250 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 73302Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Based on Cierva technology, the Kellett Autogiro Corporation's KD-1 first flew in 1934. Small numbers were built but the military O-60 did not make it as an army observation aircraft. A KD-1 went to Japan in 1939 and a Japanese variant, the Kayaba Ka-1/Ka-2, was deployed on anti-submarine patrols from 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| 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: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 73302Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Based on Cierva technology, the Kellett Autogiro Corporation's KD-1 first flew in 1934. Small numbers were built but the military O-60 did not make it as an army observation aircraft. A KD-1 went to Japan in 1939 and a Japanese variant, the Kayaba Ka-1/Ka-2, was deployed on anti-submarine patrols from 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| 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: | 148768 |
| Military Code: | YP-13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse |
| C/n (msn): | 581319 |
| 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: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 72601Submit Correction |
| View count: | 319 |
This helicopter entered Marine service in 1961 serving in units around the US until retirement in 1970 and storage at MASDC. It is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center as YP-13, a significant aircraft assigned to HMM-163 'Ridge Runners'. This combat unit operated in the Da Nang area of Vietnam and became one of the most decorated Marine helicopter squadrons of that war.
| Registration / Serial: | 148768 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse |
| C/n (msn): | 581319 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| 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: | 148768 |
| Military Code: | YP-13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse |
| C/n (msn): | 581319 |
| 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: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 72601Submit Correction |
| View count: | 319 |
This helicopter entered Marine service in 1961 serving in units around the US until retirement in 1970 and storage at MASDC. It is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center as YP-13, a significant aircraft assigned to HMM-163 'Ridge Runners'. This combat unit operated in the Da Nang area of Vietnam and became one of the most decorated Marine helicopter squadrons of that war.
| Registration / Serial: | 148768 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse |
| C/n (msn): | 581319 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| 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: | 51-1963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11963 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna O-1 Bird Dog |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A) |
| C/n (msn): | 22277 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Mobile Miss |
| 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: | 72540Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
This Bird Dog was delivered in Jan. 1952 and served primarily as a training platform accumulating more than 10,000 flying hours. The aircraft is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center and has been restored as 'Mobile Miss', an O-1A that was assigned to the 74th Aviation Company (Aerial Surveillance) near Saigon in 1972.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-1963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11963 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A) |
| C/n (msn): | 22277 |
| 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: | 51-1963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11963 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna O-1 Bird Dog |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A) |
| C/n (msn): | 22277 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Mobile Miss |
| 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: | 72540Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
This Bird Dog was delivered in Jan. 1952 and served primarily as a training platform accumulating more than 10,000 flying hours. The aircraft is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center and has been restored as 'Mobile Miss', an O-1A that was assigned to the 74th Aviation Company (Aerial Surveillance) near Saigon in 1972.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-1963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11963 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A) |
| C/n (msn): | 22277 |
| 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: | 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 |
| 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: | 71343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
'Enola Gay' at the Smithsonian Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center needs no introduction. I fully understand the overarching imperative of the Americans to end WWII as quickly as possible with as few casualities as possible on their side. I get that completely, yet after visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum a few years ago I found this a very sombre and thought-provoking exhibit.
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| 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: | 71343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
'Enola Gay' at the Smithsonian Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center needs no introduction. I fully understand the overarching imperative of the Americans to end WWII as quickly as possible with as few casualities as possible on their side. I get that completely, yet after visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum a few years ago I found this a very sombre and thought-provoking exhibit.
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 70109 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | 4320 |
| Operator Titles: | China - 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: | 71080Submit Correction |
| View count: | 439 |
This MiG-15bis is a Chinese Ji-2 modification acquired by the Smithsonian in 1985. Unfortunately, nothing is known about it's service history but it is now on display in the Cold War Aviation gallery of the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center
| Registration / Serial: | 70109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | 4320 |
| Operator Titles: | China - 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: | 70109 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | 4320 |
| Operator Titles: | China - 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: | 71080Submit Correction |
| View count: | 439 |
This MiG-15bis is a Chinese Ji-2 modification acquired by the Smithsonian in 1985. Unfortunately, nothing is known about it's service history but it is now on display in the Cold War Aviation gallery of the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center
| Registration / Serial: | 70109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | 4320 |
| Operator Titles: | China - 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: | A7114 |
| Other Marks: | 6F4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing PW-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PW-9/FB |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| 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: | 70934Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
This FB-5 is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This Hawk was assigned to Navy Squadron VF-1, aboard the USS Langley, in Jan. 1927. After eight months it was transferred to VF-6B aboard the USS Saratoga and then to VF-3B at San Diego in April 1928. Afer some modifications it was assigned to Marine fighter squadron VF-6M on March, 1930, serving briefly with that unit until being stricken from the Navy inventory in July 1930.
| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| 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: | A7114 |
| Other Marks: | 6F4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing PW-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PW-9/FB |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| 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: | 70934Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
This FB-5 is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This Hawk was assigned to Navy Squadron VF-1, aboard the USS Langley, in Jan. 1927. After eight months it was transferred to VF-6B aboard the USS Saratoga and then to VF-3B at San Diego in April 1928. Afer some modifications it was assigned to Marine fighter squadron VF-6M on March, 1930, serving briefly with that unit until being stricken from the Navy inventory in July 1930.
| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| 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: | NX626N |
| Alternate Registration: | X626N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca C-1/2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca C-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | 70397Submit Correction |
| View count: | 224 |
The Aeronca C-2 was the first truly light aeroplane certified by the Bureau of Aeronautics and produced in quantity in the US. This C-2 is the production prototype, first flying on 20th October, 1929. After the establishment of the National Air Museum in 1946, Aeronca answered a call for historic aircraft so this C-2 is now on display at the NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | NX626N |
| Alternate Registration: | X626N |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca C-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | NX626N |
| Alternate Registration: | X626N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca C-1/2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca C-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | 70397Submit Correction |
| View count: | 224 |
The Aeronca C-2 was the first truly light aeroplane certified by the Bureau of Aeronautics and produced in quantity in the US. This C-2 is the production prototype, first flying on 20th October, 1929. After the establishment of the National Air Museum in 1946, Aeronca answered a call for historic aircraft so this C-2 is now on display at the NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | NX626N |
| Alternate Registration: | X626N |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca C-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | N277SF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Operator Titles: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| 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: | 70178Submit Correction |
| View count: | 114 |
From 28th February to 2nd March, 2005, Steve Fossett piloting this aircraft became the first person to fly nonstop, solo around the Earth, taking off from and returning to Salina, Kansas, in just over 67 hours. Now his plane is flying high once again in her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N277SF |
| Aircraft Version: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Operator Titles: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| 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: | N277SF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Operator Titles: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| 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: | 70178Submit Correction |
| View count: | 114 |
From 28th February to 2nd March, 2005, Steve Fossett piloting this aircraft became the first person to fly nonstop, solo around the Earth, taking off from and returning to Salina, Kansas, in just over 67 hours. Now his plane is flying high once again in her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N277SF |
| Aircraft Version: | Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Operator Titles: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| 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 |
| 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: | 70081Submit Correction |
| View count: | 170 |
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 starboard 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 |
| 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: | 70081Submit Correction |
| View count: | 170 |
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 starboard 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: | N35773 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC35773 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper J-3 Cub |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper J-3 Cub (L-4/NE) |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper J-3C-65 Cub |
| C/n (msn): | 6578 |
| 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: | 69606Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1894 |
When production of the Piper Cub ended in 1947, 19,888 had been built and many of them are still active around the World. This Cub was built in 1941 and had accumulated more than 6,000 hours of flying time before being restored in 1975 and placed on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N35773 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC35773 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper J-3C-65 Cub |
| C/n (msn): | 6578 |
| 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: | N35773 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC35773 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper J-3 Cub |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper J-3 Cub (L-4/NE) |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper J-3C-65 Cub |
| C/n (msn): | 6578 |
| 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: | 69606Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1894 |
When production of the Piper Cub ended in 1947, 19,888 had been built and many of them are still active around the World. This Cub was built in 1941 and had accumulated more than 6,000 hours of flying time before being restored in 1975 and placed on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N35773 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC35773 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper J-3C-65 Cub |
| C/n (msn): | 6578 |
| 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: | N36Y |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Monocoupe 110 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Monocoupe 110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Monocoupe 110 Special |
| C/n (msn): | 7W-96 |
| Aircraft Name: | Little Butch |
| 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: | 69341Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
The 110 Special was a clipped-wing version of the 110 and made for a fast and maneuverable sport plane. 'Little Butch', named after it's bulldog-like appearance, is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N36Y |
| Aircraft Version: | Monocoupe 110 Special |
| C/n (msn): | 7W-96 |
| 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: | N36Y |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Monocoupe 110 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Monocoupe 110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Monocoupe 110 Special |
| C/n (msn): | 7W-96 |
| Aircraft Name: | Little Butch |
| 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: | 69341Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
The 110 Special was a clipped-wing version of the 110 and made for a fast and maneuverable sport plane. 'Little Butch', named after it's bulldog-like appearance, is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N36Y |
| Aircraft Version: | Monocoupe 110 Special |
| C/n (msn): | 7W-96 |
| 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: | 43-8330 |
| Other Marks: | FK-330 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| 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: | 69056Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-8330 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| 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: | 43-8330 |
| Other Marks: | FK-330 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| 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: | 69056Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-8330 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| 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: | 48-260 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8260 |
| Military Code: | FU-260 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-43629 |
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 68464Submit Correction |
| View count: | 338 |
This F-86A on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum was assigned to the 4th Fighter Interceptor Group at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, in July 1949. It was shipped to Japan in December 1950 with other F-86s of the 4th Group, and flown in Korea. Most of its combat missions against Mig-15s were flown from Kimpo Air Base near Seoul. It is displayed in the pre-June 1952 markings of the 4th Fighter Wing, the first F-86 unit in Korea.
| Registration / Serial: | 48-260 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8260 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-43629 |
| 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: | 48-260 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8260 |
| Military Code: | FU-260 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-43629 |
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 68464Submit Correction |
| View count: | 338 |
This F-86A on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum was assigned to the 4th Fighter Interceptor Group at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, in July 1949. It was shipped to Japan in December 1950 with other F-86s of the 4th Group, and flown in Korea. Most of its combat missions against Mig-15s were flown from Kimpo Air Base near Seoul. It is displayed in the pre-June 1952 markings of the 4th Fighter Wing, the first F-86 unit in Korea.
| Registration / Serial: | 48-260 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8260 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-43629 |
| 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: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - 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: | 67981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 151 |
This Hei night fighter version (one of 477) is the last known surviving 'Nick' of the 1,700 built by Kawasaki. It was one of about 145 Japanese aircraft brought to the US aboard the USS Barnes for evaluation after WWII. The USAAF donated the Toryu to the Smithsonian in June 1946 and it is currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center,
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - 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: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - 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: | 67981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 151 |
This Hei night fighter version (one of 477) is the last known surviving 'Nick' of the 1,700 built by Kawasaki. It was one of about 145 Japanese aircraft brought to the US aboard the USS Barnes for evaluation after WWII. The USAAF donated the Toryu to the Smithsonian in June 1946 and it is currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center,
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - 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: | 42-14798 |
| Other Marks: | 214798 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 67638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
The Army Air Corps purchased six Stinson Voyagers from Vultee in 1941 for testing. The aircraft were adapted for purpose to become fundamentally a new design. The Army designated it first as the O-62 (observation) and then as the L-5 (liaison). This aircraft, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, was the first O-62/L-5 produced but, unfortunately, nothing is known of it's service life.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-14798 |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 42-14798 |
| Other Marks: | 214798 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 67638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
The Army Air Corps purchased six Stinson Voyagers from Vultee in 1941 for testing. The aircraft were adapted for purpose to become fundamentally a new design. The Army designated it first as the O-62 (observation) and then as the L-5 (liaison). This aircraft, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, was the first O-62/L-5 produced but, unfortunately, nothing is known of it's service life.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-14798 |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 3-102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nakajima J1N Gekko |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nakajima J1N Gekko |
| Aircraft Version: | Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko |
| C/n (msn): | 7334 |
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 67303Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
The J1N1-C reconn Irving was modified to become the nightfighter Gekko (moonlight) by incorporating an upward firing gun where the observer once sat. This is the last Gekko extant and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 3-102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko |
| C/n (msn): | 7334 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | 3-102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nakajima J1N Gekko |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nakajima J1N Gekko |
| Aircraft Version: | Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko |
| C/n (msn): | 7334 |
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 67303Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
The J1N1-C reconn Irving was modified to become the nightfighter Gekko (moonlight) by incorporating an upward firing gun where the observer once sat. This is the last Gekko extant and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 3-102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko |
| C/n (msn): | 7334 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Langley Aerodrome |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Langley Aerodrome |
| Aircraft Version: | Langley Aerodrome |
| C/n (msn): |
| 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: | 66651Submit Correction |
| View count: | 116 |
Tandem-wing aircraft designed by Samuel Langley in 1903. The pilot sat on the open fuselage structure mid-way between the two sets of wings. The design was unstable and the machine crashed into the water after a few seconds on each of its two attempts to fly. After modifications in 1914 it flew for short distances. It is now displayed in the NASM in its original 1903 form.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Langley Aerodrome |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Langley Aerodrome |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Langley Aerodrome |
| Aircraft Version: | Langley Aerodrome |
| C/n (msn): |
| 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: | 66651Submit Correction |
| View count: | 116 |
Tandem-wing aircraft designed by Samuel Langley in 1903. The pilot sat on the open fuselage structure mid-way between the two sets of wings. The design was unstable and the machine crashed into the water after a few seconds on each of its two attempts to fly. After modifications in 1914 it flew for short distances. It is now displayed in the NASM in its original 1903 form.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Langley Aerodrome |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 290202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Heinkel He 219 Uhu |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Heinkel He 219 Uhu |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu |
| C/n (msn): | 290202 |
| 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: | 66547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 232 |
In total 294 examples of this superb night-fighter were constructed. Advanced features included cannons mounted to fire at an oblique angle, the first steerable nosewheel on an operational German aircraft and the world's first ejection seats on an operational aircraft. This Uhu (Eagle Owl) was recovered from Grove in Denmark and shipped to the US in 1945 aboard HMS Reaper. The He 219 A-2 wing is under restoration and will be re-assembled with the fuselage and engines on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 290202 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu |
| C/n (msn): | 290202 |
| 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: | 290202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Heinkel He 219 Uhu |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Heinkel He 219 Uhu |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu |
| C/n (msn): | 290202 |
| 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: | 66547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 232 |
In total 294 examples of this superb night-fighter were constructed. Advanced features included cannons mounted to fire at an oblique angle, the first steerable nosewheel on an operational German aircraft and the world's first ejection seats on an operational aircraft. This Uhu (Eagle Owl) was recovered from Grove in Denmark and shipped to the US in 1945 aboard HMS Reaper. The He 219 A-2 wing is under restoration and will be re-assembled with the fuselage and engines on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 290202 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu |
| C/n (msn): | 290202 |
| 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: | 1063 |
| Military Code: | 1-J-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-43 (JRS) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky JRS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 4346 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VJ-1 |
| 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: | 65918Submit Correction |
| View count: | 488 |
This is the sole surviving true JRS-1 amphibian and is the only aircraft in the Smithsonian collection that was stationed at Pearl Harbor on 7th Dec. 1941, being one of ten JRS-1s at the base when the Japanese attacked. All survived and were immediately pressed into service and flew many missions patrolling for Japanese submarines and searching for the enemy fleet. It was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1960 and is now in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 1063 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky JRS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 4346 |
| 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: | 1063 |
| Military Code: | 1-J-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-43 (JRS) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky JRS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 4346 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VJ-1 |
| 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: | 65918Submit Correction |
| View count: | 488 |
This is the sole surviving true JRS-1 amphibian and is the only aircraft in the Smithsonian collection that was stationed at Pearl Harbor on 7th Dec. 1941, being one of ten JRS-1s at the base when the Japanese attacked. All survived and were immediately pressed into service and flew many missions patrolling for Japanese submarines and searching for the enemy fleet. It was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1960 and is now in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 1063 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky JRS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 4346 |
| 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: | 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: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 65253Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
The Halberstadt CL.IV was one of the best ground attack aircraft of World War I. It performed well in combat as a low-level attack airplane, relying on its good maneuverability to avoid ground fire. This WWI combat veteran was one of three restored by Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin, being completed in June 1991 and is now on display at the Smithsonian's Udvar Hazy Center.
| 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: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 65253Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
The Halberstadt CL.IV was one of the best ground attack aircraft of World War I. It performed well in combat as a low-level attack airplane, relying on its good maneuverability to avoid ground fire. This WWI combat veteran was one of three restored by Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin, being completed in June 1991 and is now on display at the Smithsonian's Udvar Hazy Center.
| 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: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |