535 results found
Registration / Serial:66-0057
Military Code:CC
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:54111Submit Correction
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The last Spark Vark was retired by the USAF during June 1998 and this example arrived at the National Museum of the USAF the following month.
Registration / Serial:66-0057
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:66-0057
Military Code:CC
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:54111Submit Correction
View count: 292
The last Spark Vark was retired by the USAF during June 1998 and this example arrived at the National Museum of the USAF the following month.
Registration / Serial:66-0057
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics EF-111A Raven
C/n (msn):A1-75
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:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:54096Submit Correction
View count: 178
The A-24 Banshee was the USAAF variant of the Navy SBD Dauntless dive bomber and the type was heavily involved in the South Pacific in operations against the invading Japanese forces. However, losses were high and the Banshee was regarded by many pilots as too slow, short-ranged and poorly armed to be effective. This example on display at the National Museum of the USAF is actually 42-54582 but is displayed as an airctaft that crashed-landed in Java and subsequently abandoned.
Registration / Serial:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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:54096Submit Correction
View count: 178
The A-24 Banshee was the USAAF variant of the Navy SBD Dauntless dive bomber and the type was heavily involved in the South Pacific in operations against the invading Japanese forces. However, losses were high and the Banshee was regarded by many pilots as too slow, short-ranged and poorly armed to be effective. This example on display at the National Museum of the USAF is actually 42-54582 but is displayed as an airctaft that crashed-landed in Java and subsequently abandoned.
Registration / Serial:41-15786
Alternate Registration:115736
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-24B Banshee
C/n (msn):17421
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: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:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:53950Submit Correction
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This reconn Vietnam veteran has earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF.
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:13 November 2015
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:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:53950Submit Correction
View count: 247
This reconn Vietnam veteran has earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF.
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:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:67-21331
Alternate Serial:21331
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0037
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:53124Submit Correction
View count: 193
In late 1966 the USAF selected a military variant of the Cessna Model 337 Super Skymaster to supplement the O-1 Bird Dog FAC aircraft. The O-2A Skymaster identified and marked enemy targets with smoke rockets, co-ordinated air strikes and reported target damage. This O-2A was assigned to the 20th TAS Squadron at Da Nang, South Vietnam in the late 1960s and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:67-21331
Alternate Serial:21331
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0037
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:67-21331
Alternate Serial:21331
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0037
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:53124Submit Correction
View count: 193
In late 1966 the USAF selected a military variant of the Cessna Model 337 Super Skymaster to supplement the O-1 Bird Dog FAC aircraft. The O-2A Skymaster identified and marked enemy targets with smoke rockets, co-ordinated air strikes and reported target damage. This O-2A was assigned to the 20th TAS Squadron at Da Nang, South Vietnam in the late 1960s and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:67-21331
Alternate Serial:21331
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0037
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:3020
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):799
Operator Titles:Vietnam - 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:52595Submit Correction
View count: 1934
This Fresco was originally an Egyptian AF machine but was gifted to the US as a sign of friendship and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this North Vietnamese scheme.
Registration / Serial:3020
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):799
Operator Titles:Vietnam - 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:3020
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):799
Operator Titles:Vietnam - 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:52595Submit Correction
View count: 1934
This Fresco was originally an Egyptian AF machine but was gifted to the US as a sign of friendship and is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this North Vietnamese scheme.
Registration / Serial:3020
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):799
Operator Titles:Vietnam - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52278Submit Correction
View count: 197
The AT-9 advanced trainer was used to bridge the gap between single-engine trainers and twin-engine combat aircraft. The AT-9 was not easy to fly or land, making it particularly suitable for teaching new pilots to cope with the demanding flight characteristics of a new generation of high-performance, multi-engine aircraft such as the B-26 and P-38. This AT-9 at the National Museum of the USAF is one of only two examples that survive today.
Registration / Serial:41-12150
Alternate Serial:1-12150
Aircraft Version:Curtiss AT-9A Jeep
C/n (msn):362
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52278Submit Correction
View count: 197
The AT-9 advanced trainer was used to bridge the gap between single-engine trainers and twin-engine combat aircraft. The AT-9 was not easy to fly or land, making it particularly suitable for teaching new pilots to cope with the demanding flight characteristics of a new generation of high-performance, multi-engine aircraft such as the B-26 and P-38. This AT-9 at the National Museum of the USAF is one of only two examples that survive today.
Registration / Serial:41-12150
Alternate Serial:1-12150
Aircraft Version:Curtiss AT-9A Jeep
C/n (msn):362
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52253Submit Correction
View count: 120
This Traveler was allocated the USAAF serial 44-76068 but went immediately to the USN in May 1944 as BuNo. 23733. A wheels-up landing in 1968 ended its flying career and it passed to the NMUSAF, where it is on display in markings representing an 8th Air Force aircraft in England in 1943
Registration / Serial:N67198
Aircraft Version:Beech UC-43 (D17S)
C/n (msn):6913
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:52253Submit Correction
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This Traveler was allocated the USAAF serial 44-76068 but went immediately to the USN in May 1944 as BuNo. 23733. A wheels-up landing in 1968 ended its flying career and it passed to the NMUSAF, where it is on display in markings representing an 8th Air Force aircraft in England in 1943
Registration / Serial:N67198
Aircraft Version:Beech UC-43 (D17S)
C/n (msn):6913
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:51829Submit Correction
View count: 134
First appearing entering combat in May 1918, the Fokker D. VII quickly showed its superior performance over Allied fighters. With its high rate of climb, higher ceiling and excellent handling characteristics, German pilots scored a remarkable 565 victories over Allied aircraft during the month of August alone. The reproduction aircraft on display at the National Museum of the USAF is painted to represent the Fokker D. VII of Lt. Rudolph Stark, a squadron leader of Jasta 35b in Oct. 1918.
Registration / Serial:4523
Aircraft Version:Fokker D.VII (replica)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:51829Submit Correction
View count: 134
First appearing entering combat in May 1918, the Fokker D. VII quickly showed its superior performance over Allied fighters. With its high rate of climb, higher ceiling and excellent handling characteristics, German pilots scored a remarkable 565 victories over Allied aircraft during the month of August alone. The reproduction aircraft on display at the National Museum of the USAF is painted to represent the Fokker D. VII of Lt. Rudolph Stark, a squadron leader of Jasta 35b in Oct. 1918.
Registration / Serial:4523
Aircraft Version:Fokker D.VII (replica)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:44-35733
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26C Invader
C/n (msn):29012
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Dream Girl
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:51793Submit Correction
View count: 185
In total 2,502 A-26 Invaders and its derivatives were produced seeing service in WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. The A-26C on display was acquired by the NMUSAF in Sept. 1957 and is painted as 'Dream Girl' (port nose art) representing a B-26C used during the Korean War by the 34th Bomb Squadron flying night intruder missions.
Registration / Serial:44-35733
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26C Invader
C/n (msn):29012
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:44-35733
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26C Invader
C/n (msn):29012
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Dream Girl
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:51793Submit Correction
View count: 185
In total 2,502 A-26 Invaders and its derivatives were produced seeing service in WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. The A-26C on display was acquired by the NMUSAF in Sept. 1957 and is painted as 'Dream Girl' (port nose art) representing a B-26C used during the Korean War by the 34th Bomb Squadron flying night intruder missions.
Registration / Serial:44-35733
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26C Invader
C/n (msn):29012
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:45-27948
Aircraft Original Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Generic Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
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:51168Submit Correction
View count: 282
The CG-4A was the most widely used US troop/cargo glider of WWII. Constructed of fabric-covered wood and metal, the CG-4A was crewed by a pilot and co-pilot. It could carry 13 troops and their equipment or a jeep, a quarter-ton truck or a 75mm howitzer loaded through the upward-hinged nose section. Fifteen companies manufactured over 12,000 CG-4As and this survivor is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:45-27948
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
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:45-27948
Aircraft Original Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Generic Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
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:51168Submit Correction
View count: 282
The CG-4A was the most widely used US troop/cargo glider of WWII. Constructed of fabric-covered wood and metal, the CG-4A was crewed by a pilot and co-pilot. It could carry 13 troops and their equipment or a jeep, a quarter-ton truck or a 75mm howitzer loaded through the upward-hinged nose section. Fifteen companies manufactured over 12,000 CG-4As and this survivor is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:45-27948
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
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:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Other Marks:16
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
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:51088Submit Correction
View count: 244
The R-4 became the world's first production helicopter and the USAAF's first service helicopter. This R-4B on display at the National Museum of the USAF was donated to the museum by the University of Illinois in 1967.
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
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:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Other Marks:16
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
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:51088Submit Correction
View count: 244
The R-4 became the world's first production helicopter and the USAAF's first service helicopter. This R-4B on display at the National Museum of the USAF was donated to the museum by the University of Illinois in 1967.
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
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:69-7699
Alternate Serial:97699
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech QU-22B (1079)
C/n (msn):EB-7
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:50890Submit Correction
View count: 384
The QU-22B was to be an unmanned airborne relay for the Igloo White operation during the Southeast Asia War. Igloo White placed and monitored sensors to detect traffic along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Due to equipment reliability problems all operational flights carried a pilot and the system worked well but, due to the loss of several aircraft, the QU-22 program was cancelled in 1972 and this aircraft went on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 2002.
Registration / Serial:69-7699
Alternate Serial:97699
Aircraft Version:Beech QU-22B (1079)
C/n (msn):EB-7
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:69-7699
Alternate Serial:97699
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech QU-22B (1079)
C/n (msn):EB-7
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:50890Submit Correction
View count: 384
The QU-22B was to be an unmanned airborne relay for the Igloo White operation during the Southeast Asia War. Igloo White placed and monitored sensors to detect traffic along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Due to equipment reliability problems all operational flights carried a pilot and the system worked well but, due to the loss of several aircraft, the QU-22 program was cancelled in 1972 and this aircraft went on display at the National Museum of the USAF in 2002.
Registration / Serial:69-7699
Alternate Serial:97699
Aircraft Version:Beech QU-22B (1079)
C/n (msn):EB-7
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:50671Submit Correction
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The YPT-16 was a military version of the civilian Ryan STA and became the first monoplane acquired by the Army Air Corps as a primary trainer. This aircraft flew as NC18922 in civilian life but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as one of the 15 YPT-16 operated by the AAC. They must have been satisfied and this led on to the AAC operating nearly 1,200 more similar Ryan trainers as PT-20s, PT-21s and PT-22s.
Registration / Serial:44-44
Aircraft Version:Ryan YPT-16 (STA)
C/n (msn):312
Operator Titles:USA - Army
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:50671Submit Correction
View count: 749
The YPT-16 was a military version of the civilian Ryan STA and became the first monoplane acquired by the Army Air Corps as a primary trainer. This aircraft flew as NC18922 in civilian life but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF as one of the 15 YPT-16 operated by the AAC. They must have been satisfied and this led on to the AAC operating nearly 1,200 more similar Ryan trainers as PT-20s, PT-21s and PT-22s.
Registration / Serial:44-44
Aircraft Version:Ryan YPT-16 (STA)
C/n (msn):312
Operator Titles:USA - Army
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:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50667Submit Correction
View count: 121
The AT-11 was the standard USAAF WWII bombing trainer, with about 90% of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained on AT-11s. This example, on display at the National Museum of the USAF, is one of 1,582 ordered by the USAAF between 1941-1945 and is painted to represent a trainer in service during the autumn of 1943.
Registration / Serial:42-37493
Alternate Serial:237493
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-11 Kansan
C/n (msn):4086
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50667Submit Correction
View count: 121
The AT-11 was the standard USAAF WWII bombing trainer, with about 90% of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained on AT-11s. This example, on display at the National Museum of the USAF, is one of 1,582 ordered by the USAAF between 1941-1945 and is painted to represent a trainer in service during the autumn of 1943.
Registration / Serial:42-37493
Alternate Serial:237493
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-11 Kansan
C/n (msn):4086
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:N4782S
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B)
C/n (msn):55033
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50458Submit Correction
View count: 179
The H-19/HRS-1 was the first practical single-rotor utility helicopter and the first in Sikorsky's successful S-55 series. The centre-of-gravity problems of earlier models were solved by shifting the engine to the front and the passenger compartment to beneath the rotor hub. Other innovations included offset-flapping hinges and hydraulically boosted irreversible controls. This example is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. Ex US Marines 127799.
Registration / Serial:N4782S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B)
C/n (msn):55033
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N4782S
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B)
C/n (msn):55033
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50458Submit Correction
View count: 179
The H-19/HRS-1 was the first practical single-rotor utility helicopter and the first in Sikorsky's successful S-55 series. The centre-of-gravity problems of earlier models were solved by shifting the engine to the front and the passenger compartment to beneath the rotor hub. Other innovations included offset-flapping hinges and hydraulically boosted irreversible controls. This example is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. Ex US Marines 127799.
Registration / Serial:N4782S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B)
C/n (msn):55033
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:610824
Military Code:4
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Bf-109
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Bf-109
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10/U4
C/n (msn):610824
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50428Submit Correction
View count: 819
This Bf-109 is painted as a JG300 machine tasked with defending Germany against the Eighth Air Force daylight bombing raids. Now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:610824
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10/U4
C/n (msn):610824
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:610824
Military Code:4
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Bf-109
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Bf-109
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10/U4
C/n (msn):610824
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50428Submit Correction
View count: 819
This Bf-109 is painted as a JG300 machine tasked with defending Germany against the Eighth Air Force daylight bombing raids. Now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:610824
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10/U4
C/n (msn):610824
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50406Submit Correction
View count: 143
This diorama at the NMUSAF is configured to appear as the UH-1F flown by Capt. Jim Fleming on 26th Nov. 1968, when he braved intense enemy fire to rescue a small reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by a much larger enemy force. For his bravery, Captain Fleming was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50406Submit Correction
View count: 143
This diorama at the NMUSAF is configured to appear as the UH-1F flown by Capt. Jim Fleming on 26th Nov. 1968, when he braved intense enemy fire to rescue a small reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by a much larger enemy force. For his bravery, Captain Fleming was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Registration / Serial:64-15476
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1P Iroquois
C/n (msn):7026
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:MA863
Other Marks:HL-B
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50132Submit Correction
View count: 187
This Tropical Spitfire (note the huge cooling air intake) was built for Supermarine under license by Vickers-Armstrong in June 1943. It was shipped to Australia in September 1943, where it served with the RAAF as A58-246. It is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa in November 1942) markings as MA863 / HL-B 31st Fighter Group, 308th Fighter Squadron.
Registration / Serial:MA863
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:MA863
Other Marks:HL-B
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50132Submit Correction
View count: 187
This Tropical Spitfire (note the huge cooling air intake) was built for Supermarine under license by Vickers-Armstrong in June 1943. It was shipped to Australia in September 1943, where it served with the RAAF as A58-246. It is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa in November 1942) markings as MA863 / HL-B 31st Fighter Group, 308th Fighter Squadron.
Registration / Serial:MA863
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5C
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
Licence-built by:Vultee
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50022Submit Correction
View count: 106
The L-1 liaison aircraft, originally designated O-49, was the military version of the civilian Stinson Model 74. This example was delivered to the USAAF around 1941 as 40-0291 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice US Army medivac scheme.
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson V-74 Vigilant
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
Licence-built by:Vultee
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50022Submit Correction
View count: 106
The L-1 liaison aircraft, originally designated O-49, was the military version of the civilian Stinson Model 74. This example was delivered to the USAAF around 1941 as 40-0291 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice US Army medivac scheme.
Registration / Serial:N63229
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-1A Vigilant
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Military Code:737
Aircraft Original Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Generic Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50021Submit Correction
View count: 162
This NA-64 served with the RCAF as 3417 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice diorama to represent an Army Air Corps Bt-14 involved in a training accident. Note the pilot pleading with the instructor that the fact the brakes were applied too hard... really wasn't his fault!
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Military Code:737
Aircraft Original Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Generic Type:North American NA-64 Yale
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50021Submit Correction
View count: 162
This NA-64 served with the RCAF as 3417 but is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in this nice diorama to represent an Army Air Corps Bt-14 involved in a training accident. Note the pilot pleading with the instructor that the fact the brakes were applied too hard... really wasn't his fault!
Registration / Serial:"38-227"
Aircraft Version:North American NA-64 Yale
C/n (msn):64-2168
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact