33844 results found
Registration / Serial:67-21326
Alternate Serial:21326
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0032
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718384Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:67-21326
Alternate Serial:21326
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0032
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:67-21326
Alternate Serial:21326
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0032
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718384Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:67-21326
Alternate Serial:21326
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0032
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:"52-1534"
Alternate Serial:21534
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718383Submit Correction
View count: 124
This aircraft was delivered on 5 Nov 1954 as a B-57B. It was later converted to EB-57B, an electronic warfare version that was unofficially nicknamed the "Night Intruder". It retired from service on 3 Dec 1981, and came to Dyess AFB for display two years later. This Canberra's true identity is ex USAF 52-1504, and it was initially displayed as such. But in 2022 it was falsely painted as "52-1534", an aircraft that crashed near Laredo, TX on 29 Nov 1955.
Registration / Serial:"52-1534"
Alternate Serial:21534
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:"52-1534"
Alternate Serial:21534
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718383Submit Correction
View count: 124
This aircraft was delivered on 5 Nov 1954 as a B-57B. It was later converted to EB-57B, an electronic warfare version that was unofficially nicknamed the "Night Intruder". It retired from service on 3 Dec 1981, and came to Dyess AFB for display two years later. This Canberra's true identity is ex USAF 52-1504, and it was initially displayed as such. But in 2022 it was falsely painted as "52-1534", an aircraft that crashed near Laredo, TX on 29 Nov 1955.
Registration / Serial:"52-1534"
Alternate Serial:21534
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:44-35913
Military Code:BC-913
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26B Invader
C/n (msn):29192
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Chadwick
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718382Submit Correction
View count: 133
USAAF 44-35913 was delivered on 19 Jul 1945, and struck off charge in Apr 1958, becoming N3522G. It was converted to On Mark Marketeer executive aircraft and re-delivered as such in 1961 to Western Contracting Corp, becoming N303WC. In the 1970s it served as an executive aircraft for Texas Instruments, and on 28 Nov 1978 it was registered to Guy Counselman (Topeka, KS). He restored it to regular Invader configuration and owned it until 1984, when it was acquired by the USAF Museum. It was loaned to the Texas Museum of Military History at Dyess AFB, which in Jun 1991 became the Dyess Linear Air Park.
Registration / Serial:44-35913
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26B Invader
C/n (msn):29192
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:44-35913
Military Code:BC-913
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26B Invader
C/n (msn):29192
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Chadwick
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718382Submit Correction
View count: 133
USAAF 44-35913 was delivered on 19 Jul 1945, and struck off charge in Apr 1958, becoming N3522G. It was converted to On Mark Marketeer executive aircraft and re-delivered as such in 1961 to Western Contracting Corp, becoming N303WC. In the 1970s it served as an executive aircraft for Texas Instruments, and on 28 Nov 1978 it was registered to Guy Counselman (Topeka, KS). He restored it to regular Invader configuration and owned it until 1984, when it was acquired by the USAF Museum. It was loaned to the Texas Museum of Military History at Dyess AFB, which in Jun 1991 became the Dyess Linear Air Park.
Registration / Serial:44-35913
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-26B Invader
C/n (msn):29192
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:53-466
Alternate Serial:AF53-466
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44347
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718381Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:53-466
Alternate Serial:AF53-466
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44347
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:53-466
Alternate Serial:AF53-466
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44347
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718381Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:53-466
Alternate Serial:AF53-466
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44347
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:76-0067
Alternate Serial:AF76-067
Military Code:ST
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):254/A219
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718346Submit Correction
View count: 124
Previously used as a GF-15A ground trainer at Sheppard AFB.
Registration / Serial:76-0067
Alternate Serial:AF76-067
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):254/A219
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:76-0067
Alternate Serial:AF76-067
Military Code:ST
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):254/A219
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718346Submit Correction
View count: 124
Previously used as a GF-15A ground trainer at Sheppard AFB.
Registration / Serial:76-0067
Alternate Serial:AF76-067
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):254/A219
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:67-0057
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):102
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718344Submit Correction
View count: 108
Previously used as a GF-111A ground trainer at Sheppard AFB.
Registration / Serial:67-0057
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):102
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:67-0057
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):102
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718344Submit Correction
View count: 108
Previously used as a GF-111A ground trainer at Sheppard AFB.
Registration / Serial:67-0057
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):102
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:56-3639
Alternate Serial:63639
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17388
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718338Submit Correction
View count: 142
Registration / Serial:56-3639
Alternate Serial:63639
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17388
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:56-3639
Alternate Serial:63639
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17388
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718338Submit Correction
View count: 142
Registration / Serial:56-3639
Alternate Serial:63639
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17388
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:56-685
Alternate Serial:60685
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464056
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718337Submit Correction
View count: 111
Registration / Serial:56-685
Alternate Serial:60685
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464056
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:56-685
Alternate Serial:60685
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464056
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718337Submit Correction
View count: 111
Registration / Serial:56-685
Alternate Serial:60685
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464056
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:53-282
Alternate Serial:30282
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17064
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Abilene's Gal - Maggi
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718335Submit Correction
View count: 141
Delivered to the Air Force on 8 Dec 1955, and retired in Jul 1978. This Stratotanker carries its name only on the left side.
Registration / Serial:53-282
Alternate Serial:30282
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17064
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:53-282
Alternate Serial:30282
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17064
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Abilene's Gal - Maggi
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718335Submit Correction
View count: 141
Delivered to the Air Force on 8 Dec 1955, and retired in Jul 1978. This Stratotanker carries its name only on the left side.
Registration / Serial:53-282
Alternate Serial:30282
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):17064
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:24120
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718333Submit Correction
View count: 197
The serial "24120" is authentic for this aircraft, but it does not match the USAF markings because it's a US Navy serial. This EB-47E was delivered to the USAF on 21 Sep 1953 as 52-412 (tail number 20412), and used as an electronic test platform. It was transferred to the US Navy in 1965, where it became BuNo 24120 and was used in Electronic Counter Measure testing until retired from service in Dec 1977. The odd thing here is that BuNo 24120 had earlier already been used by a TBF-1.
Registration / Serial:24120
Aircraft Version:Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:24120
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718333Submit Correction
View count: 197
The serial "24120" is authentic for this aircraft, but it does not match the USAF markings because it's a US Navy serial. This EB-47E was delivered to the USAF on 21 Sep 1953 as 52-412 (tail number 20412), and used as an electronic test platform. It was transferred to the US Navy in 1965, where it became BuNo 24120 and was used in Electronic Counter Measure testing until retired from service in Dec 1977. The odd thing here is that BuNo 24120 had earlier already been used by a TBF-1.
Registration / Serial:24120
Aircraft Version:Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:88-0400
Alternate Serial:AF88-400
Military Code:SP
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-614
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:480 FS / 52 FW
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1993
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Photo ID:718332Submit Correction
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This was a Block 30K airframe equipped with the then not usual configuration of AMRAAM at wingtip stations
Registration / Serial:88-0400
Alternate Serial:AF88-400
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-614
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Registration / Serial:88-0400
Alternate Serial:AF88-400
Military Code:SP
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-614
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:480 FS / 52 FW
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1993
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Photo ID:718332Submit Correction
View count: 92
This was a Block 30K airframe equipped with the then not usual configuration of AMRAAM at wingtip stations
Registration / Serial:88-0400
Alternate Serial:AF88-400
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-614
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Registration / Serial:"42-38133"
Alternate Serial:238133
Military Code:AW-O / 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
Licence-built by:Lockheed-Vega
C/n (msn):17-8508
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Reluctant Dragon
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718331Submit Correction
View count: 341
Lockheed-Vega-built B-17G, delivered to the Air Force on 31 Mar 1945 as 44-85599. Converted to DB-17G/DB-17P Drone Director in the early 1950s, and served as such until retired in Aug 1959. Flown to Abilene Municipal Airport for display in Oct 1960, and moved to nearby Dyess AFB in 1975 for restoration and display. The aircraft was later restored to B-17G configuration (with gun turrets) and falsely painted as 42-38133 "The Reluctant Dragon", as seen here. It represents a 96th Bomb Group aircraft that was lost in action on 5 Dec 1944.
Registration / Serial:"42-38133"
Alternate Serial:238133
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):17-8508
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:"42-38133"
Alternate Serial:238133
Military Code:AW-O / 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
Licence-built by:Lockheed-Vega
C/n (msn):17-8508
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Reluctant Dragon
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718331Submit Correction
View count: 341
Lockheed-Vega-built B-17G, delivered to the Air Force on 31 Mar 1945 as 44-85599. Converted to DB-17G/DB-17P Drone Director in the early 1950s, and served as such until retired in Aug 1959. Flown to Abilene Municipal Airport for display in Oct 1960, and moved to nearby Dyess AFB in 1975 for restoration and display. The aircraft was later restored to B-17G configuration (with gun turrets) and falsely painted as 42-38133 "The Reluctant Dragon", as seen here. It represents a 96th Bomb Group aircraft that was lost in action on 5 Dec 1944.
Registration / Serial:"42-38133"
Alternate Serial:238133
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):17-8508
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:69-6579
Alternate Serial:96579
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4354
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:AMC - Air Mobility Command
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Abilene
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718324Submit Correction
View count: 157
Last used at Dyess AFB as a GC-130E ground trainer since about 1998 and transferred to the Linear Air Park in Jan 2004.
Registration / Serial:69-6579
Alternate Serial:96579
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4354
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:69-6579
Alternate Serial:96579
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4354
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:AMC - Air Mobility Command
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Abilene
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718324Submit Correction
View count: 157
Last used at Dyess AFB as a GC-130E ground trainer since about 1998 and transferred to the Linear Air Park in Jan 2004.
Registration / Serial:69-6579
Alternate Serial:96579
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4354
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:83-0065
Alternate Serial:AF83-065
Military Code:DY
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Star of Abilene
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718320Submit Correction
View count: 128
A nice collection of badges on this very early B-1B. They are all the units and squadrons that have flown the B-1 from Dyess AFB.
Registration / Serial:83-0065
Alternate Serial:AF83-065
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:83-0065
Alternate Serial:AF83-065
Military Code:DY
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Star of Abilene
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:Dyess Linear Air Park
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:718320Submit Correction
View count: 128
A nice collection of badges on this very early B-1B. They are all the units and squadrons that have flown the B-1 from Dyess AFB.
Registration / Serial:83-0065
Alternate Serial:AF83-065
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Abilene - Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:63-7574
Alternate Serial:AF63-574
Military Code:ZG
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):621
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:18 TFW
City / Airport:Kadena (RODN / DNA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:October 1972
Photo by:C. KrachtContact
Photo ID:718305Submit Correction
View count: 305
"ZG" F-4C USAF 67 TFSq, 18 TFWg Korat TDY from Kadena Sep 72 thru Feb 73
Registration / Serial:63-7574
Alternate Serial:AF63-574
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):621
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Kadena (RODN / DNA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:October 1972
Photo by:C. KrachtContact
Registration / Serial:63-7574
Alternate Serial:AF63-574
Military Code:ZG
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):621
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:18 TFW
City / Airport:Kadena (RODN / DNA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:October 1972
Photo by:C. KrachtContact
Photo ID:718305Submit Correction
View count: 305
"ZG" F-4C USAF 67 TFSq, 18 TFWg Korat TDY from Kadena Sep 72 thru Feb 73
Registration / Serial:63-7574
Alternate Serial:AF63-574
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):621
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Kadena (RODN / DNA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:October 1972
Photo by:C. KrachtContact
Registration / Serial:80-0219
Alternate Serial:AF80-219
Military Code:WR
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):A10-0569
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:718265Submit Correction
View count: 108
Registration / Serial:80-0219
Alternate Serial:AF80-219
Aircraft Version:Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II
C/n (msn):A10-0569
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:80-0219
Alternate Serial:AF80-219
Military Code:WR
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):A10-0569
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:718265Submit Correction
View count: 108
Registration / Serial:80-0219
Alternate Serial:AF80-219
Aircraft Version:Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II
C/n (msn):A10-0569
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:718256Submit Correction
View count: 372
Recently repainted and looking very smart.
Registration / Serial:51-9252
Alternate Serial:19252
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-7036
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:718256Submit Correction
View count: 372
Recently repainted and looking very smart.
Registration / Serial:51-9252
Alternate Serial:19252
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-7036
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:FU-6
Alternate Serial:52-7133
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-7133 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:718251Submit Correction
View count: 679
On display awaiting restoration at BCWM in faded USAF Thunderbirds livery
Registration / Serial:FU-6
Alternate Serial:52-7133
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-7133 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:FU-6
Alternate Serial:52-7133
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-7133 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:718251Submit Correction
View count: 679
On display awaiting restoration at BCWM in faded USAF Thunderbirds livery
Registration / Serial:FU-6
Alternate Serial:52-7133
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-7133 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 2024
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:87-0281
Alternate Serial:AF87-281
Military Code:SP
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-542
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:81 FS / 52 FW
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1993
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Photo ID:718239Submit Correction
View count: 143
This was a Block 30H airframe
Registration / Serial:87-0281
Alternate Serial:AF87-281
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-542
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Registration / Serial:87-0281
Alternate Serial:AF87-281
Military Code:SP
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-542
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:81 FS / 52 FW
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1993
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Photo ID:718239Submit Correction
View count: 143
This was a Block 30H airframe
Registration / Serial:87-0281
Alternate Serial:AF87-281
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):5C-542
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:Massimo LiperiContact
Registration / Serial:85-0104
Military Code:MA
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):958/C346
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:131 FS / 104 FW / Massachusetts ANG
City / Airport:Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map
Region / Country:Michigan, United States
Event:Thunder Over Michigan 2024
Photo Date:20 July 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:718238Submit Correction
View count: 210
Registration / Serial:85-0104
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):958/C346
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map
Region / Country:Michigan, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:85-0104
Military Code:MA
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):958/C346
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:131 FS / 104 FW / Massachusetts ANG
City / Airport:Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map
Region / Country:Michigan, United States
Event:Thunder Over Michigan 2024
Photo Date:20 July 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:718238Submit Correction
View count: 210
Registration / Serial:85-0104
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):958/C346
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map
Region / Country:Michigan, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2024
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact