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Aircraft Photo of 42-13610 / 213610 | Kellett XO-60 | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #317747
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Original Type:Kellett O-60
Aircraft Generic Type:Kellett O-60
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:317747Submit Correction
View count: 114
This early autogyro was displayed in the Smithsonian Collection
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 42-13610 / 213610 | Kellett XO-60 | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #317747
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Original Type:Kellett O-60
Aircraft Generic Type:Kellett O-60
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:317747Submit Correction
View count: 114
This early autogyro was displayed in the Smithsonian Collection
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of N2588B | Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter | AirHistory.net #310903
Registration / Serial:N2588B
Aircraft Original Type:Bensen B-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Bensen B-8
Aircraft Version:Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter
C/n (msn):194
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:310903Submit Correction
View count: 273
This autogyro was preserved in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:N2588B
Aircraft Version:Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter
C/n (msn):194
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of N2588B | Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter | AirHistory.net #310903
Registration / Serial:N2588B
Aircraft Original Type:Bensen B-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Bensen B-8
Aircraft Version:Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter
C/n (msn):194
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:310903Submit Correction
View count: 273
This autogyro was preserved in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:N2588B
Aircraft Version:Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter
C/n (msn):194
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of EN474 | Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #299448
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:299448Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Aircraft Photo of EN474 | Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #299448
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:299448Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Aircraft Photo of 41-18874 | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #299385
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 / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:299385Submit Correction
View count: 98
This was the prototype of the first mass produced helicopter and was then displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. It first flew on 13th January 1942 and the type saw action in WWII in May 1944
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 41-18874 | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #299385
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 / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:299385Submit Correction
View count: 98
This was the prototype of the first mass produced helicopter and was then displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. It first flew on 13th January 1942 and the type saw action in WWII in May 1944
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 111759 | McDonnell FH-1 Phantom | AirHistory.net #298754
Registration / Serial:111759
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
Aircraft Version:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:298754Submit Correction
View count: 110
Registration / Serial:111759
Aircraft Version:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Aircraft Photo of 111759 | McDonnell FH-1 Phantom | AirHistory.net #298754
Registration / Serial:111759
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
Aircraft Version:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:298754Submit Correction
View count: 110
Registration / Serial:111759
Aircraft Version:McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Aircraft Photo of NC13369 | Boeing 247D | United Air Lines | AirHistory.net #298690
Registration / Serial:"NC13369"
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 247
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 247
Aircraft Version:Boeing 247D
C/n (msn):1953
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:298690Submit Correction
View count: 252
Registration / Serial:"NC13369"
Aircraft Version:Boeing 247D
C/n (msn):1953
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of NC13369 | Boeing 247D | United Air Lines | AirHistory.net #298690
Registration / Serial:"NC13369"
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 247
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 247
Aircraft Version:Boeing 247D
C/n (msn):1953
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:298690Submit Correction
View count: 252
Registration / Serial:"NC13369"
Aircraft Version:Boeing 247D
C/n (msn):1953
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of NR7952 | Lockheed 5B Vega | AirHistory.net #295215
Registration / Serial:NR7952
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5B Vega
C/n (msn):22
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:295215Submit Correction
View count: 326
A gem that belonged to famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart, this Vega is on display in the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Calling it her "Little Red Bus", Earhart flew this aircraft non-stop across the Atlantic solo in 1932, becoming the first female pilot and second after Charles Lindbergh to accomplish the feat. In the same year, she set another record in this Vega by flying non-stop alone across the USA.
Registration / Serial:NR7952
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5B Vega
C/n (msn):22
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of NR7952 | Lockheed 5B Vega | AirHistory.net #295215
Registration / Serial:NR7952
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5B Vega
C/n (msn):22
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:295215Submit Correction
View count: 326
A gem that belonged to famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart, this Vega is on display in the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Calling it her "Little Red Bus", Earhart flew this aircraft non-stop across the Atlantic solo in 1932, becoming the first female pilot and second after Charles Lindbergh to accomplish the feat. In the same year, she set another record in this Vega by flying non-stop alone across the USA.
Registration / Serial:NR7952
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5B Vega
C/n (msn):22
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of N18124 | Douglas DC-3-201 | Eastern Air Lines | AirHistory.net #290699
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Operator Titles:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:290699Submit Correction
View count: 146
Seen in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Operator Titles:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of N18124 | Douglas DC-3-201 | Eastern Air Lines | AirHistory.net #290699
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Operator Titles:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:290699Submit Correction
View count: 146
Seen in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Operator Titles:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-83020 / 483020 | Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #288461
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Military Code:78
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:288461Submit Correction
View count: 352
"Lulu-Belle" on display in the Jet Aviation exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Designed by the famous Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson, this aircraft was produced in only 143 days during World War II in Lockheed's 'Skunk Works', flying on Jan. 8, 1944. Also called the "Green Hornet", it was the first USAAF jet to exceed 500 mph in level flight. The design led to the P-80 Shooting Star.
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Aircraft Version:Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-83020 / 483020 | Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #288461
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Military Code:78
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:288461Submit Correction
View count: 352
"Lulu-Belle" on display in the Jet Aviation exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Designed by the famous Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson, this aircraft was produced in only 143 days during World War II in Lockheed's 'Skunk Works', flying on Jan. 8, 1944. Also called the "Green Hornet", it was the first USAAF jet to exceed 500 mph in level flight. The design led to the P-80 Shooting Star.
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Aircraft Version:Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of 23-1230 | Douglas DWC World Cruiser | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #288387
Registration / Serial:23-1230
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
Aircraft Version:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Chicago
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:288387Submit Correction
View count: 166
On display at the National Air and Space Museum. The 'Chicago' was one of two U.S. Army Air Service airplanes to complete the first round-the-world flight in 1924. Starting from Seattle, the westwards flight took 175 days to accomplish. 'Chicago' was flown by Lt. Lowell Smith and Lt. Leslie Arnold. The 'New Orleans' was the other World Cruiser to finish the historic flight, as 'Seattle' and 'Boston' were damaged en route.
Registration / Serial:23-1230
Aircraft Version:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of 23-1230 | Douglas DWC World Cruiser | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #288387
Registration / Serial:23-1230
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
Aircraft Version:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Chicago
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:288387Submit Correction
View count: 166
On display at the National Air and Space Museum. The 'Chicago' was one of two U.S. Army Air Service airplanes to complete the first round-the-world flight in 1924. Starting from Seattle, the westwards flight took 175 days to accomplish. 'Chicago' was flown by Lt. Lowell Smith and Lt. Leslie Arnold. The 'New Orleans' was the other World Cruiser to finish the historic flight, as 'Seattle' and 'Boston' were damaged en route.
Registration / Serial:23-1230
Aircraft Version:Douglas DWC World Cruiser
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of NR105W | Lockheed 5C Vega | AirHistory.net #288383
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
Aircraft Name:The Winnie Mae of Oklahoma
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:288383Submit Correction
View count: 321
On display in the Time and Navigation exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. This specially modified 5C Vega set the record in 1931 for a flight around the world, taking 8 days in the hands of Wiley H. Post and Harold Gatty. Post repeated the feat solo, taking only 7 days in July 1933. In March 1935, Post flew this Vega high enough from Burbank to Cleveland to be operating in the jetstream. The Smithsonian acquired 'Winnie Mae' shortly after Post's death in a flying accident in August 1935.
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of NR105W | Lockheed 5C Vega | AirHistory.net #288383
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
Aircraft Name:The Winnie Mae of Oklahoma
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:288383Submit Correction
View count: 321
On display in the Time and Navigation exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. This specially modified 5C Vega set the record in 1931 for a flight around the world, taking 8 days in the hands of Wiley H. Post and Harold Gatty. Post repeated the feat solo, taking only 7 days in July 1933. In March 1935, Post flew this Vega high enough from Burbank to Cleveland to be operating in the jetstream. The Smithsonian acquired 'Winnie Mae' shortly after Post's death in a flying accident in August 1935.
Registration / Serial:NR105W
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 5C Vega
C/n (msn):122
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Aircraft Photo of N35773 / NC35773 | Piper J-3C-65 Cub | AirHistory.net #285473
Registration / Serial:N35773
Alternate Registration:NC35773
Aircraft Original Type:Piper J-3 Cub
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper J-3 Cub (L-4/NE)
Aircraft Version:Piper J-3C-65 Cub
C/n (msn):6578
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:285473Submit Correction
View count: 179
This aircraft was displayed in the Smithsonian Collection but later moved to the Udvar Hazy Centre
Registration / Serial:N35773
Alternate Registration:NC35773
Aircraft Version:Piper J-3C-65 Cub
C/n (msn):6578
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of N35773 / NC35773 | Piper J-3C-65 Cub | AirHistory.net #285473
Registration / Serial:N35773
Alternate Registration:NC35773
Aircraft Original Type:Piper J-3 Cub
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper J-3 Cub (L-4/NE)
Aircraft Version:Piper J-3C-65 Cub
C/n (msn):6578
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:285473Submit Correction
View count: 179
This aircraft was displayed in the Smithsonian Collection but later moved to the Udvar Hazy Centre
Registration / Serial:N35773
Alternate Registration:NC35773
Aircraft Version:Piper J-3C-65 Cub
C/n (msn):6578
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of A7114 | Boeing FB-5 | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #277298
Registration / Serial:A7114
Military Code:6F4
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing PW-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PW-9/FB
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:277298Submit Correction
View count: 107
While Boeing manufactured the Thomas-Morse MB-3 for the Air Force, the PW-9 was the first fighter designed and built by Boeing. The FB was the Navy / Marine version and 27 FB-2s were the first Navy aircraft built specifically for carrier operations.
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of A7114 | Boeing FB-5 | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #277298
Registration / Serial:A7114
Military Code:6F4
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing PW-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PW-9/FB
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:277298Submit Correction
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While Boeing manufactured the Thomas-Morse MB-3 for the Air Force, the PW-9 was the first fighter designed and built by Boeing. The FB was the Navy / Marine version and 27 FB-2s were the first Navy aircraft built specifically for carrier operations.
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of NX626N | Aeronca C-2 | AirHistory.net #276280
Registration / Serial:NX626N
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca C-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca C-1/2
Aircraft Version:Aeronca C-2
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:276280Submit Correction
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First flying in 1929 this unassuming monoplane changed the face of aviation by opening the market of private aircraft ownership. This example was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1946. Restored in 1976 it was only briefly displayed here but it was later moved to the Udvar Hazy Centre.
Registration / Serial:NX626N
Aircraft Version:Aeronca C-2
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of NX626N | Aeronca C-2 | AirHistory.net #276280
Registration / Serial:NX626N
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca C-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca C-1/2
Aircraft Version:Aeronca C-2
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:276280Submit Correction
View count: 127
First flying in 1929 this unassuming monoplane changed the face of aviation by opening the market of private aircraft ownership. This example was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1946. Restored in 1976 it was only briefly displayed here but it was later moved to the Udvar Hazy Centre.
Registration / Serial:NX626N
Aircraft Version:Aeronca C-2
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of NASA 803 | Northrop M2-F3 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AirHistory.net #275506
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Flight Research Center
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Photo ID:275506Submit Correction
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The Northrop M2-F3 was a heavyweight lifting body rebuilt from the Northrop M2-F2 after it crashed at the Dryden Flight Research Center in 1967. It was modified with an additional third vertical fin - centered between the tip fins - to improve control characteristics. The "M" refers to "manned" and "F" refers to "flight" version.
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Aircraft Photo of NASA 803 | Northrop M2-F3 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AirHistory.net #275506
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Flight Research Center
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Photo ID:275506Submit Correction
View count: 568
The Northrop M2-F3 was a heavyweight lifting body rebuilt from the Northrop M2-F2 after it crashed at the Dryden Flight Research Center in 1967. It was modified with an additional third vertical fin - centered between the tip fins - to improve control characteristics. The "M" refers to "manned" and "F" refers to "flight" version.
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Aircraft Photo of N328KF | Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne | Scaled Composites | AirHistory.net #275504
Registration / Serial:N328KF
Aircraft Original Type:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
Aircraft Generic Type:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
C/n (msn):001
Display Paint:Scaled Composites
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Photo ID:275504Submit Correction
View count: 706
SpaceShipOne is an experimental air-launched rocket-powered aircraft with sub-orbital spaceflight capability at speeds of up to 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s), using a hybrid rocket motor. The design features a unique "feathering" atmospheric reentry system where the rear half of the wing and the twin tail booms folds 70 degrees upward along a hinge running the length of the wing; increasing drag while remaining stable.
Registration / Serial:N328KF
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
C/n (msn):001
Display Paint:Scaled Composites
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Aircraft Photo of N328KF | Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne | Scaled Composites | AirHistory.net #275504
Registration / Serial:N328KF
Aircraft Original Type:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
Aircraft Generic Type:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
C/n (msn):001
Display Paint:Scaled Composites
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Photo ID:275504Submit Correction
View count: 706
SpaceShipOne is an experimental air-launched rocket-powered aircraft with sub-orbital spaceflight capability at speeds of up to 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s), using a hybrid rocket motor. The design features a unique "feathering" atmospheric reentry system where the rear half of the wing and the twin tail booms folds 70 degrees upward along a hinge running the length of the wing; increasing drag while remaining stable.
Registration / Serial:N328KF
Aircraft Version:Scaled Composites 316 SpaceShipOne
C/n (msn):001
Display Paint:Scaled Composites
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 September 2010
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Aircraft Photo of N12269 / NR12269 | Northrop Gamma 2B | AirHistory.net #275038
Registration / Serial:N12269
Alternate Registration:NR12269
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop Gamma
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop Gamma
Aircraft Version:Northrop Gamma 2B
C/n (msn):2
Promotional Titles:Ellsworth Trans-Antarctic Flight
Aircraft Name:Polar Star
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
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A two seat version of the Gamma 2A, the Polar Star attempted the world's first trans-Antarctic flight on November 23, 1935. Explorer Lincoln Ellsworth and Canadian pilot Herbert Hollick-Kenyon left Dundee Island for Little America station but ran out of fuel on the last leg of the journey 25 miles short of Little America. They walked that last distance and settled in the abandoned camp until rescued two months later. The airplane was later recovered and donated to the Smithsonian.
Registration / Serial:N12269
Alternate Registration:NR12269
Aircraft Version:Northrop Gamma 2B
C/n (msn):2
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of N12269 / NR12269 | Northrop Gamma 2B | AirHistory.net #275038
Registration / Serial:N12269
Alternate Registration:NR12269
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop Gamma
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop Gamma
Aircraft Version:Northrop Gamma 2B
C/n (msn):2
Promotional Titles:Ellsworth Trans-Antarctic Flight
Aircraft Name:Polar Star
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:275038Submit Correction
View count: 231
A two seat version of the Gamma 2A, the Polar Star attempted the world's first trans-Antarctic flight on November 23, 1935. Explorer Lincoln Ellsworth and Canadian pilot Herbert Hollick-Kenyon left Dundee Island for Little America station but ran out of fuel on the last leg of the journey 25 miles short of Little America. They walked that last distance and settled in the abandoned camp until rescued two months later. The airplane was later recovered and donated to the Smithsonian.
Registration / Serial:N12269
Alternate Registration:NR12269
Aircraft Version:Northrop Gamma 2B
C/n (msn):2
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of NACA 144 | Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket | NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics | AirHistory.net #265106
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:265106Submit Correction
View count: 496
Rocket and turbojet powered research aircraft. Also allocated USN serial 37974. Flew 103 times. This individual aircraft was the first in the world to reach Mach 2 - on 20.11.53.
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of NACA 144 | Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket | NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics | AirHistory.net #265106
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:265106Submit Correction
View count: 496
Rocket and turbojet powered research aircraft. Also allocated USN serial 37974. Flew 103 times. This individual aircraft was the first in the world to reach Mach 2 - on 20.11.53.
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 7161/17 | Albatros D-Va | Germany - Air Force | AirHistory.net #264954
Registration / Serial:7161/17
Aircraft Original Type:Albatros D-V
Aircraft Generic Type:Albatros D-V
Aircraft Version:Albatros D-Va
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:Jasta 46
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:264954Submit Correction
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An original Albatros D-Va captured on the Western Front in Spring 1918. It wears the personal markings "Stropp" and the "lozenge" camouflage pattern under its wings.
Registration / Serial:7161/17
Aircraft Version:Albatros D-Va
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 7161/17 | Albatros D-Va | Germany - Air Force | AirHistory.net #264954
Registration / Serial:7161/17
Aircraft Original Type:Albatros D-V
Aircraft Generic Type:Albatros D-V
Aircraft Version:Albatros D-Va
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:Jasta 46
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:264954Submit Correction
View count: 1189
An original Albatros D-Va captured on the Western Front in Spring 1918. It wears the personal markings "Stropp" and the "lozenge" camouflage pattern under its wings.
Registration / Serial:7161/17
Aircraft Version:Albatros D-Va
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of No Reg | Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz | AirHistory.net #263795
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Wright B Flyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Wright B Flyer
Aircraft Version:Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz
C/n (msn):
Promotional Titles:Vin Fiz
Aircraft Name:Vin Fiz
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:263795Submit Correction
View count: 182
The Wright EX was a modified Model B and was the first aircraft to be flown across the USA from coast to coast 17.09.11 to 05.11.11 from Brooklyn NY to Pasadena CA. Pilot C.P.Rodgers. 75 stops. Most of the time was spent on repairs by the accompanying ground crew after many mishaps en route. The flight was funded by the makers of the 'Vin Fiz' grape drink.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of No Reg | Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz | AirHistory.net #263795
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Wright B Flyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Wright B Flyer
Aircraft Version:Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz
C/n (msn):
Promotional Titles:Vin Fiz
Aircraft Name:Vin Fiz
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:263795Submit Correction
View count: 182
The Wright EX was a modified Model B and was the first aircraft to be flown across the USA from coast to coast 17.09.11 to 05.11.11 from Brooklyn NY to Pasadena CA. Pilot C.P.Rodgers. 75 stops. Most of the time was spent on repairs by the accompanying ground crew after many mishaps en route. The flight was funded by the makers of the 'Vin Fiz' grape drink.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield