539 results found
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50406Submit Correction
View count: 147
This diorama at the NMUSAF is configured to appear as the UH-1F flown by Capt. Jim Fleming on 26th Nov. 1968, when he braved intense enemy fire to rescue a small reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by a much larger enemy force. For his bravery, Captain Fleming was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50406Submit Correction
View count: 147
This diorama at the NMUSAF is configured to appear as the UH-1F flown by Capt. Jim Fleming on 26th Nov. 1968, when he braved intense enemy fire to rescue a small reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by a much larger enemy force. For his bravery, Captain Fleming was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:MA863
Other Marks:HL-B
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50132Submit Correction
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This Tropical Spitfire (note the huge cooling air intake) was built for Supermarine under license by Vickers-Armstrong in June 1943. It was shipped to Australia in September 1943, where it served with the RAAF as A58-246. It is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa in November 1942) markings as MA863 / HL-B 31st Fighter Group, 308th Fighter Squadron.
Registration / Serial:MA863
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:MA863
Other Marks:HL-B
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50132Submit Correction
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This Tropical Spitfire (note the huge cooling air intake) was built for Supermarine under license by Vickers-Armstrong in June 1943. It was shipped to Australia in September 1943, where it served with the RAAF as A58-246. It is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa in November 1942) markings as MA863 / HL-B 31st Fighter Group, 308th Fighter Squadron.
Registration / Serial:MA863
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
Licence-built by:Vultee
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50022Submit Correction
View count: 116
The L-1 liaison aircraft, originally designated O-49, was the military version of the civilian Stinson Model 74. This example was delivered to the USAAF around 1941 as 40-0291 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice US Army medivac scheme.
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
Licence-built by:Vultee
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50022Submit Correction
View count: 116
The L-1 liaison aircraft, originally designated O-49, was the military version of the civilian Stinson Model 74. This example was delivered to the USAAF around 1941 as 40-0291 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice US Army medivac scheme.
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Military Code:737
Aircraft Original Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Generic Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50021Submit Correction
View count: 169
This NA-64 served with the RCAF as 3417 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice diorama to represent an Army Air Corps Bt-14 involved in a training accident. Note the pilot pleading with the instructor that the fact the brakes were applied too hard... really wasn't his fault!
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Military Code:737
Aircraft Original Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Generic Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50021Submit Correction
View count: 169
This NA-64 served with the RCAF as 3417 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice diorama to represent an Army Air Corps Bt-14 involved in a training accident. Note the pilot pleading with the instructor that the fact the brakes were applied too hard... really wasn't his fault!
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:51-15857
Alternate Serial:15857
Aircraft Original Type:Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee
Aircraft Version:Piasecki CH-21B Workhorse
C/n (msn):B.4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49975Submit Correction
View count: 194
This H-21 had a long and productive working life serving with the USAF, US Army, French Navy, RCAF and the West German AF. This 'flying banana' arrived for daiplay at the National Museum of the USAF in 1965.
Registration / Serial:51-15857
Alternate Serial:15857
Aircraft Version:Piasecki CH-21B Workhorse
C/n (msn):B.4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:51-15857
Alternate Serial:15857
Aircraft Original Type:Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee
Aircraft Version:Piasecki CH-21B Workhorse
C/n (msn):B.4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49975Submit Correction
View count: 194
This H-21 had a long and productive working life serving with the USAF, US Army, French Navy, RCAF and the West German AF. This 'flying banana' arrived for daiplay at the National Museum of the USAF in 1965.
Registration / Serial:51-15857
Alternate Serial:15857
Aircraft Version:Piasecki CH-21B Workhorse
C/n (msn):B.4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:56-3837
Alternate Serial:AF06-837
Other Marks:HE
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-113
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49726Submit Correction
View count: 326
Initially conceived as a two-seat training version of the F-100, to help reduce the retatively high rate of accident losses, the F-version in SE Asia proved ideally suited for new missions: surface to air missile (SAM) suppression ('Iron Hand') and high-speed forward air control ('Misty FAC'). This Hun was a Misty FAC aircraft assigned to the 37th TFW at Phu Cat AB, Vietnam and went on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 2003.
Registration / Serial:56-3837
Alternate Serial:AF06-837
Aircraft Version:North American F-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-113
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:56-3837
Alternate Serial:AF06-837
Other Marks:HE
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-113
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49726Submit Correction
View count: 326
Initially conceived as a two-seat training version of the F-100, to help reduce the retatively high rate of accident losses, the F-version in SE Asia proved ideally suited for new missions: surface to air missile (SAM) suppression ('Iron Hand') and high-speed forward air control ('Misty FAC'). This Hun was a Misty FAC aircraft assigned to the 37th TFW at Phu Cat AB, Vietnam and went on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 2003.
Registration / Serial:56-3837
Alternate Serial:AF06-837
Aircraft Version:North American F-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-113
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49655Submit Correction
View count: 192
Registration / Serial:63385
Alternate Serial:AS63385
Aircraft Version:Airco DH-4B (replica)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49655Submit Correction
View count: 192
Registration / Serial:63385
Alternate Serial:AS63385
Aircraft Version:Airco DH-4B (replica)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:1018
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka K-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49505Submit Correction
View count: 206
This is one of 45 examples of the MXY7-K1 Ohka glider completed and used to train pilots for kamikaze attacks with the Model 11 Ohka. This training version had to be re-used and so is equipped with a landing skid and flaps. It also carried water ballast, which was expelled before landing, in place of explosives and the rocket motor. This example is now on display within the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:1018
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka K-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:1018
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka K-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49505Submit Correction
View count: 206
This is one of 45 examples of the MXY7-K1 Ohka glider completed and used to train pilots for kamikaze attacks with the Model 11 Ohka. This training version had to be re-used and so is equipped with a landing skid and flaps. It also carried water ballast, which was expelled before landing, in place of explosives and the rocket motor. This example is now on display within the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:1018
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka K-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:74-0117
Alternate Serial:AF74-117
Military Code:FF
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):93/A078
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49479Submit Correction
View count: 708
This F-15 was new for me on this visit and now welcomes visitors to the wonderful National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:74-0117
Alternate Serial:AF74-117
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):93/A078
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:74-0117
Alternate Serial:AF74-117
Military Code:FF
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):93/A078
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49479Submit Correction
View count: 708
This F-15 was new for me on this visit and now welcomes visitors to the wonderful National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:74-0117
Alternate Serial:AF74-117
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):93/A078
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"NS519"
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito B35
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49461Submit Correction
View count: 280
This Mosquito is in reality RS709, a B.Mk. 35, but has been restored to a USAAF Mk. XVI configuration and given the fake aerial NS519, a weather reconnaissance aircraft of the 653rd BS based in England in 1944-1945. This Mosquito was also formerly G-ASKA, N9797 and G-MOSI.
Registration / Serial:"NS519"
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito B35
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"NS519"
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito B35
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49461Submit Correction
View count: 280
This Mosquito is in reality RS709, a B.Mk. 35, but has been restored to a USAAF Mk. XVI configuration and given the fake aerial NS519, a weather reconnaissance aircraft of the 653rd BS based in England in 1944-1945. This Mosquito was also formerly G-ASKA, N9797 and G-MOSI.
Registration / Serial:"NS519"
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito B35
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:53-4299
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501323
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49392Submit Correction
View count: 267
During the early Cold War years the USAF needed to be able to gather information, such as location, range and coverage, on Soviet radar capability. To meet this need the RB-47H was developed (from the B-47E) and this example came the the National Museum of the USAF in 1998 and following extensive restoration went on display in 2003. She was originally delivered in 1955 and served with the 55th Strategic Reconnaisance Wing until 1966.
Registration / Serial:53-4299
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501323
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:53-4299
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501323
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49392Submit Correction
View count: 267
During the early Cold War years the USAF needed to be able to gather information, such as location, range and coverage, on Soviet radar capability. To meet this need the RB-47H was developed (from the B-47E) and this example came the the National Museum of the USAF in 1998 and following extensive restoration went on display in 2003. She was originally delivered in 1955 and served with the 55th Strategic Reconnaisance Wing until 1966.
Registration / Serial:53-4299
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501323
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49112Submit Correction
View count: 264
This clever cold-weather diarama at the National Museum of the USAF showcases not only the P-39 but also the versatility of PSP (pierced steel planking) and the Type F-1A Utility Heater.
Registration / Serial:41-7073
Alternate Serial:17073
Aircraft Version:Bell P-39Q Airacobra
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49112Submit Correction
View count: 264
This clever cold-weather diarama at the National Museum of the USAF showcases not only the P-39 but also the versatility of PSP (pierced steel planking) and the Type F-1A Utility Heater.
Registration / Serial:41-7073
Alternate Serial:17073
Aircraft Version:Bell P-39Q Airacobra
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-27297
Other Marks:77
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):3615
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Bockscar
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48982Submit Correction
View count: 188
'Bockscar' on display at the National Museum of the USAF, was one of 15 specially modified "Silverplate" B-29s assigned to the 509th Composite Group. 'Bockscar' dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb on Nagasaki on 9th Aug. 1945, three days after the atomic attack against Hiroshima.
Registration / Serial:44-27297
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):3615
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-27297
Other Marks:77
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):3615
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Bockscar
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48982Submit Correction
View count: 188
'Bockscar' on display at the National Museum of the USAF, was one of 15 specially modified "Silverplate" B-29s assigned to the 509th Composite Group. 'Bockscar' dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb on Nagasaki on 9th Aug. 1945, three days after the atomic attack against Hiroshima.
Registration / Serial:44-27297
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):3615
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:5F-YK
Aircraft Original Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Generic Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi 156C-1 Storch
C/n (msn):4389
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48947Submit Correction
View count: 507
This Storch was built in 1940 and exported to Sweden where it remained in service with the Flygvapnet as 3808 until 1948. It became D-EBOY in 1965, then N156SV in 1973, and was acquired by the National Museum of the USAF in 1974 from private donors. It is on display as the Storch used by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in North Africa.
Registration / Serial:5F-YK
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi 156C-1 Storch
C/n (msn):4389
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:5F-YK
Aircraft Original Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Generic Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi 156C-1 Storch
C/n (msn):4389
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48947Submit Correction
View count: 507
This Storch was built in 1940 and exported to Sweden where it remained in service with the Flygvapnet as 3808 until 1948. It became D-EBOY in 1965, then N156SV in 1973, and was acquired by the National Museum of the USAF in 1974 from private donors. It is on display as the Storch used by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in North Africa.
Registration / Serial:5F-YK
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi 156C-1 Storch
C/n (msn):4389
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-78018
Alternate Serial:478018
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):33414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48726Submit Correction
View count: 183
During WWII, the USAAF accepted 3,144 C-46s (1,410 were C-46Ds) for hauling cargo and personnel and for towing gliders. This C-46D was retired from USAF service in Panama in 1968 and is now on display at the national Museum of the USAF as an aircraft flying the 'Hump', transporting war materials over the Himalayas from India to China after the Japanese had closed the Burma Road.
Registration / Serial:44-78018
Alternate Serial:478018
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):33414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-78018
Alternate Serial:478018
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):33414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48726Submit Correction
View count: 183
During WWII, the USAAF accepted 3,144 C-46s (1,410 were C-46Ds) for hauling cargo and personnel and for towing gliders. This C-46D was retired from USAF service in Panama in 1968 and is now on display at the national Museum of the USAF as an aircraft flying the 'Hump', transporting war materials over the Himalayas from India to China after the Japanese had closed the Burma Road.
Registration / Serial:44-78018
Alternate Serial:478018
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):33414
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:53-3310
Alternate Serial:33310
Military Code:TD-310
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34A Mentor (45)
C/n (msn):G-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48435Submit Correction
View count: 270
This was one of over 450 Mentors acquired by the USAF for use as their primary trainer from 1954 onwards. Now on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:53-3310
Alternate Serial:33310
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34A Mentor (45)
C/n (msn):G-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:53-3310
Alternate Serial:33310
Military Code:TD-310
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34A Mentor (45)
C/n (msn):G-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48435Submit Correction
View count: 270
This was one of over 450 Mentors acquired by the USAF for use as their primary trainer from 1954 onwards. Now on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:53-3310
Alternate Serial:33310
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34A Mentor (45)
C/n (msn):G-71
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"42-22668"
Alternate Serial:222668
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):[ 42-23278 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Fiery Ginger IV
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48325Submit Correction
View count: 819
This P-47 is in reality 42-23278 and ex N347D but painted as 'Fiery Ginger IV' flown by the highest scoring P-47 Paciific theatre ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Col. Neel Kearby. On 5th March 1944, whilst on a mission to Wewak a Ki-43 'Oscar' fighter pilot shot down 'Fiery Ginger IV' and Col. Kearby was killed. After the war, the wreckage of the aircraft lay undisturbed and forgotten until the 1990s, when the tailfin was recovered to make a poignant addition to this display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:"42-22668"
Alternate Serial:222668
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):[ 42-23278 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"42-22668"
Alternate Serial:222668
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):[ 42-23278 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Fiery Ginger IV
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48325Submit Correction
View count: 819
This P-47 is in reality 42-23278 and ex N347D but painted as 'Fiery Ginger IV' flown by the highest scoring P-47 Paciific theatre ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Col. Neel Kearby. On 5th March 1944, whilst on a mission to Wewak a Ki-43 'Oscar' fighter pilot shot down 'Fiery Ginger IV' and Col. Kearby was killed. After the war, the wreckage of the aircraft lay undisturbed and forgotten until the 1990s, when the tailfin was recovered to make a poignant addition to this display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:"42-22668"
Alternate Serial:222668
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):[ 42-23278 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"44-15174"
Alternate Serial:174
Military Code:52
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41476
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Shimmy IV
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48296Submit Correction
View count: 221
This P-51 was built at Inglewood, CA and TOC with the USAAF as 44-74936. Around Oct. 71 it was transferred to Wright Field and became part of the National Museum of the USAF. It is now on display as 44-15174 'Shimmy IV', flown by Col. C.L. Sluder, Commander of the 325th FG in Italy during 1944.
Registration / Serial:"44-15174"
Alternate Serial:174
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41476
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"44-15174"
Alternate Serial:174
Military Code:52
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41476
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Shimmy IV
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48296Submit Correction
View count: 221
This P-51 was built at Inglewood, CA and TOC with the USAAF as 44-74936. Around Oct. 71 it was transferred to Wright Field and became part of the National Museum of the USAF. It is now on display as 44-15174 'Shimmy IV', flown by Col. C.L. Sluder, Commander of the 325th FG in Italy during 1944.
Registration / Serial:"44-15174"
Alternate Serial:174
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41476
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:105
Aircraft Original Type:Junkers Ju 88
Aircraft Generic Type:Junkers Ju 88
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop
C/n (msn):430650
Operator Titles:Romania - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48263Submit Correction
View count: 281
This is one of only two complete, original WWII combat Ju-88 veterans to still be extant (the other is at the RAF Museum Hendon). This wonderful exhibit is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:105
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop
C/n (msn):430650
Operator Titles:Romania - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:105
Aircraft Original Type:Junkers Ju 88
Aircraft Generic Type:Junkers Ju 88
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop
C/n (msn):430650
Operator Titles:Romania - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48263Submit Correction
View count: 281
This is one of only two complete, original WWII combat Ju-88 veterans to still be extant (the other is at the RAF Museum Hendon). This wonderful exhibit is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:105
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop
C/n (msn):430650
Operator Titles:Romania - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48062Submit Correction
View count: 202
This Blackbird made the first operational SR-71 sortie in March, 1968 and during its career accumulated 2,981 flying hours and flew 942 total sorties, more than any other SR-71. These included 257 operational missions; from Beale Air Force Base, CA, Palmdale, CA, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and RAF Mildenhall, England. The aircraft was flown to the National Museum of the USAF in March 1990 for preservation.
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48062Submit Correction
View count: 202
This Blackbird made the first operational SR-71 sortie in March, 1968 and during its career accumulated 2,981 flying hours and flew 942 total sorties, more than any other SR-71. These included 257 operational missions; from Beale Air Force Base, CA, Palmdale, CA, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and RAF Mildenhall, England. The aircraft was flown to the National Museum of the USAF in March 1990 for preservation.
Registration / Serial:61-7976
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact