455 results found
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
Aircraft Name:Excaliber III
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:15 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:78963Submit Correction
View count: 243
The WWII service record of this P-51 was uneventful but post-war it was modified for long-distance flights and renamed 'Excaliber III'. It set many distance records including a 10.5 hour flight from Norway across the North Pole to Alaska. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:15 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
Aircraft Name:Excaliber III
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:15 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:78963Submit Correction
View count: 243
The WWII service record of this P-51 was uneventful but post-war it was modified for long-distance flights and renamed 'Excaliber III'. It set many distance records including a 10.5 hour flight from Norway across the North Pole to Alaska. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N1202
Aircraft Version:North American P-51C Mustang
C/n (msn):111-29080
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:15 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:78637Submit Correction
View count: 182
With this PV-2, Frank Piasecki became the second American to successfully fly a helicopter of his own design. Subsequently, the company to which he gave his name went on to produce many superb large helicopters. The PV-2 is now on display at the wonderful NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
C/n (msn):
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:78637Submit Correction
View count: 182
With this PV-2, Frank Piasecki became the second American to successfully fly a helicopter of his own design. Subsequently, the company to which he gave his name went on to produce many superb large helicopters. The PV-2 is now on display at the wonderful NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
C/n (msn):
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:N543NY
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (C-9)
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):45789 / 217
Operator Titles:Continental Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:78584Submit Correction
View count: 278
Taxiing in on a very wet day. Originally delivered to Swissair in 1967 as HB-IFG.
Registration / Serial:N543NY
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):45789 / 217
Operator Titles:Continental Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N543NY
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (C-9)
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):45789 / 217
Operator Titles:Continental Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:78584Submit Correction
View count: 278
Taxiing in on a very wet day. Originally delivered to Swissair in 1967 as HB-IFG.
Registration / Serial:N543NY
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):45789 / 217
Operator Titles:Continental Airlines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Original Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Generic Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
Aircraft Name:Little Gee Bee
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:77621Submit Correction
View count: 1053
This aircraft was acquired after WWII by George Bogardus, who named her 'Little Gee Bee' and flew her from Oregon to Washington DC in 1947, 1949 and 1951. These three flights helped to convince officials in the CAA and the CAB that amateurs could design and build light aircraft that were safe, reliable, and capable of practical cross-country flights. Legislation was passed in 1952 that sanctioned the registration and operation of amateur-built aircraft, leading on to the founding of the EAA.
Registration / Serial:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
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:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Original Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Generic Type:Story-Eyerly
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
Aircraft Name:Little Gee Bee
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:77621Submit Correction
View count: 1053
This aircraft was acquired after WWII by George Bogardus, who named her 'Little Gee Bee' and flew her from Oregon to Washington DC in 1947, 1949 and 1951. These three flights helped to convince officials in the CAA and the CAB that amateurs could design and build light aircraft that were safe, reliable, and capable of practical cross-country flights. Legislation was passed in 1952 that sanctioned the registration and operation of amateur-built aircraft, leading on to the founding of the EAA.
Registration / Serial:N31250
Alternate Registration:NX31250
Aircraft Version:Story-Eyerly Special
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:American Airmen's Association
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:N933VJ
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):47216 / 315
Operator Titles:USAir
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:77415Submit Correction
View count: 207
Originally delivered to Eastern as N8958E. Scrapped at Mojave after service with US Air.
Registration / Serial:N933VJ
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
C/n (msn):47216 / 315
Operator Titles:USAir
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N933VJ
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):47216 / 315
Operator Titles:USAir
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:77415Submit Correction
View count: 207
Originally delivered to Eastern as N8958E. Scrapped at Mojave after service with US Air.
Registration / Serial:N933VJ
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
C/n (msn):47216 / 315
Operator Titles:USAir
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N331BR
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Jetstream 31/Super 31
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-3101 Jetstream 31
C/n (msn):724
Operator Titles:Continental Express / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:75916Submit Correction
View count: 326
Operated by Colgan Airways and seen here in company with other Jetstreams on a very wet day.
Registration / Serial:N331BR
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-3101 Jetstream 31
C/n (msn):724
Operator Titles:Continental Express / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N331BR
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Jetstream 31/Super 31
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-3101 Jetstream 31
C/n (msn):724
Operator Titles:Continental Express / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:75916Submit Correction
View count: 326
Operated by Colgan Airways and seen here in company with other Jetstreams on a very wet day.
Registration / Serial:N331BR
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-3101 Jetstream 31
C/n (msn):724
Operator Titles:Continental Express / Colgan Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 October 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N332Y
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:75848Submit Correction
View count: 358
This Ag-Cat rolled out of the factory in May, 1963. In 1974 it underwent conversion to a Super Ag-Cat by the installation of a 600 hp engine and a 300 gallon hopper. Although N322Y has 12,778 flight hours in the logbook it now flies high in retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N332Y
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:N332Y
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:75848Submit Correction
View count: 358
This Ag-Cat rolled out of the factory in May, 1963. In 1974 it underwent conversion to a Super Ag-Cat by the installation of a 600 hp engine and a 300 gallon hopper. Although N322Y has 12,778 flight hours in the logbook it now flies high in retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N332Y
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-164A Super Ag-Cat
C/n (msn):207
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:343-35
Other Marks:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:74903Submit Correction
View count: 213
About 1,500 of various George models were produced. In combat over Taiwan, the Philippines, Okinawa, and the Japanese home islands, Shiden pilots acquitted themselves well but this excellent fighter appeared too late and in too few numbers to have any effect on Japan's fortunes in the air war. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center is one of only four still extant and wears the colours and markings of the 343rd Kokutai based at Omura in 1945.
Registration / Serial:343-35
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:343-35
Other Marks:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:74903Submit Correction
View count: 213
About 1,500 of various George models were produced. In combat over Taiwan, the Philippines, Okinawa, and the Japanese home islands, Shiden pilots acquitted themselves well but this excellent fighter appeared too late and in too few numbers to have any effect on Japan's fortunes in the air war. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center is one of only four still extant and wears the colours and markings of the 343rd Kokutai based at Omura in 1945.
Registration / Serial:343-35
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Original Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Generic Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
Aircraft Name:La Cucaracha
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73778Submit Correction
View count: 237
USA-built version of the 1930's Flea.
Registration / Serial:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Original Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Generic Type:Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
Aircraft Name:La Cucaracha
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73778Submit Correction
View count: 237
USA-built version of the 1930's Flea.
Registration / Serial:N15749
Alternate Registration:X15749
Aircraft Version:Crosley-Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper Flying Cloud
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:73322Submit Correction
View count: 811
'Clipper Flying Cloud' has been beautifully restored by Boeing in 2001 so this very interesting piece of aviation history is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
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:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper Flying Cloud
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:73322Submit Correction
View count: 811
'Clipper Flying Cloud' has been beautifully restored by Boeing in 2001 so this very interesting piece of aviation history is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N19903
Alternate Serial:NC19903
Aircraft Version:Boeing 307B Stratoliner
C/n (msn):2003
Display Paint:Pan American Airways System - PAA
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:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:73302Submit Correction
View count: 168
Based on Cierva technology, the Kellett Autogiro Corporation's KD-1 first flew in 1934. Small numbers were built but the military O-60 did not make it as an army observation aircraft. A KD-1 went to Japan in 1939 and a Japanese variant, the Kayaba Ka-1/Ka-2, was deployed on anti-submarine patrols from 1944.
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):118
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
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:73302Submit Correction
View count: 168
Based on Cierva technology, the Kellett Autogiro Corporation's KD-1 first flew in 1934. Small numbers were built but the military O-60 did not make it as an army observation aircraft. A KD-1 went to Japan in 1939 and a Japanese variant, the Kayaba Ka-1/Ka-2, was deployed on anti-submarine patrols from 1944.
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):118
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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:148768
Military Code:YP-13
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse
C/n (msn):581319
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:72601Submit Correction
View count: 327
This helicopter entered Marine service in 1961 serving in units around the US until retirement in 1970 and storage at MASDC. It is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center as YP-13, a significant aircraft assigned to HMM-163 'Ridge Runners'. This combat unit operated in the Da Nang area of Vietnam and became one of the most decorated Marine helicopter squadrons of that war.
Registration / Serial:148768
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse
C/n (msn):581319
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
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:148768
Military Code:YP-13
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse
C/n (msn):581319
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:72601Submit Correction
View count: 327
This helicopter entered Marine service in 1961 serving in units around the US until retirement in 1970 and storage at MASDC. It is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center as YP-13, a significant aircraft assigned to HMM-163 'Ridge Runners'. This combat unit operated in the Da Nang area of Vietnam and became one of the most decorated Marine helicopter squadrons of that war.
Registration / Serial:148768
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse
C/n (msn):581319
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
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:51-1963
Alternate Serial:0-11963
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):22277
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Aircraft Name:Mobile Miss
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:72540Submit Correction
View count: 175
This Bird Dog was delivered in Jan. 1952 and served primarily as a training platform accumulating more than 10,000 flying hours. The aircraft is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center and has been restored as 'Mobile Miss', an O-1A that was assigned to the 74th Aviation Company (Aerial Surveillance) near Saigon in 1972.
Registration / Serial:51-1963
Alternate Serial:0-11963
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):22277
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:51-1963
Alternate Serial:0-11963
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):22277
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Aircraft Name:Mobile Miss
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:72540Submit Correction
View count: 175
This Bird Dog was delivered in Jan. 1952 and served primarily as a training platform accumulating more than 10,000 flying hours. The aircraft is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center and has been restored as 'Mobile Miss', an O-1A that was assigned to the 74th Aviation Company (Aerial Surveillance) near Saigon in 1972.
Registration / Serial:51-1963
Alternate Serial:0-11963
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):22277
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:44-86292
Military Code:82/R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Licence-built by:Martin
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:71343Submit Correction
View count: 238
'Enola Gay' at the Smithsonian Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center needs no introduction. I fully understand the overarching imperative of the Americans to end WWII as quickly as possible with as few casualities as possible on their side. I get that completely, yet after visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum a few years ago I found this a very sombre and thought-provoking exhibit.
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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:44-86292
Military Code:82/R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Licence-built by:Martin
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:71343Submit Correction
View count: 238
'Enola Gay' at the Smithsonian Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center needs no introduction. I fully understand the overarching imperative of the Americans to end WWII as quickly as possible with as few casualities as possible on their side. I get that completely, yet after visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum a few years ago I found this a very sombre and thought-provoking exhibit.
Registration / Serial:44-86292
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):[ 44-86292 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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:70109
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - 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:71080Submit Correction
View count: 452
This MiG-15bis is a Chinese Ji-2 modification acquired by the Smithsonian in 1985. Unfortunately, nothing is known about it's service history but it is now on display in the Cold War Aviation gallery of the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center
Registration / Serial:70109
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - 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:70109
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - 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:71080Submit Correction
View count: 452
This MiG-15bis is a Chinese Ji-2 modification acquired by the Smithsonian in 1985. Unfortunately, nothing is known about it's service history but it is now on display in the Cold War Aviation gallery of the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center
Registration / Serial:70109
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - 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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:70934Submit Correction
View count: 164
This FB-5 is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This Hawk was assigned to Navy Squadron VF-1, aboard the USS Langley, in Jan. 1927. After eight months it was transferred to VF-6B aboard the USS Saratoga and then to VF-3B at San Diego in April 1928. Afer some modifications it was assigned to Marine fighter squadron VF-6M on March, 1930, serving briefly with that unit until being stricken from the Navy inventory in July 1930.
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
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
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:70934Submit Correction
View count: 164
This FB-5 is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This Hawk was assigned to Navy Squadron VF-1, aboard the USS Langley, in Jan. 1927. After eight months it was transferred to VF-6B aboard the USS Saratoga and then to VF-3B at San Diego in April 1928. Afer some modifications it was assigned to Marine fighter squadron VF-6M on March, 1930, serving briefly with that unit until being stricken from the Navy inventory in July 1930.
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
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
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:70397Submit Correction
View count: 224
The Aeronca C-2 was the first truly light aeroplane certified by the Bureau of Aeronautics and produced in quantity in the US. This C-2 is the production prototype, first flying on 20th October, 1929. After the establishment of the National Air Museum in 1946, Aeronca answered a call for historic aircraft so this C-2 is now on display at the NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:NX626N
Alternate Registration:X626N
Aircraft Version:Aeronca C-2
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:70397Submit Correction
View count: 224
The Aeronca C-2 was the first truly light aeroplane certified by the Bureau of Aeronautics and produced in quantity in the US. This C-2 is the production prototype, first flying on 20th October, 1929. After the establishment of the National Air Museum in 1946, Aeronca answered a call for historic aircraft so this C-2 is now on display at the NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:NX626N
Alternate Registration:X626N
Aircraft Version:Aeronca C-2
C/n (msn):1
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:N277SF
Aircraft Original Type:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:Virgin Atlantic Airways
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:70178Submit Correction
View count: 116
From 28th February to 2nd March, 2005, Steve Fossett piloting this aircraft became the first person to fly nonstop, solo around the Earth, taking off from and returning to Salina, Kansas, in just over 67 hours. Now his plane is flying high once again in her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N277SF
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:Virgin Atlantic Airways
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:N277SF
Aircraft Original Type:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:Virgin Atlantic Airways
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:70178Submit Correction
View count: 116
From 28th February to 2nd March, 2005, Steve Fossett piloting this aircraft became the first person to fly nonstop, solo around the Earth, taking off from and returning to Salina, Kansas, in just over 67 hours. Now his plane is flying high once again in her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N277SF
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 311 GlobalFlyer
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:Virgin Atlantic Airways
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:N9TM
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):86577
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 June 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70124Submit Correction
View count: 120
Ex RAF PG680 and French Air Force. Displayed at the 1982 Dulles open day.
Registration / Serial:N9TM
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):86577
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 June 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N9TM
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):86577
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 June 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70124Submit Correction
View count: 120
Ex RAF PG680 and French Air Force. Displayed at the 1982 Dulles open day.
Registration / Serial:N9TM
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):86577
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 June 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
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:70081Submit Correction
View count: 175
From 9th Aug. to 10th Dec. 1947, the 'City of Washington' & 'City of The Angels' (now at the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, PA) circumnavigated the globe, the first time for a light personal aircraft. Flags of each nation they visited adorn the fuselage port side and 53 of 55 city stops on the starboard side. On display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
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:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
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:70081Submit Correction
View count: 175
From 9th Aug. to 10th Dec. 1947, the 'City of Washington' & 'City of The Angels' (now at the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, PA) circumnavigated the globe, the first time for a light personal aircraft. Flags of each nation they visited adorn the fuselage port side and 53 of 55 city stops on the starboard side. On display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N2365M
Alternate Registration:NX2365M
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
C/n (msn):12-1618
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact