12869 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 145347 |
| Military Code: | NP-201 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F-8A Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 272 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-24 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 102 |
This early Crusader entered service in June 1958 with VF-174 at NAS Cecil Field, FL in a training capacity. For 18 months from November 1960 it was assigned to VF-11 also at Cecil but deployed aboard USS Franklin D Roosevelt between February and October 1961, spending much of that time shore-based at Rota, Spain. In April 1962 it briefly returned to VF-174 before transfer to VU-2 at NAS Oceana, VA. Flown to the NAM at Pensacola in 1971 and presented as a VF-24 aircraft
| Registration / Serial: | 145347 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F-8A Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 272 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 145347 |
| Military Code: | NP-201 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F-8A Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 272 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-24 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 102 |
This early Crusader entered service in June 1958 with VF-174 at NAS Cecil Field, FL in a training capacity. For 18 months from November 1960 it was assigned to VF-11 also at Cecil but deployed aboard USS Franklin D Roosevelt between February and October 1961, spending much of that time shore-based at Rota, Spain. In April 1962 it briefly returned to VF-174 before transfer to VU-2 at NAS Oceana, VA. Flown to the NAM at Pensacola in 1971 and presented as a VF-24 aircraft
| Registration / Serial: | 145347 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F-8A Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 272 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 135533 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5533 |
| Military Code: | QE-10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin P5M Marlin (237) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin P5M Marlin |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin SP-5B Marlin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 135533 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767824Submit Correction |
| View count: | 112 |
This magnificent exhibit is the last surviving Marlin of the 285 built, although unfortunately now too hemmed in for a clear shot. Accepted in 1956, it served VX-1 and several patrol squadrons including VP-40 with which it deployed to SE Asia from 1965 to 1967. It made the last operational flight of a Navy flying boat in May 1967, landing in San Diego Bay. In 1968 it was flown from NAS North Island to Patuxent River and put into the care of the Smithsonian/National Air Museum. In 1977 it was tranferred by barge to Pensacola and by 1990 had undergone restoration, moving inside by 2011
| Registration / Serial: | 135533 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5533 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin SP-5B Marlin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 135533 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 135533 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5533 |
| Military Code: | QE-10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin P5M Marlin (237) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin P5M Marlin |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin SP-5B Marlin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 135533 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767824Submit Correction |
| View count: | 112 |
This magnificent exhibit is the last surviving Marlin of the 285 built, although unfortunately now too hemmed in for a clear shot. Accepted in 1956, it served VX-1 and several patrol squadrons including VP-40 with which it deployed to SE Asia from 1965 to 1967. It made the last operational flight of a Navy flying boat in May 1967, landing in San Diego Bay. In 1968 it was flown from NAS North Island to Patuxent River and put into the care of the Smithsonian/National Air Museum. In 1977 it was tranferred by barge to Pensacola and by 1990 had undergone restoration, moving inside by 2011
| Registration / Serial: | 135533 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5533 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin SP-5B Marlin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 135533 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 134806 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas F-6 Skyray (F4D) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas F-6 Skyray (F4D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas F-6A Skyray (F4D-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 10400 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767818Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
Taken on charge in 1956, this Skyray operated with VF-141 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard, VF-23 at NAS Moffett Field and aboard USS Hancock, VMF(AW)-542 "Tigers" at MCAS El Toro, VMF(AW)-513 at NAS Atsugi, Japan, VMF(AW)-314 back at El Toro and VMF (AW)-114, MCAS Cherry Point. After redesignation from F4D-1 to F-6A in 1962, to NATC and NTPS Patuxent River. Ferried to Pensacola for preservation in 1969
| Registration / Serial: | 134806 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas F-6A Skyray (F4D-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 10400 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 134806 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas F-6 Skyray (F4D) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas F-6 Skyray (F4D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas F-6A Skyray (F4D-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 10400 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767818Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
Taken on charge in 1956, this Skyray operated with VF-141 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard, VF-23 at NAS Moffett Field and aboard USS Hancock, VMF(AW)-542 "Tigers" at MCAS El Toro, VMF(AW)-513 at NAS Atsugi, Japan, VMF(AW)-314 back at El Toro and VMF (AW)-114, MCAS Cherry Point. After redesignation from F4D-1 to F-6A in 1962, to NATC and NTPS Patuxent River. Ferried to Pensacola for preservation in 1969
| Registration / Serial: | 134806 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas F-6A Skyray (F4D-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 10400 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 132023 |
| Military Code: | 755 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American AF-1/FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | North American FJ-2 Fury |
| C/n (msn): | 181-97 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 75 |
Although now painted as a Naval Air Test Center aircraft, this Fury was in fact operated by VMF-232 "Red Devils", MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI for its short service life in the mid-1950s. This is one of only two FJ-2s in preservation, although there are also a number of the more powerful FJ-3s surviving
| Registration / Serial: | 132023 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American FJ-2 Fury |
| C/n (msn): | 181-97 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 132023 |
| Military Code: | 755 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American AF-1/FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | North American FJ-2 Fury |
| C/n (msn): | 181-97 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 75 |
Although now painted as a Naval Air Test Center aircraft, this Fury was in fact operated by VMF-232 "Red Devils", MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI for its short service life in the mid-1950s. This is one of only two FJ-2s in preservation, although there are also a number of the more powerful FJ-3s surviving
| Registration / Serial: | 132023 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American FJ-2 Fury |
| C/n (msn): | 181-97 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "131816" |
| Military Code: | KA-036 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1529 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | ATU-200 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767812Submit Correction |
| View count: | 89 |
This is actually an ex-USAF T-33A, 58-0480, presented to represent a Navy TV-2 during the Korean War period. It was obtained from the George T Baker Aviation School at Miami where it had been used as a ground instructional airframe registered N63311
| Registration / Serial: | "131816" |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1529 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "131816" |
| Military Code: | KA-036 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1529 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | ATU-200 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767812Submit Correction |
| View count: | 89 |
This is actually an ex-USAF T-33A, 58-0480, presented to represent a Navy TV-2 during the Korean War period. It was obtained from the George T Baker Aviation School at Miami where it had been used as a ground instructional airframe registered N63311
| Registration / Serial: | "131816" |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1529 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 135300 |
| Military Code: | NL-405 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6) |
| C/n (msn): | 9944 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-25 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767809Submit Correction |
| View count: | 90 |
Accepted in 1954, this 'Spad' has quite a record. Its first combat cruise came with VA-25 "Fist of the Fleet" on board USS Midway in 1965, during which time it was part of a mission that engaged North Vietnamese MiG-17s, one of the enemy jets being shot down. After operating with VA-52 "Knightriders" aboard the carrier USS Ticonderoga in 1966-1967, it was back with VA-25, this time on USS Coral Sea for a 1967-1968 cruise. During these three deployments, it logged 219 combat missions. In February 1968 it flew the USN's last A-1 combat mission and was ferried to the NAM in 1969
| Registration / Serial: | 135300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6) |
| C/n (msn): | 9944 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 135300 |
| Military Code: | NL-405 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6) |
| C/n (msn): | 9944 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-25 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767809Submit Correction |
| View count: | 90 |
Accepted in 1954, this 'Spad' has quite a record. Its first combat cruise came with VA-25 "Fist of the Fleet" on board USS Midway in 1965, during which time it was part of a mission that engaged North Vietnamese MiG-17s, one of the enemy jets being shot down. After operating with VA-52 "Knightriders" aboard the carrier USS Ticonderoga in 1966-1967, it was back with VA-25, this time on USS Coral Sea for a 1967-1968 cruise. During these three deployments, it logged 219 combat missions. In February 1968 it flew the USN's last A-1 combat mission and was ferried to the NAM in 1969
| Registration / Serial: | 135300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6) |
| C/n (msn): | 9944 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 129655 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought V-346/366 F7U Cutlass |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought V-346/366 F7U Cutlass |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F7U-3M Cutlass |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767801Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
First flown in 1948, the F7U was ahead of its time and the capabilities of available power plants, being dubbed the "Gutless Cutlass". Plagued with weaknesses, over a quarter of the 320 F7Us built were lost to accidents. From 1954 this one flew with VF-83 (Oceana), VF-212 (Moffett), VA-151 (Alameda) and NARTU (Los Alamitos). Displayed in a Los Angeles park from 1960, it was restored from 1991. I was delighted to shoot this having recently acquired the wonderful new Crecy book on the Cutlass, co-authored by the owner of another F7U being restored for flight
| Registration / Serial: | 129655 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F7U-3M Cutlass |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 129655 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought V-346/366 F7U Cutlass |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought V-346/366 F7U Cutlass |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F7U-3M Cutlass |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767801Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
First flown in 1948, the F7U was ahead of its time and the capabilities of available power plants, being dubbed the "Gutless Cutlass". Plagued with weaknesses, over a quarter of the 320 F7Us built were lost to accidents. From 1954 this one flew with VF-83 (Oceana), VF-212 (Moffett), VA-151 (Alameda) and NARTU (Los Alamitos). Displayed in a Los Angeles park from 1960, it was restored from 1991. I was delighted to shoot this having recently acquired the wonderful new Crecy book on the Cutlass, co-authored by the owner of another F7U being restored for flight
| Registration / Serial: | 129655 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F7U-3M Cutlass |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 128109 |
| Military Code: | A-211 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-7 Cougar |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767792Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
This Cougar is painted in the colours of the unit with which it first operated, VF-142 based at NAS Miramar, from 1953 to 1956. Latterly deployed aboard USS Boxer, it was then transferred to VF-144. Next going to the Navy Reserve in 1957, it went into storage at Litchfield Park, AZ in 1959. Moving to NAS China Lake, CA in 1962 it was struck off and was seen on display at NAS Point Mugu, CA in the mid-1980s before joining the NAM in 1990
| Registration / Serial: | 128109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-7 Cougar |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 128109 |
| Military Code: | A-211 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-7 Cougar |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767792Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
This Cougar is painted in the colours of the unit with which it first operated, VF-142 based at NAS Miramar, from 1953 to 1956. Latterly deployed aboard USS Boxer, it was then transferred to VF-144. Next going to the Navy Reserve in 1957, it went into storage at Litchfield Park, AZ in 1959. Moving to NAS China Lake, CA in 1962 it was struck off and was seen on display at NAS Point Mugu, CA in the mid-1980s before joining the NAM in 1990
| Registration / Serial: | 128109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-7 Cougar |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 123100 |
| Military Code: | SK-30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman AF Guardian (G-82) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman AF Guardian (G-82) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman AF-2S Guardian |
| C/n (msn): | 14 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VS-25 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767788Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
The Guardian was the largest single-engine piston-powered carrier aircraft to see service, flown in the ASW role till 1955 when replaced by the S2F Tracker. Used for maritime patrol in the Korea, it was unpopular with pilots being underpowered and heavy on the controls, suffering a high accident rate. This example was flown by VX-1 from NAS Key West and Naval Reserve units before disposal in 1956. Operated by Aero Union as tanker N3144G/E30 from 1962, it was later painted back into these USN colours and operated as a warbird before going to the museum in 1993
| Registration / Serial: | 123100 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman AF-2S Guardian |
| C/n (msn): | 14 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 123100 |
| Military Code: | SK-30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman AF Guardian (G-82) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman AF Guardian (G-82) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman AF-2S Guardian |
| C/n (msn): | 14 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VS-25 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767788Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
The Guardian was the largest single-engine piston-powered carrier aircraft to see service, flown in the ASW role till 1955 when replaced by the S2F Tracker. Used for maritime patrol in the Korea, it was unpopular with pilots being underpowered and heavy on the controls, suffering a high accident rate. This example was flown by VX-1 from NAS Key West and Naval Reserve units before disposal in 1956. Operated by Aero Union as tanker N3144G/E30 from 1962, it was later painted back into these USN colours and operated as a warbird before going to the museum in 1993
| Registration / Serial: | 123100 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman AF-2S Guardian |
| C/n (msn): | 14 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 166375 |
| Alternate Serial: | 375 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V) |
| C/n (msn): | 657 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Dan StijovichContact |
| Photo ID: | 767675Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
Making the short flight over from Pt Mugu, "NAVY 375" lands runway 14 and then parks up at Million Air at the south side of the airfield at the very end of the day
| Registration / Serial: | 166375 |
| Alternate Serial: | 375 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V) |
| C/n (msn): | 657 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Dan StijovichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 166375 |
| Alternate Serial: | 375 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V) |
| C/n (msn): | 657 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Dan StijovichContact |
| Photo ID: | 767675Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
Making the short flight over from Pt Mugu, "NAVY 375" lands runway 14 and then parks up at Million Air at the south side of the airfield at the very end of the day
| Registration / Serial: | 166375 |
| Alternate Serial: | 375 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V) |
| C/n (msn): | 657 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Dan StijovichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 169162 |
| Military Code: | NJ-431 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | CF-26 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy / USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-125 |
| City / Airport: | Saint Louis - Spirit of Saint Louis (KSUS / SUS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Missouri, United States |
| Event: | Spirit of St. Louis Air Show 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 767669Submit Correction |
| View count: | 140 |
Generating vortices as it displays in the afternoon at Spirit of St. Louis Air Show 2024. The Lightning II is from VFA-125 "Rough Raiders" which is a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) that also certifies other F-35C units as "safe for flight."
| Registration / Serial: | 169162 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | CF-26 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy / USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Saint Louis - Spirit of Saint Louis (KSUS / SUS)Map | Region / Country: | Missouri, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 169162 |
| Military Code: | NJ-431 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | CF-26 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy / USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-125 |
| City / Airport: | Saint Louis - Spirit of Saint Louis (KSUS / SUS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Missouri, United States |
| Event: | Spirit of St. Louis Air Show 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Photo ID: | 767669Submit Correction |
| View count: | 140 |
Generating vortices as it displays in the afternoon at Spirit of St. Louis Air Show 2024. The Lightning II is from VFA-125 "Rough Raiders" which is a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) that also certifies other F-35C units as "safe for flight."
| Registration / Serial: | 169162 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | CF-26 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy / USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Saint Louis - Spirit of Saint Louis (KSUS / SUS)Map | Region / Country: | Missouri, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun SarupContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 125485 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A2D Skyshark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A2D Skyshark |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark |
| C/n (msn): | 7596 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1991 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 767662Submit Correction |
| View count: | 180 |
The last Douglas Skyshark (of 12 built) was saved from fire practice destruction by the Planes of Fame Museum. Displayed for years with a pointed nose replacing missing engines and props, it was sold to long time museum volunteer John Muszala in 1976. Mr. Muszala's warbird restoration company "Pacific Fighters" slowly replaced missing panels and a surprise finding of A2D propellers at a junkyard saw the aircraft take shape at Chino, Ca and Idaho Falls, ID when the company re-located in 1996. The restored aircraft is on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field.
| Registration / Serial: | 125485 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark |
| C/n (msn): | 7596 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1991 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 125485 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A2D Skyshark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A2D Skyshark |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark |
| C/n (msn): | 7596 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1991 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 767662Submit Correction |
| View count: | 180 |
The last Douglas Skyshark (of 12 built) was saved from fire practice destruction by the Planes of Fame Museum. Displayed for years with a pointed nose replacing missing engines and props, it was sold to long time museum volunteer John Muszala in 1976. Mr. Muszala's warbird restoration company "Pacific Fighters" slowly replaced missing panels and a surprise finding of A2D propellers at a junkyard saw the aircraft take shape at Chino, Ca and Idaho Falls, ID when the company re-located in 1996. The restored aircraft is on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field.
| Registration / Serial: | 125485 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark |
| C/n (msn): | 7596 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1991 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 123050 |
| Military Code: | H-311 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-65 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-151 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 89 |
Delivered in 1949, this F9F-2 flew combat missions in Korea with VMF-311, VMF-115 and from USS Boxer with VF-151, as displayed here at NAS Pensacola where it completed its flying career in a training role
| Registration / Serial: | 123050 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-65 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 123050 |
| Military Code: | H-311 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-65 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-151 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 89 |
Delivered in 1949, this F9F-2 flew combat missions in Korea with VMF-311, VMF-115 and from USS Boxer with VF-151, as displayed here at NAS Pensacola where it completed its flying career in a training role
| Registration / Serial: | 123050 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F9F-2 Panther |
| C/n (msn): | K-65 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 122397 |
| Military Code: | B-139 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin AM-1 Mauler |
| C/n (msn): | 13916 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767491Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
Although first flown in 1944, development delays meant that the Mauler did not enter service until 1948. The 151 built only operated with front-line squadrons till 1950 and the Navy Reserve till 1953. They were found to be heavy handling and difficult to land on carriers, the smaller Douglas Skyraider being favoured. This example, one of four complete examples surviving, was used as a target at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD before being moved to the Naval Aviation Museum as it was then known in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 122397 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin AM-1 Mauler |
| C/n (msn): | 13916 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 122397 |
| Military Code: | B-139 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin AM-1 Mauler |
| C/n (msn): | 13916 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767491Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
Although first flown in 1944, development delays meant that the Mauler did not enter service until 1948. The 151 built only operated with front-line squadrons till 1950 and the Navy Reserve till 1953. They were found to be heavy handling and difficult to land on carriers, the smaller Douglas Skyraider being favoured. This example, one of four complete examples surviving, was used as a target at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD before being moved to the Naval Aviation Museum as it was then known in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 122397 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin AM-1 Mauler |
| C/n (msn): | 13916 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N304NT |
| Alternate Serial: | 165512 |
| Military Code: | F-04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Sabreliner |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Sabreliner (T-39) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39N |
| C/n (msn): | 282-02 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-86 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 767418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
Built new in 1963. After multiple owners the a/c was registered to Sabreliner Corp on 9 July 1990 as N304NT. Converted to T-39N configuration for the US Navy with Bureau Number 165512. FAA registration N304NT cancelled on 4 March 2002. Retired to AMARC on 23 May 2014.
| Registration / Serial: | N304NT |
| Alternate Serial: | 165512 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39N |
| C/n (msn): | 282-02 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N304NT |
| Alternate Serial: | 165512 |
| Military Code: | F-04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Sabreliner |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Sabreliner (T-39) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39N |
| C/n (msn): | 282-02 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-86 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 767418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 105 |
Built new in 1963. After multiple owners the a/c was registered to Sabreliner Corp on 9 July 1990 as N304NT. Converted to T-39N configuration for the US Navy with Bureau Number 165512. FAA registration N304NT cancelled on 4 March 2002. Retired to AMARC on 23 May 2014.
| Registration / Serial: | N304NT |
| Alternate Serial: | 165512 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-39N |
| C/n (msn): | 282-02 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 121710 |
| Military Code: | B-100 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1084 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | CAG-19 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
When delivered to the USN in 1948 this F8F went straight to the Naval Air Technical Training Unit here at NAS Pensacola but was transferred to the US Navy Reserve in 1950 at Akron, OH then Birmingham, AL. After time with experimental unit VX-20, it was struck off in 1956 with just 757 hours recorded. Displayed outdoors at Naval Training Station Bainbridge, MD, it was moved to the National Aviation Museum as long ago as 1964 and is now presented as the aircraft of Carrier Air Group 19's commander
| Registration / Serial: | 121710 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1084 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 121710 |
| Military Code: | B-100 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1084 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | CAG-19 |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
When delivered to the USN in 1948 this F8F went straight to the Naval Air Technical Training Unit here at NAS Pensacola but was transferred to the US Navy Reserve in 1950 at Akron, OH then Birmingham, AL. After time with experimental unit VX-20, it was struck off in 1956 with just 757 hours recorded. Displayed outdoors at Naval Training Station Bainbridge, MD, it was moved to the National Aviation Museum as long ago as 1964 and is now presented as the aircraft of Carrier Air Group 19's commander
| Registration / Serial: | 121710 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1084 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "128647" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hiller 360 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hiller 360/UH-12/OH-23/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller H-23A (UH12A) |
| C/n (msn): | 239 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767296Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
There is doubt about the identity of this Raven. Some sources quote the c/n as 198 which would make it the genuine BuNo 128647, but it seems highly likely that it is in fact ex-USAF H-23A 51-4017 painted to represent an HTE-1, in which case it was previously on the civil register as N3HK
| Registration / Serial: | "128647" |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller H-23A (UH12A) |
| C/n (msn): | 239 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "128647" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hiller 360 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hiller 360/UH-12/OH-23/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller H-23A (UH12A) |
| C/n (msn): | 239 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767296Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
There is doubt about the identity of this Raven. Some sources quote the c/n as 198 which would make it the genuine BuNo 128647, but it seems highly likely that it is in fact ex-USAF H-23A 51-4017 painted to represent an HTE-1, in which case it was previously on the civil register as N3HK
| Registration / Serial: | "128647" |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller H-23A (UH12A) |
| C/n (msn): | 239 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | The Turtle |
| City / Airport: | Norfolk - Norfolk Naval Station / Chambers Field (KNGU / NGU)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 94 |
Displayed here at NAS Virginia having been given to the Smithsonian Institute in 1953 for the National Aviation Museum. It remained for another couple of years before being barged to Pensacola on loan to the Naval Aviation Museum and is now preserved as shown in my photo here. In 1946 it had accomplished a record-breaking flight from Perth, Australia non-stop to Ohio, the crew being accompanied by a young kangaroo gifted to the National Zoo in Washington DC
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Norfolk - Norfolk Naval Station / Chambers Field (KNGU / NGU)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | The Turtle |
| City / Airport: | Norfolk - Norfolk Naval Station / Chambers Field (KNGU / NGU)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 94 |
Displayed here at NAS Virginia having been given to the Smithsonian Institute in 1953 for the National Aviation Museum. It remained for another couple of years before being barged to Pensacola on loan to the Naval Aviation Museum and is now preserved as shown in my photo here. In 1946 it had accomplished a record-breaking flight from Perth, Australia non-stop to Ohio, the crew being accompanied by a young kangaroo gifted to the National Zoo in Washington DC
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Norfolk - Norfolk Naval Station / Chambers Field (KNGU / NGU)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | The Turtle |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767197Submit Correction |
| View count: | 89 |
The prototype of the Neptune, the XP2V-1, made its maiden flight in May 1945 and in Sept/Oct 1946, the early aircraft seen here made a record-breaking flight from Perth to the USA. Intended originally to reach Washington DC, the crew had to settle for Columbus, OH having covered some 11,236 miles over a period of 55h 17m. It then flew with the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River until 1953 when presented to the Smithsonian Institution, going on display at NAS Norfolk, VA where I got to photograph it in 1975. Loaned to the Pensacola museum in 1977 and delivered by barge
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | The Turtle |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767197Submit Correction |
| View count: | 89 |
The prototype of the Neptune, the XP2V-1, made its maiden flight in May 1945 and in Sept/Oct 1946, the early aircraft seen here made a record-breaking flight from Perth to the USA. Intended originally to reach Washington DC, the crew had to settle for Columbus, OH having covered some 11,236 miles over a period of 55h 17m. It then flew with the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River until 1953 when presented to the Smithsonian Institution, going on display at NAS Norfolk, VA where I got to photograph it in 1975. Loaned to the Pensacola museum in 1977 and delivered by barge
| Registration / Serial: | 89082 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 26-1003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "60828" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vultee BT-13 Valiant |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vultee BT-13/BT-15/SNV Valiant |
| Aircraft Version: | Vultee BT-13A Valiant |
| C/n (msn): | 2935 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 58 |
Another USAAF trainer posing as a Navy variant. This is actually a BT-13A serialled 41-11355 that was sold after post-war storage as N60828 in the mid-1950s. When placed on display after acquisition in 1982 it was marked to represent a Navy SNV-1, of which some 2,000 were supplied to the USN between 1941 and 1944. Like the PT-22 in the museum, the serial is a fake derivation from its civil registration
| Registration / Serial: | "60828" |
| Aircraft Version: | Vultee BT-13A Valiant |
| C/n (msn): | 2935 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "60828" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vultee BT-13 Valiant |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vultee BT-13/BT-15/SNV Valiant |
| Aircraft Version: | Vultee BT-13A Valiant |
| C/n (msn): | 2935 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 767171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 58 |
Another USAAF trainer posing as a Navy variant. This is actually a BT-13A serialled 41-11355 that was sold after post-war storage as N60828 in the mid-1950s. When placed on display after acquisition in 1982 it was marked to represent a Navy SNV-1, of which some 2,000 were supplied to the USN between 1941 and 1944. Like the PT-22 in the museum, the serial is a fake derivation from its civil registration
| Registration / Serial: | "60828" |
| Aircraft Version: | Vultee BT-13A Valiant |
| C/n (msn): | 2935 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |