13462 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 147607 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever |
| Aircraft Version: | Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever |
| C/n (msn): | 39 |
| 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: | 767901Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
This characterful helicopter was put into service with the US Army as H-25A 51-16610 in 1953, transferring to the USN in 1958 as HUP-3 BuNo 147607. Assigned to HU-2 at NAS Lakehurst, NJ, over 1961 and 1962 it saw service aboard USS Forrestal, USS Lake Champlain, USS Saratoga and US Randolph. Redesignated UH-25C, it was placed in storage at Litchfield Park in late 1962. After being struck off in 1963 it was sold as N4953S and arrived at Pensacola for the museum in 1988
| Registration / Serial: | 147607 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever |
| C/n (msn): | 39 |
| 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: | 147607 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever |
| Aircraft Version: | Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever |
| C/n (msn): | 39 |
| 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: | 767901Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
This characterful helicopter was put into service with the US Army as H-25A 51-16610 in 1953, transferring to the USN in 1958 as HUP-3 BuNo 147607. Assigned to HU-2 at NAS Lakehurst, NJ, over 1961 and 1962 it saw service aboard USS Forrestal, USS Lake Champlain, USS Saratoga and US Randolph. Redesignated UH-25C, it was placed in storage at Litchfield Park in late 1962. After being struck off in 1963 it was sold as N4953S and arrived at Pensacola for the museum in 1988
| Registration / Serial: | 147607 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever |
| C/n (msn): | 39 |
| 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: | 145609 |
| Military Code: | AJ-911 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought RF-8G Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 304 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFP-62 |
| 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: | 767893Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
Assigned to VMCJ-3 at MCAS El Toro on acceptance in 1959 and redesignated from F8U-1P to RF-8A in 1962, then alternating between the Marines and Navy with VFP-62 at NAS Cecil Field (with whom it was converted to RF-8G in 1966), VMJ-4 at NAS Olathe and last after a period at MASDC from 1974, with VFP-63 at NAS Miramar. Went back to MASDC in 1982 where it was placed on Celebrity Row. Moved to the NNAM at Pensacola in 2007 and restored in its VFP-62 markings, unveiled in 2016
| Registration / Serial: | 145609 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought RF-8G Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 304 |
| 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: | 145609 |
| Military Code: | AJ-911 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought RF-8G Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 304 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFP-62 |
| 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: | 767893Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
Assigned to VMCJ-3 at MCAS El Toro on acceptance in 1959 and redesignated from F8U-1P to RF-8A in 1962, then alternating between the Marines and Navy with VFP-62 at NAS Cecil Field (with whom it was converted to RF-8G in 1966), VMJ-4 at NAS Olathe and last after a period at MASDC from 1974, with VFP-63 at NAS Miramar. Went back to MASDC in 1982 where it was placed on Celebrity Row. Moved to the NNAM at Pensacola in 2007 and restored in its VFP-62 markings, unveiled in 2016
| Registration / Serial: | 145609 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought RF-8G Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 304 |
| 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: | 138326 |
| Other Marks: | E-00 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-28B Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 200-397 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-6 |
| 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: | 767875Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Accepted in 1955, this T-28 flew with VT-27 at NAS Corpus Christi, TX then VT-2 at Whiting Field, FL from 1972 till struck off in 1984
| Registration / Serial: | 138326 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-28B Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 200-397 |
| 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: | 138326 |
| Other Marks: | E-00 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-28B Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 200-397 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-6 |
| 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: | 767875Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Accepted in 1955, this T-28 flew with VT-27 at NAS Corpus Christi, TX then VT-2 at Whiting Field, FL from 1972 till struck off in 1984
| Registration / Serial: | 138326 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-28B Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 200-397 |
| 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: | 141828 |
| Alternate Serial: | 1828 |
| Military Code: | AF-217 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-11 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-11 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-11A Tiger (F11F-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 145 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-33 |
| 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: | 767872Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
Accepted by the Navy in 1958, this F11F's service career encompassed VF-51 and VF-111 at NAS Miramar and VF-33 aboard USS Intrepid before transfer to VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, TX in 1966. In 1967 it was selected for the Pensacola-based Blue Angels and performed as ship #1, being turned over to the nearby NAM at the end of the 1968 season. It was later restored to its smart VF-33 colours and placed on display. With so many jets preserved in Blue Angles or Thunderbirds colours despite not have actually flown with them, it is refreshing to see the reverse happening
| Registration / Serial: | 141828 |
| Alternate Serial: | 1828 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-11A Tiger (F11F-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 145 |
| 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: | 141828 |
| Alternate Serial: | 1828 |
| Military Code: | AF-217 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-11 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-11 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-11A Tiger (F11F-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 145 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-33 |
| 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: | 767872Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
Accepted by the Navy in 1958, this F11F's service career encompassed VF-51 and VF-111 at NAS Miramar and VF-33 aboard USS Intrepid before transfer to VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, TX in 1966. In 1967 it was selected for the Pensacola-based Blue Angels and performed as ship #1, being turned over to the nearby NAM at the end of the 1968 season. It was later restored to its smart VF-33 colours and placed on display. With so many jets preserved in Blue Angles or Thunderbirds colours despite not have actually flown with them, it is refreshing to see the reverse happening
| Registration / Serial: | 141828 |
| Alternate Serial: | 1828 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-11A Tiger (F11F-1) |
| C/n (msn): | 145 |
| 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: | 137078 |
| Military Code: | NM-301 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F3H Demon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F3H/F-3 Demon |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell MF-3B Demon |
| C/n (msn): | 259 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-193 |
| 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: | 767868Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
The Demon arrived too late for the Korean War and all 239 had been withdrawn by 1964 so it did not get to see action in Vietnam either. Both the original F3H-1 with Westinghouse engines and the later F3H-2 with Allison J71s were underpowered and troublesome, but became the design basis for McDonnell's F-4. This example had just over two years in service with VF-121 from acceptance in 1957, then going to the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Memphis. Put on show at NAS Cecil Field, FL in 1975, it arrived at the NAM in 1999. The F3H-2M Sparrow missile version became the MF-3B in 1962
| Registration / Serial: | 137078 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell MF-3B Demon |
| C/n (msn): | 259 |
| 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: | 137078 |
| Military Code: | NM-301 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F3H Demon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F3H/F-3 Demon |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell MF-3B Demon |
| C/n (msn): | 259 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-193 |
| 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: | 767868Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
The Demon arrived too late for the Korean War and all 239 had been withdrawn by 1964 so it did not get to see action in Vietnam either. Both the original F3H-1 with Westinghouse engines and the later F3H-2 with Allison J71s were underpowered and troublesome, but became the design basis for McDonnell's F-4. This example had just over two years in service with VF-121 from acceptance in 1957, then going to the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Memphis. Put on show at NAS Cecil Field, FL in 1975, it arrived at the NAM in 1999. The F3H-2M Sparrow missile version became the MF-3B in 1962
| Registration / Serial: | 137078 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell MF-3B Demon |
| C/n (msn): | 259 |
| 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: | 173 |
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: | 173 |
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: | 215 |
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: | 215 |
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: | 165 |
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: | 165 |
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: | 163 |
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: | 163 |
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: | 135 |
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: | 135 |
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: | 143 |
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: | 143 |
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: | 195 |
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: | 195 |
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: | 134 |
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: | 134 |
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: | 163 |
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: | 163 |
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: | 167 |
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: | 167 |
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: | 173 |
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: | 173 |
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: | 279 |
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: | 279 |
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: | 129 |
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: | 129 |
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: | 204 |
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: | 204 |
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: | 128 |
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: | 128 |
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 |