27900 results found
Registration / Serial:"81072"
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Vietnam - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2002
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:286031Submit Correction
View count: 509
It is unlikely this a genuine North Vietnamese aircraft. Hence the registration is in doubt.
Registration / Serial:"81072"
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Vietnam - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:21 October 2002
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:"81072"
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Vietnam - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2002
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:286031Submit Correction
View count: 509
It is unlikely this a genuine North Vietnamese aircraft. Hence the registration is in doubt.
Registration / Serial:"81072"
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Vietnam - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:21 October 2002
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Military Code:FC-413
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285992Submit Correction
View count: 474
In 1978 the USAF Museum loaned this Delta Dagger to the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. It was displayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum on 8 Dec 2004.
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Military Code:FC-413
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285992Submit Correction
View count: 474
In 1978 the USAF Museum loaned this Delta Dagger to the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. It was displayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum on 8 Dec 2004.
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285990Submit Correction
View count: 266
Delivered to the museum in 1987, first noted on display in October of that year.
Registration / Serial:58-0629
Alternate Serial:80629
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1598
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285990Submit Correction
View count: 266
Delivered to the museum in 1987, first noted on display in October of that year.
Registration / Serial:58-0629
Alternate Serial:80629
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1598
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285986Submit Correction
View count: 1063
This aircraft was loaned by the USAF Museum to the Castle Air Museum and it was delivered to the museum on 21 Dec 2002. It is ex USAF 58-0793, falsely painted as 57-2456 which was based here at Castle AFB in 1967/1968.
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285986Submit Correction
View count: 1063
This aircraft was loaned by the USAF Museum to the Castle Air Museum and it was delivered to the museum on 21 Dec 2002. It is ex USAF 58-0793, falsely painted as 57-2456 which was based here at Castle AFB in 1967/1968.
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Military Code:FV-927
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285985Submit Correction
View count: 566
On display at the museum since 1983.
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Military Code:FV-927
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285985Submit Correction
View count: 566
On display at the museum since 1983.
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Atwater
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285983Submit Correction
View count: 644
With a nice but somewhat faded "City of Atwater" nose art. This Stratotanker was delivered to the museum on 3 April 1993. The tailnumber is 3139 instead of the usual 53139.
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Atwater
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285983Submit Correction
View count: 644
With a nice but somewhat faded "City of Atwater" nose art. This Stratotanker was delivered to the museum on 3 April 1993. The tailnumber is 3139 instead of the usual 53139.
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:149478
Military Code:TN-12
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1Q)
C/n (msn):I-7
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMCJ-3
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1973 to 20 March 1973
Photo from:Stephen Miller CollectionContact
Photo ID:285979Submit Correction
View count: 632
Photographer unknown; received via Nelson Hare.
Registration / Serial:149478
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1Q)
C/n (msn):I-7
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1973 to 20 March 1973
Photo from:Stephen Miller CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:149478
Military Code:TN-12
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1Q)
C/n (msn):I-7
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMCJ-3
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1973 to 20 March 1973
Photo from:Stephen Miller CollectionContact
Photo ID:285979Submit Correction
View count: 632
Photographer unknown; received via Nelson Hare.
Registration / Serial:149478
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1Q)
C/n (msn):I-7
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 February 1973 to 20 March 1973
Photo from:Stephen Miller CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:59-0049
Alternate Serial:90049
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-178
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:194 FIS / 144 FIW / California ANG
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285957Submit Correction
View count: 856
Fresno based F-106A on static display at the 1983 Moffett show.
Registration / Serial:59-0049
Alternate Serial:90049
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-178
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:59-0049
Alternate Serial:90049
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-178
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:194 FIS / 144 FIW / California ANG
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285957Submit Correction
View count: 856
Fresno based F-106A on static display at the 1983 Moffett show.
Registration / Serial:59-0049
Alternate Serial:90049
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-178
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:159893
Military Code:RC-1
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5644
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285955Submit Correction
View count: 2170
VP-46 "Grey Knights" P-3C at it's home field back in 1983 at the Moffett show
Registration / Serial:159893
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5644
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:159893
Military Code:RC-1
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5644
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285955Submit Correction
View count: 2170
VP-46 "Grey Knights" P-3C at it's home field back in 1983 at the Moffett show
Registration / Serial:159893
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5644
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:140118
Military Code:118
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
C/n (msn):285B-5725
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:407 Sqn
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285950Submit Correction
View count: 873
Nice looking CP-140 at the 1983 Moffett show
Registration / Serial:140118
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
C/n (msn):285B-5725
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:140118
Military Code:118
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
C/n (msn):285B-5725
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:407 Sqn
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285950Submit Correction
View count: 873
Nice looking CP-140 at the 1983 Moffett show
Registration / Serial:140118
Aircraft Version:Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
C/n (msn):285B-5725
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:147825
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12589
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Santa Maria - Public / Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX / SMX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Santa Maria Museum of Flight
Photo Date:25 January 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:285922Submit Correction
View count: 257
Delivered as a A4D-2N Skyhawk , this aircraft was later upgraded to an A-4L. While the Bu serial has been bleached out by the sun on the right side, it's still visible on the left.
Registration / Serial:147825
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12589
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Santa Maria - Public / Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX / SMX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:147825
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12589
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Santa Maria - Public / Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX / SMX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Santa Maria Museum of Flight
Photo Date:25 January 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:285922Submit Correction
View count: 257
Delivered as a A4D-2N Skyhawk , this aircraft was later upgraded to an A-4L. While the Bu serial has been bleached out by the sun on the right side, it's still visible on the left.
Registration / Serial:147825
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12589
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Santa Maria - Public / Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX / SMX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2020
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:153870
Military Code:NJ-101
Other Marks:3870
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2415
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-121
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Photo ID:285919Submit Correction
View count: 1731
Early F-4J pic of VF-121. VF-121 lost this aircraft on 24 January 1972 due to inflight fire off the coast of California.
Registration / Serial:153870
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2415
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:153870
Military Code:NJ-101
Other Marks:3870
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2415
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-121
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Photo ID:285919Submit Correction
View count: 1731
Early F-4J pic of VF-121. VF-121 lost this aircraft on 24 January 1972 due to inflight fire off the coast of California.
Registration / Serial:153870
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2415
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:62-4228
Alternate Serial:AF62-228
Military Code:HI
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D427
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:466 TFS / 301 TFW / AFRES
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:MCAS El Toro Air Show 1983
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285877Submit Correction
View count: 2445
F-105D from Hill AFB sits in the static display area at the 1983 El Toro show
Registration / Serial:62-4228
Alternate Serial:AF62-228
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D427
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:62-4228
Alternate Serial:AF62-228
Military Code:HI
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D427
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:466 TFS / 301 TFW / AFRES
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:MCAS El Toro Air Show 1983
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:285877Submit Correction
View count: 2445
F-105D from Hill AFB sits in the static display area at the 1983 El Toro show
Registration / Serial:62-4228
Alternate Serial:AF62-228
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105D Thunderchief
C/n (msn):D427
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:155527
Military Code:NK-101
Other Marks:5527
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):2741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-154
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1980
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Photo ID:285875Submit Correction
View count: 2288
VF-154 operated the F-4S less than two years. It transitioned from the F-4J to the F-4S in 1979, but replaced its F-4S Phantoms by F-4Ns in January 1981. This was one of their F-4S aircraft.
Registration / Serial:155527
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):2741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1980
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:155527
Military Code:NK-101
Other Marks:5527
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):2741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-154
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1980
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Photo ID:285875Submit Correction
View count: 2288
VF-154 operated the F-4S less than two years. It transitioned from the F-4J to the F-4S in 1979, but replaced its F-4S Phantoms by F-4Ns in January 1981. This was one of their F-4S aircraft.
Registration / Serial:155527
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):2741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1980
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
Photo ID:285840Submit Correction
View count: 241
Registration / Serial:N665UA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 767-322/ER
C/n (msn):29237 / 711
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
Photo ID:285840Submit Correction
View count: 241
Registration / Serial:N665UA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 767-322/ER
C/n (msn):29237 / 711
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
Photo ID:285833Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:F-GSPY
Aircraft Version:Boeing 777-228/ER
C/n (msn):32305 / 395
Operator Titles:Air France
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
Photo ID:285833Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:F-GSPY
Aircraft Version:Boeing 777-228/ER
C/n (msn):32305 / 395
Operator Titles:Air France
City / Airport:Los Angeles - International (KLAX / LAX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 December 2009
Photo by:John SmithermanContact
Registration / Serial:51-9433
Alternate Serial:9433
Military Code:FS-433
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):[ 51-9433 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285827Submit Correction
View count: 476
This Thunderstreak was initially displayed at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1991 and first noted on display here in October of that year.
Registration / Serial:51-9433
Alternate Serial:9433
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 51-9433 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:51-9433
Alternate Serial:9433
Military Code:FS-433
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):[ 51-9433 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285827Submit Correction
View count: 476
This Thunderstreak was initially displayed at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1991 and first noted on display here in October of that year.
Registration / Serial:51-9433
Alternate Serial:9433
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 51-9433 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:53-1230
Alternate Serial:31230
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):203-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285820Submit Correction
View count: 652
On display at this great museum since 1984.
Registration / Serial:53-1230
Alternate Serial:31230
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):203-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:53-1230
Alternate Serial:31230
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):203-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285820Submit Correction
View count: 652
On display at this great museum since 1984.
Registration / Serial:53-1230
Alternate Serial:31230
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):203-2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Spirit
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285816Submit Correction
View count: 388
This B-47 was salvaged from NAWS China Lake, CA after 20 years of storage there. It was restored to flying condition, and its 43 minute gear-down delivery flight from there to the museum at Castle AFB on 17 June 1986 was the last flight of this type worldwide.
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Spirit
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285816Submit Correction
View count: 388
This B-47 was salvaged from NAWS China Lake, CA after 20 years of storage there. It was restored to flying condition, and its 43 minute gear-down delivery flight from there to the museum at Castle AFB on 17 June 1986 was the last flight of this type worldwide.
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:45-8490
Military Code:FT-490
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80B Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-1704
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285815Submit Correction
View count: 413
This Shooting Star was initially on display at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1990 and first noted on display here in July of that year.
Registration / Serial:45-8490
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80B Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-1704
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:45-8490
Military Code:FT-490
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80B Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-1704
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285815Submit Correction
View count: 413
This Shooting Star was initially on display at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1990 and first noted on display here in July of that year.
Registration / Serial:45-8490
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-80B Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-1704
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact