621 results found
Registration / Serial:N846NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 846
Other Marks:161355
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):23
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Armstrong Flight Research Center
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:54448Submit Correction
View count: 2884
Formerly US Navy 161355, this Hornet was a Blue Angels aircraft. It's been assigned to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, now the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB, CA.
Registration / Serial:N846NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 846
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):23
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N846NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 846
Other Marks:161355
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):23
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Armstrong Flight Research Center
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:54448Submit Correction
View count: 2884
Formerly US Navy 161355, this Hornet was a Blue Angels aircraft. It's been assigned to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, now the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB, CA.
Registration / Serial:N846NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 846
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):23
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 719
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712065
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open Day 1990
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:53095Submit Correction
View count: 463
Ordered by RAF as XW647. Supplied to US Navy as 158387. Operated by NASA by their Ames Laboratory at Moffett Field, CA as NASA 719.
Registration / Serial:NASA 719
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712065
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NASA 719
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712065
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open Day 1990
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:53095Submit Correction
View count: 463
Ordered by RAF as XW647. Supplied to US Navy as 158387. Operated by NASA by their Ames Laboratory at Moffett Field, CA as NASA 719.
Registration / Serial:NASA 719
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
C/n (msn):712065
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N969NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 69
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5748
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Merritt Island / Kennedy Space Center [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Photo Date:23 March 2018
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:52881Submit Correction
View count: 463
Registration / Serial:N969NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 69
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5748
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Merritt Island / Kennedy Space Center [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 March 2018
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N969NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 69
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5748
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Merritt Island / Kennedy Space Center [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Photo Date:23 March 2018
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:52881Submit Correction
View count: 463
Registration / Serial:N969NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 69
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5748
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Merritt Island / Kennedy Space Center [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 March 2018
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N920NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 20
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5956
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2011
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52336Submit Correction
View count: 311
This updated Talon took part in the NASA static display at the 'Wings over Houston' sir show 2011. The previous USAF serial '66-8386' is stencilled under the forward canopy.
Registration / Serial:N920NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 20
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5956
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N920NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 20
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5956
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2011
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52336Submit Correction
View count: 311
This updated Talon took part in the NASA static display at the 'Wings over Houston' sir show 2011. The previous USAF serial '66-8386' is stencilled under the forward canopy.
Registration / Serial:N920NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 20
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5956
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N941NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Aero Spacelines 377SGT Super Guppy Turbine
Manufacturers:Boeing / Aero Spacelines
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2011
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52234Submit Correction
View count: 428
This beautiful aircraft took part in the NASA static display at the 'Wings over Houston' air show 2011.
Registration / Serial:N941NA
Aircraft Version:Aero Spacelines 377SGT Super Guppy Turbine
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N941NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Aero Spacelines 377SGT Super Guppy Turbine
Manufacturers:Boeing / Aero Spacelines
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2011
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52234Submit Correction
View count: 428
This beautiful aircraft took part in the NASA static display at the 'Wings over Houston' air show 2011.
Registration / Serial:N941NA
Aircraft Version:Aero Spacelines 377SGT Super Guppy Turbine
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:15 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N932NA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F
C/n (msn):47476 / 569
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:16 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52009Submit Correction
View count: 242
'Weightless Wonder VI' along with two other NASA aircraft were part of the static display at the Wings over Houston air show 2011. She was photographed as late in the day as possible, whilst dodging the police/stewards trying to clear the site, in order to minimise the number of people/legs in the shot.
Registration / Serial:N932NA
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F
C/n (msn):47476 / 569
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:16 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N932NA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F
C/n (msn):47476 / 569
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:16 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52009Submit Correction
View count: 242
'Weightless Wonder VI' along with two other NASA aircraft were part of the static display at the Wings over Houston air show 2011. She was photographed as late in the day as possible, whilst dodging the police/stewards trying to clear the site, in order to minimise the number of people/legs in the shot.
Registration / Serial:N932NA
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F
C/n (msn):47476 / 569
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:16 October 2011
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 234
Aircraft Original Type:Bell X-14
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell X-14
Aircraft Version:Bell X-14A
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:23 May 1962
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:51900Submit Correction
View count: 2512
VTOL development aircraft, built as Bell X-14 for the USAF as 56-4022. Converted to X-14A and became NASA 234.
Registration / Serial:NASA 234
Aircraft Version:Bell X-14A
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:23 May 1962
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:NASA 234
Aircraft Original Type:Bell X-14
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell X-14
Aircraft Version:Bell X-14A
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:23 May 1962
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:51900Submit Correction
View count: 2512
VTOL development aircraft, built as Bell X-14 for the USAF as 56-4022. Converted to X-14A and became NASA 234.
Registration / Serial:NASA 234
Aircraft Version:Bell X-14A
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:23 May 1962
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:NASA 925
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin WB-57F Canberra
Manufacturers:Martin / General Dynamics
C/n (msn):012
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:NASA Earth Survey 3
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:27 August 2008
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49588Submit Correction
View count: 1409
Originally with the USAF as 63-13501 (rebuilt by General Dynamics from RB-57D 53-3975), this aircraft was transferred to NASA as 925. She arrived at AMARG during Sep 1982 and migrated across the road to the Pima Air & Space Museum where she was photographed in the restoration compound.
Registration / Serial:NASA 925
Aircraft Version:Martin WB-57F Canberra
C/n (msn):012
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:27 August 2008
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 925
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin WB-57F Canberra
Manufacturers:Martin / General Dynamics
C/n (msn):012
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:NASA Earth Survey 3
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:27 August 2008
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49588Submit Correction
View count: 1409
Originally with the USAF as 63-13501 (rebuilt by General Dynamics from RB-57D 53-3975), this aircraft was transferred to NASA as 925. She arrived at AMARG during Sep 1982 and migrated across the road to the Pima Air & Space Museum where she was photographed in the restoration compound.
Registration / Serial:NASA 925
Aircraft Version:Martin WB-57F Canberra
C/n (msn):012
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:27 August 2008
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N841NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 841
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):[ 161216 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open Day 1990
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:46218Submit Correction
View count: 956
Fly-by-wire development aircraft. Ex and to US Navy 161216.
Registration / Serial:N841NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 841
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):[ 161216 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N841NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 841
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):[ 161216 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open Day 1990
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:46218Submit Correction
View count: 956
Fly-by-wire development aircraft. Ex and to US Navy 161216.
Registration / Serial:N841NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 841
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):[ 161216 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NACA 213
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas F5D Skylancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas F5D Skylancer
Aircraft Version:Douglas XF5D-1 Skylancer
C/n (msn):11593
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Unit Markings:Ames Research Center
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1960
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:45891Submit Correction
View count: 2362
At the NASA Ames Research Center. Ex BuNo 142350, with "350" still visible on the fin.
Registration / Serial:NACA 213
Aircraft Version:Douglas XF5D-1 Skylancer
C/n (msn):11593
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1960
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:NACA 213
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas F5D Skylancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas F5D Skylancer
Aircraft Version:Douglas XF5D-1 Skylancer
C/n (msn):11593
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Unit Markings:Ames Research Center
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1960
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:45891Submit Correction
View count: 2362
At the NASA Ames Research Center. Ex BuNo 142350, with "350" still visible on the fin.
Registration / Serial:NACA 213
Aircraft Version:Douglas XF5D-1 Skylancer
C/n (msn):11593
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1960
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:N428NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 428
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43575 / 274
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1969
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:45821Submit Correction
View count: 353
N428NA joined NASA in 1965. It was transferred to the USAF Museum in 1979 and scrapped three years later. Has NASA 428 on the nosewheel doors.
Registration / Serial:N428NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 428
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43575 / 274
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1969
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:N428NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 428
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43575 / 274
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1969
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:45821Submit Correction
View count: 353
N428NA joined NASA in 1965. It was transferred to the USAF Museum in 1979 and scrapped three years later. Has NASA 428 on the nosewheel doors.
Registration / Serial:N428NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 428
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43575 / 274
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1969
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:N924NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 924
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38A Talon
C/n (msn):T6027
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Salt Lake City - International (KSLC / SLC)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Photo Date:25 June 1994
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:43223Submit Correction
View count: 1146
Ex USAF 67-14825. Transferred to NASA in 1969.
Registration / Serial:N924NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 924
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38A Talon
C/n (msn):T6027
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Salt Lake City - International (KSLC / SLC)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Photo Date:25 June 1994
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N924NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 924
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38A Talon
C/n (msn):T6027
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Salt Lake City - International (KSLC / SLC)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Photo Date:25 June 1994
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:43223Submit Correction
View count: 1146
Ex USAF 67-14825. Transferred to NASA in 1969.
Registration / Serial:N924NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 924
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38A Talon
C/n (msn):T6027
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Salt Lake City - International (KSLC / SLC)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Photo Date:25 June 1994
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N714NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 714
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter (L-300)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-300-50A Starlifter/KAO
C/n (msn):300-6110
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Ames Research Center
City / Airport:Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 1983
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:42905Submit Correction
View count: 2261
In the early 1970s Lockheed's L-300 demonstrator was converted into NASA's Kuiper Airborne Observatory, and fitted with a 36-inch infrared telescope between the cockpit and wing. A cover retracted when in use. It was able to get above most of the atmospheric water vapour that affected terrestrial optical telescopes. Ex Lockheed demonstrator N4141A, N714NA retired in 1995 and has been preserved at Moffett Field. It was replaced by a Boeing 747SP.
Registration / Serial:N714NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 714
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-300-50A Starlifter/KAO
C/n (msn):300-6110
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 1983
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:N714NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 714
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-141 Starlifter (L-300)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-300-50A Starlifter/KAO
C/n (msn):300-6110
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Ames Research Center
City / Airport:Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 1983
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:42905Submit Correction
View count: 2261
In the early 1970s Lockheed's L-300 demonstrator was converted into NASA's Kuiper Airborne Observatory, and fitted with a 36-inch infrared telescope between the cockpit and wing. A cover retracted when in use. It was able to get above most of the atmospheric water vapour that affected terrestrial optical telescopes. Ex Lockheed demonstrator N4141A, N714NA retired in 1995 and has been preserved at Moffett Field. It was replaced by a Boeing 747SP.
Registration / Serial:N714NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 714
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-300-50A Starlifter/KAO
C/n (msn):300-6110
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 1983
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Charlotte - Douglas International (KCLT / CLT)Map
Region / Country:North Carolina, United States
Collection:Carolinas Aviation Museum
Photo Date:26 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42704Submit Correction
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Although the Bell X-1 has taken all the glory other aircraft were used in the transonic test program. This Skystreak (ex BuNo 37972, the third and last built) flew 78 missions for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics accummulating lots of invaluable flight test data near the speed of sound. This one of only two that survive and is on display at the very interesting Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Charlotte - Douglas International (KCLT / CLT)Map
Region / Country:North Carolina, United States
Photo Date:26 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Charlotte - Douglas International (KCLT / CLT)Map
Region / Country:North Carolina, United States
Collection:Carolinas Aviation Museum
Photo Date:26 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42704Submit Correction
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Although the Bell X-1 has taken all the glory other aircraft were used in the transonic test program. This Skystreak (ex BuNo 37972, the third and last built) flew 78 missions for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics accummulating lots of invaluable flight test data near the speed of sound. This one of only two that survive and is on display at the very interesting Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Charlotte - Douglas International (KCLT / CLT)Map
Region / Country:North Carolina, United States
Photo Date:26 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Quantico - Quantico MCAF / Turner Field (KNYG / NYG)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:38297Submit Correction
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Ex BuNo 37972 in open storage and display at MCAS Quantico, Virginia. Later restored and loaned to the Carolinas Air Museum, Charlotte, NC
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Quantico - Quantico MCAF / Turner Field (KNYG / NYG)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Quantico - Quantico MCAF / Turner Field (KNYG / NYG)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:38297Submit Correction
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Ex BuNo 37972 in open storage and display at MCAS Quantico, Virginia. Later restored and loaned to the Carolinas Air Museum, Charlotte, NC
Registration / Serial:NACA 142
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
C/n (msn):6566
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics / USA - Navy
City / Airport:Quantico - Quantico MCAF / Turner Field (KNYG / NYG)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N4NA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I (C-4/Academe)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
C/n (msn):151
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:October 1985
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:34596Submit Correction
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Other regns include N776G.
Registration / Serial:N4NA
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
C/n (msn):151
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:October 1985
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N4NA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I (C-4/Academe)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
C/n (msn):151
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:October 1985
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:34596Submit Correction
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Other regns include N776G.
Registration / Serial:N4NA
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
C/n (msn):151
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:October 1985
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 941
Other Marks:TC977
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1015
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:30729Submit Correction
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Ex USAF 56-1666. Later supplied to the Philippine Air Force.
Registration / Serial:NASA 941
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1015
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NASA 941
Other Marks:TC977
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1015
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:30729Submit Correction
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Ex USAF 56-1666. Later supplied to the Philippine Air Force.
Registration / Serial:NASA 941
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1015
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N5NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 5
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29B
C/n (msn):321
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:30578Submit Correction
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Ex USAF 51-7909.
Registration / Serial:N5NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 5
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29B
C/n (msn):321
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N5NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 5
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29B
C/n (msn):321
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:30578Submit Correction
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Ex USAF 51-7909.
Registration / Serial:N5NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 5
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29B
C/n (msn):321
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1970
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N913NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 913
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38 Talon
C/n (msn):N5774
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:March 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:28606Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:N913NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 913
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38 Talon
C/n (msn):N5774
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:March 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:N913NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 913
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38 Talon
C/n (msn):N5774
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:March 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:28606Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:N913NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 913
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38 Talon
C/n (msn):N5774
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:March 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:N927NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 927
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed NP-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-1003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:NASA Earth Survey 1
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1976
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:27148Submit Correction
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This Electra, the third one built, was originally an L-188A, but was converted to YP3V-1, then YP-3A and delivered to the Navy as BuNo 148276. It was then converted to NP-3A and used by NASA as 927. It later went to the Naval Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:N927NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 927
Aircraft Version:Lockheed NP-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-1003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1976
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N927NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 927
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed NP-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-1003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:NASA Earth Survey 1
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1976
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:27148Submit Correction
View count: 756
This Electra, the third one built, was originally an L-188A, but was converted to YP3V-1, then YP-3A and delivered to the Navy as BuNo 148276. It was then converted to NP-3A and used by NASA as 927. It later went to the Naval Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:N927NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 927
Aircraft Version:Lockheed NP-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-1003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Columbus - John Glenn International (KCMH / CMH)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:May 1976
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact