451 results found
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:67981Submit Correction
View count: 151
This Hei night fighter version (one of 477) is the last known surviving 'Nick' of the 1,700 built by Kawasaki. It was one of about 145 Japanese aircraft brought to the US aboard the USS Barnes for evaluation after WWII. The USAAF donated the Toryu to the Smithsonian in June 1946 and it is currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center,
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
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:
Aircraft Original Type:Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:67981Submit Correction
View count: 151
This Hei night fighter version (one of 477) is the last known surviving 'Nick' of the 1,700 built by Kawasaki. It was one of about 145 Japanese aircraft brought to the US aboard the USS Barnes for evaluation after WWII. The USAAF donated the Toryu to the Smithsonian in June 1946 and it is currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center,
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
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:42-14798
Other Marks:214798
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
C/n (msn):
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:67638Submit Correction
View count: 105
The Army Air Corps purchased six Stinson Voyagers from Vultee in 1941 for testing. The aircraft were adapted for purpose to become fundamentally a new design. The Army designated it first as the O-62 (observation) and then as the L-5 (liaison). This aircraft, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, was the first O-62/L-5 produced but, unfortunately, nothing is known of it's service life.
Registration / Serial:42-14798
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
C/n (msn):
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:42-14798
Other Marks:214798
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
C/n (msn):
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:67638Submit Correction
View count: 105
The Army Air Corps purchased six Stinson Voyagers from Vultee in 1941 for testing. The aircraft were adapted for purpose to become fundamentally a new design. The Army designated it first as the O-62 (observation) and then as the L-5 (liaison). This aircraft, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, was the first O-62/L-5 produced but, unfortunately, nothing is known of it's service life.
Registration / Serial:42-14798
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
C/n (msn):
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:3-102
Aircraft Original Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Generic Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:67303Submit Correction
View count: 326
The J1N1-C reconn Irving was modified to become the nightfighter Gekko (moonlight) by incorporating an upward firing gun where the observer once sat. This is the last Gekko extant and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:3-102
Aircraft Original Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Generic Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:67303Submit Correction
View count: 326
The J1N1-C reconn Irving was modified to become the nightfighter Gekko (moonlight) by incorporating an upward firing gun where the observer once sat. This is the last Gekko extant and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:66651Submit Correction
View count: 116
Tandem-wing aircraft designed by Samuel Langley in 1903. The pilot sat on the open fuselage structure mid-way between the two sets of wings. The design was unstable and the machine crashed into the water after a few seconds on each of its two attempts to fly. After modifications in 1914 it flew for short distances. It is now displayed in the NASM in its original 1903 form.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Langley Aerodrome
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:66651Submit Correction
View count: 116
Tandem-wing aircraft designed by Samuel Langley in 1903. The pilot sat on the open fuselage structure mid-way between the two sets of wings. The design was unstable and the machine crashed into the water after a few seconds on each of its two attempts to fly. After modifications in 1914 it flew for short distances. It is now displayed in the NASM in its original 1903 form.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Langley Aerodrome
C/n (msn):
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:290202
Aircraft Original Type:Heinkel He 219 Uhu
Aircraft Generic Type:Heinkel He 219 Uhu
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu
C/n (msn):290202
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:66547Submit Correction
View count: 232
In total 294 examples of this superb night-fighter were constructed. Advanced features included cannons mounted to fire at an oblique angle, the first steerable nosewheel on an operational German aircraft and the world's first ejection seats on an operational aircraft. This Uhu (Eagle Owl) was recovered from Grove in Denmark and shipped to the US in 1945 aboard HMS Reaper. The He 219 A-2 wing is under restoration and will be re-assembled with the fuselage and engines on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:290202
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu
C/n (msn):290202
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
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:290202
Aircraft Original Type:Heinkel He 219 Uhu
Aircraft Generic Type:Heinkel He 219 Uhu
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu
C/n (msn):290202
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:66547Submit Correction
View count: 232
In total 294 examples of this superb night-fighter were constructed. Advanced features included cannons mounted to fire at an oblique angle, the first steerable nosewheel on an operational German aircraft and the world's first ejection seats on an operational aircraft. This Uhu (Eagle Owl) was recovered from Grove in Denmark and shipped to the US in 1945 aboard HMS Reaper. The He 219 A-2 wing is under restoration and will be re-assembled with the fuselage and engines on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:290202
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 219A-2 Uhu
C/n (msn):290202
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:65918Submit Correction
View count: 491
This is the sole surviving true JRS-1 amphibian and is the only aircraft in the Smithsonian collection that was stationed at Pearl Harbor on 7th Dec. 1941, being one of ten JRS-1s at the base when the Japanese attacked. All survived and were immediately pressed into service and flew many missions patrolling for Japanese submarines and searching for the enemy fleet. It was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1960 and is now in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:1063
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky JRS-1
C/n (msn):4346
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
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:65918Submit Correction
View count: 491
This is the sole surviving true JRS-1 amphibian and is the only aircraft in the Smithsonian collection that was stationed at Pearl Harbor on 7th Dec. 1941, being one of ten JRS-1s at the base when the Japanese attacked. All survived and were immediately pressed into service and flew many missions patrolling for Japanese submarines and searching for the enemy fleet. It was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1960 and is now in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:1063
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky JRS-1
C/n (msn):4346
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:8103/18
Aircraft Original Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Generic Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:65253Submit Correction
View count: 277
The Halberstadt CL.IV was one of the best ground attack aircraft of World War I. It performed well in combat as a low-level attack airplane, relying on its good maneuverability to avoid ground fire. This WWI combat veteran was one of three restored by Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin, being completed in June 1991 and is now on display at the Smithsonian's Udvar Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:8103/18
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:8103/18
Aircraft Original Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Generic Type:Halberstadt CL II/CL IV
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:65253Submit Correction
View count: 277
The Halberstadt CL.IV was one of the best ground attack aircraft of World War I. It performed well in combat as a low-level attack airplane, relying on its good maneuverability to avoid ground fire. This WWI combat veteran was one of three restored by Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin, being completed in June 1991 and is now on display at the Smithsonian's Udvar Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:8103/18
Aircraft Version:Halberstadt CL IV
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:64840Submit Correction
View count: 135
This aircraft last operated as an air ambulance from Sky Harbor for fifteen years before being donated to the Smithsonian in 1976. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N522B
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-481
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:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:64840Submit Correction
View count: 135
This aircraft last operated as an air ambulance from Sky Harbor for fifteen years before being donated to the Smithsonian in 1976. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N522B
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-481
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:64802Submit Correction
View count: 90
This Recruit was originally destined to be a float plane trainer in the Netherlands East Indies. However, the sale fell through after the territory surrendered to Japanese forces in May 1942. It was then used as an USAAF trainer as 42-57481 until declared surplus late in WWII. After many private owners it is now on display in the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N46501
Aircraft Version:Ryan PT-22A Recruit (ST3KR)
C/n (msn):1777
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:64802Submit Correction
View count: 90
This Recruit was originally destined to be a float plane trainer in the Netherlands East Indies. However, the sale fell through after the territory surrendered to Japanese forces in May 1942. It was then used as an USAAF trainer as 42-57481 until declared surplus late in WWII. After many private owners it is now on display in the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N46501
Aircraft Version:Ryan PT-22A Recruit (ST3KR)
C/n (msn):1777
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:
Aircraft Original Type:Bellanca CF
Aircraft Generic Type:Bellanca CF
Aircraft Version:Bellanca CF
C/n (msn):
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:64769Submit Correction
View count: 134
The Bellanca CF high-wing monoplane was designed by Italian immigrant Giuseppe Bellanca, embracing a completely new vision and design in the early 1920s. Bellanca visualised the CF as a commercial transport aircraft but it was too far ahead of it's time before any market really existed. Only this example was built and it is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Bellanca CF
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:
Aircraft Original Type:Bellanca CF
Aircraft Generic Type:Bellanca CF
Aircraft Version:Bellanca CF
C/n (msn):
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:64769Submit Correction
View count: 134
The Bellanca CF high-wing monoplane was designed by Italian immigrant Giuseppe Bellanca, embracing a completely new vision and design in the early 1920s. Bellanca visualised the CF as a commercial transport aircraft but it was too far ahead of it's time before any market really existed. Only this example was built and it is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Bellanca CF
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:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:64762Submit Correction
View count: 1320
This P-38 never saw combat, rather was allocated to be an experimental airframe at Wright Field, OH and then at the end of WWII it was placed into storage. It is now on display with this unrestored finish at the super NASM Udvar-Hazy center.
Registration / Serial:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:64762Submit Correction
View count: 1320
This P-38 never saw combat, rather was allocated to be an experimental airframe at Wright Field, OH and then at the end of WWII it was placed into storage. It is now on display with this unrestored finish at the super NASM Udvar-Hazy center.
Registration / Serial:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
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:63 red
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13
C/n (msn):N74212106
Operator Titles:Russia - 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:20 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:62136Submit Correction
View count: 309
This Fishbed-C is on display at the Smithsonian NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:63 red
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13
C/n (msn):N74212106
Operator Titles:Russia - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:63 red
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13
C/n (msn):N74212106
Operator Titles:Russia - 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:20 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:62136Submit Correction
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This Fishbed-C is on display at the Smithsonian NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:63 red
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13
C/n (msn):N74212106
Operator Titles:Russia - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Other Marks:29
Aircraft Original Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
C/n (msn):
Promotional Titles:Champion
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:60278Submit Correction
View count: 556
With this aircraft the famed racing pilot Roscoe Turner became the only three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy (his first win in 1934 was in a different aircraft). He retired from racing to manage the Turner Aeronautical Corporation in Indianapolis until his death in 1970. This racer hung in a prominent place from the rafters of his main hangar until restored and placed in the Turner Museum. With the closing of his museum in late 1972, the racer was gratefully received by the NASM.
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
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:NX263Y
Other Marks:29
Aircraft Original Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
C/n (msn):
Promotional Titles:Champion
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:60278Submit Correction
View count: 556
With this aircraft the famed racing pilot Roscoe Turner became the only three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy (his first win in 1934 was in a different aircraft). He retired from racing to manage the Turner Aeronautical Corporation in Indianapolis until his death in 1970. This racer hung in a prominent place from the rafters of his main hangar until restored and placed in the Turner Museum. With the closing of his museum in late 1972, the racer was gratefully received by the NASM.
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
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:T2-490
Aircraft Original Type:Horten H-9 (Ho-229)
Aircraft Generic Type:Horten H-9 (Ho-229)
Aircraft Version:Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3)
C/n (msn):
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:60246Submit Correction
View count: 297
The Horten Ho-229 (often called Gotha Go-229 due to the identity of the chosen manufacturer) was a German prototype fighter/bomber design approved by Göring late in WWII and is recognised as the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines. This is the only surviving Ho 229 airframe, the V3, and is now awaiting restoration at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Note the that T2-490 code was attributed by the Office of Air Force Intelligence after arrival in the US.
Registration / Serial:T2-490
Aircraft Version:Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
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:T2-490
Aircraft Original Type:Horten H-9 (Ho-229)
Aircraft Generic Type:Horten H-9 (Ho-229)
Aircraft Version:Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3)
C/n (msn):
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:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:60246Submit Correction
View count: 297
The Horten Ho-229 (often called Gotha Go-229 due to the identity of the chosen manufacturer) was a German prototype fighter/bomber design approved by Göring late in WWII and is recognised as the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines. This is the only surviving Ho 229 airframe, the V3, and is now awaiting restoration at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Note the that T2-490 code was attributed by the Office of Air Force Intelligence after arrival in the US.
Registration / Serial:T2-490
Aircraft Version:Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
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:154167
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-302
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:60118Submit Correction
View count: 294
The Navy accepted this airplane as an A-6A in 1968, becoming a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran. Before retirement and display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, it accumulated more than 7,500 flying hours, over 6,500 landings, 767 carrier landings and 712 catapult launches.
Registration / Serial:154167
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-302
Operator Titles: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:154167
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-302
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:60118Submit Correction
View count: 294
The Navy accepted this airplane as an A-6A in 1968, becoming a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran. Before retirement and display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, it accumulated more than 7,500 flying hours, over 6,500 landings, 767 carrier landings and 712 catapult launches.
Registration / Serial:154167
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-302
Operator Titles: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
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:59455Submit Correction
View count: 312
The sixth and final Aerobile development was intended as a automobile/aeroplane hybrid. Unfortunately no market materialised and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N54P
Aircraft Version:Waterman W-5 Aerobile
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:59455Submit Correction
View count: 312
The sixth and final Aerobile development was intended as a automobile/aeroplane hybrid. Unfortunately no market materialised and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N54P
Aircraft Version:Waterman W-5 Aerobile
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:41-31773
Other Marks:PN-O
Aircraft Original Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (179)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1)
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26B Marauder
C/n (msn):3487
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Flak Bait
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:59237Submit Correction
View count: 200
'Flak-Bait' survived 207 combat missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during WWII and is currently undergoing restoration in the Mary Baker Engen Hangar of the Udvar-Hazy Center. The Baltimore factory completed the aircraft in April 1943 and the USAAF assigned it to the 449th BS, 322nd BG. Lt. James J. Farrell of Greenwich, CT flew more missions in 'Flak-Bait' than any other pilot. He named the bomber after 'Flea Bait', his brother's nickname for the family dog.
Registration / Serial:41-31773
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26B Marauder
C/n (msn):3487
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:41-31773
Other Marks:PN-O
Aircraft Original Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (179)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1)
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26B Marauder
C/n (msn):3487
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Flak Bait
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:59237Submit Correction
View count: 200
'Flak-Bait' survived 207 combat missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during WWII and is currently undergoing restoration in the Mary Baker Engen Hangar of the Udvar-Hazy Center. The Baltimore factory completed the aircraft in April 1943 and the USAAF assigned it to the 449th BS, 322nd BG. Lt. James J. Farrell of Greenwich, CT flew more missions in 'Flak-Bait' than any other pilot. He named the bomber after 'Flea Bait', his brother's nickname for the family dog.
Registration / Serial:41-31773
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26B Marauder
C/n (msn):3487
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:140312
Military Code:F1-GS
Aircraft Original Type:Arado Ar-234
Aircraft Generic Type:Arado Ar-234
Aircraft Version:Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz
C/n (msn):140312
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:59055Submit Correction
View count: 353
The Ar-234 Blitz was the first operational jet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It's first combat mission, a reccie over the Allied beachhead in Normandy, took place on 2nd August, 1944. Although less famous than the Me-262, the Ar-234s that reached Luftwaffe units provided excellent service. On display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, this is the sole surviving Ar 234 B-2 and served with bomber unit KG76 from Dec. 1944 to May 1945 when British forces captured it in Norway.
Registration / Serial:140312
Aircraft Version:Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz
C/n (msn):140312
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:140312
Military Code:F1-GS
Aircraft Original Type:Arado Ar-234
Aircraft Generic Type:Arado Ar-234
Aircraft Version:Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz
C/n (msn):140312
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:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:59055Submit Correction
View count: 353
The Ar-234 Blitz was the first operational jet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It's first combat mission, a reccie over the Allied beachhead in Normandy, took place on 2nd August, 1944. Although less famous than the Me-262, the Ar-234s that reached Luftwaffe units provided excellent service. On display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, this is the sole surviving Ar 234 B-2 and served with bomber unit KG76 from Dec. 1944 to May 1945 when British forces captured it in Norway.
Registration / Serial:140312
Aircraft Version:Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz
C/n (msn):140312
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:157307
Military Code:WT-03
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):4018
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:58504Submit Correction
View count: 333
This Vietnam veteran F-4 is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:157307
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):4018
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:157307
Military Code:WT-03
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):4018
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:58504Submit Correction
View count: 333
This Vietnam veteran F-4 is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:157307
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):4018
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
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:10 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:58478Submit Correction
View count: 792
I don't normally bother too much with sport planes but the Sorceress has such an unusual shape that it deserved to be photographed. Now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N89TT
Aircraft Version:Mahoney Sorceress
C/n (msn):01
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 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:10 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:58478Submit Correction
View count: 792
I don't normally bother too much with sport planes but the Sorceress has such an unusual shape that it deserved to be photographed. Now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:N89TT
Aircraft Version:Mahoney Sorceress
C/n (msn):01
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact