608 results found
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Military Code: | CN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 58480Submit Correction |
| View count: | 251 |
On display in a 617 Sqdn desert camouflage scheme at the National Museum of the USAF. It arrived at the museum after being donated by the RAF in October 2002.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | ZA374 |
| Military Code: | CN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 58480Submit Correction |
| View count: | 251 |
On display in a 617 Sqdn desert camouflage scheme at the National Museum of the USAF. It arrived at the museum after being donated by the RAF in October 2002.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA374 |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | BS056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 46-523 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6523 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-85 Goblin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-85 Goblin |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell XF-85 Goblin |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 58476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 774 |
The XF-85 Goblin was designed to be carried by the Northrop B-35 and Convair B-36 bombers for defense against interceptors, much like the Curtiss F9C Sparowhawk did with the US Navy Airships Akron and Macon in 1929. Performance of the jet was marginal and the trapeze set up was difficult to use so only two aircraft were built and the project was cancelled in 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | 46-523 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6523 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell XF-85 Goblin |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 46-523 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6523 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-85 Goblin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-85 Goblin |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell XF-85 Goblin |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 58476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 774 |
The XF-85 Goblin was designed to be carried by the Northrop B-35 and Convair B-36 bombers for defense against interceptors, much like the Curtiss F9C Sparowhawk did with the US Navy Airships Akron and Macon in 1929. Performance of the jet was marginal and the trapeze set up was difficult to use so only two aircraft were built and the project was cancelled in 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | 46-523 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6523 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell XF-85 Goblin |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1499 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF52-499 |
| Military Code: | PQ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 082 |
| 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: | 58116Submit Correction |
| View count: | 367 |
This B-57 was originally assigned to wright-Patterson AFB as a test aircraft but was returned to combat configuration in 1967 and flew with the 8th BS in Vietnam for more than two years. After returning to the US she was converted to an electronic counter measures EB-57B version and was retired to the National Museum of the USAF in 1981. The museum have restored her back to her Vietnam configuration and markings for display.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1499 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF52-499 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 082 |
| 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: | 52-1499 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF52-499 |
| Military Code: | PQ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 082 |
| 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: | 58116Submit Correction |
| View count: | 367 |
This B-57 was originally assigned to wright-Patterson AFB as a test aircraft but was returned to combat configuration in 1967 and flew with the 8th BS in Vietnam for more than two years. After returning to the US she was converted to an electronic counter measures EB-57B version and was retired to the National Museum of the USAF in 1981. The museum have restored her back to her Vietnam configuration and markings for display.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1499 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF52-499 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 082 |
| 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: | 43-26753 |
| Alternate Serial: | 326753 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57) |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper |
| 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: | 57958Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
The L-2 was not used in combat or sent overseas during WWII, rather only used for liaison pilot training. it went to the Air Mobility Museum at Dover AFB on 13/11/15. It was replaced on display by 43-26592, which was ferried to the NMUSAF on 28/9/11. -26592 is marked as -26588 which was based at Atkinson airport.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-26753 |
| Alternate Serial: | 326753 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper |
| 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: | 43-26753 |
| Alternate Serial: | 326753 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Taylorcraft DC/DCO/DF/DL (L-2/O-57) |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper |
| 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: | 57958Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
The L-2 was not used in combat or sent overseas during WWII, rather only used for liaison pilot training. it went to the Air Mobility Museum at Dover AFB on 13/11/15. It was replaced on display by 43-26592, which was ferried to the NMUSAF on 28/9/11. -26592 is marked as -26588 which was based at Atkinson airport.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-26753 |
| Alternate Serial: | 326753 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper |
| 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: | 57-2728 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72728 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell H-13J |
| C/n (msn): | 1575 |
| 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: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 57933Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
The US Air Force bought two Bell 47 Ranger helicopters for Presidential use. On July 12, 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first President to use a helicopter while in office. They were standard Rangers except for the blue tinted bubble for sun protection, military radios and a rotor brake for quicker shutdowns. Both machines are on display, this one in Dayton and 57-2729 at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Washington.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-2728 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell H-13J |
| C/n (msn): | 1575 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-2728 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72728 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell H-13J |
| C/n (msn): | 1575 |
| 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: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 57933Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
The US Air Force bought two Bell 47 Ranger helicopters for Presidential use. On July 12, 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first President to use a helicopter while in office. They were standard Rangers except for the blue tinted bubble for sun protection, military radios and a rotor brake for quicker shutdowns. Both machines are on display, this one in Dayton and 57-2729 at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Washington.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-2728 |
| Alternate Serial: | 72728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell H-13J |
| C/n (msn): | 1575 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10357 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65187 |
| 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: | 57900Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
In 1970 this H-53 took part as 'Apple 1' in the Son Tay raid to free US POWs held in a prison near Hanoi and for which the aircrew were subsequently decorated for their courage. Now on display at the national Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10357 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65187 |
| 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: | 68-10357 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65187 |
| 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: | 57900Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
In 1970 this H-53 took part as 'Apple 1' in the Son Tay raid to free US POWs held in a prison near Hanoi and for which the aircrew were subsequently decorated for their courage. Now on display at the national Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 68-10357 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65187 |
| 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: | 56-4362 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Chase C-123 Avitruc |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-123 Provider |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild UC-123K Provider |
| C/n (msn): | 20246 |
| 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: | 57882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
This Provider on display at the National Museum of the USAF was accepted by the USAF in 1957 and saw extensive service in Vietnam as a 'Ranch Hand' sprayer (possibly the most ill-conceived and reckless program ever devised by the USAF). The aircraft took almost 600 hits in combat so was named 'Patches' for the damage repairs that covered it. In addition, seven of its crew received the Purple Heart for wounds received in the line of duty.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-4362 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild UC-123K Provider |
| C/n (msn): | 20246 |
| 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: | 56-4362 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Chase C-123 Avitruc |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-123 Provider |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild UC-123K Provider |
| C/n (msn): | 20246 |
| 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: | 57882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
This Provider on display at the National Museum of the USAF was accepted by the USAF in 1957 and saw extensive service in Vietnam as a 'Ranch Hand' sprayer (possibly the most ill-conceived and reckless program ever devised by the USAF). The aircraft took almost 600 hits in combat so was named 'Patches' for the damage repairs that covered it. In addition, seven of its crew received the Purple Heart for wounds received in the line of duty.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-4362 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild UC-123K Provider |
| C/n (msn): | 20246 |
| 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: | 51-8037 |
| Alternate Serial: | 18037 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar |
| C/n (msn): | 10915 |
| 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: | 57864Submit Correction |
| View count: | 803 |
This Boxcar on display at the National Museum of the USAF has been specially modified for the mid-air retrieval of space capsules re-entering the atmosphere from orbit.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-8037 |
| Alternate Serial: | 18037 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar |
| C/n (msn): | 10915 |
| 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: | 51-8037 |
| Alternate Serial: | 18037 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar |
| C/n (msn): | 10915 |
| 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: | 57864Submit Correction |
| View count: | 803 |
This Boxcar on display at the National Museum of the USAF has been specially modified for the mid-air retrieval of space capsules re-entering the atmosphere from orbit.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-8037 |
| Alternate Serial: | 18037 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar |
| C/n (msn): | 10915 |
| 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: | D9029 |
| Other Marks: | 1620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 57797Submit Correction |
| View count: | 294 |
The Avro 504K was the first introduction to flying for many US pilots during WWI. The type proved very capable and was kept in service as one of the USAAS's primary trainers for years afterwards. This rebuilt example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and painted to represent one of the 52 Avro 504K aerobatic trainers used at the AEF No. 3 Instruction Center, Issoudun, France during 1918.
| Registration / Serial: | D9029 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | D9029 |
| Other Marks: | 1620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 57797Submit Correction |
| View count: | 294 |
The Avro 504K was the first introduction to flying for many US pilots during WWI. The type proved very capable and was kept in service as one of the USAAS's primary trainers for years afterwards. This rebuilt example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and painted to represent one of the 52 Avro 504K aerobatic trainers used at the AEF No. 3 Instruction Center, Issoudun, France during 1918.
| Registration / Serial: | D9029 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 51-11917 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11917 |
| 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-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22231 |
| 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: | 57766Submit Correction |
| View count: | 360 |
The O-1 was developed from the commercial Cessna Model 170 (originally designated L-19s) and were used by the USAF, Army and Marine Corps for such tasks as artillery spotting, front-line comms, medivac and pilot training. In SE Asia they were also deployed on FAC duties but they were slow, lacking range and proved vunerable to ground fire. This led eventually to their replacement with O-2 Skymaster and OV-10 Bronco. This Bird Dog came to the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-11917 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11917 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22231 |
| 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: | 51-11917 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11917 |
| 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-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22231 |
| 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: | 57766Submit Correction |
| View count: | 360 |
The O-1 was developed from the commercial Cessna Model 170 (originally designated L-19s) and were used by the USAF, Army and Marine Corps for such tasks as artillery spotting, front-line comms, medivac and pilot training. In SE Asia they were also deployed on FAC duties but they were slow, lacking range and proved vunerable to ground fire. This led eventually to their replacement with O-2 Skymaster and OV-10 Bronco. This Bird Dog came to the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-11917 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-11917 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22231 |
| 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: | 49-2498 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92498 |
| Military Code: | FA-498 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-94 Starfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-94 Starfire |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-94A Starfire |
| C/n (msn): | 780-7020 |
| 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: | 57611Submit Correction |
| View count: | 387 |
Developed from the T-33 Shooting Star the F-94 was the first US all-weather jet interceptor and the first US production jet to have an afterburner. Lockheed produced 853 F-94s of 110 were the A-version and this one was retired directly from active service to arrive at the National Museum of the USAF during May 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2498 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92498 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-94A Starfire |
| C/n (msn): | 780-7020 |
| 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: | 49-2498 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92498 |
| Military Code: | FA-498 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-94 Starfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-94 Starfire |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-94A Starfire |
| C/n (msn): | 780-7020 |
| 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: | 57611Submit Correction |
| View count: | 387 |
Developed from the T-33 Shooting Star the F-94 was the first US all-weather jet interceptor and the first US production jet to have an afterburner. Lockheed produced 853 F-94s of 110 were the A-version and this one was retired directly from active service to arrive at the National Museum of the USAF during May 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2498 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92498 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-94A Starfire |
| C/n (msn): | 780-7020 |
| 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: | 58-0787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80787 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-118 |
| 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: | 57565Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1866 |
During a training flight in Feb. 1970 this aircraft was involved in a miraculous incident after entering an uncontrollable spin that forced the pilot to eject. Unpiloted, the aircraft recovered on its own, apparently due to the balance and configuration changes caused by the ejection, and miraculously made a gentle belly landing in a snow-covered field. After minor repairs, the aircraft was returned to service and last served with the 49 FIS before being retired to the museum in 1996.
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80787 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-118 |
| 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: | 58-0787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80787 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-118 |
| 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: | 57565Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1866 |
During a training flight in Feb. 1970 this aircraft was involved in a miraculous incident after entering an uncontrollable spin that forced the pilot to eject. Unpiloted, the aircraft recovered on its own, apparently due to the balance and configuration changes caused by the ejection, and miraculously made a gentle belly landing in a snow-covered field. After minor repairs, the aircraft was returned to service and last served with the 49 FIS before being retired to the museum in 1996.
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80787 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-118 |
| 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: | 44-33879 |
| Alternate Serial: | 433879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 1959 |
| 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: | 57133Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
This Catalina served with the Brazilian AF in the Amazon Basin until 1981. In 1984 it was flown to the National Museum of the USAF for restoration and is now on display as 'Snafu Snatchers', an OA-10A assigned to the 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron in the Pacific during WWII.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-33879 |
| Alternate Serial: | 433879 |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 1959 |
| 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: | 44-33879 |
| Alternate Serial: | 433879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 1959 |
| 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: | 57133Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
This Catalina served with the Brazilian AF in the Amazon Basin until 1981. In 1984 it was flown to the National Museum of the USAF for restoration and is now on display as 'Snafu Snatchers', an OA-10A assigned to the 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron in the Pacific during WWII.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-33879 |
| Alternate Serial: | 433879 |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 1959 |
| 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: | "51-135" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-10135 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II |
| C/n (msn): | 43975 |
| 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: | 57099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 603 |
This beautiful old transport is actually 52-1066. She was retired from service to MASDC as CQ362 in September 1974 and had been quickly declared as surplus by November. Fortunately she was saved from the scrapman and is now on display at the incomparable National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | "51-135" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-10135 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II |
| C/n (msn): | 43975 |
| 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: | "51-135" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-10135 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II |
| C/n (msn): | 43975 |
| 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: | 57099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 603 |
This beautiful old transport is actually 52-1066. She was retired from service to MASDC as CQ362 in September 1974 and had been quickly declared as surplus by November. Fortunately she was saved from the scrapman and is now on display at the incomparable National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | "51-135" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-10135 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II |
| C/n (msn): | 43975 |
| 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: | "49-1236" |
| Alternate Serial: | 91236 |
| Military Code: | FU-236 |
| 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): | 161-61 |
| 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: | 57002Submit Correction |
| View count: | 865 |
In reality this is 49-1067 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings of the plane flown by Lt. Col. Bruce Hinton of the 4th FG. On 17th December 1950 he became the first F-86 pilot to shoot down a MiG.
| Registration / Serial: | "49-1236" |
| Alternate Serial: | 91236 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 161-61 |
| 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: | "49-1236" |
| Alternate Serial: | 91236 |
| Military Code: | FU-236 |
| 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): | 161-61 |
| 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: | 57002Submit Correction |
| View count: | 865 |
In reality this is 49-1067 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings of the plane flown by Lt. Col. Bruce Hinton of the 4th FG. On 17th December 1950 he became the first F-86 pilot to shoot down a MiG.
| Registration / Serial: | "49-1236" |
| Alternate Serial: | 91236 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 161-61 |
| 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: | 43-45379 |
| Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
| 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: | 56855Submit Correction |
| View count: | 342 |
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter was a refined version of the R-4, the first AF helicopter to serve in a combat zone. First flown in Oct. 1943, the R-6A used the same rotor and transmission system as the R-4 but it had a more powerful Franklin engine. With its fuselage completely redesigned to reduce air resistance and improve pilot visibility the R-6A bore little resemblance to its boxy-looking predecessor. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-45379 |
| Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
| 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: | 43-45379 |
| Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
| 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: | 56855Submit Correction |
| View count: | 342 |
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter was a refined version of the R-4, the first AF helicopter to serve in a combat zone. First flown in Oct. 1943, the R-6A used the same rotor and transmission system as the R-4 but it had a more powerful Franklin engine. With its fuselage completely redesigned to reduce air resistance and improve pilot visibility the R-6A bore little resemblance to its boxy-looking predecessor. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-45379 |
| Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
| 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: | "42-69654" |
| Alternate Serial: | 269654 |
| Other Marks: | IL76 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell P-63 Kingcobra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell P-63 Kingcobra |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell P-63E Kingcobra |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-11728 ] |
| 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: | 56802Submit Correction |
| View count: | 825 |
This P-63 is in reality 43-11728 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF painted in the unusual colour scheme of a 'pinball' RP-63A. Aerial gunnery students fired at these manned target aircraft (RP-63A and RP-63C) using .30-cal. lead and plastic frangible machine gun bullets which disintegrated harmlessly against the target's external armor plating. Special instruments sent impulses to red lights in the nose of the 'pinball' aircraft, causing them to blink if a hit was registered.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-69654" |
| Alternate Serial: | 269654 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell P-63E Kingcobra |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-11728 ] |
| 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: | "42-69654" |
| Alternate Serial: | 269654 |
| Other Marks: | IL76 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell P-63 Kingcobra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell P-63 Kingcobra |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell P-63E Kingcobra |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-11728 ] |
| 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: | 56802Submit Correction |
| View count: | 825 |
This P-63 is in reality 43-11728 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF painted in the unusual colour scheme of a 'pinball' RP-63A. Aerial gunnery students fired at these manned target aircraft (RP-63A and RP-63C) using .30-cal. lead and plastic frangible machine gun bullets which disintegrated harmlessly against the target's external armor plating. Special instruments sent impulses to red lights in the nose of the 'pinball' aircraft, causing them to blink if a hit was registered.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-69654" |
| Alternate Serial: | 269654 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell P-63E Kingcobra |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-11728 ] |
| 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: | "42-98667" |
| Alternate Serial: | 298667 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5G Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-466 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Guinea Short Lines |
| 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: | 56659Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
Correct serial was 42-98225. The real 42-98667 is registered N68591 with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX. This L-5 was operated in civilian life as N66225 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Guinea Short Lines', a L-5 of the 25th Liaison Squadron serving in New Guinea in 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-98667" |
| Alternate Serial: | 298667 |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5G Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-466 |
| 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: | "42-98667" |
| Alternate Serial: | 298667 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5G Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-466 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Guinea Short Lines |
| 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: | 56659Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
Correct serial was 42-98225. The real 42-98667 is registered N68591 with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX. This L-5 was operated in civilian life as N66225 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Guinea Short Lines', a L-5 of the 25th Liaison Squadron serving in New Guinea in 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-98667" |
| Alternate Serial: | 298667 |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5G Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-466 |
| 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: | "51-10454" |
| Alternate Serial: | 10454 |
| Military Code: | FS-454 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84E Thunderjet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1143 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Olie |
| 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: | 56653Submit Correction |
| View count: | 484 |
This Thunderjet is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. It really is 50-1143, but it is marked to represent the F-84G flown by Col. Joseph Davis Jr., commander of the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in 1953.
| Registration / Serial: | "51-10454" |
| Alternate Serial: | 10454 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84E Thunderjet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1143 ] |
| 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: | "51-10454" |
| Alternate Serial: | 10454 |
| Military Code: | FS-454 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84E Thunderjet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1143 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Olie |
| 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: | 56653Submit Correction |
| View count: | 484 |
This Thunderjet is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. It really is 50-1143, but it is marked to represent the F-84G flown by Col. Joseph Davis Jr., commander of the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in 1953.
| Registration / Serial: | "51-10454" |
| Alternate Serial: | 10454 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84E Thunderjet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1143 ] |
| 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: | N6301 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 (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 |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56630Submit Correction |
| View count: | 298 |
This beautiful reproduction is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is painted as an aircraft of the 95th Aero Squadron, Third Flight, as it appeared in July 1918
| Registration / Serial: | N6301 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 (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: | N6301 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 (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 |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56630Submit Correction |
| View count: | 298 |
This beautiful reproduction is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is painted as an aircraft of the 95th Aero Squadron, Third Flight, as it appeared in July 1918
| Registration / Serial: | N6301 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 (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 |