207 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | El Lobo II |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769206Submit Correction |
| View count: | 111 |
This B-52 was Eglin-based early in its career while with SAC's 4135th Strategic Wing. By 1987 it was assigned to the 97th BW at Blytheville AFB, AR and next by 1990 to the 2nd BW at Barksdale AFB, LA. In January 1991 it was one of seven B-52Gs that made the round trip (code named "Secret Squirrel") from Barksdale to fire 39 cruise missiles on the first night of Desert Storm. Later in 1991 went on display at back at Eglin
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | El Lobo II |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769206Submit Correction |
| View count: | 111 |
This B-52 was Eglin-based early in its career while with SAC's 4135th Strategic Wing. By 1987 it was assigned to the 97th BW at Blytheville AFB, AR and next by 1990 to the 2nd BW at Barksdale AFB, LA. In January 1991 it was one of seven B-52Gs that made the round trip (code named "Secret Squirrel") from Barksdale to fire 39 cruise missiles on the first night of Desert Storm. Later in 1991 went on display at back at Eglin
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
This 'Swinger', previously RAF Upper Heyford-based with the 20th TFW, is seen on the Eglin ramp while serving the 3246th Test Wing. It is now in the USAF Armament Museum at the same base, as per my 2024 photo
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
This 'Swinger', previously RAF Upper Heyford-based with the 20th TFW, is seen on the Eglin ramp while serving the 3246th Test Wing. It is now in the USAF Armament Museum at the same base, as per my 2024 photo
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769203Submit Correction |
| View count: | 59 |
45 years before my 2024 shot of this Starfighter...
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769203Submit Correction |
| View count: | 59 |
45 years before my 2024 shot of this Starfighter...
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769141Submit Correction |
| View count: | 103 |
This RF-4C flew first with the 460th TRW from Tan Son Nhut AB in Vietnam, then from 1974 with the 67th TRW at Bergstrom AFB, TX. In 1991 transferred to the 163rd TRG at March ARB, CA and a year later to the 3427th Test Squadron at Eglin. On display by mid-1994 in its final marks
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769141Submit Correction |
| View count: | 103 |
This RF-4C flew first with the 460th TRW from Tan Son Nhut AB in Vietnam, then from 1974 with the 67th TRW at Bergstrom AFB, TX. In 1991 transferred to the 163rd TRG at March ARB, CA and a year later to the 3427th Test Squadron at Eglin. On display by mid-1994 in its final marks
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Military Code: | FS-495 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 401 FBW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769131Submit Correction |
| View count: | 74 |
From 1954 flew with the 31st Strategic FW, Turner AFB, GA and the 401st & 366th FBG, England AFB, LA. Around 1957 transferred to the 170th TFS Illinois ANG, the unit serving in Europe on 24-hour alert. In 1962 this F-84 returned to the US and was later repainted in SE Asia camouflage as the 170th trained pilots for deployment in Vietnam. In 1972 it was struck off along with the rest of the ANG Thunderstreak fleet after wing fatigue had been discovered. Following use as a target on the Eglin ranges, it was helicoptered into the museum in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Military Code: | FS-495 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 401 FBW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769131Submit Correction |
| View count: | 74 |
From 1954 flew with the 31st Strategic FW, Turner AFB, GA and the 401st & 366th FBG, England AFB, LA. Around 1957 transferred to the 170th TFS Illinois ANG, the unit serving in Europe on 24-hour alert. In 1962 this F-84 returned to the US and was later repainted in SE Asia camouflage as the 170th trained pilots for deployment in Vietnam. In 1972 it was struck off along with the rest of the ANG Thunderstreak fleet after wing fatigue had been discovered. Following use as a target on the Eglin ranges, it was helicoptered into the museum in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769128Submit Correction |
| View count: | 67 |
This JF-101B is one of two Voodoos that were modified to be used in development tests and was last flown by the 4440th Aircraft Delivery Group at Langley AFB, VA. The type was finally retired in 1986 but this one was placed on display at the Armament Museum in late 1979, initially in SE Asia camouflage
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769128Submit Correction |
| View count: | 67 |
This JF-101B is one of two Voodoos that were modified to be used in development tests and was last flown by the 4440th Aircraft Delivery Group at Langley AFB, VA. The type was finally retired in 1986 but this one was placed on display at the Armament Museum in late 1979, initially in SE Asia camouflage
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Military Code: | DM |
| Other Marks: | 288 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 355 TTW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769124Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
This A-10 was first assigned to the 706th FS/926th FW at Nellis AFB, moving to the 355th TTW at Davis-Monthan by 1989. To AMARC in 1992 and flown to the museum in April 2000. For a period painted as an Eglin test aircraft, but then returned to its genuine colours
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Military Code: | DM |
| Other Marks: | 288 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 355 TTW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769124Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
This A-10 was first assigned to the 706th FS/926th FW at Nellis AFB, moving to the 355th TTW at Davis-Monthan by 1989. To AMARC in 1992 and flown to the museum in April 2000. For a period painted as an Eglin test aircraft, but then returned to its genuine colours
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Military Code: | EG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 33 TFW |
| Aircraft Name: | Gulf Spirit |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769121Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
Having serving with the 57th TTW at Nellis AFB, in 1988 this F-15A was transferred to the 4485th TS, 3426th Test Wing here at Eglin, operating with tail code 'AD' then 'OT'. After being retired for preservation at the Armament Museum, it was marked to represent the 33d FW Wing Commander's aircraft. During Operation Desert Storm, the 33d led all other units with the number of enemy aircraft shot down
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Military Code: | EG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 33 TFW |
| Aircraft Name: | Gulf Spirit |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769121Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
Having serving with the 57th TTW at Nellis AFB, in 1988 this F-15A was transferred to the 4485th TS, 3426th Test Wing here at Eglin, operating with tail code 'AD' then 'OT'. After being retired for preservation at the Armament Museum, it was marked to represent the 33d FW Wing Commander's aircraft. During Operation Desert Storm, the 33d led all other units with the number of enemy aircraft shot down
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Military Code: | FV-610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
The F-89 was first flown in 1948 and of the production run of 1,050, 682 were the F-89D variant which could carry 104 rockets in wing pods and had a new fire-control radar and computer system. From these, 350 were modified to F-89J to carry two Genie nuclear-armed rockets and four Falcon missiles. From 1955, 53-2610 operated from Otis AFB, MA and Dover AFB, DE and after conversion to F-89J, from Wurtsmith AFB, MI and Hector Field, ND. Preserved from 1966 and rebuilt using some parts from 52-1899
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Military Code: | FV-610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
The F-89 was first flown in 1948 and of the production run of 1,050, 682 were the F-89D variant which could carry 104 rockets in wing pods and had a new fire-control radar and computer system. From these, 350 were modified to F-89J to carry two Genie nuclear-armed rockets and four Falcon missiles. From 1955, 53-2610 operated from Otis AFB, MA and Dover AFB, DE and after conversion to F-89J, from Wurtsmith AFB, MI and Hector Field, ND. Preserved from 1966 and rebuilt using some parts from 52-1899
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | First Lady |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769114Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
This is none other than the first production Hercules, which made its maiden flight on 7th April 1955 with blunt nose. Converted to AC-130A gunship in December 1968, serving with a number of units in Vietnam and suffering combat damage. It was not until 1981 that it was modified with four-blade props. After withdrawal from duty with the 711th SOS at Duke Field in 1995, flown to Eglin for preservation in September 1996. My photo here shows it at Duke in 1979 with three-blade props
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | First Lady |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769114Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
This is none other than the first production Hercules, which made its maiden flight on 7th April 1955 with blunt nose. Converted to AC-130A gunship in December 1968, serving with a number of units in Vietnam and suffering combat damage. It was not until 1981 that it was modified with four-blade props. After withdrawal from duty with the 711th SOS at Duke Field in 1995, flown to Eglin for preservation in September 1996. My photo here shows it at Duke in 1979 with three-blade props
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1652 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65390 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769070Submit Correction |
| View count: | 76 |
Built as a HH-53C, converted to HH-53H then to MH-53J and again to MH-53M. It crashed in November 1984 on exercise due to inflight tail rotor separation. Rebuilt and operated for a total of 34 years before the MH-53M type was retired in 2008, this one flying into the USAF Armament Museum in September that year having served the 55th ARRS at Eglin from 1976 to 1980
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1652 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65390 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1652 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65390 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769070Submit Correction |
| View count: | 76 |
Built as a HH-53C, converted to HH-53H then to MH-53J and again to MH-53M. It crashed in November 1984 on exercise due to inflight tail rotor separation. Rebuilt and operated for a total of 34 years before the MH-53M type was retired in 2008, this one flying into the USAF Armament Museum in September that year having served the 55th ARRS at Eglin from 1976 to 1980
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1652 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65390 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769061Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
From 1956 this RB-47 performed secret ELINT missions over Soviet airspace with the 55th SRW from Forbes AFB, KS. Placed in storage at MASDC in December 1967, it was the last B-47 to serve. In 1968 it was sent to North American Aviation for testing by the Air Force Avionics Laboratory of the Forward Looking Advanced Multimode Radar (FLAMR) system for the F-111A. It was fitted with an F-111-type nose, operating till 1976 when retired to Eglin. The F-111 radome and stubby RB-47H nose was replaced by a standard B-47E nose, but not before I was able to capture this image in 1979
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769061Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
From 1956 this RB-47 performed secret ELINT missions over Soviet airspace with the 55th SRW from Forbes AFB, KS. Placed in storage at MASDC in December 1967, it was the last B-47 to serve. In 1968 it was sent to North American Aviation for testing by the Air Force Avionics Laboratory of the Forward Looking Advanced Multimode Radar (FLAMR) system for the F-111A. It was fitted with an F-111-type nose, operating till 1976 when retired to Eglin. The F-111 radome and stubby RB-47H nose was replaced by a standard B-47E nose, but not before I was able to capture this image in 1979
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1516 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5-21516 |
| Military Code: | N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 99 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 BS / 35 TFW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769059Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
The B-57B was the most produced model of Martin's Canberra with 403 built, featuring a tandem cockpit and rotary bomb door. This one went into service c.1955 by the 345th TBG, Langley AFB but by March 1966 was deployed by the 405th TFW, Clark AFB, Philippines, for missions over Vietnam. In 1967 it transferred to 8th BS, 35th TFW at Clark, soon moving to Phan Rang, Vietnam for night intruder work. After storage from 1969 at MASDC, in 1972 it was converted to EB-57B and based at Malmstrom (MT ANG) and Burlington (VT ANG). Preserved at Tyndall AFB from 1981, moving to Barksdale and then Eglin
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1516 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5-21516 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 99 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1516 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5-21516 |
| Military Code: | N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 99 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 BS / 35 TFW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769059Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
The B-57B was the most produced model of Martin's Canberra with 403 built, featuring a tandem cockpit and rotary bomb door. This one went into service c.1955 by the 345th TBG, Langley AFB but by March 1966 was deployed by the 405th TFW, Clark AFB, Philippines, for missions over Vietnam. In 1967 it transferred to 8th BS, 35th TFW at Clark, soon moving to Phan Rang, Vietnam for night intruder work. After storage from 1969 at MASDC, in 1972 it was converted to EB-57B and based at Malmstrom (MT ANG) and Burlington (VT ANG). Preserved at Tyndall AFB from 1981, moving to Barksdale and then Eglin
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1516 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5-21516 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 99 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5947 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-9423 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769037Submit Correction |
| View count: | 71 |
Served the 185th FIS at Oklahoma City, New Jersey ANG, Vermont ANG and by 1982 the ADWC then 325th FWW at Tyndall AFB. In November 1988 it was ferried the short distance to Eglin for preservation. Unfortunately shadow from the museum hangar was impinging and the styling of the serial doesn't look quite right...
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5947 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-9423 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5947 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-9423 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769037Submit Correction |
| View count: | 71 |
Served the 185th FIS at Oklahoma City, New Jersey ANG, Vermont ANG and by 1982 the ADWC then 325th FWW at Tyndall AFB. In November 1988 it was ferried the short distance to Eglin for preservation. Unfortunately shadow from the museum hangar was impinging and the styling of the serial doesn't look quite right...
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5947 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-9423 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
The last B-47 to serve the USAF, seen before the F-111 radar test nose was replaced by a standard B-47E unit (rather than the original stubby RB-47H nose)
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
The last B-47 to serve the USAF, seen before the F-111 radar test nose was replaced by a standard B-47E unit (rather than the original stubby RB-47H nose)
| Registration / Serial: | 53-4296 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-34296 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-47H Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 4501320 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7959 |
| Alternate Serial: | 17959 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768733Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
This SR-71A came off the production line in standard configuration in August 1965. However it was chosen as the platform for a new set of sensor equipment to be carried in a nine-foot extension from the rear of the aircraft, the "Big Tail" as it was known flying for the first time in December 1975. It was the only aircraft so modified but the new sensors proved of little advantage. The program was dropped and the aircraft was last flown in October 1976
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7959 |
| Alternate Serial: | 17959 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7959 |
| Alternate Serial: | 17959 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768733Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
This SR-71A came off the production line in standard configuration in August 1965. However it was chosen as the platform for a new set of sensor equipment to be carried in a nine-foot extension from the rear of the aircraft, the "Big Tail" as it was known flying for the first time in December 1975. It was the only aircraft so modified but the new sensors proved of little advantage. The program was dropped and the aircraft was last flown in October 1976
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7959 |
| Alternate Serial: | 17959 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 66-15186 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 204 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1M Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 1914 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768732Submit Correction |
| View count: | 139 |
Painted to represent a locally-based UH-1N of the 46th Test Wing here at Eglin, this is in fact UH-1M 66-15186 (as marked in small characters on boom), which was repaired no less than six times after incidences of combat damage with the US Army in Vietnam between 1967 and 1970. Some sources state that around 1993 it was converted to a QUH-1M drone, but within a few years of that it was registered N703TF to Texas Firebirds. Moved into the Armament museum in December 1999
| Registration / Serial: | 66-15186 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1M Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 1914 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 66-15186 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 204 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1M Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 1914 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768732Submit Correction |
| View count: | 139 |
Painted to represent a locally-based UH-1N of the 46th Test Wing here at Eglin, this is in fact UH-1M 66-15186 (as marked in small characters on boom), which was repaired no less than six times after incidences of combat damage with the US Army in Vietnam between 1967 and 1970. Some sources state that around 1993 it was converted to a QUH-1M drone, but within a few years of that it was registered N703TF to Texas Firebirds. Moved into the Armament museum in December 1999
| Registration / Serial: | 66-15186 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1M Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 1914 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 80-0573 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 61-294 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 40 FTS |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768699Submit Correction |
| View count: | 62 |
Preserved after spending its entire service career with the 3246th Test Wing here at Eglin AFB. Original tail code was 'OT', changing to 'AD' then 'ET'
| Registration / Serial: | 80-0573 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 61-294 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 80-0573 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 61-294 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 40 FTS |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768699Submit Correction |
| View count: | 62 |
Preserved after spending its entire service career with the 3246th Test Wing here at Eglin AFB. Original tail code was 'OT', changing to 'AD' then 'ET'
| Registration / Serial: | 80-0573 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 61-294 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "43-49010" |
| Alternate Serial: | 43-010 |
| Military Code: | OS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47K Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32818/16070 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 SOS / 432 TRW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768693Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
Painted to represent AC-47D 43-49010 which flew "Spooky" gunship missions from Udorn RTAFB with the 4th SOS in the late 1960s during the Vietnam War, this is really a C-47K allocated serial 44-76486. That aircraft was delivered directly to the USN as R3D-7 BuNo 39103 in March 1945, becoming a TC-47B in 1962. In 1965 it was transferred to the US Army as an NC-47D, retaining 39103 as serial. In 1971 modified to NEC-47H and later same year to C-47K, serving as an electronic test aircraft with an Army detachment at NAS Lakehurst. To Eglin in 1976 and remained. My 1979 photo here
| Registration / Serial: | "43-49010" |
| Alternate Serial: | 43-010 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47K Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32818/16070 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "43-49010" |
| Alternate Serial: | 43-010 |
| Military Code: | OS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47K Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32818/16070 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 SOS / 432 TRW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768693Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
Painted to represent AC-47D 43-49010 which flew "Spooky" gunship missions from Udorn RTAFB with the 4th SOS in the late 1960s during the Vietnam War, this is really a C-47K allocated serial 44-76486. That aircraft was delivered directly to the USN as R3D-7 BuNo 39103 in March 1945, becoming a TC-47B in 1962. In 1965 it was transferred to the US Army as an NC-47D, retaining 39103 as serial. In 1971 modified to NEC-47H and later same year to C-47K, serving as an electronic test aircraft with an Army detachment at NAS Lakehurst. To Eglin in 1976 and remained. My 1979 photo here
| Registration / Serial: | "43-49010" |
| Alternate Serial: | 43-010 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47K Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32818/16070 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "42-30180" |
| Military Code: | AW-O |
| Other Marks: | C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 96 BG |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768690Submit Correction |
| View count: | 97 |
This is actually B-17G 44-83863 painted to represent a 96th BG B-17F, that unit being much later reformed as the 96th Test Wing here at Eglin. B-17F 42-3018 as painted was lost after conversion to an 'Aphrodite' flying bomb launched against U-boat pens in September 1944. The B-17G on show was delivered to the USN as PB-1W BuNo 77231 in 1945 and from 1947 was used in AEW testing by VX-4. Later with VC-11 and VW-1 before civilianisation as N6464D in 1957. Used as a fire tanker in the 1960s, becoming N5233V. Preserved at Eglin from 1975
| Registration / Serial: | "42-30180" |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "42-30180" |
| Military Code: | AW-O |
| Other Marks: | C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 96 BG |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 768690Submit Correction |
| View count: | 97 |
This is actually B-17G 44-83863 painted to represent a 96th BG B-17F, that unit being much later reformed as the 96th Test Wing here at Eglin. B-17F 42-3018 as painted was lost after conversion to an 'Aphrodite' flying bomb launched against U-boat pens in September 1944. The B-17G on show was delivered to the USN as PB-1W BuNo 77231 in 1945 and from 1947 was used in AEW testing by VX-4. Later with VC-11 and VW-1 before civilianisation as N6464D in 1957. Used as a fire tanker in the 1960s, becoming N5233V. Preserved at Eglin from 1975
| Registration / Serial: | "42-30180" |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |