111 results found
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:263685Submit Correction
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12-seat Fokker F.IV bought by the US Army Air Service (USAAS) and designated T-2 in the "T for Transport" sequence. In May 1923 it became the first aircraft to fly non-stop across the USA, from New York to San Diego.
Registration / Serial:64233
Alternate Serial:AS64233
Aircraft Version:Fokker T-2
C/n (msn):1800
Operator Titles:USA - 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
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:263685Submit Correction
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12-seat Fokker F.IV bought by the US Army Air Service (USAAS) and designated T-2 in the "T for Transport" sequence. In May 1923 it became the first aircraft to fly non-stop across the USA, from New York to San Diego.
Registration / Serial:64233
Alternate Serial:AS64233
Aircraft Version:Fokker T-2
C/n (msn):1800
Operator Titles:USA - 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
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:263361Submit Correction
View count: 148
Built in 1925 for competing in the Schneider Trophy speed races.
Registration / Serial:A6979
Aircraft Version:Curtiss R3C-2
C/n (msn):26-33
Operator Titles:USA - 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
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:263361Submit Correction
View count: 148
Built in 1925 for competing in the Schneider Trophy speed races.
Registration / Serial:A6979
Aircraft Version:Curtiss R3C-2
C/n (msn):26-33
Operator Titles:USA - 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
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:263347Submit Correction
View count: 227
Lockheed Vega built in 1932 and flown solo over the Atlantic that year by Amelia Earhart, thus becoming the first woman to achieve that solo flight.
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:263347Submit Correction
View count: 227
Lockheed Vega built in 1932 and flown solo over the Atlantic that year by Amelia Earhart, thus becoming the first woman to achieve that solo flight.
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:262905Submit Correction
View count: 62
Kellett Model KD-1 autogiro procured by the USAAF in 1942 and designated XO-60 in the O for Observation aircraft sequence.
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):118
Display Paint:USA - 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
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:262905Submit Correction
View count: 62
Kellett Model KD-1 autogiro procured by the USAAF in 1942 and designated XO-60 in the O for Observation aircraft sequence.
Registration / Serial:42-13610
Alternate Serial:213610
Aircraft Version:Kellett XO-60
C/n (msn):118
Display Paint:USA - 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
Registration / Serial:61-131
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):4340
Display Paint:Japan - 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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:262762Submit Correction
View count: 312
Preserved in unrestored state in order to maintain the authenticity of its markings. Allotted T2-130 after capture.
Registration / Serial:61-131
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):4340
Display Paint:Japan - Navy
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
Registration / Serial:61-131
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):4340
Display Paint:Japan - 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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:262762Submit Correction
View count: 312
Preserved in unrestored state in order to maintain the authenticity of its markings. Allotted T2-130 after capture.
Registration / Serial:61-131
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):4340
Display Paint:Japan - Navy
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
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Military Code:90-4
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - 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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:262452Submit Correction
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Preserved wearing the markings of 90 Squadriglia, 10 Gruppo, 4 Stormo, circa 1942.
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - 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
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Military Code:90-4
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - 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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:262452Submit Correction
View count: 111
Preserved wearing the markings of 90 Squadriglia, 10 Gruppo, 4 Stormo, circa 1942.
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - 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
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:262436Submit Correction
View count: 161
F4B-4 fighter, built in 1930, painted in the markings of VF-9M Squadron, US Marine Corps.
Registration / Serial:9241
Aircraft Version:Boeing F4B-4
C/n (msn):1757
Display Paint:USA - Marines
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
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:262436Submit Correction
View count: 161
F4B-4 fighter, built in 1930, painted in the markings of VF-9M Squadron, US Marine Corps.
Registration / Serial:9241
Aircraft Version:Boeing F4B-4
C/n (msn):1757
Display Paint:USA - Marines
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
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:261869Submit Correction
View count: 134
Built in 1929, named Winnie Mae and flown round the world on two occasions by Wiley Post.
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:261869Submit Correction
View count: 134
Built in 1929, named Winnie Mae and flown round the world on two occasions by Wiley Post.
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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:261389Submit Correction
View count: 117
The sole Piasecki PV-2 technology demonstrator helicopter first flew on 11th April 1943.
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
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
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:261389Submit Correction
View count: 117
The sole Piasecki PV-2 technology demonstrator helicopter first flew on 11th April 1943.
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
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
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:261287Submit Correction
View count: 335
Rocket-powered air-launched supersonic research aircraft. Named after pilot Chuck Yeager's wife
Registration / Serial:46-62
Alternate Serial:6062
Aircraft Version:Bell X-1
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - 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
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:261287Submit Correction
View count: 335
Rocket-powered air-launched supersonic research aircraft. Named after pilot Chuck Yeager's wife
Registration / Serial:46-62
Alternate Serial:6062
Aircraft Version:Bell X-1
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - 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
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:261168Submit Correction
View count: 308
The third of 17 Alphas constructed in 1930. This preserved example was a cargo and mail carrier built for TWA.
Registration / Serial:N11Y
Alternate Registration:NC11Y
Aircraft Version:Northrop Alpha 4A
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Trans World Airlines - TWA
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
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:261168Submit Correction
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The third of 17 Alphas constructed in 1930. This preserved example was a cargo and mail carrier built for TWA.
Registration / Serial:N11Y
Alternate Registration:NC11Y
Aircraft Version:Northrop Alpha 4A
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Trans World Airlines - TWA
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
Registration / Serial:NR211
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 8 Sirius
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 8 Sirius
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 8 Sirius
C/n (msn):140
Aircraft Name:Tingmissartoq
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:261058Submit Correction
View count: 299
The first of fifteen Model 8 Sirius utility transports built in 1929-1930. This was the personal aircraft of Lindbergh and his wife and was used for several of their long-distance international explorations before its retirement.
Registration / Serial:NR211
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 8 Sirius
C/n (msn):140
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
Registration / Serial:NR211
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 8 Sirius
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 8 Sirius
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 8 Sirius
C/n (msn):140
Aircraft Name:Tingmissartoq
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:261058Submit Correction
View count: 299
The first of fifteen Model 8 Sirius utility transports built in 1929-1930. This was the personal aircraft of Lindbergh and his wife and was used for several of their long-distance international explorations before its retirement.
Registration / Serial:NR211
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 8 Sirius
C/n (msn):140
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
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / 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:260665Submit Correction
View count: 246
Fitted with above wing launching gear.
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
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
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / 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:260665Submit Correction
View count: 246
Fitted with above wing launching gear.
Registration / Serial:"A9056"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
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
Registration / Serial:N77V
Alternate Registration:NR77V
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster
Aircraft Generic Type:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster
Aircraft Version:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster (replica)
C/n (msn):T-4
Display Paint:Springfield Air Racing Association
Aircraft Name:City of Springfield Massachusetts
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:260558Submit Correction
View count: 1238
Later exhibited in the Museum of Flight WA. This Gee Bee was built by William Turner.
Registration / Serial:N77V
Alternate Registration:NR77V
Aircraft Version:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster (replica)
C/n (msn):T-4
Display Paint:Springfield Air Racing Association
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
Registration / Serial:N77V
Alternate Registration:NR77V
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster
Aircraft Generic Type:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster
Aircraft Version:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster (replica)
C/n (msn):T-4
Display Paint:Springfield Air Racing Association
Aircraft Name:City of Springfield Massachusetts
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:260558Submit Correction
View count: 1238
Later exhibited in the Museum of Flight WA. This Gee Bee was built by William Turner.
Registration / Serial:N77V
Alternate Registration:NR77V
Aircraft Version:Granville Gee Bee Z Super Sportster (replica)
C/n (msn):T-4
Display Paint:Springfield Air Racing Association
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
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:260067Submit Correction
View count: 409
Seen in the National Air and Space Museum. Lt. Cyrus Bettis flew this aircraft to win the 1925 Pulitzer Trophy Race as a landplane R3C-1. It was later converted to a float plane R3C-2 after which Jimmy Doolittle flew it to victory in the 1925 Schneider Trophy Race. To be noted is that this Army aircraft was flown under the Navy designation R3C-1/2 and the Navy serial number A6979.
Registration / Serial:A6979
Aircraft Version:Curtiss R3C-2
C/n (msn):26-33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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:260067Submit Correction
View count: 409
Seen in the National Air and Space Museum. Lt. Cyrus Bettis flew this aircraft to win the 1925 Pulitzer Trophy Race as a landplane R3C-1. It was later converted to a float plane R3C-2 after which Jimmy Doolittle flew it to victory in the 1925 Schneider Trophy Race. To be noted is that this Army aircraft was flown under the Navy designation R3C-1/2 and the Navy serial number A6979.
Registration / Serial:A6979
Aircraft Version:Curtiss R3C-2
C/n (msn):26-33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Display Paint: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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:257276Submit Correction
View count: 339
Preserved wearing mid WW2 national markings outlined in red.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Display Paint:USA - Navy
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
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Display Paint: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:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:257276Submit Correction
View count: 339
Preserved wearing mid WW2 national markings outlined in red.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Display Paint:USA - Navy
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
Registration / Serial:15392
Other Marks:E-10
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):401
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 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:254760Submit Correction
View count: 240
This aircraft, seen at the Smithsonian Collection was displayed between 1975 and 2004. It is now stored
Registration / Serial:15392
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
C/n (msn):401
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:15392
Other Marks:E-10
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):401
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 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:254760Submit Correction
View count: 240
This aircraft, seen at the Smithsonian Collection was displayed between 1975 and 2004. It is now stored
Registration / Serial:15392
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-1 Wildcat
C/n (msn):401
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Original Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
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:254307Submit Correction
View count: 197
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Original Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
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:254307Submit Correction
View count: 197
Registration / Serial:N9683
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-39
Operator Titles:American Airways
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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:249553Submit Correction
View count: 534
Registration / Serial:N258Y
Alternate Registration:R258Y
Aircraft Version:Hughes H-1
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
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:249553Submit Correction
View count: 534
Registration / Serial:N258Y
Alternate Registration:R258Y
Aircraft Version:Hughes H-1
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:7 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
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:247491Submit Correction
View count: 302
This 1944 built machine was the first helicopter built by Stanley Hiller. It was displayed in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
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
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
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:247491Submit Correction
View count: 302
This 1944 built machine was the first helicopter built by Stanley Hiller. It was displayed in the Smithsonian Museum
Registration / Serial:NX30033
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
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