74 results found
Registration / Serial:52-1584
Alternate Serial:21584
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin B-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:153601Submit Correction
View count: 3401
Registration / Serial:52-1584
Alternate Serial:21584
Aircraft Version:Martin B-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:52-1584
Alternate Serial:21584
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin B-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:153601Submit Correction
View count: 3401
Registration / Serial:52-1584
Alternate Serial:21584
Aircraft Version:Martin B-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Military Code:BB-412
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:16 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:143231Submit Correction
View count: 807
This Destroyer was built in 1956 as a RB-66B and upon delivery went to the 19th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron. It was converted to a JRB-66B and modified to test the radar and control system of the Boeing-MARC BOMARC missile. By 1965 it had been transferred to the Chanute Technical Training Center (Air Training Command) at Chanute AFB before eventually joining the museum there in 1993. Unfortunately, the closing of the museum in October 2015 has resulted in the frame being scrapped.
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:16 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Military Code:BB-412
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:16 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:143231Submit Correction
View count: 807
This Destroyer was built in 1956 as a RB-66B and upon delivery went to the 19th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron. It was converted to a JRB-66B and modified to test the radar and control system of the Boeing-MARC BOMARC missile. By 1965 it had been transferred to the Chanute Technical Training Center (Air Training Command) at Chanute AFB before eventually joining the museum there in 1993. Unfortunately, the closing of the museum in October 2015 has resulted in the frame being scrapped.
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:16 November 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:60-0369
Alternate Serial:00369
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing GNC-135A Stratolifter
C/n (msn):18144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:112968Submit Correction
View count: 1531
Registration / Serial:60-0369
Alternate Serial:00369
Aircraft Version:Boeing GNC-135A Stratolifter
C/n (msn):18144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:60-0369
Alternate Serial:00369
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing GNC-135A Stratolifter
C/n (msn):18144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:112968Submit Correction
View count: 1531
Registration / Serial:60-0369
Alternate Serial:00369
Aircraft Version:Boeing GNC-135A Stratolifter
C/n (msn):18144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:0-20898
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:110179Submit Correction
View count: 345
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:0-20898
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:0-20898
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:110179Submit Correction
View count: 345
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:0-20898
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:141311
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:93507Submit Correction
View count: 740
Registration / Serial:141311
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:141311
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:93507Submit Correction
View count: 740
Registration / Serial:141311
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:28 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:"44-92065"
Alternate Serial:492065
Military Code:W
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:90207Submit Correction
View count: 1577
Quite a job to park this large plane on a streetcorner in between powerlines. This beast is posing as B-36B 44-92065, but it is in fact RB-36H 51-13730. It is currently on display at Castle AFB.
Registration / Serial:"44-92065"
Alternate Serial:492065
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:"44-92065"
Alternate Serial:492065
Military Code:W
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:90207Submit Correction
View count: 1577
Quite a job to park this large plane on a streetcorner in between powerlines. This beast is posing as B-36B 44-92065, but it is in fact RB-36H 51-13730. It is currently on display at Castle AFB.
Registration / Serial:"44-92065"
Alternate Serial:492065
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:54-1351
Alternate Serial:0-41351
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-12-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:78863Submit Correction
View count: 658
Registration / Serial:54-1351
Alternate Serial:0-41351
Aircraft Version:Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-12-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:54-1351
Alternate Serial:0-41351
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-12-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:78863Submit Correction
View count: 658
Registration / Serial:54-1351
Alternate Serial:0-41351
Aircraft Version:Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-12-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:141311
Military Code:SH-15
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:69006Submit Correction
View count: 383
Delivered to US Navy as a WV-2 in 08.56. Served several Patrol Squadrons and the Pacific Missile Range. Retired to Davis Monthan in 05.79. Preserved in 1950s scheme.
Registration / Serial:141311
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:141311
Military Code:SH-15
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:69006Submit Correction
View count: 383
Delivered to US Navy as a WV-2 in 08.56. Served several Patrol Squadrons and the Pacific Missile Range. Retired to Davis Monthan in 05.79. Preserved in 1950s scheme.
Registration / Serial:141311
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4435
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Military Code:BB-412
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:68998Submit Correction
View count: 629
Built as RB-66B recce aircraft. The 'J' prefix to its designation indicates a later use for test work on missile development before retirement to Davis Monthan and latter its display at the Rantoul Museum.
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Military Code:BB-412
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:68998Submit Correction
View count: 629
Built as RB-66B recce aircraft. The 'J' prefix to its designation indicates a later use for test work on missile development before retirement to Davis Monthan and latter its display at the Rantoul Museum.
Registration / Serial:53-412
Alternate Serial:30412
Aircraft Version:Douglas JRB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44293
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:56-2009
Alternate Serial:0-62009
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133A Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45246
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:64066Submit Correction
View count: 788
Registration / Serial:56-2009
Alternate Serial:0-62009
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133A Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45246
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:56-2009
Alternate Serial:0-62009
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133A Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45246
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:64066Submit Correction
View count: 788
Registration / Serial:56-2009
Alternate Serial:0-62009
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133A Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45246
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:29 September 1983
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:44-35204
Other Marks:AC-204 434314 BC-314
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28483
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:61794Submit Correction
View count: 329
A-26C displayed at Chanute AFB incorrectly marked as 44-34314 and with two sets of Buzz Markings.
Registration / Serial:44-35204
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28483
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:44-35204
Other Marks:AC-204 434314 BC-314
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28483
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Chanute Air Force Base Collection
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:61794Submit Correction
View count: 329
A-26C displayed at Chanute AFB incorrectly marked as 44-34314 and with two sets of Buzz Markings.
Registration / Serial:44-35204
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28483
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18783Submit Correction
View count: 273
Early production F-86A Sabre preserved at the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum. Fin serial incorrectly painted by the museum - should be '7615' per 1947 period practice.
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18783Submit Correction
View count: 273
Early production F-86A Sabre preserved at the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum. Fin serial incorrectly painted by the museum - should be '7615' per 1947 period practice.
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic YP-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12496Submit Correction
View count: 355
Pre-production P-84A Thunderjet wearing false serial '488656' at the Chanute Museum at Rantoul, Illinois. This really is 45-59494.
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Version:Republic YP-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic YP-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12496Submit Correction
View count: 355
Pre-production P-84A Thunderjet wearing false serial '488656' at the Chanute Museum at Rantoul, Illinois. This really is 45-59494.
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Version:Republic YP-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2006
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:52-0898
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:22 July 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:10803Submit Correction
View count: 501
This old girl serves as the gate guard at the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum. The museum closed in November 2015 and the C-97 and C-133 were offered for scrap at government auction in September 2017.
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:52-0898
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:22 July 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:52-0898
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:22 July 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:10803Submit Correction
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This old girl serves as the gate guard at the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum. The museum closed in November 2015 and the C-97 and C-133 were offered for scrap at government auction in September 2017.
Registration / Serial:52-898
Alternate Serial:52-0898
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16592
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:22 July 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact