490 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 31-559 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 100/101/102/222/227/234/251 (P-12) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 100/101/102/222/227/234/251 (P-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-12E |
| C/n (msn): | 1466 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42858Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
This P-12 was delivered to the USAAC in Dec. 1933 and served until a landing accident at Chicago-Midway in May 1940 ended it's flying career. Now beautifully restored and on display at the super National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 31-559 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-12E |
| C/n (msn): | 1466 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 31-559 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 100/101/102/222/227/234/251 (P-12) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 100/101/102/222/227/234/251 (P-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-12E |
| C/n (msn): | 1466 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42858Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
This P-12 was delivered to the USAAC in Dec. 1933 and served until a landing accident at Chicago-Midway in May 1940 ended it's flying career. Now beautifully restored and on display at the super National Museum of the USAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 31-559 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-12E |
| C/n (msn): | 1466 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 1974 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 42460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 404 |
The first of two prototype Mach Three bombers. First flown 21.09.64. Max weight 542,000 lbs. Reached 77,000 feet. Retired 04.02.69 and flown to W-P AFB. Now exhibited indoors. The second example was lost in a mid-air collision.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 1974 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 1974 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 42460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 404 |
The first of two prototype Mach Three bombers. First flown 21.09.64. Max weight 542,000 lbs. Reached 77,000 feet. Retired 04.02.69 and flown to W-P AFB. Now exhibited indoors. The second example was lost in a mid-air collision.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-0001 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20001 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
| C/n (msn): | 278-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 1974 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 601088 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190D-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 601088 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42037Submit Correction |
| View count: | 459 |
This Dora on display at the National Museum of the USAF was assigned to the JG3 "Udet" Geschwader, one of the Luftwaffe's most famous fighter units. The airframe was captured intact and brought to the United States for testing towards the end of WWII.
| Registration / Serial: | 601088 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190D-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 601088 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 601088 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190D-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 601088 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42037Submit Correction |
| View count: | 459 |
This Dora on display at the National Museum of the USAF was assigned to the JG3 "Udet" Geschwader, one of the Luftwaffe's most famous fighter units. The airframe was captured intact and brought to the United States for testing towards the end of WWII.
| Registration / Serial: | 601088 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190D-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 601088 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0263 |
| Alternate Serial: | 00263 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kaman HTK |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43F Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 87 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
The USAF used the Huskie primarily for crash rescue and aircraft fire-fighting. This example is one of approximately 175 Bs purchased and it established seven world records in 1961-1962 for helicopters in its class; for rate of climb, altitude and distance travelled. It was assigned to rescue duty with Detachment 3, 42nd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Kirtland Air Force, NM, prior to its retirement and display at the National Museum of the USAF in April 1973.
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0263 |
| Alternate Serial: | 00263 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43F Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 87 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0263 |
| Alternate Serial: | 00263 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kaman HTK |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43F Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 87 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
The USAF used the Huskie primarily for crash rescue and aircraft fire-fighting. This example is one of approximately 175 Bs purchased and it established seven world records in 1961-1962 for helicopters in its class; for rate of climb, altitude and distance travelled. It was assigned to rescue duty with Detachment 3, 42nd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Kirtland Air Force, NM, prior to its retirement and display at the National Museum of the USAF in April 1973.
| Registration / Serial: | 60-0263 |
| Alternate Serial: | 00263 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43F Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 87 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-83665 |
| Alternate Serial: | 83665 |
| Other Marks: | BE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American A-36A Apache |
| C/n (msn): | 97-15883 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41930Submit Correction |
| View count: | 273 |
The A-36A Apache dive bomber was the first USAAF version of the Mustang (the Mustang was officially developed for Britain in 1940). This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and was restored by the 148th Fighter-Interceptor Group, Minnesota ANG. It is painted as the A-36A flown by Capt. Lawrence Dye, 522nd FBS in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy during WWII.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-83665 |
| Alternate Serial: | 83665 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American A-36A Apache |
| C/n (msn): | 97-15883 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-83665 |
| Alternate Serial: | 83665 |
| Other Marks: | BE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American A-36A Apache |
| C/n (msn): | 97-15883 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41930Submit Correction |
| View count: | 273 |
The A-36A Apache dive bomber was the first USAAF version of the Mustang (the Mustang was officially developed for Britain in 1940). This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF and was restored by the 148th Fighter-Interceptor Group, Minnesota ANG. It is painted as the A-36A flown by Capt. Lawrence Dye, 522nd FBS in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy during WWII.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-83665 |
| Alternate Serial: | 83665 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American A-36A Apache |
| C/n (msn): | 97-15883 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 244 |
This Beaufighter was built under license by the Fairey in Stockport and delivered to the RAAF in 1942 as A19-43. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF as the USAAF Beaufighter flown by Capt. Harold Augspurger, Commander of the 415th NFS, who shot down an He.111 carrying German staff officers in September 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 244 |
This Beaufighter was built under license by the Fairey in Stockport and delivered to the RAAF in 1942 as A19-43. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF as the USAAF Beaufighter flown by Capt. Harold Augspurger, Commander of the 415th NFS, who shot down an He.111 carrying German staff officers in September 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 66-0177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60177 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed C-141 Starlifter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-141 Starlifter (L-300) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-141C Starlifter |
| C/n (msn): | 300-6203 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 445 AW / AFRC |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41647Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1656 |
Surely the most famous all the C-141s that served with the USAF, 'Hanoi Taxi' is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. With the exception of a Red Cross this is the scheme she wore for the two flights to Hanoi in 1973 to rescue POWs.
| Registration / Serial: | 66-0177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-141C Starlifter |
| C/n (msn): | 300-6203 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 66-0177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60177 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed C-141 Starlifter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-141 Starlifter (L-300) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-141C Starlifter |
| C/n (msn): | 300-6203 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 445 AW / AFRC |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41647Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1656 |
Surely the most famous all the C-141s that served with the USAF, 'Hanoi Taxi' is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. With the exception of a Red Cross this is the scheme she wore for the two flights to Hanoi in 1973 to rescue POWs.
| Registration / Serial: | 66-0177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-141C Starlifter |
| C/n (msn): | 300-6203 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4128 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760408 |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41632Submit Correction |
| View count: | 400 |
This Fisbed-D version includes the addition of a radar in the engine inlet cone to enable it to become an all-weather and night intercepter. However, in order to maintain the streamlined appearance the guns had to be removed and so this version relied solely on rockets for armament. This example served previously with the Hungarian AF before being acquired in 1998 by the National Museum of the USAF where it us now on display.
| Registration / Serial: | 4128 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760408 |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4128 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760408 |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41632Submit Correction |
| View count: | 400 |
This Fisbed-D version includes the addition of a radar in the engine inlet cone to enable it to become an all-weather and night intercepter. However, in order to maintain the streamlined appearance the guns had to be removed and so this version relied solely on rockets for armament. This example served previously with the Hungarian AF before being acquired in 1998 by the National Museum of the USAF where it us now on display.
| Registration / Serial: | 4128 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760408 |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 41582Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
After WWII, Ryan Aeronautical studied the feasibility of a vertically launched jet fighter for the US Navy. In 1953, the Air Force awarded them a contract to build two jet-powered VTOL aircraft designated X-13. This is the second of those and it became the first jet aircraft to demonstrate a full cycle of vertical take-off, transition to horizontal flight and maneuver, then make a vertical landing on April 7, 1957. 54-1620 was transferred to the US Air Force Museum at Dayton, OH in 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 41582Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
After WWII, Ryan Aeronautical studied the feasibility of a vertically launched jet fighter for the US Navy. In 1953, the Air Force awarded them a contract to build two jet-powered VTOL aircraft designated X-13. This is the second of those and it became the first jet aircraft to demonstrate a full cycle of vertical take-off, transition to horizontal flight and maneuver, then make a vertical landing on April 7, 1957. 54-1620 was transferred to the US Air Force Museum at Dayton, OH in 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41620 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan X-13 Vertijet |
| C/n (msn): | [ 54-1620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2015 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0325 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80325 |
| Military Code: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41077Submit Correction |
| View count: | 254 |
This F-101 served with the 18th FIS, Grand Forks AFB, ND and then with the 142 FIG, OR ANG before being retired to the National Museum of the USAF during 1981.
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0325 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80325 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0325 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80325 |
| Military Code: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41077Submit Correction |
| View count: | 254 |
This F-101 served with the 18th FIS, Grand Forks AFB, ND and then with the 142 FIG, OR ANG before being retired to the National Museum of the USAF during 1981.
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0325 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80325 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 38540Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
One of the forgotten heros of the Cold War
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 38540Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
One of the forgotten heros of the Cold War
| Registration / Serial: | 49-310 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90310 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing JB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16086 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13571 |
| Alternate Serial: | 2-13571 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair RB-36E Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-13571 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 27 March 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 37350Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2092 |
Second prototype B-36 converted to RB-36E status. Sold by USAFM when it moved to its new site and large sections of the aircraft are believed to survive in the private Soplata Collection.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13571 |
| Alternate Serial: | 2-13571 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair RB-36E Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-13571 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 27 March 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13571 |
| Alternate Serial: | 2-13571 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair RB-36E Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-13571 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 27 March 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 37350Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2092 |
Second prototype B-36 converted to RB-36E status. Sold by USAFM when it moved to its new site and large sections of the aircraft are believed to survive in the private Soplata Collection.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13571 |
| Alternate Serial: | 2-13571 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair RB-36E Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-13571 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 27 March 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 32571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1169 |
This C-133 set a record by lifting 117,000 lbs to 10,000 feet in 1959. Bears markings of the 436th Military Airlift Wing of MAC.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 32571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1169 |
This C-133 set a record by lifting 117,000 lbs to 10,000 feet in 1959. Bears markings of the 436th Military Airlift Wing of MAC.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-37885 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 30696Submit Correction |
| View count: | 986 |
Served as the presidential aircraft, until replaced by jets, and then part of the VIP fleet, and seen here in that livery, until retired to the AFM.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-37885 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-37885 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 30696Submit Correction |
| View count: | 986 |
Served as the presidential aircraft, until replaced by jets, and then part of the VIP fleet, and seen here in that livery, until retired to the AFM.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-37885 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1971 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-394 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30394 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52B Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16873 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22069Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2874 |
As part of SAC Operation Power Flight, this B-52 became the first jet to circle the world non-stop (along with 53-0397 & 398) named 'Lucky Lady III', in a dramatic display of air power intended to strike fear into any potential enemy. On 16.1.57 they left Castle AFB, flying 24,325 miles and landing at March AFB 45hrs later, after four KC-97 refuellings. Joined 95 BW in 1959 when they re-equipped from B-36s and named 'City of El Paso'. B-52Bs were withdrawn in 1966; 394 was scrapped at WP AFB in 1984
| Registration / Serial: | 53-394 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30394 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52B Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16873 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-394 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30394 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52B Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16873 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22069Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2874 |
As part of SAC Operation Power Flight, this B-52 became the first jet to circle the world non-stop (along with 53-0397 & 398) named 'Lucky Lady III', in a dramatic display of air power intended to strike fear into any potential enemy. On 16.1.57 they left Castle AFB, flying 24,325 miles and landing at March AFB 45hrs later, after four KC-97 refuellings. Joined 95 BW in 1959 when they re-equipped from B-36s and named 'City of El Paso'. B-52Bs were withdrawn in 1966; 394 was scrapped at WP AFB in 1984
| Registration / Serial: | 53-394 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30394 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52B Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16873 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 430650 |
| Military Code: | F6-AL |
| Other Marks: | FE-1598 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers Ju 88 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers Ju 88 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 430650 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21132Submit Correction |
| View count: | 830 |
A Romanian Ju88 in which a young pilot defected to Cyprus in 7.43, being intercepted by four Hurricanes over Limassol. Given RAF serial HK959 and flown to Alexandria then handed over to the USAAF and ferried by air via Acension to Wright Field in 10.43. Placed on display in Luftwaffe colours, which were later changed to those shown here, before being restored to Romanian AF livery; now inside the USAFM
| Registration / Serial: | 430650 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 430650 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 430650 |
| Military Code: | F6-AL |
| Other Marks: | FE-1598 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers Ju 88 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers Ju 88 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 430650 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21132Submit Correction |
| View count: | 830 |
A Romanian Ju88 in which a young pilot defected to Cyprus in 7.43, being intercepted by four Hurricanes over Limassol. Given RAF serial HK959 and flown to Alexandria then handed over to the USAAF and ferried by air via Acension to Wright Field in 10.43. Placed on display in Luftwaffe colours, which were later changed to those shown here, before being restored to Romanian AF livery; now inside the USAFM
| Registration / Serial: | 430650 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 430650 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2430 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92430 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 49-2430 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20321Submit Correction |
| View count: | 522 |
This is the unique FICON (FIghter CONveyor) modification of the prototype Thunderflash, designed to operate as a parasite fighter from a mother-ship B-36 (in fact GRB-36F) using a trapeze mechanism. Whilst technically successful, the operation was very challenging even for experienced pilots with several near disasters while unhooking or recovering. After a number of RF-84Ks were trialled by SAC in 1955-56, the project was dropped. The aircraft is now displayed indoors in the 91st SRS markings carried in the mid-1950s
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2430 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92430 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 49-2430 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2430 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92430 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 49-2430 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20321Submit Correction |
| View count: | 522 |
This is the unique FICON (FIghter CONveyor) modification of the prototype Thunderflash, designed to operate as a parasite fighter from a mother-ship B-36 (in fact GRB-36F) using a trapeze mechanism. Whilst technically successful, the operation was very challenging even for experienced pilots with several near disasters while unhooking or recovering. After a number of RF-84Ks were trialled by SAC in 1955-56, the project was dropped. The aircraft is now displayed indoors in the 91st SRS markings carried in the mid-1950s
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2430 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92430 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 49-2430 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | NASA 522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19801Submit Correction |
| View count: | 392 |
Ex-USAF 62-5924. Long before the V-22 Osprey came along, extensive tests were conducted with five examples of this tilt-wing design, with a first conventional flight in 9.64 and vertical take-off with transition to normal flight and back for vertical landing in 1.65. Excessive vibration and noise from the cross-linked drive shaft and wing flexing were major problems, but the concept showed promise. A joint USAF/Army/Navy project, the USN withdrew and interest faded, the last LTV XC-142A flying into the USAFM in 1970
| Registration / Serial: | NASA 522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | NASA 522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19801Submit Correction |
| View count: | 392 |
Ex-USAF 62-5924. Long before the V-22 Osprey came along, extensive tests were conducted with five examples of this tilt-wing design, with a first conventional flight in 9.64 and vertical take-off with transition to normal flight and back for vertical landing in 1.65. Excessive vibration and noise from the cross-linked drive shaft and wing flexing were major problems, but the concept showed promise. A joint USAF/Army/Navy project, the USN withdrew and interest faded, the last LTV XC-142A flying into the USAFM in 1970
| Registration / Serial: | NASA 522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-389 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90389 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KB-50J Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16165 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19290Submit Correction |
| View count: | 492 |
Hayes Aircraft Corp. converted 136 surplus B-50Ds to KB-50 tankers, deliveries of the improved jet-assisted KB-50J version beginning in 1958. Replaced by KC-135s in the mid-60s, a few were still available in 1965 for use in SE Asia for emergency refuelling of fighters over hostile territory. Framed by WB-50D 0-90310, this one was soon after painted with fake serial 0-80114 and was moved to the Air Park at McDill AFB, FL in 1996
| Registration / Serial: | 49-389 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90389 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KB-50J Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16165 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-389 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90389 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KB-50J Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16165 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19290Submit Correction |
| View count: | 492 |
Hayes Aircraft Corp. converted 136 surplus B-50Ds to KB-50 tankers, deliveries of the improved jet-assisted KB-50J version beginning in 1958. Replaced by KC-135s in the mid-60s, a few were still available in 1965 for use in SE Asia for emergency refuelling of fighters over hostile territory. Framed by WB-50D 0-90310, this one was soon after painted with fake serial 0-80114 and was moved to the Air Park at McDill AFB, FL in 1996
| Registration / Serial: | 49-389 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90389 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KB-50J Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16165 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19153Submit Correction |
| View count: | 421 |
In my distant recollection, the sound of this awesome turboprop lifter was as distinctive and inspiring as that of the mighty Antonov 22. This Cargomaster, one of 50 built primarily to carry intercontinental ballistic missiles, arrived at the USAFM in March 1971 when the fleet had to be retired due to fatigue and was repainted in the white-top MATS scheme in 1986
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | United States Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19153Submit Correction |
| View count: | 421 |
In my distant recollection, the sound of this awesome turboprop lifter was as distinctive and inspiring as that of the mighty Antonov 22. This Cargomaster, one of 50 built primarily to carry intercontinental ballistic missiles, arrived at the USAFM in March 1971 when the fleet had to be retired due to fatigue and was repainted in the white-top MATS scheme in 1986
| Registration / Serial: | 56-2008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 62008 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133A Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45245 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |