675 results found
Registration / Serial:N931NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18615
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:697125Submit Correction
View count: 237
Delivered to the Air Force in 1963 as a regular Stratotanker, 63-7998, this aircraft served in the aerial refuelling role for thirty years before passing to NASA for use in its Reduced Gravity Research Program. After nearly 35,000 parabolas for 18,000 passengers had been flown from the Johnson Space Center, it made what was reckoned to be the last ever flight by a turbojet KC-135A in October 2004 when it was delivered to Davis Monthan for Pima.
Registration / Serial:N931NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18615
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N931NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18615
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:697125Submit Correction
View count: 237
Delivered to the Air Force in 1963 as a regular Stratotanker, 63-7998, this aircraft served in the aerial refuelling role for thirty years before passing to NASA for use in its Reduced Gravity Research Program. After nearly 35,000 parabolas for 18,000 passengers had been flown from the Johnson Space Center, it made what was reckoned to be the last ever flight by a turbojet KC-135A in October 2004 when it was delivered to Davis Monthan for Pima.
Registration / Serial:N931NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18615
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:697121Submit Correction
View count: 96
NASA used several Gulfstreams for transport and experimental work, two of them being converted to incorporate a replica of the Space Shuttle's cockpit, the aircraft being flown in such a way that it mimicked the flight characteristics of the Shuttle. This one was based at the Johnson Space Center in Houston
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:697121Submit Correction
View count: 96
NASA used several Gulfstreams for transport and experimental work, two of them being converted to incorporate a replica of the Space Shuttle's cockpit, the aircraft being flown in such a way that it mimicked the flight characteristics of the Shuttle. This one was based at the Johnson Space Center in Houston
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N747NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747SP
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SP-21/SOFIA
C/n (msn):21441 / 306
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DLR - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Aircraft Name:Clipper Lindbergh
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:696609Submit Correction
View count: 213
Registration / Serial:N747NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SP-21/SOFIA
C/n (msn):21441 / 306
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DLR - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:N747NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747SP
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SP-21/SOFIA
C/n (msn):21441 / 306
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DLR - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Aircraft Name:Clipper Lindbergh
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:696609Submit Correction
View count: 213
Registration / Serial:N747NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SP-21/SOFIA
C/n (msn):21441 / 306
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / DLR - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:696326Submit Correction
View count: 118
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:696326Submit Correction
View count: 118
Registration / Serial:N948NA
Aircraft Version:Grumman American G-1159 Gulfstream II
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:61-0025
Alternate Serial:AF61-025
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464452
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open House 2005
Photo Date:21 October 2005
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:695546Submit Correction
View count: 573
Seen here on static display at the 2005 Edwards show. Aircraft was retired from NASA May 2008.
Registration / Serial:61-0025
Alternate Serial:AF61-025
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464452
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:21 October 2005
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:61-0025
Alternate Serial:AF61-025
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464452
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open House 2005
Photo Date:21 October 2005
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:695546Submit Correction
View count: 573
Seen here on static display at the 2005 Edwards show. Aircraft was retired from NASA May 2008.
Registration / Serial:61-0025
Alternate Serial:AF61-025
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464452
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:21 October 2005
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N566NA
Alternate Registration:N566
Aircraft Original Type:Lear Jet 25
Aircraft Generic Type:Gates Learjet 25
Aircraft Version:Gates Learjet 25
C/n (msn):25-064
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Keystone Heights - Keystone Airpark (42J)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:28 May 2024
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:694863Submit Correction
View count: 1221
Only wears "N566" nowadays and a long time not in service with NASA anymore, but still wearing NASA colours/titles.
Registration / Serial:N566NA
Alternate Registration:N566
Aircraft Version:Gates Learjet 25
C/n (msn):25-064
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Keystone Heights - Keystone Airpark (42J)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:28 May 2024
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:N566NA
Alternate Registration:N566
Aircraft Original Type:Lear Jet 25
Aircraft Generic Type:Gates Learjet 25
Aircraft Version:Gates Learjet 25
C/n (msn):25-064
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Keystone Heights - Keystone Airpark (42J)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:28 May 2024
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:694863Submit Correction
View count: 1221
Only wears "N566" nowadays and a long time not in service with NASA anymore, but still wearing NASA colours/titles.
Registration / Serial:N566NA
Alternate Registration:N566
Aircraft Version:Gates Learjet 25
C/n (msn):25-064
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Keystone Heights - Keystone Airpark (42J)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:28 May 2024
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:N814NA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar 6
C/n (msn):1329-5003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:693549Submit Correction
View count: 211
Registration / Serial:N814NA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar 6
C/n (msn):1329-5003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:N814NA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar 6
C/n (msn):1329-5003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:693549Submit Correction
View count: 211
Registration / Serial:N814NA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar 6
C/n (msn):1329-5003
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:N911NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747SR
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SR-46/SCA
C/n (msn):20781 / 221
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:693531Submit Correction
View count: 187
Registration / Serial:N911NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SR-46/SCA
C/n (msn):20781 / 221
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:N911NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747SR
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SR-46/SCA
C/n (msn):20781 / 221
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:693531Submit Correction
View count: 187
Registration / Serial:N911NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747SR-46/SCA
C/n (msn):20781 / 221
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Palmdale - USAF Plant 42 (KPMD / PMD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:N968NA
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5821
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:693339Submit Correction
View count: 157
A nice low sun on this pair of T-38 Talons on static display at the entrance of the NASA Space Center Houston. N900NA is displayed behind.
Registration / Serial:N968NA
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5821
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N968NA
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop T-38 Talon
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5821
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:693339Submit Correction
View count: 157
A nice low sun on this pair of T-38 Talons on static display at the entrance of the NASA Space Center Houston. N900NA is displayed behind.
Registration / Serial:N968NA
Aircraft Version:Northrop T-38N Talon
C/n (msn):N5821
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N810NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 810
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 990
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 990 (Coronado)
Aircraft Version:Convair 990 (30-5)
C/n (msn):30-29
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Promotional Titles:Mojave Air and Space Port
City / Airport:Mojave - Air and Space Port (KMHV / MHV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:693243Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:N810NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 810
Aircraft Version:Convair 990 (30-5)
C/n (msn):30-29
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Mojave - Air and Space Port (KMHV / MHV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:N810NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 810
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 990
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 990 (Coronado)
Aircraft Version:Convair 990 (30-5)
C/n (msn):30-29
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Promotional Titles:Mojave Air and Space Port
City / Airport:Mojave - Air and Space Port (KMHV / MHV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:693243Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:N810NA
Alternate Registration:NASA 810
Aircraft Version:Convair 990 (30-5)
C/n (msn):30-29
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Mojave - Air and Space Port (KMHV / MHV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2024
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Weightless Wonder V
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:693190Submit Correction
View count: 187
Some interesting details on the nose of N930NA. While on display here this aircraft was initially named "Weightless Wonder IV", but that was changed to "Weightless Wonder V" some time prior to 2016. See here for a photo of the full aircraft.
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Weightless Wonder V
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:693190Submit Correction
View count: 187
Some interesting details on the nose of N930NA. While on display here this aircraft was initially named "Weightless Wonder IV", but that was changed to "Weightless Wonder V" some time prior to 2016. See here for a photo of the full aircraft.
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Weightless Wonder V
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:693131Submit Correction
View count: 165
Ex USAF KC-135A 59-1481 has been on display here since 1999 or early 2000. The name "Weightless Wonder V" is painted on the left side only, see the detail photo here.
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Weightless Wonder V
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:693131Submit Correction
View count: 165
Ex USAF KC-135A 59-1481 has been on display here since 1999 or early 2000. The name "Weightless Wonder V" is painted on the left side only, see the detail photo here.
Registration / Serial:N930NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17969
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:3 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:C-GFIU-X
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo (C-8/V-7)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-8A Buffalo/JSRA
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Toronto - Downsview (CYZD)Map
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Photo Date:7 August 1984
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Photo ID:690778Submit Correction
View count: 235
Registration / Serial:C-GFIU-X
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-8A Buffalo/JSRA
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Toronto - Downsview (CYZD)Map
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Photo Date:7 August 1984
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Registration / Serial:C-GFIU-X
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo (C-8/V-7)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-8A Buffalo/JSRA
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Toronto - Downsview (CYZD)Map
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Photo Date:7 August 1984
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Photo ID:690778Submit Correction
View count: 235
Registration / Serial:C-GFIU-X
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada C-8A Buffalo/JSRA
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Toronto - Downsview (CYZD)Map
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Photo Date:7 August 1984
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Independence
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:690741Submit Correction
View count: 209
Space Shuttle Independence, seen here mounted on Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, is not a real Shuttle, but a very accurate full-scale replica. It was constructed in the early 1990s and placed on display at the Kennedy Space Center in 1993, then named "Explorer". In late May 2012 it was transported by barge to Houston, where it arrived on June 1st. Explorer was placed on display at the Space Center Houston on poles, and in October 2013 it was renamed "Independence". On 14 August 2014 the replica Shuttle was placed on top of Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, which had arrived at the Space Center Houston in late April 2014.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Independence
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:690741Submit Correction
View count: 209
Space Shuttle Independence, seen here mounted on Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, is not a real Shuttle, but a very accurate full-scale replica. It was constructed in the early 1990s and placed on display at the Kennedy Space Center in 1993, then named "Explorer". In late May 2012 it was transported by barge to Houston, where it arrived on June 1st. Explorer was placed on display at the Space Center Houston on poles, and in October 2013 it was renamed "Independence". On 14 August 2014 the replica Shuttle was placed on top of Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, which had arrived at the Space Center Houston in late April 2014.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747-100
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:690726Submit Correction
View count: 280
Interesting detail on the front fuselage of NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, showing all 222 Shuttle missions it flew, plus two Phantom Ray missions. Over time it has carried all six Space Shuttles. Click here for a photo of the full aircraft.
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747-100
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:690726Submit Correction
View count: 280
Interesting detail on the front fuselage of NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, showing all 222 Shuttle missions it flew, plus two Phantom Ray missions. Over time it has carried all six Space Shuttles. Click here for a photo of the full aircraft.
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747-100
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:690647Submit Correction
View count: 557
This is one of NASA's two Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). It has been on display on Independence Plaza at the Space Center Houston since 30 April 2014. Sitting on its back is Shuttle Independence, which is not a real Space Shuttle, but merely an accurate full-scale replica. There never was a flying space shuttle Independence.
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 747
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 747-100
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:690647Submit Correction
View count: 557
This is one of NASA's two Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). It has been on display on Independence Plaza at the Space Center Houston since 30 April 2014. Sitting on its back is Shuttle Independence, which is not a real Space Shuttle, but merely an accurate full-scale replica. There never was a flying space shuttle Independence.
Registration / Serial:N905NA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 747-123/SCA
C/n (msn):20107 / 86
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Houston / Space Center Houston [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:4 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 705
Aircraft Original Type:Ryan XV-5 Vertifan
Aircraft Generic Type:Ryan XV-5 Vertifan
Aircraft Version:Ryan XV-5B Vertifan
C/n (msn):[ 56-6941 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:13 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:690607Submit Correction
View count: 272
VTOL research aircraft. Ordered by the US Army as 56-6941. Assigned to NASA and first flew as N235NA in 1958. Crashed in 1959 and rebuilt as N705NA and flew until 1966. To the museum by 1983.
Registration / Serial:NASA 705
Aircraft Version:Ryan XV-5B Vertifan
C/n (msn):[ 56-6941 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:13 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 705
Aircraft Original Type:Ryan XV-5 Vertifan
Aircraft Generic Type:Ryan XV-5 Vertifan
Aircraft Version:Ryan XV-5B Vertifan
C/n (msn):[ 56-6941 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:13 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:690607Submit Correction
View count: 272
VTOL research aircraft. Ordered by the US Army as 56-6941. Assigned to NASA and first flew as N235NA in 1958. Crashed in 1959 and rebuilt as N705NA and flew until 1966. To the museum by 1983.
Registration / Serial:NASA 705
Aircraft Version:Ryan XV-5B Vertifan
C/n (msn):[ 56-6941 ]
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:13 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:OV-104
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle
C/n (msn):OV-104
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Atlantis
City / Area:Merritt Island / Kennedy Space Center [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Photo Date:31 January 2015
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:685961Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:OV-104
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle
C/n (msn):OV-104
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:31 January 2015
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:OV-104
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell Space Shuttle
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle
C/n (msn):OV-104
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Name:Atlantis
City / Area:Merritt Island / Kennedy Space Center [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Photo Date:31 January 2015
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:685961Submit Correction
View count: 124
Registration / Serial:OV-104
Aircraft Version:Rockwell Space Shuttle
C/n (msn):OV-104
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:31 January 2015
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
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
City / Area:New York / USS Intrepid [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Collection:Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:684770Submit Correction
View count: 306
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
City / Area:New York / USS Intrepid [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
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
City / Area:New York / USS Intrepid [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Collection:Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:684770Submit Correction
View count: 306
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
City / Area:New York / USS Intrepid [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:N702NA
Other Marks:53
Aircraft Original Type:Bell V-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell V-15
Aircraft Version:Bell XV-15
C/n (msn):0001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Ames Research Center
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1981
Photo Date:5 June 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:683838Submit Correction
View count: 284
Registration / Serial:N702NA
Aircraft Version:Bell XV-15
C/n (msn):0001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:5 June 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Registration / Serial:N702NA
Other Marks:53
Aircraft Original Type:Bell V-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell V-15
Aircraft Version:Bell XV-15
C/n (msn):0001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Ames Research Center
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1981
Photo Date:5 June 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:683838Submit Correction
View count: 284
Registration / Serial:N702NA
Aircraft Version:Bell XV-15
C/n (msn):0001
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:5 June 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact