455 results found
| 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: | 164 |
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: | 164 |
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: | 2121 |
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: | 2121 |
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: | 165 |
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: | 165 |
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: | 190 |
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: | 190 |
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: | 240102 |
| Military Code: | VG-PH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 46948Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
With two piston engines and propellers in tandem, the Pfeil (Arrow) was capable of speeds up to 770 kmh (478 mph).
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Military Code: | VG-PH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 46948Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
With two piston engines and propellers in tandem, the Pfeil (Arrow) was capable of speeds up to 770 kmh (478 mph).
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Military Code: | 8 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| 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: | 46873Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
The 28C-1 was the first fighter aircraft to serve with an American fighter unit under American command and in support of US troops. It was also first type to score an aerial victory with an American unit. This example on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center is actually a composite of parts from five different aircraft. It was formerly civil registered as N4123A but that was cancelled in Jul-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| 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: | No Reg |
| Military Code: | 8 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| 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: | 46873Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
The 28C-1 was the first fighter aircraft to serve with an American fighter unit under American command and in support of US troops. It was also first type to score an aerial victory with an American unit. This example on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center is actually a composite of parts from five different aircraft. It was formerly civil registered as N4123A but that was cancelled in Jul-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| 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: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| Aircraft Version: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Huff, Daland Dusters |
| 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: | 46872Submit Correction |
| View count: | 396 |
This aircraft is one of eighteen airplanes that were specifically designed by Huff-Daland to perform aerial crop dusting. C.E. Woolman took over the company in 1928 and renamed it Delta Air Service (the forerunner of Delta Air Lines) to reflect the addition of mail and passenger service in Travel Airs. The remains of two of the original 18 Dusters stayed in storage until 1967 when Delta Air Lines selected one of them for restoration, unfortunately it's registration number is unknown.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Huff, Daland Dusters |
| 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: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| Aircraft Version: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Huff, Daland Dusters |
| 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: | 46872Submit Correction |
| View count: | 396 |
This aircraft is one of eighteen airplanes that were specifically designed by Huff-Daland to perform aerial crop dusting. C.E. Woolman took over the company in 1928 and renamed it Delta Air Service (the forerunner of Delta Air Lines) to reflect the addition of mail and passenger service in Travel Airs. The remains of two of the original 18 Dusters stayed in storage until 1967 when Delta Air Lines selected one of them for restoration, unfortunately it's registration number is unknown.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Huff-Daland Duster |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Huff, Daland Dusters |
| 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: | 56-3440 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-440 |
| Military Code: | CB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100D Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 245-90 |
| 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: | 46716Submit Correction |
| View count: | 475 |
This F-100D, the fighter-bomber version, is a Cuban Misssile Crisis and Vietnam veteran. The aircaft is on display at the Udvay-Hazy Center as it was painted flying from Bien Hoa AB during the heaviest fighting of the Tet Offensive during 1968 when it flew for the 90th TFS/ 3rd TFW.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-3440 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-440 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100D Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 245-90 |
| 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: | 56-3440 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-440 |
| Military Code: | CB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100D Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 245-90 |
| 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: | 46716Submit Correction |
| View count: | 475 |
This F-100D, the fighter-bomber version, is a Cuban Misssile Crisis and Vietnam veteran. The aircaft is on display at the Udvay-Hazy Center as it was painted flying from Bien Hoa AB during the heaviest fighting of the Tet Offensive during 1968 when it flew for the 90th TFS/ 3rd TFW.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-3440 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-440 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100D Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 245-90 |
| 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: | N1111L |
| Other Marks: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| 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: | 46613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 484 |
In 1969 this F8F broke the 30-year-old speed record for a piston-engined aircraft by reaching 777 kilometers (483 miles) per hour. Now on display at the wonderful NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N1111L |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| 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: | N1111L |
| Other Marks: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| 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: | 46613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 484 |
In 1969 this F8F broke the 30-year-old speed record for a piston-engined aircraft by reaching 777 kilometers (483 miles) per hour. Now on display at the wonderful NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N1111L |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| 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: | 83479 |
| Military Code: | 208 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss 84 (SB2C Helldiver/A-25 Shrike) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss 84 (SB2C Helldiver/A-25 Shrike) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 46518Submit Correction |
| View count: | 583 |
This Helldiver was built in May 1945 but the war ended before it saw any combat. It served with VB-92 aboard the USS Lexington, flying in the western Pacific and occupied Japan. It was retired in 1948 and entered the Smithsonian National Air Museum collection in 1960 and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center..
| Registration / Serial: | 83479 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 83479 |
| Military Code: | 208 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss 84 (SB2C Helldiver/A-25 Shrike) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss 84 (SB2C Helldiver/A-25 Shrike) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 46518Submit Correction |
| View count: | 583 |
This Helldiver was built in May 1945 but the war ended before it saw any combat. It served with VB-92 aboard the USS Lexington, flying in the western Pacific and occupied Japan. It was retired in 1948 and entered the Smithsonian National Air Museum collection in 1960 and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center..
| Registration / Serial: | 83479 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 33-135 |
| Military Code: | 7 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 248 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 248/266/281 (P-26) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-26A |
| C/n (msn): | 1911 |
| 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: | 46110Submit Correction |
| View count: | 181 |
This shot needed a loooong time waiting for the large floor area to be free of people - finally! This P-26 was operated by the Army Air Corps from 1934 until being transferred to the Panama Canal Department Air Force in 1938. It was given to Guatemala in 1942 and flew in their AF until 1954 and subsequent donation to the Smithsonian NASM in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | 33-135 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-26A |
| C/n (msn): | 1911 |
| 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: | 33-135 |
| Military Code: | 7 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 248 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 248/266/281 (P-26) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-26A |
| C/n (msn): | 1911 |
| 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: | 46110Submit Correction |
| View count: | 181 |
This shot needed a loooong time waiting for the large floor area to be free of people - finally! This P-26 was operated by the Army Air Corps from 1934 until being transferred to the Panama Canal Department Air Force in 1938. It was given to Guatemala in 1942 and flew in their AF until 1954 and subsequent donation to the Smithsonian NASM in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | 33-135 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-26A |
| C/n (msn): | 1911 |
| 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: | 240102 |
| Other Marks: | VG-PH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 45749Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
This is the only Do 335 extant and the second A-0 built, finally becoming a quite stunning exhibit at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. I was completely taken aback by the huge dimensions of this aircraft, apparent when comparing the relative size of the Pfeil with the Arado Ar-234 behind.
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 240102 |
| Other Marks: | VG-PH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 45749Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
This is the only Do 335 extant and the second A-0 built, finally becoming a quite stunning exhibit at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian NASM. I was completely taken aback by the huge dimensions of this aircraft, apparent when comparing the relative size of the Pfeil with the Arado Ar-234 behind.
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| 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: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 45524Submit Correction |
| View count: | 192 |
No Seiran (Clear sky Storm) ever saw combat but was intended to fulfill the requirement for a bomber that could operate from a submarine to strike directly at the US and strategic targets such as the Panama Canal. This is the last built as well as the only surviving airframe and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| 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: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 45524Submit Correction |
| View count: | 192 |
No Seiran (Clear sky Storm) ever saw combat but was intended to fulfill the requirement for a bomber that could operate from a submarine to strike directly at the US and strategic targets such as the Panama Canal. This is the last built as well as the only surviving airframe and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| 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: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 45224Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
The prototype of the R-4, one of the first practical helicopters. It first flew on 14 January 1942.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 45224Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
The prototype of the R-4, one of the first practical helicopters. It first flew on 14 January 1942.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| 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: | 45154Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
The Spad XVI was a two-seat version of the very successful single-seat Spad fighters of WWI. An otherwise undistinguished aircraft, this Spad XVI on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center is significant because of it's association with Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell. Six Spad XVIs were acquired from the French in August 1918 and this one became Mitchell's personal aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| 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: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| 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: | 45154Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
The Spad XVI was a two-seat version of the very successful single-seat Spad fighters of WWI. An otherwise undistinguished aircraft, this Spad XVI on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center is significant because of it's association with Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell. Six Spad XVIs were acquired from the French in August 1918 and this one became Mitchell's personal aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| 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: | 5909 |
| Other Marks: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher |
| C/n (msn): | 2400 |
| 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: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 301 |
Flying this OS2U from the USS Indiana, Lt. j.g. Rollin M. Batten Jr. was awarded the Navy Cross for rescuing two downed aircrew under heavy Japanese fire on 4th July, 1944. The aircraft was earmarked for preservation in 1947 and, after a difficult five year restoration, is now on display at the Smithsonian NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 5909 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher |
| C/n (msn): | 2400 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 5909 |
| Other Marks: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher |
| C/n (msn): | 2400 |
| 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: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 301 |
Flying this OS2U from the USS Indiana, Lt. j.g. Rollin M. Batten Jr. was awarded the Navy Cross for rescuing two downed aircrew under heavy Japanese fire on 4th July, 1944. The aircraft was earmarked for preservation in 1947 and, after a difficult five year restoration, is now on display at the Smithsonian NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 5909 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher |
| C/n (msn): | 2400 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 59 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka |
| Aircraft Version: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22 |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44664Submit Correction |
| View count: | 269 |
The Ohka 11 was required to be launched within 37 km (23 mi) of the target, making them very vulnerable to defending fighters. The Model 22 was designed to overcome the short standoff distance problem by using a thermojet engine, the Tsu-11. This engine was successfully tested and 50 Ohka 22s were built but never used operationally. This is the only surviving example (marked '59' aft of the blossom) and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 59 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22 |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 59 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka |
| Aircraft Version: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22 |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44664Submit Correction |
| View count: | 269 |
The Ohka 11 was required to be launched within 37 km (23 mi) of the target, making them very vulnerable to defending fighters. The Model 22 was designed to overcome the short standoff distance problem by using a thermojet engine, the Tsu-11. This engine was successfully tested and 50 Ohka 22s were built but never used operationally. This is the only surviving example (marked '59' aft of the blossom) and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 59 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22 |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | NX28311 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop N-1M |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop N-1M |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop N-1M |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Northrop |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 433 |
The Northrop Model 1 Mockup Flying Wing was Northrop's natural progression towards an aerodynamically clean design in which the drag caused by protruding engine nacelles, fuselage and vertical and horizontal tail surfaces is eliminated. However, the N-1M was plagued by poor performance as it was both overweight and underpowered. Nevertheless, Northrop convinced the AF that the N-1 M was successful enough to serve as the forerunner of more advanced flying wings and led ultimately to the B-2 bomber.
| Registration / Serial: | NX28311 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop N-1M |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Northrop |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | NX28311 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop N-1M |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop N-1M |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop N-1M |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Northrop |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 433 |
The Northrop Model 1 Mockup Flying Wing was Northrop's natural progression towards an aerodynamically clean design in which the drag caused by protruding engine nacelles, fuselage and vertical and horizontal tail surfaces is eliminated. However, the N-1M was plagued by poor performance as it was both overweight and underpowered. Nevertheless, Northrop convinced the AF that the N-1 M was successful enough to serve as the forerunner of more advanced flying wings and led ultimately to the B-2 bomber.
| Registration / Serial: | NX28311 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop N-1M |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Northrop |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 191301 |
| Other Marks: | FE-500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44549Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
The operational history of this Komet, on display in unrestored condition at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is unknown. It was one of five brought to the US after WWII for evaluation, receiving the foreign equipment code FE-500 that is still visible. Gliding tests were completed but powered tests were abandoned after delamination of the aircraft's wooden wings was discovered. It was then stored at Norton AFB until 1954 when it was transferred to the Smithsonian. Note the Walter rocket motor in the foreground
| Registration / Serial: | 191301 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 191301 |
| Other Marks: | FE-500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44549Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
The operational history of this Komet, on display in unrestored condition at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is unknown. It was one of five brought to the US after WWII for evaluation, receiving the foreign equipment code FE-500 that is still visible. Gliding tests were completed but powered tests were abandoned after delamination of the aircraft's wooden wings was discovered. It was then stored at Norton AFB until 1954 when it was transferred to the Smithsonian. Note the Walter rocket motor in the foreground
| Registration / Serial: | 191301 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44496Submit Correction |
| View count: | 418 |
This was officially accepted in May, 1942 and although not the first helicopter to see military service, the XR-4 was the first mass-produced helicopter and the first successful production rotorcraft of single-rotor configuration. The XR-4C came to the Smithsonian Institution in 1947 as part of a larger gift of aircraft transferred from the USAF to the new National Air Museum. It is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44496Submit Correction |
| View count: | 418 |
This was officially accepted in May, 1942 and although not the first helicopter to see military service, the XR-4 was the first mass-produced helicopter and the first successful production rotorcraft of single-rotor configuration. The XR-4C came to the Smithsonian Institution in 1947 as part of a larger gift of aircraft transferred from the USAF to the new National Air Museum. It is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-18874 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |