283 results found
Registration / Serial:YR-PAX
Aircraft Original Type:Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister
Aircraft Generic Type:Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister
Aircraft Version:Bücker Bü 133C Jungmeister
C/n (msn):42  (2)
Aircraft Name:Dina
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Pacific International Air Races 1938
Photo Date:May 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:43968Submit Correction
View count: 1033
Lt. Alexandru 'Alex' Papană of Romania was the world acrobatic champion. He flew his spectacular aerial acrobatics in this plane as part of the 1938 Pacific International Air Races, which were held at Oakland Airport 28-30 May 1938. The aircraft was transported to the USA on board the "Hindenburg" in August 1936.
Registration / Serial:YR-PAX
Aircraft Version:Bücker Bü 133C Jungmeister
C/n (msn):42  (2)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:YR-PAX
Aircraft Original Type:Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister
Aircraft Generic Type:Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister
Aircraft Version:Bücker Bü 133C Jungmeister
C/n (msn):42  (2)
Aircraft Name:Dina
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Pacific International Air Races 1938
Photo Date:May 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:43968Submit Correction
View count: 1033
Lt. Alexandru 'Alex' Papană of Romania was the world acrobatic champion. He flew his spectacular aerial acrobatics in this plane as part of the 1938 Pacific International Air Races, which were held at Oakland Airport 28-30 May 1938. The aircraft was transported to the USA on board the "Hindenburg" in August 1936.
Registration / Serial:YR-PAX
Aircraft Version:Bücker Bü 133C Jungmeister
C/n (msn):42  (2)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:N54549
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-40 Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2008
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:26 July 1952
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:43957Submit Correction
View count: 910
A rare photo of a Lockheed 18 with one of the nonsked airlines. It is also rare because of its history, being ex US Coast Guard 2101 and V-188. It was offered for sale in 1954 by Allied Aircraft Company for $48,000.
Registration / Serial:N54549
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-40 Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2008
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:26 July 1952
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:N54549
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-40 Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2008
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:26 July 1952
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:43957Submit Correction
View count: 910
A rare photo of a Lockheed 18 with one of the nonsked airlines. It is also rare because of its history, being ex US Coast Guard 2101 and V-188. It was offered for sale in 1954 by Allied Aircraft Company for $48,000.
Registration / Serial:N54549
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-40 Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2008
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:26 July 1952
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:0972
Military Code:2-MF-3
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman Model 11
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F3F (G-11/19/22/32/37)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F3F-2
C/n (msn):370
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:43901Submit Correction
View count: 1205
I photographed this plane, BuNo 0972, here in 1938 at Oakland when it was still in service with the Navy, and again in 2012 at Schellville, CA. I think that is a record for the same photographer and same plane 74 years apart.
Registration / Serial:0972
Aircraft Version:Grumman F3F-2
C/n (msn):370
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:0972
Military Code:2-MF-3
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman Model 11
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F3F (G-11/19/22/32/37)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F3F-2
C/n (msn):370
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:43901Submit Correction
View count: 1205
I photographed this plane, BuNo 0972, here in 1938 at Oakland when it was still in service with the Navy, and again in 2012 at Schellville, CA. I think that is a record for the same photographer and same plane 74 years apart.
Registration / Serial:0972
Aircraft Version:Grumman F3F-2
C/n (msn):370
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:28692Submit Correction
View count: 1171
Ex BOAC G-AOIB seen in the livery of one of the many travel clubs of the period. Later regns were EC-888 and EC-GGB.
Registration / Serial:N90802
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-7C
C/n (msn):45112 / 736
Operator Titles:Jolly Voyagers
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:28692Submit Correction
View count: 1171
Ex BOAC G-AOIB seen in the livery of one of the many travel clubs of the period. Later regns were EC-888 and EC-GGB.
Registration / Serial:N90802
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-7C
C/n (msn):45112 / 736
Operator Titles:Jolly Voyagers
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:60-3504
Alternate Serial:03504
Aircraft Original Type:North American Sabreliner
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Sabreliner (T-39)
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):265-32
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:28182Submit Correction
View count: 279
The Sabreliner business jet was North American's only civil aircraft, but it was designed also to meet a USAF requirement for a light jet trransport and continuation trainer.
Registration / Serial:60-3504
Alternate Serial:03504
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):265-32
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:60-3504
Alternate Serial:03504
Aircraft Original Type:North American Sabreliner
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Sabreliner (T-39)
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):265-32
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:28182Submit Correction
View count: 279
The Sabreliner business jet was North American's only civil aircraft, but it was designed also to meet a USAF requirement for a light jet trransport and continuation trainer.
Registration / Serial:60-3504
Alternate Serial:03504
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):265-32
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:52-6751
Alternate Serial:6751
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6751 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 1956
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25300Submit Correction
View count: 720
Registration / Serial:52-6751
Alternate Serial:6751
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6751 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 1956
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:52-6751
Alternate Serial:6751
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6751 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 1956
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25300Submit Correction
View count: 720
Registration / Serial:52-6751
Alternate Serial:6751
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6751 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 1956
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:XB-ABW
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 12/212 Electra Junior
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 12-A Electra Junior
C/n (msn):1239
Aircraft Name:Presidente Carranza
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1940
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25285Submit Correction
View count: 733
Operated by Ferrosur (Ferrocarril del Sureste).
Registration / Serial:XB-ABW
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 12-A Electra Junior
C/n (msn):1239
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1940
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:XB-ABW
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 12/212 Electra Junior
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 12-A Electra Junior
C/n (msn):1239
Aircraft Name:Presidente Carranza
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1940
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25285Submit Correction
View count: 733
Operated by Ferrosur (Ferrocarril del Sureste).
Registration / Serial:XB-ABW
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 12-A Electra Junior
C/n (msn):1239
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1940
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25200Submit Correction
View count: 621
The experimental Batwing was designed by Walter F. McGinty and built by his Batwing Aircraft Corp of Alameda. The aircraft did not gain enough altitude during the first flight and the project was eventually abandoned.
Registration / Serial:NX15543
Aircraft Version:Batwing X-1
C/n (msn):Not known
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25200Submit Correction
View count: 621
The experimental Batwing was designed by Walter F. McGinty and built by his Batwing Aircraft Corp of Alameda. The aircraft did not gain enough altitude during the first flight and the project was eventually abandoned.
Registration / Serial:NX15543
Aircraft Version:Batwing X-1
C/n (msn):Not known
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1938
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1941
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25198Submit Correction
View count: 1282
The DC-5 prototype, seen here as William E. Boeing's personal plane "Rover".
Registration / Serial:NC21701
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-5
C/n (msn):411
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1941
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1941
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25198Submit Correction
View count: 1282
The DC-5 prototype, seen here as William E. Boeing's personal plane "Rover".
Registration / Serial:NC21701
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-5
C/n (msn):411
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1941
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:130027
Military Code:7F-027
Aircraft Original Type:Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever
Aircraft Generic Type:Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever
Aircraft Version:Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever
C/n (msn):[ 130027 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1959
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25186Submit Correction
View count: 793
Registration / Serial:130027
Aircraft Version:Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever
C/n (msn):[ 130027 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1959
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:130027
Military Code:7F-027
Aircraft Original Type:Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever
Aircraft Generic Type:Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever
Aircraft Version:Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever
C/n (msn):[ 130027 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1959
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25186Submit Correction
View count: 793
Registration / Serial:130027
Aircraft Version:Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever
C/n (msn):[ 130027 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1959
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:DT-997
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10372
Operator Titles:Netherlands East Indies - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 August 1946
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25184Submit Correction
View count: 808
Registration / Serial:DT-997
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10372
Operator Titles:Netherlands East Indies - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 August 1946
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:DT-997
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10372
Operator Titles:Netherlands East Indies - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 August 1946
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25184Submit Correction
View count: 808
Registration / Serial:DT-997
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10372
Operator Titles:Netherlands East Indies - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 August 1946
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:44-76252
Alternate Serial:4476252
Military Code:CE-252
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32584/15836
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Phoenix Bird 2
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:January 1948
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25164Submit Correction
View count: 649
Painted as 4476252, which is an oddity and could cause some enthusiasts a headache. It should be 476252.
Registration / Serial:44-76252
Alternate Serial:4476252
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32584/15836
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:January 1948
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:44-76252
Alternate Serial:4476252
Military Code:CE-252
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32584/15836
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Phoenix Bird 2
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:January 1948
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:25164Submit Correction
View count: 649
Painted as 4476252, which is an oddity and could cause some enthusiasts a headache. It should be 476252.
Registration / Serial:44-76252
Alternate Serial:4476252
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32584/15836
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:January 1948
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:152910
Military Code:NL-520
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-214
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:23328Submit Correction
View count: 279
Lt Cohen's tanker Intruder is nicely preserved in the museum at OAK.
Registration / Serial:152910
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-214
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:152910
Military Code:NL-520
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-214
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:23328Submit Correction
View count: 279
Lt Cohen's tanker Intruder is nicely preserved in the museum at OAK.
Registration / Serial:152910
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-214
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:160666
Military Code:NL-200
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):285
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:22935Submit Correction
View count: 1303
The devil's air force - 160666 and Skywarrior 147666 at the Oakland Aviation Museum, formerly the Western Aerospace Museum. This Tomcat flew in these spectacular markings with VF-111 'Sundowners' in the early 1980s, and later became an NF-14A test aircraft with the Pacific Missile Test Center at NAS Point Mugu.
Registration / Serial:160666
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):285
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:160666
Military Code:NL-200
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):285
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:22935Submit Correction
View count: 1303
The devil's air force - 160666 and Skywarrior 147666 at the Oakland Aviation Museum, formerly the Western Aerospace Museum. This Tomcat flew in these spectacular markings with VF-111 'Sundowners' in the early 1980s, and later became an NF-14A test aircraft with the Pacific Missile Test Center at NAS Point Mugu.
Registration / Serial:160666
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):285
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:N974HA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1001
Operator Titles:Holiday Airlines
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 February 1969
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:17995Submit Correction
View count: 422
Scanned from a 35mm B&W negative.
Registration / Serial:N974HA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1001
Operator Titles:Holiday Airlines
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 February 1969
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:N974HA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1001
Operator Titles:Holiday Airlines
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 February 1969
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:17995Submit Correction
View count: 422
Scanned from a 35mm B&W negative.
Registration / Serial:N974HA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1001
Operator Titles:Holiday Airlines
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 February 1969
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:B-3057
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1018
Operator Titles:Winner Airways
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:17994Submit Correction
View count: 446
Scanned from a 35mm B&W Negative.
Registration / Serial:B-3057
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1018
Operator Titles:Winner Airways
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:B-3057
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1018
Operator Titles:Winner Airways
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:17994Submit Correction
View count: 446
Scanned from a 35mm B&W Negative.
Registration / Serial:B-3057
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188A Electra
C/n (msn):188-1018
Operator Titles:Winner Airways
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:June 1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:13213Submit Correction
View count: 760
First flown in July 1961, the Hiller 1099 was unsuccesful. It seated six people and was powered by a PT6 turboshaft.
Registration / Serial:N3776G
Aircraft Version:Hiller 1099 Ten99
C/n (msn):101
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:13213Submit Correction
View count: 760
First flown in July 1961, the Hiller 1099 was unsuccesful. It seated six people and was powered by a PT6 turboshaft.
Registration / Serial:N3776G
Aircraft Version:Hiller 1099 Ten99
C/n (msn):101
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10410Submit Correction
View count: 324
Built in 1931.
Registration / Serial:N18629
Alternate Registration:NC18629
Aircraft Version:Monocoupe 110
C/n (msn):6W-00
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10410Submit Correction
View count: 324
Built in 1931.
Registration / Serial:N18629
Alternate Registration:NC18629
Aircraft Version:Monocoupe 110
C/n (msn):6W-00
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:"NASA 701"
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley TAV-8A Harrier
C/n (msn):212021
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:8861Submit Correction
View count: 1309
This aircraft never flew with NASA, but is one of eight TAV-8A Harriers originally delivered to the US Marine Corps where it was 159381. After a crash at MCAS Cherry Point on 28 Apr 1983 it was rebuilt for the museum and painted in a NASA colour scheme.
Registration / Serial:"NASA 701"
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley TAV-8A Harrier
C/n (msn):212021
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:"NASA 701"
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley TAV-8A Harrier
C/n (msn):212021
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:8861Submit Correction
View count: 1309
This aircraft never flew with NASA, but is one of eight TAV-8A Harriers originally delivered to the US Marine Corps where it was 159381. After a crash at MCAS Cherry Point on 28 Apr 1983 it was rebuilt for the museum and painted in a NASA colour scheme.
Registration / Serial:"NASA 701"
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley TAV-8A Harrier
C/n (msn):212021
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:G-AKNP
Aircraft Original Type:Short S.45 Seaford/Solent
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S.45 Seaford/Solent
Aircraft Version:Short S.45 Solent 3
C/n (msn):S1295
Display Paint:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
Aircraft Name:City of Cardiff
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:8858Submit Correction
View count: 751
Ordered as a Sunderland Mk IV for the RAF, completed as a Seaford and then converted to a Solent for BOAC, this British flying boat ended up in the United States in 1954. It appears in the Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, but is incomplete.
Registration / Serial:G-AKNP
Aircraft Version:Short S.45 Solent 3
C/n (msn):S1295
Display Paint:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:G-AKNP
Aircraft Original Type:Short S.45 Seaford/Solent
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S.45 Seaford/Solent
Aircraft Version:Short S.45 Solent 3
C/n (msn):S1295
Display Paint:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
Aircraft Name:City of Cardiff
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Oakland Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:8858Submit Correction
View count: 751
Ordered as a Sunderland Mk IV for the RAF, completed as a Seaford and then converted to a Solent for BOAC, this British flying boat ended up in the United States in 1954. It appears in the Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, but is incomplete.
Registration / Serial:G-AKNP
Aircraft Version:Short S.45 Solent 3
C/n (msn):S1295
Display Paint:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK / OAK)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact