight from Norway across the North Pole to Alaska. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
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:15 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:78637Submit Correction
View count: 173
With this PV-2, Frank Piasecki became the second American to successfully fly a helicopter of his own design. Subsequently, the company to which he gave his name went on to produce many superb large helicopters. The PV-2 is now on display at the wonderful NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
C/n (msn):
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:78637Submit Correction
View count: 173
With this PV-2, Frank Piasecki became the second American to successfully fly a helicopter of his own design. Subsequently, the company to which he gave his name went on to produce many superb large helicopters. The PV-2 is now on display at the wonderful NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
C/n (msn):
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:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Original Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Generic Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
Aircraft Name:Little Gee Bee
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:77621Submit Correction
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This aircraft was acquired after WWII by George Bogardus, who named her 'Little Gee Bee' and flew her from Oregon to Washington DC in 1947, 1949 and 1951. These three flights helped to convince officials in the CAA and the CAB that amateurs could design and build light aircraft that were safe, reliable, and capable of practical cross-country flights. Legislation was passed in 1952 that sanctioned the registration and operation of amateur-built aircraft, leading on to the founding of the EAA.
Registration / Serial:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
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:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Original Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Generic Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
Aircraft Name:Little Gee Bee
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:77621Submit Correction
View count: 991
This aircraft was acquired after WWII by George Bogardus, who named her 'Little Gee Bee' and flew her from Oregon to Washington DC in 1947, 1949 and 1951. These three flights helped to convince officials in the CAA and the CAB that amateurs could design and build light aircraft that were safe, reliable, and capable of practical cross-country flights. Legislation was passed in 1952 that sanctioned the registration and operation of amateur-built aircraft, leading on to the founding of the EAA.
Registration / Serial:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
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:N332Y
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:75848Submit Correction
View count: 351
This Ag-Cat rolled out of the factory in May, 1963. In 1974 it underwent conversion to a Super Ag-Cat by the installation of a 600 hp engine and a 300 gallon hopper. Although N322Y has 12,778 flight hours in the logbook it now flies high in retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N332Y
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:N332Y
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:75848Submit Correction
View count: 351
This Ag-Cat rolled out of the factory in May, 1963. In 1974 it underwent conversion to a Super Ag-Cat by the installation of a 600 hp engine and a 300 gallon hopper. Although N322Y has 12,778 flight hours in the logbook it now flies high in retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N332Y
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:343-35
Other Marks:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:74903Submit Correction
View count: 203
About 1,500 of various George models were produced. In combat over Taiwan, the Philippines, Okinawa, and the Japanese home islands, Shiden pilots acquitted themselves well but this excellent fighter appeared too late and in too few numbers to have any effect on Japan's fortunes in the air war. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center is one of only four still extant and wears the colours and markings of the 343rd Kokutai based at Omura in 1945.
Registration / Serial:343-35
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:343-35
Other Marks:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:74903Submit Correction
View count: 203
About 1,500 of various George models were produced. In combat over Taiwan, the Philippines, Okinawa, and the Japanese home islands, Shiden pilots acquitted themselves well but this excellent fighter appeared too late and in too few numbers to have any effect on Japan's fortunes in the air war. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center is one of only four still extant and wears the colours and markings of the 343rd Kokutai based at Omura in 1945.
Registration / Serial:343-35
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Original Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Generic Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
Aircraft Name:La Cucaracha
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73778Submit Correction
View count: 231
USA-built version of the 1930's Flea.
Registration / Serial:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Original Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Generic Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
Aircraft Name:La Cucaracha
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73778Submit Correction
View count: 231
USA-built version of the 1930's Flea.
Registration / Serial:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:73322Submit Correction
View count: 807
'Clipper Flying Cloud' has been beautifully restored by Boeing in 2001 so this very interesting piece of aviation history is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:73322Submit Correction
View count: 807
'Clipper Flying Cloud' has been beautifully restored by Boeing in 2001 so this very interesting piece of aviation history is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact