535 results found
Registration / Serial:53-555
Alternate Serial:30555
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4370
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Sacramento
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:65241Submit Correction
View count: 358
'City of Sacramento' on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. This EC-121 entered the history books on Oct. 24, 1967 over the Gulf of Tonkin as it guided a US fighter into position to destroy a MiG-21. This action marked the first time a weapons controller aboard an airborne radar aircraft had ever directed a successful attack on an enemy plane.
Registration / Serial:53-555
Alternate Serial:30555
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4370
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:53-555
Alternate Serial:30555
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4370
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Sacramento
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:65241Submit Correction
View count: 358
'City of Sacramento' on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. This EC-121 entered the history books on Oct. 24, 1967 over the Gulf of Tonkin as it guided a US fighter into position to destroy a MiG-21. This action marked the first time a weapons controller aboard an airborne radar aircraft had ever directed a successful attack on an enemy plane.
Registration / Serial:53-555
Alternate Serial:30555
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121D Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4370
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:63-8320
Alternate Serial:AF38-320
Other Marks:WW
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105G Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F97
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:64848Submit Correction
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This Thud was delivered in 1964 as a standard F-105F and subsequently joined the 355th TFW in combat missions over Vietnam claiming three MiG kills. In 1970 it was fitted with ECM equipment and joined the 388th TFW for 'Wild Weasel' duty attacking enemy SAM sites. In 1972 the aircraft was modified to the improved F-105G configuration and is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings worn while assigned to the 561st TFS based at Korat Royal AFB, Thailand in 1972-73.
Registration / Serial:63-8320
Alternate Serial:AF38-320
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105G Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F97
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:63-8320
Alternate Serial:AF38-320
Other Marks:WW
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105G Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F97
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:64848Submit Correction
View count: 410
This Thud was delivered in 1964 as a standard F-105F and subsequently joined the 355th TFW in combat missions over Vietnam claiming three MiG kills. In 1970 it was fitted with ECM equipment and joined the 388th TFW for 'Wild Weasel' duty attacking enemy SAM sites. In 1972 the aircraft was modified to the improved F-105G configuration and is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings worn while assigned to the 561st TFS based at Korat Royal AFB, Thailand in 1972-73.
Registration / Serial:63-8320
Alternate Serial:AF38-320
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105G Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F97
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:56-166
Alternate Serial:AF56-166
Military Code:AH
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
C/n (msn):127
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:64782Submit Correction
View count: 279
The RF-101 was the first supersonic photo-reconnaisance aircraft and this particular example was one of the planes responsible for obtaining the images confirming that the missiles sites were being dismantled and so brought an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It subsequently served with the 45th TRS in Southeast Asia and then the 153rd TRS at Key Field, MS from where it was ferried to the National Museum of the USAF during Oct. 78 for display.
Registration / Serial:56-166
Alternate Serial:AF56-166
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
C/n (msn):127
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:56-166
Alternate Serial:AF56-166
Military Code:AH
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
C/n (msn):127
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:64782Submit Correction
View count: 279
The RF-101 was the first supersonic photo-reconnaisance aircraft and this particular example was one of the planes responsible for obtaining the images confirming that the missiles sites were being dismantled and so brought an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It subsequently served with the 45th TRS in Southeast Asia and then the 153rd TRS at Key Field, MS from where it was ferried to the National Museum of the USAF during Oct. 78 for display.
Registration / Serial:56-166
Alternate Serial:AF56-166
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
C/n (msn):127
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:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Military Code:JN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:27 September 1986
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:64048Submit Correction
View count: 393
Registration / Serial:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:27 September 1986
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Military Code:JN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:27 September 1986
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:64048Submit Correction
View count: 393
Registration / Serial:53-475
Alternate Serial:AF53-475
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:27 September 1986
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:70-0970
Alternate Serial:AF70-970
Military Code:MB
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D116
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:356 TFS / 354 TFW / TAC
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:63925Submit Correction
View count: 325
This A-7 was flown on 18th Nov. 1972 by Maj. Colin A. Clarke on a nine-hour rescue support mission in SE Asia for which he received the Air Force Cross. This aircraft arrived at the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1992. The Skywarrior in the background is one of the few regrets about my visit to NMUSAF as I just couldn't get a shot of it that I was happy with.
Registration / Serial:70-0970
Alternate Serial:AF70-970
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D116
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:70-0970
Alternate Serial:AF70-970
Military Code:MB
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D116
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:356 TFS / 354 TFW / TAC
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:63925Submit Correction
View count: 325
This A-7 was flown on 18th Nov. 1972 by Maj. Colin A. Clarke on a nine-hour rescue support mission in SE Asia for which he received the Air Force Cross. This aircraft arrived at the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1992. The Skywarrior in the background is one of the few regrets about my visit to NMUSAF as I just couldn't get a shot of it that I was happy with.
Registration / Serial:70-0970
Alternate Serial:AF70-970
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D116
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:42-71626
Alternate Serial:271626
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/C-78/JRC/Crane)
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):4322
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:63762Submit Correction
View count: 162
Civilianised post-war as N4403N and N43BB. Restored for display as UC-78B 42-71626.
Registration / Serial:42-71626
Alternate Serial:271626
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):4322
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:42-71626
Alternate Serial:271626
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/C-78/JRC/Crane)
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):4322
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:63762Submit Correction
View count: 162
Civilianised post-war as N4403N and N43BB. Restored for display as UC-78B 42-71626.
Registration / Serial:42-71626
Alternate Serial:271626
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):4322
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:56-1416
Alternate Serial:0-61416
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-633
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:63653Submit Correction
View count: 259
On display at the National Museumof the USAF in 57th FIS markings as worn when it was based at Keflavik and charged with defending the Greenland/Iceland/UK gap.
Registration / Serial:56-1416
Alternate Serial:0-61416
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-633
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:56-1416
Alternate Serial:0-61416
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-633
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:63653Submit Correction
View count: 259
On display at the National Museumof the USAF in 57th FIS markings as worn when it was based at Keflavik and charged with defending the Greenland/Iceland/UK gap.
Registration / Serial:56-1416
Alternate Serial:0-61416
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-633
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:50-477
Alternate Serial:0477
Military Code:FU-477
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):165-23
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:63367Submit Correction
View count: 632
Early production F-86D "Sabre Dog" displayed at the USAF Museum's original location.
Registration / Serial:50-477
Alternate Serial:0477
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):165-23
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:50-477
Alternate Serial:0477
Military Code:FU-477
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):165-23
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:63367Submit Correction
View count: 632
Early production F-86D "Sabre Dog" displayed at the USAF Museum's original location.
Registration / Serial:50-477
Alternate Serial:0477
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):165-23
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:62215Submit Correction
View count: 312
This exhibit space has changed slightly since my previous visit and so this time around a full plane shot was (almost) possible of the only remaining example of this type.
Registration / Serial:33-146
Aircraft Version:Martin B-10
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:13 November 2015
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:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:62215Submit Correction
View count: 312
This exhibit space has changed slightly since my previous visit and so this time around a full plane shot was (almost) possible of the only remaining example of this type.
Registration / Serial:33-146
Aircraft Version:Martin B-10
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:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:YO-105
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5312
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:62204Submit Correction
View count: 222
This George is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is one of only three extant restored examples. It is a fighter-bomber variant equipped with wing mounts to carry bombs and is painted as an aircraft in the Yokosuka Kokutai, an evaluation and test unit similar in function to the USAAF's Flight Test Unit at Wright Field.
Registration / Serial:YO-105
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5312
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:YO-105
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5312
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:62204Submit Correction
View count: 222
This George is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and is one of only three extant restored examples. It is a fighter-bomber variant equipped with wing mounts to carry bombs and is painted as an aircraft in the Yokosuka Kokutai, an evaluation and test unit similar in function to the USAAF's Flight Test Unit at Wright Field.
Registration / Serial:YO-105
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5312
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:18241
Military Code:UC-241
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:61885Submit Correction
View count: 170
With a short take-off capability and a powerful rate of climb the CF-100 was ideal as an interceptor and so formed an integral part of the US-Canadian North American Air Defense (NORAD) system. This Canuck is painted to appear as a 428 Squadron Mk.4A from the mid-1950s and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:18241
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:18241
Military Code:UC-241
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:61885Submit Correction
View count: 170
With a short take-off capability and a powerful rate of climb the CF-100 was ideal as an interceptor and so formed an integral part of the US-Canadian North American Air Defense (NORAD) system. This Canuck is painted to appear as a 428 Squadron Mk.4A from the mid-1950s and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:18241
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4A
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:49-310
Alternate Serial:0-90310
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing JB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16086
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 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:61737Submit Correction
View count: 430
The B-50 was the last propeller driven bomber to be delivered to the USAF and although superficailly similar to the B-29 the large numer of modifications caused the redesignation. After being replaced by B-47s in front-line service many B-50s were stripped of defensive arnament and converted by the addition of Doppler & weather radar, atmospheric samplers and bomb-bay fuel tanks to weather recon aircraft. This was the last WB-50 to be retired in 1965 and arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1968.
Registration / Serial:49-310
Alternate Serial:0-90310
Aircraft Version:Boeing JB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16086
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:49-310
Alternate Serial:0-90310
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing JB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16086
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 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:61737Submit Correction
View count: 430
The B-50 was the last propeller driven bomber to be delivered to the USAF and although superficailly similar to the B-29 the large numer of modifications caused the redesignation. After being replaced by B-47s in front-line service many B-50s were stripped of defensive arnament and converted by the addition of Doppler & weather radar, atmospheric samplers and bomb-bay fuel tanks to weather recon aircraft. This was the last WB-50 to be retired in 1965 and arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1968.
Registration / Serial:49-310
Alternate Serial:0-90310
Aircraft Version:Boeing JB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16086
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:49-696
Alternate Serial:9696
Military Code:FT-696
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2444
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:61459Submit Correction
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This F-80C is one of the few remaining Shooting Stars that flew combat missions during the Korean War. Restored and painted as it was in 1950 while assigned to the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group and now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 1979.
Registration / Serial:49-696
Alternate Serial:9696
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2444
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:49-696
Alternate Serial:9696
Military Code:FT-696
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2444
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:61459Submit Correction
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This F-80C is one of the few remaining Shooting Stars that flew combat missions during the Korean War. Restored and painted as it was in 1950 while assigned to the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group and now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 1979.
Registration / Serial:49-696
Alternate Serial:9696
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2444
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:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-48
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):[ 43-46620 ]
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:61066Submit Correction
View count: 290
I find it really fascinating to see these old helicopters/aeroplanes and to understand how the types in service today have evolved from them. The boom in helicopter development is particularly interesting as the rapid advances post-WWII quickly opened up possibilities that couldn't be contemplated previously. The improved capabilities of the H-5 became extremely useful during the Korean War for the timely rescue of downed pilots and for Medevac missions.
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):[ 43-46620 ]
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-48
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):[ 43-46620 ]
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:61066Submit Correction
View count: 290
I find it really fascinating to see these old helicopters/aeroplanes and to understand how the types in service today have evolved from them. The boom in helicopter development is particularly interesting as the rapid advances post-WWII quickly opened up possibilities that couldn't be contemplated previously. The improved capabilities of the H-5 became extremely useful during the Korean War for the timely rescue of downed pilots and for Medevac missions.
Registration / Serial:43-46620
Alternate Serial:346620
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YH-5A
C/n (msn):[ 43-46620 ]
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"321475"
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Little Joe
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:60953Submit Correction
View count: 271
This A-20 is in reality 43-22200 but is displayed at the National Museum of the USAF as 43-21475 'Little Joe', an A-20G of the 5th AF, 312 BG/319th BS that flew 120 combat missions in the Southwest Pacific.
Registration / Serial:"321475"
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
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:"321475"
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Little Joe
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:60953Submit Correction
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This A-20 is in reality 43-22200 but is displayed at the National Museum of the USAF as 43-21475 'Little Joe', an A-20G of the 5th AF, 312 BG/319th BS that flew 120 combat missions in the Southwest Pacific.
Registration / Serial:"321475"
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
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:"02344"
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25D Mitchell
C/n (msn):100-23700
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:60600Submit Correction
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This Mitchell is in fact 43-3374, a RB-25D that has been restored to represent General Doolittle's B-25B and is on display in this diorama at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:"02344"
Aircraft Version:North American B-25D Mitchell
C/n (msn):100-23700
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:"02344"
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25D Mitchell
C/n (msn):100-23700
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:60600Submit Correction
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This Mitchell is in fact 43-3374, a RB-25D that has been restored to represent General Doolittle's B-25B and is on display in this diorama at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:"02344"
Aircraft Version:North American B-25D Mitchell
C/n (msn):100-23700
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:N39DH
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):85674
Display Paint: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:60432Submit Correction
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This Tiger Moth served previously with the RAF as DE744 and then as G-ANCN and later OO-NCN. Now beautifully restored it is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:N39DH
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):85674
Display Paint: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:N39DH
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):85674
Display Paint: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:60432Submit Correction
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This Tiger Moth served previously with the RAF as DE744 and then as G-ANCN and later OO-NCN. Now beautifully restored it is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:N39DH
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):85674
Display Paint: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:48-563
Alternate Serial:8563
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
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:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:60121Submit Correction
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This Duck served previously with the US Coast Guard as 33587. After being SOC in 1946 she passed through a series of ciivilian owners and appeared in various films, including 'Murphy's War', before retiring to the National Museum of the USAF where she is on display as a circa late-1940s USAF rescue OA-12 48-563. Ex N67790.
Registration / Serial:48-563
Alternate Serial:8563
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
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:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:48-563
Alternate Serial:8563
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
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:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:60121Submit Correction
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This Duck served previously with the US Coast Guard as 33587. After being SOC in 1946 she passed through a series of ciivilian owners and appeared in various films, including 'Murphy's War', before retiring to the National Museum of the USAF where she is on display as a circa late-1940s USAF rescue OA-12 48-563. Ex N67790.
Registration / Serial:48-563
Alternate Serial:8563
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
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:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:43-16445
Alternate Serial:316445
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-60A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2605
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:59739Submit Correction
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The C-60 was the most numerous of the Lodestar variants operated by the USAF. This example was TOC by the USAAF in 1943 but went to the French post-war and served in Algiers as F-BAMA. It returned to the US around the mid-fifties and flew with various private owners (last reg. as XA-SEX) before arriving at the National Museum of the USAF for preservation and display.
Registration / Serial:43-16445
Alternate Serial:316445
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-60A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2605
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:43-16445
Alternate Serial:316445
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-60A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2605
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:59739Submit Correction
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The C-60 was the most numerous of the Lodestar variants operated by the USAF. This example was TOC by the USAAF in 1943 but went to the French post-war and served in Algiers as F-BAMA. It returned to the US around the mid-fifties and flew with various private owners (last reg. as XA-SEX) before arriving at the National Museum of the USAF for preservation and display.
Registration / Serial:43-16445
Alternate Serial:316445
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-60A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2605
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:59613Submit Correction
View count: 192
The USAAC needed an aircraft capable of flying very slowly for observation and control of the battlefield and the autogyro seemed to the ideal solution. However, it was soon discovered that these aircraft lacked the performance necessary for military applications and due to the inability to hover they were soon superseded by the helicopter. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:N10767
Alternate Registration:NC10767
Aircraft Version:Kellett K-2
C/n (msn):2
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:59613Submit Correction
View count: 192
The USAAC needed an aircraft capable of flying very slowly for observation and control of the battlefield and the autogyro seemed to the ideal solution. However, it was soon discovered that these aircraft lacked the performance necessary for military applications and due to the inability to hover they were soon superseded by the helicopter. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:N10767
Alternate Registration:NC10767
Aircraft Version:Kellett K-2
C/n (msn):2
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