81 results found
Registration / Serial:N8010U
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-51
C/n (msn):45287 / 16
Operator Titles:United Airlines
Aircraft Name:Donald Douglas Sr
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:260879Submit Correction
View count: 363
Delivered new 29th Sep 1959 as a series 11 , converted to srs 51 and withdrawn from use KSFO Jan 1980, scrapped July 1981
Registration / Serial:N8010U
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-51
C/n (msn):45287 / 16
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N8010U
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-51
C/n (msn):45287 / 16
Operator Titles:United Airlines
Aircraft Name:Donald Douglas Sr
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:260879Submit Correction
View count: 363
Delivered new 29th Sep 1959 as a series 11 , converted to srs 51 and withdrawn from use KSFO Jan 1980, scrapped July 1981
Registration / Serial:N8010U
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-51
C/n (msn):45287 / 16
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N7508A
Fleet number:508
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-100 (C-137)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-123
C/n (msn):17635 / 15
Operator Titles:American Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:260871Submit Correction
View count: 364
Delivered new 27th March 1959 and to Cyprus Airways as 5B-DAP 5th Feb 1980
Registration / Serial:N7508A
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-123
C/n (msn):17635 / 15
Operator Titles:American Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N7508A
Fleet number:508
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-100 (C-137)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-123
C/n (msn):17635 / 15
Operator Titles:American Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:260871Submit Correction
View count: 364
Delivered new 27th March 1959 and to Cyprus Airways as 5B-DAP 5th Feb 1980
Registration / Serial:N7508A
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-123
C/n (msn):17635 / 15
Operator Titles:American Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N7015U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-100 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18307 / 38
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:260867Submit Correction
View count: 347
Delivered new 16th Apr 1964 and retired KSJC (San Jose) 4th Dec 1991 and used as instructional airframe by San Jose State University Foundation
Registration / Serial:N7015U
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18307 / 38
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N7015U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-100 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18307 / 38
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:260867Submit Correction
View count: 347
Delivered new 16th Apr 1964 and retired KSJC (San Jose) 4th Dec 1991 and used as instructional airframe by San Jose State University Foundation
Registration / Serial:N7015U
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18307 / 38
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:260067Submit Correction
View count: 413
Seen in the National Air and Space Museum. Lt. Cyrus Bettis flew this aircraft to win the 1925 Pulitzer Trophy Race as a landplane R3C-1. It was later converted to a float plane R3C-2 after which Jimmy Doolittle flew it to victory in the 1925 Schneider Trophy Race. To be noted is that this Army aircraft was flown under the Navy designation R3C-1/2 and the Navy serial number A6979.
Registration / Serial:A6979
Aircraft Version:Curtiss R3C-2
C/n (msn):26-33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:260067Submit Correction
View count: 413
Seen in the National Air and Space Museum. Lt. Cyrus Bettis flew this aircraft to win the 1925 Pulitzer Trophy Race as a landplane R3C-1. It was later converted to a float plane R3C-2 after which Jimmy Doolittle flew it to victory in the 1925 Schneider Trophy Race. To be noted is that this Army aircraft was flown under the Navy designation R3C-1/2 and the Navy serial number A6979.
Registration / Serial:A6979
Aircraft Version:Curtiss R3C-2
C/n (msn):26-33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N4731
Fleet number:31
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-200 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-235
C/n (msn):19451 / 483
Operator Titles:National Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:259216Submit Correction
View count: 562
Delivered new 19th Dec 1967 and merged into PanAm Jan 1980, retired KOKC (Oklahoma City) Dec 1991 and scrapped Sep 1992
Registration / Serial:N4731
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-235
C/n (msn):19451 / 483
Operator Titles:National Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N4731
Fleet number:31
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-200 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-235
C/n (msn):19451 / 483
Operator Titles:National Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:259216Submit Correction
View count: 562
Delivered new 19th Dec 1967 and merged into PanAm Jan 1980, retired KOKC (Oklahoma City) Dec 1991 and scrapped Sep 1992
Registration / Serial:N4731
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-235
C/n (msn):19451 / 483
Operator Titles:National Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:15392
Other Marks:E-10
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):401
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:254760Submit Correction
View count: 243
This aircraft, seen at the Smithsonian Collection was displayed between 1975 and 2004. It is now stored
Registration / Serial:15392
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
C/n (msn):401
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:15392
Other Marks:E-10
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):401
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:254760Submit Correction
View count: 243
This aircraft, seen at the Smithsonian Collection was displayed between 1975 and 2004. It is now stored
Registration / Serial:15392
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
C/n (msn):401
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Original Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:254307Submit Correction
View count: 204
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Original Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:254307Submit Correction
View count: 204
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N7055U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-100 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18862 / 216
Operator Titles:United Airlines
Promotional Titles:727 Friend Ship
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:251827Submit Correction
View count: 211
Delivered new 12th Jan 1966 and sold to Aero Controls Inc for spares 20th Apr 1992 and retired at KSHN (Shelton) where it was scrapped
Registration / Serial:N7055U
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18862 / 216
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N7055U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-100 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18862 / 216
Operator Titles:United Airlines
Promotional Titles:727 Friend Ship
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:251827Submit Correction
View count: 211
Delivered new 12th Jan 1966 and sold to Aero Controls Inc for spares 20th Apr 1992 and retired at KSHN (Shelton) where it was scrapped
Registration / Serial:N7055U
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-22
C/n (msn):18862 / 216
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:247491Submit Correction
View count: 325
This 1944 built machine was the first helicopter built by Stanley Hiller. It was displayed in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:247491Submit Correction
View count: 325
This 1944 built machine was the first helicopter built by Stanley Hiller. It was displayed in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:246156Submit Correction
View count: 147
On November 9th 1918, two days before the Armistice of WWI this aircraft, piloted by Heinz von Beaulieu-Marconnay landed at an Allied airfield near Verdun in France. The aircraft was subsequently shipped to the USA where it was restored in the early 1970s. The code U-10 relates to the Regiment with which the pilot had served prior to joining the Air Force, The Tenth Uhlans. The aircraft is seen here displayed in the Smithsonian collection.
Registration / Serial:"1144"
Aircraft Version:Fokker D.VII
C/n (msn):4635
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:246156Submit Correction
View count: 147
On November 9th 1918, two days before the Armistice of WWI this aircraft, piloted by Heinz von Beaulieu-Marconnay landed at an Allied airfield near Verdun in France. The aircraft was subsequently shipped to the USA where it was restored in the early 1970s. The code U-10 relates to the Regiment with which the pilot had served prior to joining the Air Force, The Tenth Uhlans. The aircraft is seen here displayed in the Smithsonian collection.
Registration / Serial:"1144"
Aircraft Version:Fokker D.VII
C/n (msn):4635
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:238334Submit Correction
View count: 149
This aircraft made the first non-stop flight from Coast to Coast of the USA in 26 hours, 50 minutes in 1923. It is seen here in the Smithsonian collection
Registration / Serial:64233
Alternate Serial:AS64233
Aircraft Version:Fokker T-2
C/n (msn):1800
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:238334Submit Correction
View count: 149
This aircraft made the first non-stop flight from Coast to Coast of the USA in 26 hours, 50 minutes in 1923. It is seen here in the Smithsonian collection
Registration / Serial:64233
Alternate Serial:AS64233
Aircraft Version:Fokker T-2
C/n (msn):1800
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N64139
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin Otter
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:Golden West Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:231422Submit Correction
View count: 257
Delivered new 28th June 1968 and became F-OGKK July 1984
Registration / Serial:N64139
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin Otter
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:Golden West Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:N64139
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin Otter
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:Golden West Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:231422Submit Correction
View count: 257
Delivered new 28th June 1968 and became F-OGKK July 1984
Registration / Serial:N64139
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin Otter
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:Golden West Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:230899Submit Correction
View count: 660
Ex N6140A, registered 29th June 1967 to Bonanza Airlines, merged into Air West July 1968, then Hughes Airwest July 1970 , Republic Oct 1980 and Northwest Oct 1986
Registration / Serial:N948L
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-9-14
C/n (msn):47049 / 42
Operator Titles:Hughes Airwest
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:230899Submit Correction
View count: 660
Ex N6140A, registered 29th June 1967 to Bonanza Airlines, merged into Air West July 1968, then Hughes Airwest July 1970 , Republic Oct 1980 and Northwest Oct 1986
Registration / Serial:N948L
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-9-14
C/n (msn):47049 / 42
Operator Titles:Hughes Airwest
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:227161Submit Correction
View count: 637
Delivered new 8th Aug 1962 and became N92GS Oct 1986, scrapped KMIA Nov 1996
Registration / Serial:N93146
Aircraft Version:Boeing 720-047B
C/n (msn):18452 / 310
Operator Titles:Western Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:227161Submit Correction
View count: 637
Delivered new 8th Aug 1962 and became N92GS Oct 1986, scrapped KMIA Nov 1996
Registration / Serial:N93146
Aircraft Version:Boeing 720-047B
C/n (msn):18452 / 310
Operator Titles:Western Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:G-ALYF
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19350
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:195568Submit Correction
View count: 381
This DC-3 served Glasgow Airport's fireman as a training aid for a number of years, in a gradually increasing number of parts! The "Glaspol" titles were perhaps some combination of Glasgow and Police?
Registration / Serial:G-ALYF
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19350
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:G-ALYF
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19350
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:195568Submit Correction
View count: 381
This DC-3 served Glasgow Airport's fireman as a training aid for a number of years, in a gradually increasing number of parts! The "Glaspol" titles were perhaps some combination of Glasgow and Police?
Registration / Serial:G-ALYF
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19350
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:103398Submit Correction
View count: 240
Whilst there are several replicas of this important aircraft, this is the real thing! This sole Ryan NYP was manufactured in April 1927. It is widely quoted as c/n 1, 29 or 30, but it was in fact never issued a manufacturer serial number by Ryan, nor a type certificate by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Registration / Serial:NX211
Alternate Registration:N-X-211
Aircraft Version:Ryan NYP
C/n (msn):None issued
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:103398Submit Correction
View count: 240
Whilst there are several replicas of this important aircraft, this is the real thing! This sole Ryan NYP was manufactured in April 1927. It is widely quoted as c/n 1, 29 or 30, but it was in fact never issued a manufacturer serial number by Ryan, nor a type certificate by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Registration / Serial:NX211
Alternate Registration:N-X-211
Aircraft Version:Ryan NYP
C/n (msn):None issued
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:78855Submit Correction
View count: 96
Built in 1927 this aircraft was powered by a 1918 Curtiss OX-5 engine. The aircraft was flown until 1966 and was donated to the Smithsonian Museum in 1972. It has been in storage since about 1990
Registration / Serial:N452
Aircraft Version:Waco 9
C/n (msn):389
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:78855Submit Correction
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Built in 1927 this aircraft was powered by a 1918 Curtiss OX-5 engine. The aircraft was flown until 1966 and was donated to the Smithsonian Museum in 1972. It has been in storage since about 1990
Registration / Serial:N452
Aircraft Version:Waco 9
C/n (msn):389
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:77825Submit Correction
View count: 96
This is the aircraft that started it all, the first powered aircraft. When I visited the Smithsonian in 1978 it was suspended from the roof of the museum as seen here but on a more recent visit (2004) it has a hall to itself.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:77825Submit Correction
View count: 96
This is the aircraft that started it all, the first powered aircraft. When I visited the Smithsonian in 1978 it was suspended from the roof of the museum as seen here but on a more recent visit (2004) it has a hall to itself.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
Aircraft Name:The Winnie Mae of Oklahoma
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:33339Submit Correction
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The 'Winnie Mae', a special Lockheed Model 5C Vega was flown by Wiley Post who completed two around-the-world record flights and a series of high-altitude research flights. In 1978 it was in the Smithsonian collection in Washington DC but has now been moved to the Udvar-Hazy Centre
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
Aircraft Name:The Winnie Mae of Oklahoma
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:33339Submit Correction
View count: 218
The 'Winnie Mae', a special Lockheed Model 5C Vega was flown by Wiley Post who completed two around-the-world record flights and a series of high-altitude research flights. In 1978 it was in the Smithsonian collection in Washington DC but has now been moved to the Udvar-Hazy Centre
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:31024Submit Correction
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Spirit of St Louis, the original, not one of the many replicas, seen at the Smithsonian Collection. This sole Ryan NYP was manufactured in April 1927. It is widely quoted as c/n 1, 29 or 30, but it was in fact never issued a manufacturer serial number by Ryan, nor a type certificate by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Registration / Serial:NX211
Alternate Registration:N-X-211
Aircraft Version:Ryan NYP
C/n (msn):None issued
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:31024Submit Correction
View count: 303
Spirit of St Louis, the original, not one of the many replicas, seen at the Smithsonian Collection. This sole Ryan NYP was manufactured in April 1927. It is widely quoted as c/n 1, 29 or 30, but it was in fact never issued a manufacturer serial number by Ryan, nor a type certificate by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Registration / Serial:NX211
Alternate Registration:N-X-211
Aircraft Version:Ryan NYP
C/n (msn):None issued
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact