1390 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 85-1476 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF85-476 |
| Military Code: | DC |
| Other Marks: | 113 WING |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-256 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 121 FS / 113 Wing / District of Columbia ANG |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 1998 |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 160619Submit Correction |
| View count: | 664 |
| Registration / Serial: | 85-1476 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF85-476 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-256 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 85-1476 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF85-476 |
| Military Code: | DC |
| Other Marks: | 113 WING |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-256 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 121 FS / 113 Wing / District of Columbia ANG |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 1998 |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 160619Submit Correction |
| View count: | 664 |
| Registration / Serial: | 85-1476 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF85-476 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-256 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 162411 |
| Other Marks: | MF-04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 243/A193 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMFA-134 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 1998 |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 159316Submit Correction |
| View count: | 866 |
VMFA-134 aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | 162411 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 243/A193 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 162411 |
| Other Marks: | MF-04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 243/A193 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMFA-134 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 1998 |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 159316Submit Correction |
| View count: | 866 |
VMFA-134 aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | 162411 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 243/A193 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-0225 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF87-225 |
| Military Code: | HI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-486 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 466 FS / 419 FW / AFRC |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 158294Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-0225 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF87-225 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-486 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-0225 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF87-225 |
| Military Code: | HI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-486 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 466 FS / 419 FW / AFRC |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 158294Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-0225 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF87-225 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-486 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 159625 |
| Military Code: | NG-204 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 172 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-24 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 153510Submit Correction |
| View count: | 769 |
This VF-24 was photographed in August 1987 during its landing at homebase NAS Miramar (CA). The Fighting Renegades transitioned from F-8 Crusader to the F-14A Tomcat and received their first aircraft on 9 December 1975 and swapped the Alpha for Bravo's in April 1989. The squadron was eventually disestablished on 31 August 1996.
| Registration / Serial: | 159625 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 172 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 159625 |
| Military Code: | NG-204 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 172 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-24 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 153510Submit Correction |
| View count: | 769 |
This VF-24 was photographed in August 1987 during its landing at homebase NAS Miramar (CA). The Fighting Renegades transitioned from F-8 Crusader to the F-14A Tomcat and received their first aircraft on 9 December 1975 and swapped the Alpha for Bravo's in April 1989. The squadron was eventually disestablished on 31 August 1996.
| Registration / Serial: | 159625 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 172 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 159635 |
| Military Code: | NG-202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 182 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-24 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 153508Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1497 |
A Fighter Squadron 24 "Checkertails" F-14A during a steep approach to homebase NAS Miramar (CA). The VF-24 bird (F-14A-Block 85-GR) was the 15th F-14A that was remanufactured to F-14D, as a result it received the designation F-14D(R). The Tomcat was stricken with VF-31 on 13 January 1995 when it was involved in a mid-air collision with F-14D 164340 over the Pacific Ocean, south of San Diego. The crew was rescued by a SH-60F from HS-8 and a nearby operating US Marine Corps CH-53E.
| Registration / Serial: | 159635 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 182 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 159635 |
| Military Code: | NG-202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 182 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-24 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 153508Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1497 |
A Fighter Squadron 24 "Checkertails" F-14A during a steep approach to homebase NAS Miramar (CA). The VF-24 bird (F-14A-Block 85-GR) was the 15th F-14A that was remanufactured to F-14D, as a result it received the designation F-14D(R). The Tomcat was stricken with VF-31 on 13 January 1995 when it was involved in a mid-air collision with F-14D 164340 over the Pacific Ocean, south of San Diego. The crew was rescued by a SH-60F from HS-8 and a nearby operating US Marine Corps CH-53E.
| Registration / Serial: | 159635 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 182 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 162592 |
| Military Code: | NE-113 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 514 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Photo ID: | 150902Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1494 |
Turning to short final, unit is VF-1, which applied nice high-vis colours to this Tomcat.
| Registration / Serial: | 162592 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 514 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 162592 |
| Military Code: | NE-113 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 514 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Photo ID: | 150902Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1494 |
Turning to short final, unit is VF-1, which applied nice high-vis colours to this Tomcat.
| Registration / Serial: | 162592 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 514 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 81072 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 147027Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
This Fagot was imported into the US in 1988 as N7013L. and was initailly loaned to Planes of Fame at Chino but has since travelled the 100 miles or so South to the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Musem.
| Registration / Serial: | 81072 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 81072 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 147027Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
This Fagot was imported into the US in 1988 as N7013L. and was initailly loaned to Planes of Fame at Chino but has since travelled the 100 miles or so South to the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Musem.
| Registration / Serial: | 81072 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 156622 |
| Military Code: | NE-615 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American A-5 Vigilante |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American A-5 Vigilante |
| Aircraft Version: | North American RA-5C Vigilante |
| C/n (msn): | 316-15 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | RVAH-5 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo from: | René Buschmann Collection (via Joop de Groot)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 143118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1630 |
| Registration / Serial: | 156622 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American RA-5C Vigilante |
| C/n (msn): | 316-15 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo from: | René Buschmann Collection (via Joop de Groot)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | 156622 |
| Military Code: | NE-615 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American A-5 Vigilante |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American A-5 Vigilante |
| Aircraft Version: | North American RA-5C Vigilante |
| C/n (msn): | 316-15 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | RVAH-5 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo from: | René Buschmann Collection (via Joop de Groot)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 143118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1630 |
| Registration / Serial: | 156622 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American RA-5C Vigilante |
| C/n (msn): | 316-15 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo from: | René Buschmann Collection (via Joop de Groot)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | 161279 |
| Military Code: | NM-102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 405 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-191 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 133206Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3491 |
This F-14A of Fighter Squadron (VF) 191 Satan's Kittens was seen during an enthusiastic landing at NAS Miramar. VF-191 and sister squadron VF-194 Red Lightnings were the two shortest lived F-14 squadrons in history and thus are rarely photographed. VF-191 was established on 4 Dec'86. Its pilots were trained by VF-124 and being prepared for a deployment onboard the USS Independence as part of CVW-10. After the FRS training, the squadron received its first Tomcats (mid '87). The squadron was disbanded before the cruise could ever take place, on 30 April 1988.
| Registration / Serial: | 161279 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 405 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 161279 |
| Military Code: | NM-102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 405 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-191 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 133206Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3491 |
This F-14A of Fighter Squadron (VF) 191 Satan's Kittens was seen during an enthusiastic landing at NAS Miramar. VF-191 and sister squadron VF-194 Red Lightnings were the two shortest lived F-14 squadrons in history and thus are rarely photographed. VF-191 was established on 4 Dec'86. Its pilots were trained by VF-124 and being prepared for a deployment onboard the USS Independence as part of CVW-10. After the FRS training, the squadron received its first Tomcats (mid '87). The squadron was disbanded before the cruise could ever take place, on 30 April 1988.
| Registration / Serial: | 161279 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 405 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154209 |
| Military Code: | 51 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13666 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131465Submit Correction |
| View count: | 724 |
The Naval Fighter Weapons School (NFWS) Top Gun operated also Skyhawks with Marines titels as their opponents were not only coming from the US Navy. The desert colored A-4F is seen in close formation with a green colored NFWS A-4E. The E and F are colsely related to eachother, the F can be distinguished by the lack of a pitot tube on the tail.
| Registration / Serial: | 154209 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13666 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154209 |
| Military Code: | 51 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13666 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131465Submit Correction |
| View count: | 724 |
The Naval Fighter Weapons School (NFWS) Top Gun operated also Skyhawks with Marines titels as their opponents were not only coming from the US Navy. The desert colored A-4F is seen in close formation with a green colored NFWS A-4E. The E and F are colsely related to eachother, the F can be distinguished by the lack of a pitot tube on the tail.
| Registration / Serial: | 154209 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13666 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155017 |
| Military Code: | NJ-621 |
| Other Marks: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13789 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-126 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 685 |
A three-tone brown/two tone green colorscheme, the painters did a great job on this adversary Skyhawk of Fighter Squadron (VF) 126 Bandits. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Miramar (CA) and supported the Pacific Fleet in their adversary needs. Fighter ONE TWO SIX was disestablished on 1 April 1994. This particular Hot Rod, as the Skyhawk was nick-named, crashed in the Pacific off coast California due to an engine failure on 6 May 1992, only weeks before it was planned to retire for service.
| Registration / Serial: | 155017 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13789 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155017 |
| Military Code: | NJ-621 |
| Other Marks: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13789 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-126 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 685 |
A three-tone brown/two tone green colorscheme, the painters did a great job on this adversary Skyhawk of Fighter Squadron (VF) 126 Bandits. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Miramar (CA) and supported the Pacific Fleet in their adversary needs. Fighter ONE TWO SIX was disestablished on 1 April 1994. This particular Hot Rod, as the Skyhawk was nick-named, crashed in the Pacific off coast California due to an engine failure on 6 May 1992, only weeks before it was planned to retire for service.
| Registration / Serial: | 155017 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13789 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 149656 |
| Military Code: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4E Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 12981 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines / USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | NFWS - Navy Fighter Weapons School |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131448Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1113 |
The green A-4E of the Naval Fighter Weapons School (NFWS) Top Gun, seen here while landing at its homebase NAS Miramar (CA), can now be found in a standard naval grey/white color scheme as AH-303 in Pensacola museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 149656 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4E Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 12981 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines / USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 149656 |
| Military Code: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4E Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 12981 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines / USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | NFWS - Navy Fighter Weapons School |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131448Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1113 |
The green A-4E of the Naval Fighter Weapons School (NFWS) Top Gun, seen here while landing at its homebase NAS Miramar (CA), can now be found in a standard naval grey/white color scheme as AH-303 in Pensacola museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 149656 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4E Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 12981 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines / USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155031 |
| Military Code: | NJ-622 |
| Other Marks: | 22 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13803 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-126 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131446Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
A Fighting ONE TWO SIX Bandit during its landing at NAS Miramar (CA). This Skyhawk was retired in June 1992 and stored at the 309th AMARG at Davis Monthan (AZ) as AN3A0657.
| Registration / Serial: | 155031 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13803 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155031 |
| Military Code: | NJ-622 |
| Other Marks: | 22 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13803 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-126 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 131446Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
A Fighting ONE TWO SIX Bandit during its landing at NAS Miramar (CA). This Skyhawk was retired in June 1992 and stored at the 309th AMARG at Davis Monthan (AZ) as AN3A0657.
| Registration / Serial: | 155031 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13803 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 5722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 214 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 214ST SuperTransport |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 214ST SuperTransport |
| C/n (msn): | 28166 |
| Operator Titles: | Iraq - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 107480Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2037 |
In 1991 after Operation Desert Storm this helicopter was found in pristine condition, amongst destroyed aircraft and burnt out buildings, at Kuwait international airport. It was shipped back to the 3rd MAW at MCAS El Toro and is now part of the super Flying Leathernecks museum at Miramar.
| Registration / Serial: | 5722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 214ST SuperTransport |
| C/n (msn): | 28166 |
| Operator Titles: | Iraq - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 5722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 214 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 214ST SuperTransport |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 214ST SuperTransport |
| C/n (msn): | 28166 |
| Operator Titles: | Iraq - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 107480Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2037 |
In 1991 after Operation Desert Storm this helicopter was found in pristine condition, amongst destroyed aircraft and burnt out buildings, at Kuwait international airport. It was shipped back to the 3rd MAW at MCAS El Toro and is now part of the super Flying Leathernecks museum at Miramar.
| Registration / Serial: | 5722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 214ST SuperTransport |
| C/n (msn): | 28166 |
| Operator Titles: | Iraq - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 123652 |
| Military Code: | WL-10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-357 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMF-311 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 89608Submit Correction |
| View count: | 308 |
This F9F was delivered to the US Navy during October 1950 and assigned to VF-721 aboard USS Boxer where it then saw action in the skies over Korea. It then served with VF-821, VF-51 and various training units before retirement in 1956 with 1,575 hours. Now on display at the Flying Leathernecks Museum in the colours of a VF-311 aircraft flown by Capt. W.A. Bloomer, who years later would become instrumental in helping to establish the museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 123652 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-357 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 123652 |
| Military Code: | WL-10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-357 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMF-311 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 89608Submit Correction |
| View count: | 308 |
This F9F was delivered to the US Navy during October 1950 and assigned to VF-721 aboard USS Boxer where it then saw action in the skies over Korea. It then served with VF-821, VF-51 and various training units before retirement in 1956 with 1,575 hours. Now on display at the Flying Leathernecks Museum in the colours of a VF-311 aircraft flown by Capt. W.A. Bloomer, who years later would become instrumental in helping to establish the museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 123652 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-357 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155494 |
| Military Code: | 20 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco |
| Aircraft Version: | North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco |
| C/n (msn): | 305-105 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 72986Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
| Registration / Serial: | 155494 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco |
| C/n (msn): | 305-105 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155494 |
| Military Code: | 20 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco |
| Aircraft Version: | North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco |
| C/n (msn): | 305-105 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 72986Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
| Registration / Serial: | 155494 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco |
| C/n (msn): | 305-105 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53726 |
| Other Marks: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman TBF Avenger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Motors TBM Avenger |
| Aircraft Version: | General Motors TBM-3E Avenger |
| C/n (msn): | 3788 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 69954Submit Correction |
| View count: | 222 |
This Avenger was TOC by the USN during June 45 but too late to see combat in the Pacific. Instead it spent its service life in various training units before being retired in 1962. It then served as a fire bomber until 1988 before being acquired by the Marine Corps museum. It is now on display at the Flying Leathernecks museum in the colours of VMTB-132 aboard USS Cape Gloucester in the East China Sea during July 1945. The side-on shot is all wing so I chose this angle for more detail.
| Registration / Serial: | 53726 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Motors TBM-3E Avenger |
| C/n (msn): | 3788 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53726 |
| Other Marks: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman TBF Avenger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Motors TBM Avenger |
| Aircraft Version: | General Motors TBM-3E Avenger |
| C/n (msn): | 3788 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 69954Submit Correction |
| View count: | 222 |
This Avenger was TOC by the USN during June 45 but too late to see combat in the Pacific. Instead it spent its service life in various training units before being retired in 1962. It then served as a fire bomber until 1988 before being acquired by the Marine Corps museum. It is now on display at the Flying Leathernecks museum in the colours of VMTB-132 aboard USS Cape Gloucester in the East China Sea during July 1945. The side-on shot is all wing so I chose this angle for more detail.
| Registration / Serial: | 53726 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Motors TBM-3E Avenger |
| C/n (msn): | 3788 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 124630 |
| Other Marks: | WF-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas F3D Skyknight |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas F-10 Skyknight (F3D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas EF-10B Skyknight |
| C/n (msn): | 7500 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 65204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
This Skyknight is on display at the super Flying Leathernecks Museum and is one of 35 F-10B aircraft converted into the electronic warfare version.
| Registration / Serial: | 124630 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas EF-10B Skyknight |
| C/n (msn): | 7500 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 124630 |
| Other Marks: | WF-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas F3D Skyknight |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas F-10 Skyknight (F3D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas EF-10B Skyknight |
| C/n (msn): | 7500 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 65204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
This Skyknight is on display at the super Flying Leathernecks Museum and is one of 35 F-10B aircraft converted into the electronic warfare version.
| Registration / Serial: | 124630 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas EF-10B Skyknight |
| C/n (msn): | 7500 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 122189 |
| Military Code: | WF-15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F4U Corsair |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F4U/AU Corsair |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F4U-5N Corsair |
| C/n (msn): | [ 122189 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61115Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1315 |
This Corsair was delivered to the US Navy during November 1948 and served until 1953. It is on display at the Flying Leathernecks Museum in a black scheme with red markings worn by VMF(N)-513, a Korean War night fighter squadron in 1952.
| Registration / Serial: | 122189 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F4U-5N Corsair |
| C/n (msn): | [ 122189 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 122189 |
| Military Code: | WF-15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F4U Corsair |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F4U/AU Corsair |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F4U-5N Corsair |
| C/n (msn): | [ 122189 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 61115Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1315 |
This Corsair was delivered to the US Navy during November 1948 and served until 1953. It is on display at the Flying Leathernecks Museum in a black scheme with red markings worn by VMF(N)-513, a Korean War night fighter squadron in 1952.
| Registration / Serial: | 122189 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F4U-5N Corsair |
| C/n (msn): | [ 122189 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 151981 |
| Military Code: | RF-06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4B Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 1012 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMFP-3 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59163Submit Correction |
| View count: | 315 |
This reconn F-4 is on display at the Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum in the Markings of VMFP-3 based at El Toro.
| Registration / Serial: | 151981 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4B Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 1012 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 151981 |
| Military Code: | RF-06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4B Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 1012 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMFP-3 |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59163Submit Correction |
| View count: | 315 |
This reconn F-4 is on display at the Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum in the Markings of VMFP-3 based at El Toro.
| Registration / Serial: | 151981 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4B Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 1012 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |