618 results found
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44574Submit Correction
View count: 899
The Northrop Model 1 Mockup Flying Wing was Northrop's natural progression towards an aerodynamically clean design in which the drag caused by protruding engine nacelles, fuselage and vertical and horizontal tail surfaces is eliminated. However, the N-1M was plagued by poor performance as it was both overweight and underpowered. Nevertheless, Northrop convinced the AF that the N-1 M was successful enough to serve as the forerunner of more advanced flying wings and led ultimately to the B-2 bomber.
Registration / Serial:NX28311
Aircraft Version:Northrop N-1M
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Northrop
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44574Submit Correction
View count: 899
The Northrop Model 1 Mockup Flying Wing was Northrop's natural progression towards an aerodynamically clean design in which the drag caused by protruding engine nacelles, fuselage and vertical and horizontal tail surfaces is eliminated. However, the N-1M was plagued by poor performance as it was both overweight and underpowered. Nevertheless, Northrop convinced the AF that the N-1 M was successful enough to serve as the forerunner of more advanced flying wings and led ultimately to the B-2 bomber.
Registration / Serial:NX28311
Aircraft Version:Northrop N-1M
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Northrop
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44549Submit Correction
View count: 335
The operational history of this Komet, on display in unrestored condition at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is unknown. It was one of five brought to the US after WWII for evaluation, receiving the foreign equipment code FE-500 that is still visible. Gliding tests were completed but powered tests were abandoned after delamination of the aircraft's wooden wings was discovered. It was then stored at Norton AFB until 1954 when it was transferred to the Smithsonian. Note the Walter rocket motor in the foreground
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44549Submit Correction
View count: 335
The operational history of this Komet, on display in unrestored condition at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is unknown. It was one of five brought to the US after WWII for evaluation, receiving the foreign equipment code FE-500 that is still visible. Gliding tests were completed but powered tests were abandoned after delamination of the aircraft's wooden wings was discovered. It was then stored at Norton AFB until 1954 when it was transferred to the Smithsonian. Note the Walter rocket motor in the foreground
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44496Submit Correction
View count: 508
This was officially accepted in May, 1942 and although not the first helicopter to see military service, the XR-4 was the first mass-produced helicopter and the first successful production rotorcraft of single-rotor configuration. The XR-4C came to the Smithsonian Institution in 1947 as part of a larger gift of aircraft transferred from the USAF to the new National Air Museum. It is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44496Submit Correction
View count: 508
This was officially accepted in May, 1942 and although not the first helicopter to see military service, the XR-4 was the first mass-produced helicopter and the first successful production rotorcraft of single-rotor configuration. The XR-4C came to the Smithsonian Institution in 1947 as part of a larger gift of aircraft transferred from the USAF to the new National Air Museum. It is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:44105Submit Correction
View count: 327
Painted in 1943 markings, this Hellcat survived its postwar use as an F6F-3K drone.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:44105Submit Correction
View count: 327
Painted in 1943 markings, this Hellcat survived its postwar use as an F6F-3K drone.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:N36360
Alternate Registration:NC36360
Military Code:18303
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-13D Kaydet (E75)
C/n (msn):75-5887
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Tuskegee
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44040Submit Correction
View count: 337
This PT-13 as 42-17724 was based at Moton Field, Alabama during WWII and used to train the pilots that became known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The 'Spirit of Tuskeegee' is on temporary display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center until ready to be accepted by the Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
Registration / Serial:N36360
Alternate Registration:NC36360
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-13D Kaydet (E75)
C/n (msn):75-5887
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N36360
Alternate Registration:NC36360
Military Code:18303
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-13D Kaydet (E75)
C/n (msn):75-5887
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Tuskegee
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44040Submit Correction
View count: 337
This PT-13 as 42-17724 was based at Moton Field, Alabama during WWII and used to train the pilots that became known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The 'Spirit of Tuskeegee' is on temporary display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center until ready to be accepted by the Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
Registration / Serial:N36360
Alternate Registration:NC36360
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-13D Kaydet (E75)
C/n (msn):75-5887
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Military Code:LH-E
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43670Submit Correction
View count: 998
This P-47 was accepted by the USAAF in October 1944 and delivered to Godman Field, Kentucky. It was operated primarliy on the US East Coast as an aerial gunnery trainer before being retired fom service in early 1946. It is now on display in the National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Military Code:LH-E
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43670Submit Correction
View count: 998
This P-47 was accepted by the USAAF in October 1944 and delivered to Godman Field, Kentucky. It was operated primarliy on the US East Coast as an aerial gunnery trainer before being retired fom service in early 1946. It is now on display in the National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:44-32691
Alternate Serial:432691
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-53655
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43645Submit Correction
View count: 388
'Plain Jane' was a primary training aircraft belonging to the Roosevelt Aviation School in the 1930s based at Roosevelt Field, Long Island. Now she is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N8689
Alternate Registration:NC8689
Aircraft Version:Fleet 2
C/n (msn):75
Operator Titles:Roosevelt School
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43645Submit Correction
View count: 388
'Plain Jane' was a primary training aircraft belonging to the Roosevelt Aviation School in the 1930s based at Roosevelt Field, Long Island. Now she is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N8689
Alternate Registration:NC8689
Aircraft Version:Fleet 2
C/n (msn):75
Operator Titles:Roosevelt School
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman Model 11
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F3F (G-11/19/22/32/37)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43591Submit Correction
View count: 862
In 1938 this G-22 was shipped to Europe for an aerobactic demonstration tour, during which the famous German WWI ace Ernst Udet became only the sceond person ever to fly the Gulfhawk II when he piloted it over Germany. In exchange, the usual pilot, Major Al. Williams became the first American to fly the Bf-109. The G-22 is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman Model 11
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F3F (G-11/19/22/32/37)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43591Submit Correction
View count: 862
In 1938 this G-22 was shipped to Europe for an aerobactic demonstration tour, during which the famous German WWI ace Ernst Udet became only the sceond person ever to fly the Gulfhawk II when he piloted it over Germany. In exchange, the usual pilot, Major Al. Williams became the first American to fly the Bf-109. The G-22 is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1050
Alternate Registration:NR1050
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II
C/n (msn):355
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:43296Submit Correction
View count: 294
Trapeze artist! The sole surviving F9C represents one of the more unlikely ideas in aviation history: the use of airships as aircraft carriers.
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:43296Submit Correction
View count: 294
Trapeze artist! The sole surviving F9C represents one of the more unlikely ideas in aviation history: the use of airships as aircraft carriers.
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:50375
Other Marks:56
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F4U Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F4U/AU Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43130Submit Correction
View count: 259
This F4U was delivered to the USN in April, 1944 and went on to serve with VF-10 and VF-89 before being withdrawn from active service in February 1945. Ii is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of a Corsair named 'Sun Setter', a fighter assigned to VMF-114 serving aboard the USS Essex in July 1944.
Registration / Serial:50375
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:50375
Other Marks:56
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F4U Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F4U/AU Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43130Submit Correction
View count: 259
This F4U was delivered to the USN in April, 1944 and went on to serve with VF-10 and VF-89 before being withdrawn from active service in February 1945. Ii is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of a Corsair named 'Sun Setter', a fighter assigned to VMF-114 serving aboard the USS Essex in July 1944.
Registration / Serial:50375
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-1D Corsair
C/n (msn):5622
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42895Submit Correction
View count: 275
This F6F was built in early 1944 and went on to serve in the Pacific, mainly in a training capacity. After the war it was converted into a drone aircraft and played a role collecting radioactivity data during the Bikini Atoll atomic test series. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42895Submit Correction
View count: 275
This F6F was built in early 1944 and went on to serve in the Pacific, mainly in a training capacity. After the war it was converted into a drone aircraft and played a role collecting radioactivity data during the Bikini Atoll atomic test series. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Military Code:P-306
Aircraft Original Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Generic Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:41401Submit Correction
View count: 362
The Messenger is the smallest manned aircraft ever used by the US Army and this example, the last remaining, is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center. It was originally a Sperry Sport Plane but converted to M-1 configuration in the early 1960s. It is on display wearing the markings of the aircraft used in 1924 to make the first successful airship hook on and release in the air.
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Military Code:P-306
Aircraft Original Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Generic Type:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:41401Submit Correction
View count: 362
The Messenger is the smallest manned aircraft ever used by the US Army and this example, the last remaining, is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center. It was originally a Sperry Sport Plane but converted to M-1 configuration in the early 1960s. It is on display wearing the markings of the aircraft used in 1924 to make the first successful airship hook on and release in the air.
Registration / Serial:68533
Alternate Serial:AS68533
Aircraft Version:Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger
C/n (msn):22
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N330SB
Aircraft Original Type:Short 330
Aircraft Generic Type:Short 330/360 (C-23)
Aircraft Version:Short 330-200
C/n (msn):SH.3013
Operator Titles:New York Air Connection / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:August 1986
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:40951Submit Correction
View count: 1409
The morning flights of NY Air at IAD. Was converted from -100 to -200 in Oct 1984. This is the second Short 330 with registration N330SB. The first one was c/n SH3008, from Jul 1979 until mid 1982.
Registration / Serial:N330SB
Aircraft Version:Short 330-200
C/n (msn):SH.3013
Operator Titles:New York Air Connection / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:August 1986
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N330SB
Aircraft Original Type:Short 330
Aircraft Generic Type:Short 330/360 (C-23)
Aircraft Version:Short 330-200
C/n (msn):SH.3013
Operator Titles:New York Air Connection / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:August 1986
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:40951Submit Correction
View count: 1409
The morning flights of NY Air at IAD. Was converted from -100 to -200 in Oct 1984. This is the second Short 330 with registration N330SB. The first one was c/n SH3008, from Jul 1979 until mid 1982.
Registration / Serial:N330SB
Aircraft Version:Short 330-200
C/n (msn):SH.3013
Operator Titles:New York Air Connection / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:August 1986
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N951N
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
C/n (msn):47067 / 143
Operator Titles:Continental's New York Air
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:40811Submit Correction
View count: 346
Some aircraft carried both airline titles when Continental absorbed New York Air, as seen here. Previously with North Central.
Registration / Serial:N951N
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
C/n (msn):47067 / 143
Operator Titles:Continental's New York Air
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N951N
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
C/n (msn):47067 / 143
Operator Titles:Continental's New York Air
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:40811Submit Correction
View count: 346
Some aircraft carried both airline titles when Continental absorbed New York Air, as seen here. Previously with North Central.
Registration / Serial:N951N
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
C/n (msn):47067 / 143
Operator Titles:Continental's New York Air
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39943Submit Correction
View count: 296
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Aircraft was restored in 2007 and is displayed at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as 54-177. Current 2018.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39943Submit Correction
View count: 296
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Aircraft was restored in 2007 and is displayed at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as 54-177. Current 2018.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38724Submit Correction
View count: 295
Aircraft just completed an exterior restoration and repaint and was towed to the Udvar-Hazy Center for display on November 28, 2007. Props, rudders and USAF markings were installed once the aircraft was positioned inside the museum.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38724Submit Correction
View count: 295
Aircraft just completed an exterior restoration and repaint and was towed to the Udvar-Hazy Center for display on November 28, 2007. Props, rudders and USAF markings were installed once the aircraft was positioned inside the museum.
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:28 November 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:March 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:38622Submit Correction
View count: 368
Ex LH D-ABDE, other regns include N800WA and PK-OCI.
Registration / Serial:N303XV
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-230C
C/n (msn):20255 / 234
Operator Titles:Presidential Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:March 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:March 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:38622Submit Correction
View count: 368
Ex LH D-ABDE, other regns include N800WA and PK-OCI.
Registration / Serial:N303XV
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-230C
C/n (msn):20255 / 234
Operator Titles:Presidential Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:March 1987
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38620Submit Correction
View count: 505
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Was restored in 2007 and is on display at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as C-121C 54-177
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38620Submit Correction
View count: 505
Cocooned and awaiting restoration in 2002. Was restored in 2007 and is on display at the museum in West Virginia ANG colors as C-121C 54-177
Registration / Serial:N1104W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4196
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:HZ-AIW
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747-400
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-468
C/n (msn):28340 / 1138
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabian Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38616Submit Correction
View count: 904
Registration / Serial:HZ-AIW
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-468
C/n (msn):28340 / 1138
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabian Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:HZ-AIW
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747-400
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-468
C/n (msn):28340 / 1138
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabian Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38616Submit Correction
View count: 904
Registration / Serial:HZ-AIW
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-468
C/n (msn):28340 / 1138
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabian Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:21 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38514Submit Correction
View count: 466
"Dash 80"
Registration / Serial:N70700
Aircraft Version:Boeing 367-80(B)
C/n (msn):17158
Operator Titles:Boeing
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:38514Submit Correction
View count: 466
"Dash 80"
Registration / Serial:N70700
Aircraft Version:Boeing 367-80(B)
C/n (msn):17158
Operator Titles:Boeing
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact