451 results found
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| Aircraft Original Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| Manufacturers: | Benoist / Benoist-Korn |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| 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: | 58454Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
This Type XII, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is a very significant early airplane, being a prime example of pre-WWI aeronautical technology. Most American aircraft produced during this period were direct copies of Wright, Curtiss or European machines. Benoist was one of the very few US firms building and selling original designs during this pioneer era. This aircraft was built by the Korn brothers in St. Louis in 1912 and donated to the NASM in 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| 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: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| Manufacturers: | Benoist / Benoist-Korn |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| 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: | 58454Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
This Type XII, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is a very significant early airplane, being a prime example of pre-WWI aeronautical technology. Most American aircraft produced during this period were direct copies of Wright, Curtiss or European machines. Benoist was one of the very few US firms building and selling original designs during this pioneer era. This aircraft was built by the Korn brothers in St. Louis in 1912 and donated to the NASM in 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| 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: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| 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: | 58438Submit Correction |
| View count: | 102 |
Of all the larger exhibits at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center I presumed beforehand that this Shuttle would interest me the least. However, once actually up close to 'Discovery' I was completely starstruck, just trying to comprehend fully what it had experienced and what it had achieved was quite awe-inspiring.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 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: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| 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: | 58438Submit Correction |
| View count: | 102 |
Of all the larger exhibits at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center I presumed beforehand that this Shuttle would interest me the least. However, once actually up close to 'Discovery' I was completely starstruck, just trying to comprehend fully what it had experienced and what it had achieved was quite awe-inspiring.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 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: | 159610 |
| Military Code: | NK-105 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| 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: | 58335Submit Correction |
| View count: | 893 |
This Tomcat on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum was built as an F-14A but was one of 18 upgraded to Super Tomcat D-configuration in the early 1990s, designated F-14D(R) for rebuild. This aircraft flying CAP with VF-32 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) is credited with one MiG-23 Flogger kill which was earned on 4th January, 1989 off the coast of Libya.
| Registration / Serial: | 159610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| 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: | 159610 |
| Military Code: | NK-105 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| 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: | 58335Submit Correction |
| View count: | 893 |
This Tomcat on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum was built as an F-14A but was one of 18 upgraded to Super Tomcat D-configuration in the early 1990s, designated F-14D(R) for rebuild. This aircraft flying CAP with VF-32 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) is credited with one MiG-23 Flogger kill which was earned on 4th January, 1989 off the coast of Libya.
| Registration / Serial: | 159610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| 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: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| 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: | 58295Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
The business end of 'Discovery'. After a total of exactly one year in space she has earned her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy center.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| 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: | 58295Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
The business end of 'Discovery'. After a total of exactly one year in space she has earned her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy center.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| 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 |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58237Submit Correction |
| View count: | 326 |
The XO-60 represents the final evolution of the Autogiro before the type became obsolete. The slow loitering speeds and almost vertical takeoff and landing abilities of the XO-60 made it ideal for military observation duties. However, the inability to hover sealed the fate of the Autogiro after the development of helicopters. This XO-60 was fully restored by the NASM in 1975 and is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| 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 |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58237Submit Correction |
| View count: | 326 |
The XO-60 represents the final evolution of the Autogiro before the type became obsolete. The slow loitering speeds and almost vertical takeoff and landing abilities of the XO-60 made it ideal for military observation duties. However, the inability to hover sealed the fate of the Autogiro after the development of helicopters. This XO-60 was fully restored by the NASM in 1975 and is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| 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: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 242 |
This T-33 was accepted by the USAF 1954 and delivered to the DC ANG at Andrews AFB where it served until its transfer to the NASM Udvar-Hay Center in 1987. The aircraft has never been painted resulting in this highly polished natural metal finish
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| 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: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 242 |
This T-33 was accepted by the USAF 1954 and delivered to the DC ANG at Andrews AFB where it served until its transfer to the NASM Udvar-Hay Center in 1987. The aircraft has never been painted resulting in this highly polished natural metal finish
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| 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: | 56576Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
This Arrow Sport was built in 1929 and originally intended for the US Dept. of Commerce. However, it was bought by a distributor and passes through a variety of private owners, even appearing on the UK-register, before being acquired for display by the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| 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: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| 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: | 56576Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
This Arrow Sport was built in 1929 and originally intended for the US Dept. of Commerce. However, it was bought by a distributor and passes through a variety of private owners, even appearing on the UK-register, before being acquired for display by the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| 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: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - 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: | 55913Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
This Caudron, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is among the oldest surviving bomber aircraft and one of the very few remaining multi-engine aircraft extant from WWI. The term 'Blindage 16K' is marked on the rudders, probably indicating that the aircraft was an innovative G.4IB armoured Caudron. The armour consisted of a heavy metal plate (now missing) inserted behind the seat of the rear cockpit, protruding upward so as to cover the back and head of the pilot.
| Registration / Serial: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - 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: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - 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: | 55913Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
This Caudron, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is among the oldest surviving bomber aircraft and one of the very few remaining multi-engine aircraft extant from WWI. The term 'Blindage 16K' is marked on the rudders, probably indicating that the aircraft was an innovative G.4IB armoured Caudron. The armour consisted of a heavy metal plate (now missing) inserted behind the seat of the rear cockpit, protruding upward so as to cover the back and head of the pilot.
| Registration / Serial: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - 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: | 26-431 |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | San Francisco |
| 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: | 55853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
The historic Pan-American Goodwill Flight of 1926 and 1927 through Mexico and Central/South America covered 35,200 km (22,000 mi) and took 59 flying days The flight was made in five Loening OA-1A amphibian aircraft and to stimulate public interest, each aircraft was named after a major US city; 'New York', 'San Antonio', 'San Francisco', 'Detroit' and 'St. Louis'. 'San Francisco' is now on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 26-431 |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| 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: | 26-431 |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | San Francisco |
| 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: | 55853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
The historic Pan-American Goodwill Flight of 1926 and 1927 through Mexico and Central/South America covered 35,200 km (22,000 mi) and took 59 flying days The flight was made in five Loening OA-1A amphibian aircraft and to stimulate public interest, each aircraft was named after a major US city; 'New York', 'San Antonio', 'San Francisco', 'Detroit' and 'St. Louis'. 'San Francisco' is now on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 26-431 |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| 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: | N30M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55783Submit Correction |
| View count: | 409 |
The C-4C was part of a family of biplanes developed by the Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company to satisfy the need for a lighter and more efficient all-around aircraft to replace the ageing Jennies and Standards of the immediate post WWI era. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center was manufactured in Aug. 1929, several months after Fairchild acquired Kreider-Reisner. However the data plate reflects the Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger designation, rather than the subsequent Fairchild KR-34 label.
| Registration / Serial: | N30M |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn Airways |
| 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: | N30M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn 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: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55783Submit Correction |
| View count: | 409 |
The C-4C was part of a family of biplanes developed by the Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company to satisfy the need for a lighter and more efficient all-around aircraft to replace the ageing Jennies and Standards of the immediate post WWI era. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center was manufactured in Aug. 1929, several months after Fairchild acquired Kreider-Reisner. However the data plate reflects the Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger designation, rather than the subsequent Fairchild KR-34 label.
| Registration / Serial: | N30M |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn Airways |
| 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: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| 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 |
| 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: | 55469Submit Correction |
| View count: | 449 |
This C-121 served with the 193rd Tactical Electronic Warfare Group at Olmstead AFB, PA until Nov.1977, when it was retired after 21 years to MASDC. It escaped the boneyard in August 1981 and registered N1104W but the hoped-for civilian career didn't materialise and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| 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: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| 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 |
| 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: | 55469Submit Correction |
| View count: | 449 |
This C-121 served with the 193rd Tactical Electronic Warfare Group at Olmstead AFB, PA until Nov.1977, when it was retired after 21 years to MASDC. It escaped the boneyard in August 1981 and registered N1104W but the hoped-for civilian career didn't materialise and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| 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: | 3022 |
| Other Marks: | 44 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| 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: | 54269Submit Correction |
| View count: | 245 |
This N3N is on display at the super Udvar-Hazy Center of the NASM but was previously part of the Naval Academy's training squadron at Annapolis, Maryland. The N3N nickname of the 'Yellow Peril' derived from the aircraft's propensity to ground loop on landing as the narrow landing gear did not provide much lateral stability at higher touchdown speeds. These seaplanes, when retired in 1961, were the last biplanes retired from US military service.
| Registration / Serial: | 3022 |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| 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: | 3022 |
| Other Marks: | 44 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| 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: | 54269Submit Correction |
| View count: | 245 |
This N3N is on display at the super Udvar-Hazy Center of the NASM but was previously part of the Naval Academy's training squadron at Annapolis, Maryland. The N3N nickname of the 'Yellow Peril' derived from the aircraft's propensity to ground loop on landing as the narrow landing gear did not provide much lateral stability at higher touchdown speeds. These seaplanes, when retired in 1961, were the last biplanes retired from US military service.
| Registration / Serial: | 3022 |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| 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: | 125517 |
| Military Code: | WB-46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-52 (H-18/HO5S) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| 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: | 52520Submit Correction |
| View count: | 676 |
This helicopter is on display at the Smithsonian NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of an USMC aircraft from VMO-6. After being SOC with the Marines it was sold to an owner in Oklahoma and registered N8002E but this was cancelled in 1976.
| Registration / Serial: | 125517 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| 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: | 125517 |
| Military Code: | WB-46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-52 (H-18/HO5S) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| 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: | 52520Submit Correction |
| View count: | 676 |
This helicopter is on display at the Smithsonian NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of an USMC aircraft from VMO-6. After being SOC with the Marines it was sold to an owner in Oklahoma and registered N8002E but this was cancelled in 1976.
| Registration / Serial: | 125517 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| 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: | 65-10126 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 204 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1H Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 5170 |
| 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: | 52272Submit Correction |
| View count: | 205 |
This Huey compiled a distinguished record in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970 during which it completed four combat tours. Numerous patches on its skin attest to the ferocity of missions flown while operating as a 'Smoke Ship', laying down smokescreens for air assault operations with the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion. The National Air and Space Museum acquired the aircraft in 1995 and it is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 65-10126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1H Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 5170 |
| 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: | 65-10126 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 204 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1H Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 5170 |
| 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: | 52272Submit Correction |
| View count: | 205 |
This Huey compiled a distinguished record in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970 during which it completed four combat tours. Numerous patches on its skin attest to the ferocity of missions flown while operating as a 'Smoke Ship', laying down smokescreens for air assault operations with the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion. The National Air and Space Museum acquired the aircraft in 1995 and it is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 65-10126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1H Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 5170 |
| 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: | N74154 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fulton FA-3 Airphibian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fulton FA-3 Airphibian |
| Aircraft Version: | Fulton FA-3-101 Airphibian |
| 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: | 52266Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
In 1950, the Airphibian became the first roadworthy aircraft to receive a type certificate from the CAA. It was a technical success but the inherent compromises necessary in the design meant that the performance specs were disappointing. This very interesting piece of aviation history is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N74154 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fulton FA-3-101 Airphibian |
| 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: | N74154 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fulton FA-3 Airphibian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fulton FA-3 Airphibian |
| Aircraft Version: | Fulton FA-3-101 Airphibian |
| 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: | 52266Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
In 1950, the Airphibian became the first roadworthy aircraft to receive a type certificate from the CAA. It was a technical success but the inherent compromises necessary in the design meant that the performance specs were disappointing. This very interesting piece of aviation history is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N74154 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fulton FA-3-101 Airphibian |
| 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: | N4782S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B) |
| C/n (msn): | 55033 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 50458Submit Correction |
| View count: | 178 |
The H-19/HRS-1 was the first practical single-rotor utility helicopter and the first in Sikorsky's successful S-55 series. The centre-of-gravity problems of earlier models were solved by shifting the engine to the front and the passenger compartment to beneath the rotor hub. Other innovations included offset-flapping hinges and hydraulically boosted irreversible controls. This example is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. Ex US Marines 127799.
| Registration / Serial: | N4782S |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B) |
| C/n (msn): | 55033 |
| 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: | N4782S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B) |
| C/n (msn): | 55033 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 50458Submit Correction |
| View count: | 178 |
The H-19/HRS-1 was the first practical single-rotor utility helicopter and the first in Sikorsky's successful S-55 series. The centre-of-gravity problems of earlier models were solved by shifting the engine to the front and the passenger compartment to beneath the rotor hub. Other innovations included offset-flapping hinges and hydraulically boosted irreversible controls. This example is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. Ex US Marines 127799.
| Registration / Serial: | N4782S |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HRS-1 (S-55B) |
| C/n (msn): | 55033 |
| 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: | LF686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | [ LF686 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 48574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
This Hurricane was built at Langley, close to what is now Heathrow Airport, early in 1944 and served as a training aircraft for the remainder of WWII in the RAF 41 OTU. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | LF686 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | [ LF686 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | LF686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | [ LF686 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 48574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
This Hurricane was built at Langley, close to what is now Heathrow Airport, early in 1944 and served as a training aircraft for the remainder of WWII in the RAF 41 OTU. It is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | LF686 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | [ LF686 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - 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: | 61-7972 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2023 |
| 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: | 48103Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2107 |
This SR-71 spent 24 years on active USAF service accumulating 2,801 hours of flight time. On 6th March, 1990 its service career ended with a record-setting flight, flying from Los Angeles to Washington DC in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds, averaging a speed of 3,418 kph (2,124 mph). After landing at Dulles the SR-71 was handed over to the NASM and is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7972 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2023 |
| 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: | 61-7972 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2023 |
| 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: | 48103Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2107 |
This SR-71 spent 24 years on active USAF service accumulating 2,801 hours of flight time. On 6th March, 1990 its service career ended with a record-setting flight, flying from Los Angeles to Washington DC in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds, averaging a speed of 3,418 kph (2,124 mph). After landing at Dulles the SR-71 was handed over to the NASM and is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7972 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2023 |
| 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: | "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: | 4 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 47642Submit Correction |
| View count: | 156 |
In the 1930s, eight Sparrowhawks were adapted with a hook mechanism on the upper wing to test one of the more imaginative ideas in aviation history. The F9C-2s were deployed with the USS Akron and USS Macon, thereby turning these airships into flying aircraft carriers. This rebuilt example is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| 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: | 4 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: | 4 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 47642Submit Correction |
| View count: | 156 |
In the 1930s, eight Sparrowhawks were adapted with a hook mechanism on the upper wing to test one of the more imaginative ideas in aviation history. The F9C-2s were deployed with the USS Akron and USS Macon, thereby turning these airships into flying aircraft carriers. This rebuilt example is on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| 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: | 4 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 47635Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
The single G-22 was an aerobatic aircraft derived from the F3F fighter, with F2F wings.
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 47635Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
The single G-22 was an aerobatic aircraft derived from the F3F fighter, with F2F wings.
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |