61 results found in 2.92 seconds
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Event:Portes Ouvertes de Bordeaux-Mérignac 1979
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:880531Submit Correction
View count: 160
Photographer: Jan Gerrits
Registration / Serial:62
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IVA
C/n (msn):62
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Event:Portes Ouvertes de Bordeaux-Mérignac 1979
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:880531Submit Correction
View count: 160
Photographer: Jan Gerrits
Registration / Serial:62
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IVA
C/n (msn):62
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:53-310
Alternate Serial:30310
Other Marks:310
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17092
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Texas ANG
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868714Submit Correction
View count: 120
Entered MASDC as a KC-97G in May 1965 but returned to service with 106th ARG at Tucson. To Hayes Aircraft and converted to KC-97L. Served Missouri and Texas ANGs before being ferried to Eglin AFB for preservation. Now on display indoors at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, Ashland, NE
Registration / Serial:53-310
Alternate Serial:30310
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17092
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:53-310
Alternate Serial:30310
Other Marks:310
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17092
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Texas ANG
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868714Submit Correction
View count: 120
Entered MASDC as a KC-97G in May 1965 but returned to service with 106th ARG at Tucson. To Hayes Aircraft and converted to KC-97L. Served Missouri and Texas ANGs before being ferried to Eglin AFB for preservation. Now on display indoors at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, Ashland, NE
Registration / Serial:53-310
Alternate Serial:30310
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17092
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-6601
Alternate Serial:96601
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31007
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868261Submit Correction
View count: 121
Still active with the 37th HS at FE Warren AFB, WY in 2021
Registration / Serial:69-6601
Alternate Serial:96601
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31007
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-6601
Alternate Serial:96601
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31007
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868261Submit Correction
View count: 121
Still active with the 37th HS at FE Warren AFB, WY in 2021
Registration / Serial:69-6601
Alternate Serial:96601
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31007
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-6654
Alternate Serial:96654
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Event:Eglin Open House 1979
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868259Submit Correction
View count: 132
With 6th SOS at Duke Field, FL in 2012 and 512th RQS at Kirtland AFB, NM after 2019, active in 2025
Registration / Serial:69-6654
Alternate Serial:96654
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-6654
Alternate Serial:96654
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Event:Eglin Open House 1979
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868259Submit Correction
View count: 132
With 6th SOS at Duke Field, FL in 2012 and 512th RQS at Kirtland AFB, NM after 2019, active in 2025
Registration / Serial:69-6654
Alternate Serial:96654
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1N Iroquois
C/n (msn):31060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:70-16330
Alternate Serial:16330
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12635
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868197Submit Correction
View count: 105
To AMARC in 2000, sold as N9233A in 2005 and to Colombia as FAC-4524
Registration / Serial:70-16330
Alternate Serial:16330
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12635
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:70-16330
Alternate Serial:16330
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12635
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868197Submit Correction
View count: 105
To AMARC in 2000, sold as N9233A in 2005 and to Colombia as FAC-4524
Registration / Serial:70-16330
Alternate Serial:16330
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12635
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:74-22500
Alternate Serial:22500
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):13824
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:United States Readiness Command
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868175Submit Correction
View count: 131
To N500WU with US Dept of State, Patrick AFB, FL then to Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept, wfu
Registration / Serial:74-22500
Alternate Serial:22500
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):13824
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:74-22500
Alternate Serial:22500
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):13824
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:United States Readiness Command
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868175Submit Correction
View count: 131
To N500WU with US Dept of State, Patrick AFB, FL then to Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept, wfu
Registration / Serial:74-22500
Alternate Serial:22500
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):13824
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:250
Military Code:DD
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIB-RV
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:CIFAS 328
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Event:Portes Ouvertes de Bordeaux-Mérignac 1979
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo from:JMS CollectionContact
Photo ID:825284Submit Correction
View count: 218
Registration / Serial:250
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIB-RV
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo from:JMS CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:250
Military Code:DD
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIB-RV
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:CIFAS 328
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Event:Portes Ouvertes de Bordeaux-Mérignac 1979
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo from:JMS CollectionContact
Photo ID:825284Submit Correction
View count: 218
Registration / Serial:250
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIB-RV
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Bordeaux - Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo from:JMS CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:52-132598
Alternate Registration:AF51-598
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1G Skyraider
C/n (msn):8993
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:807159Submit Correction
View count: 106
Displayed from 1972 in Vietnam-style camouflage as a 1st SOW aircraft, with the incorrect '51' prefix applied. The unit badge with the legend "Any Time Any Place" was later removed when the aircraft was placed back on its undercarriage for display, along with 'TC' tail code added. Repainted in 2005 to basic USN-style grey to commemorate a Medal of Honour-winning mission in 1968, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:52-132598
Alternate Registration:AF51-598
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1G Skyraider
C/n (msn):8993
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:52-132598
Alternate Registration:AF51-598
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1G Skyraider
C/n (msn):8993
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:807159Submit Correction
View count: 106
Displayed from 1972 in Vietnam-style camouflage as a 1st SOW aircraft, with the incorrect '51' prefix applied. The unit badge with the legend "Any Time Any Place" was later removed when the aircraft was placed back on its undercarriage for display, along with 'TC' tail code added. Repainted in 2005 to basic USN-style grey to commemorate a Medal of Honour-winning mission in 1968, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:52-132598
Alternate Registration:AF51-598
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1G Skyraider
C/n (msn):8993
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:64-17666
Alternate Serial:666
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:On Mark A-26A Counter Invader (B-26K)
Manufacturers:Douglas / On Mark
C/n (msn):28762
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:806919Submit Correction
View count: 141
The first of what would become many aircraft placed preserved at the Hurlburt gate was unveiled in 1971. Initially mounted on a plinth, this Invader which had been converted from an A-26C to B-26K in 1965 was later displayed on its own landing gear and underwent various changes to its markings, ending up as shown in my December 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:64-17666
Alternate Serial:666
Aircraft Version:On Mark A-26A Counter Invader (B-26K)
C/n (msn):28762
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:64-17666
Alternate Serial:666
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:On Mark A-26A Counter Invader (B-26K)
Manufacturers:Douglas / On Mark
C/n (msn):28762
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:806919Submit Correction
View count: 141
The first of what would become many aircraft placed preserved at the Hurlburt gate was unveiled in 1971. Initially mounted on a plinth, this Invader which had been converted from an A-26C to B-26K in 1965 was later displayed on its own landing gear and underwent various changes to its markings, ending up as shown in my December 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:64-17666
Alternate Serial:666
Aircraft Version:On Mark A-26A Counter Invader (B-26K)
C/n (msn):28762
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:43-15510
Alternate Serial:AF 42-510
Military Code:OS
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):19976
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:806895Submit Correction
View count: 129
Showing the incorrect '42' prefix applied when first placed on display to represent an AC-47
Registration / Serial:43-15510
Alternate Serial:AF 42-510
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19976
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:43-15510
Alternate Serial:AF 42-510
Military Code:OS
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):19976
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:806895Submit Correction
View count: 129
Showing the incorrect '42' prefix applied when first placed on display to represent an AC-47
Registration / Serial:43-15510
Alternate Serial:AF 42-510
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19976
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mary Esther - Hurlburt Field (HRT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-83863
Alternate Serial:4-83863
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Wicked Wanda
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769397Submit Correction
View count: 114
One of the many schemes carried by this Fortress since it has been preserved at Eglin. See my 2024 photo as she is now with notes here
Registration / Serial:44-83863
Alternate Serial:4-83863
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-83863
Alternate Serial:4-83863
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Wicked Wanda
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769397Submit Correction
View count: 114
One of the many schemes carried by this Fortress since it has been preserved at Eglin. See my 2024 photo as she is now with notes here
Registration / Serial:44-83863
Alternate Serial:4-83863
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-13571
Military Code:WR-U
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Cavalier F-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2
C/n (msn):109-27204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769375Submit Correction
View count: 144
Displayed in the markings carried during WWII while based in England, this P-51 was re-manufactured as a Mustang T.2 by Cavalier Aircraft Corp in 1967 with s/n 68-15796 for the US Army, used as a chase plane for flight trials between 1967 and 1975 from Edwards AFB, including the AH-56 Cheyenne program. My December 2024 shows it as now presented indoors
Registration / Serial:44-13571
Aircraft Version:Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2
C/n (msn):109-27204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-13571
Military Code:WR-U
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Cavalier F-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2
C/n (msn):109-27204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769375Submit Correction
View count: 144
Displayed in the markings carried during WWII while based in England, this P-51 was re-manufactured as a Mustang T.2 by Cavalier Aircraft Corp in 1967 with s/n 68-15796 for the US Army, used as a chase plane for flight trials between 1967 and 1975 from Edwards AFB, including the AH-56 Cheyenne program. My December 2024 shows it as now presented indoors
Registration / Serial:44-13571
Aircraft Version:Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2
C/n (msn):109-27204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-89320
Alternate Registration:N345GP
Military Code:5-A2
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769363Submit Correction
View count: 137
As displayed in 1979 - can be compared with my December 2024 shot of it indoors
Registration / Serial:44-89320
Alternate Registration:N345GP
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-89320
Alternate Registration:N345GP
Military Code:5-A2
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769363Submit Correction
View count: 137
As displayed in 1979 - can be compared with my December 2024 shot of it indoors
Registration / Serial:44-89320
Alternate Registration:N345GP
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:49-432
Alternate Serial:90432
Other Marks:432
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2180
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769263Submit Correction
View count: 100
This F-80 was later repainted to represent the aircraft which shot down a MiG-15 in the world's first all-jet fighter air battle during the Korean War in November 1950, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:49-432
Alternate Serial:90432
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2180
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:49-432
Alternate Serial:90432
Other Marks:432
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2180
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769263Submit Correction
View count: 100
This F-80 was later repainted to represent the aircraft which shot down a MiG-15 in the world's first all-jet fighter air battle during the Korean War in November 1950, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:49-432
Alternate Serial:90432
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2180
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:68-0058
Alternate Serial:AF68-058
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-227
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:3246 Test Wing
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769204Submit Correction
View count: 259
This 'Swinger', previously RAF Upper Heyford-based with the 20th TFW, is seen on the Eglin ramp while serving the 3246th Test Wing. It is now in the USAF Armament Museum at the same base, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:68-0058
Alternate Serial:AF68-058
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-227
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:68-0058
Alternate Serial:AF68-058
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-227
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:3246 Test Wing
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769204Submit Correction
View count: 259
This 'Swinger', previously RAF Upper Heyford-based with the 20th TFW, is seen on the Eglin ramp while serving the 3246th Test Wing. It is now in the USAF Armament Museum at the same base, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:68-0058
Alternate Serial:AF68-058
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-227
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:57-1331
Alternate Serial:0-71331
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5043
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769203Submit Correction
View count: 90
45 years before my 2024 shot of this Starfighter...
Registration / Serial:57-1331
Alternate Serial:0-71331
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5043
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:57-1331
Alternate Serial:0-71331
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5043
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769203Submit Correction
View count: 90
45 years before my 2024 shot of this Starfighter...
Registration / Serial:57-1331
Alternate Serial:0-71331
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5043
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:53-4296
Alternate Serial:0-34296
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501320
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769028Submit Correction
View count: 192
The last B-47 to serve the USAF, seen before the F-111 radar test nose was replaced by a standard B-47E unit (rather than the original stubby RB-47H nose)
Registration / Serial:53-4296
Alternate Serial:0-34296
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501320
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:53-4296
Alternate Serial:0-34296
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501320
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:769028Submit Correction
View count: 192
The last B-47 to serve the USAF, seen before the F-111 radar test nose was replaced by a standard B-47E unit (rather than the original stubby RB-47H nose)
Registration / Serial:53-4296
Alternate Serial:0-34296
Aircraft Version:Boeing RB-47H Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501320
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:39103
Alternate Serial:0-39103
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47K Skytrain
C/n (msn):32818/16070
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768687Submit Correction
View count: 174
The C-47 now on display in the same collection at Eglin as an AC-47D "Spooky" gunship as per my Dec 2024 photo. Ex USN BuNo 39103 and used for electronic testing
Registration / Serial:39103
Alternate Serial:0-39103
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47K Skytrain
C/n (msn):32818/16070
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:39103
Alternate Serial:0-39103
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47K Skytrain
C/n (msn):32818/16070
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768687Submit Correction
View count: 174
The C-47 now on display in the same collection at Eglin as an AC-47D "Spooky" gunship as per my Dec 2024 photo. Ex USN BuNo 39103 and used for electronic testing
Registration / Serial:39103
Alternate Serial:0-39103
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47K Skytrain
C/n (msn):32818/16070
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"51-2910"
Alternate Serial:12910
Military Code:FU-910
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):193-242
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:39 FIS / 51 FIW
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768551Submit Correction
View count: 227
Seen soon after being placed on display, this F-86F is actually 52-5513, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:"51-2910"
Alternate Serial:12910
Aircraft Version:North American F-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):193-242
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"51-2910"
Alternate Serial:12910
Military Code:FU-910
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):193-242
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:39 FIS / 51 FIW
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768551Submit Correction
View count: 227
Seen soon after being placed on display, this F-86F is actually 52-5513, as per my 2024 photo
Registration / Serial:"51-2910"
Alternate Serial:12910
Aircraft Version:North American F-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):193-242
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:LF363
Military Code:LE-D
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):41H/469290
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:242 Sqn
Location:In Flight
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Barry TaylorContact
Photo ID:628021Submit Correction
View count: 314
Taken en-route over France on the way to an air show at Roanne. Before the Battle of Britain flight got the Lancaster and Dakota a Devon of 207 Squadron often provided the ground crew transport. On this occasion my late father Barry Taylor was the pilot and borrowed my camera to take these pictures. LF363 first flew on 01 Jan 1944 and was the last Hurricane to enter service with the RAF. Operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight she is painted in the markings of 242 Squadron in 1940 when led by Douglas Bader.
Registration / Serial:LF363
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):41H/469290
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Barry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:LF363
Military Code:LE-D
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):41H/469290
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:242 Sqn
Location:In Flight
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Barry TaylorContact
Photo ID:628021Submit Correction
View count: 314
Taken en-route over France on the way to an air show at Roanne. Before the Battle of Britain flight got the Lancaster and Dakota a Devon of 207 Squadron often provided the ground crew transport. On this occasion my late father Barry Taylor was the pilot and borrowed my camera to take these pictures. LF363 first flew on 01 Jan 1944 and was the last Hurricane to enter service with the RAF. Operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight she is painted in the markings of 242 Squadron in 1940 when led by Douglas Bader.
Registration / Serial:LF363
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):41H/469290
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Country:France
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Barry TaylorContact