465 results found
Registration / Serial:146357
Military Code:3J-522
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-25
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1967
Photo Date:22 October 1967
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383093Submit Correction
View count: 753
On static display at the airshow. This TF-9J was assigned to VT-25 at NAS Beeville, TX.
Registration / Serial:146357
Aircraft Version:Grumman TF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:22 October 1967
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:146357
Military Code:3J-522
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-25
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1967
Photo Date:22 October 1967
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383093Submit Correction
View count: 753
On static display at the airshow. This TF-9J was assigned to VT-25 at NAS Beeville, TX.
Registration / Serial:146357
Aircraft Version:Grumman TF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:22 October 1967
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N750AA
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Swearingen SA-226 Merlin IV/Metro
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226AT Merlin IV
C/n (msn):AT-011
City / Airport:New Orleans - Louis Armstrong International (KMSY / MSY)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:October 1992
Photo by:Michael Roeser
Photo ID:382303Submit Correction
View count: 183
K25 slide scan. Built 1973. Operated by Faith Landmarks Ministries. Offered for sale 2021 by dealer, "TT8847 hrs, has not been flying for over 4 years"
Registration / Serial:N750AA
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226AT Merlin IV
C/n (msn):AT-011
City / Airport:New Orleans - Louis Armstrong International (KMSY / MSY)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:October 1992
Photo by:Michael Roeser
Registration / Serial:N750AA
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Swearingen SA-226 Merlin IV/Metro
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226AT Merlin IV
C/n (msn):AT-011
City / Airport:New Orleans - Louis Armstrong International (KMSY / MSY)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:October 1992
Photo by:Michael Roeser
Photo ID:382303Submit Correction
View count: 183
K25 slide scan. Built 1973. Operated by Faith Landmarks Ministries. Offered for sale 2021 by dealer, "TT8847 hrs, has not been flying for over 4 years"
Registration / Serial:N750AA
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226AT Merlin IV
C/n (msn):AT-011
City / Airport:New Orleans - Louis Armstrong International (KMSY / MSY)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:October 1992
Photo by:Michael Roeser
Registration / Serial:N725P
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-76
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-76
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-76C
C/n (msn):760688
Operator Titles:PHI - Petroleum Helicopters International
City / Heliport:Boothville - Heliport (KLNQ / LNQ)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 March 2014
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:381766Submit Correction
View count: 291
Delivered to PHI in 2007, this S-76 has since been re-registered N725HP and N724PH. It's current with the company at the time of uploading.
Registration / Serial:N725P
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-76C
C/n (msn):760688
Operator Titles:PHI - Petroleum Helicopters International
City / Heliport:Boothville - Heliport (KLNQ / LNQ)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 March 2014
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N725P
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-76
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-76
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-76C
C/n (msn):760688
Operator Titles:PHI - Petroleum Helicopters International
City / Heliport:Boothville - Heliport (KLNQ / LNQ)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 March 2014
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:381766Submit Correction
View count: 291
Delivered to PHI in 2007, this S-76 has since been re-registered N725HP and N724PH. It's current with the company at the time of uploading.
Registration / Serial:N725P
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-76C
C/n (msn):760688
Operator Titles:PHI - Petroleum Helicopters International
City / Heliport:Boothville - Heliport (KLNQ / LNQ)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 March 2014
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:153088
Military Code:00
Other Marks:1420
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YF-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):1683
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-321
Aircraft Name:Vandy 76
City / Area:Baton Rouge / American Legion Post 38 [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 June 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:381518Submit Correction
View count: 291
Although marked as an F-4J, 153088 ended its active career as a YF-4S. It has been on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum to American Legion Post 38 since 2007. The F-4S was a modified and upgraded version of the F-4J and was the last version of the Phantom II in use by the US Navy.
Registration / Serial:153088
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YF-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):1683
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Baton Rouge / American Legion Post 38 [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 June 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153088
Military Code:00
Other Marks:1420
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YF-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):1683
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-321
Aircraft Name:Vandy 76
City / Area:Baton Rouge / American Legion Post 38 [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 June 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:381518Submit Correction
View count: 291
Although marked as an F-4J, 153088 ended its active career as a YF-4S. It has been on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum to American Legion Post 38 since 2007. The F-4S was a modified and upgraded version of the F-4J and was the last version of the Phantom II in use by the US Navy.
Registration / Serial:153088
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YF-4S Phantom II
C/n (msn):1683
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Baton Rouge / American Legion Post 38 [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:4 June 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:44-72254
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-38713
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:332 FG
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380429Submit Correction
View count: 219
Painted as a P-51D of the 322 FG, the famed "Tuskegee Airmen", with distinctive red tail. This P-51D actually served in Europe at the end of WW 2 in the 352 FS, 353 FG. In December 1946 it was transferred to the Swedish Air Force. In 1961 it went to the Dominican Republic Air Force, and was sold to a US buyer in 2009. Assigned FAA registration N722WR. It was never restored to flying condition and was acquired by the museum in 2013, where it has been restored to display condition.
Registration / Serial:44-72254
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-38713
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:44-72254
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-38713
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:332 FG
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380429Submit Correction
View count: 219
Painted as a P-51D of the 322 FG, the famed "Tuskegee Airmen", with distinctive red tail. This P-51D actually served in Europe at the end of WW 2 in the 352 FS, 353 FG. In December 1946 it was transferred to the Swedish Air Force. In 1961 it went to the Dominican Republic Air Force, and was sold to a US buyer in 2009. Assigned FAA registration N722WR. It was never restored to flying condition and was acquired by the museum in 2013, where it has been restored to display condition.
Registration / Serial:44-72254
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-38713
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:44-29812
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-33087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380411Submit Correction
View count: 143
This was one of the last TB-25N training aircraft retired from the USAF in 1958. Sold surplus, and assigned FAA registration N2854G. Flown to Brainerd, Minnesota, where it was on display at the Paul Bunyan Amusement Park from 1958-2000. It was then restored and has been on display at the National World War II Museum since 2010.
Registration / Serial:44-29812
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-33087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:44-29812
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-33087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380411Submit Correction
View count: 143
This was one of the last TB-25N training aircraft retired from the USAF in 1958. Sold surplus, and assigned FAA registration N2854G. Flown to Brainerd, Minnesota, where it was on display at the Paul Bunyan Amusement Park from 1958-2000. It was then restored and has been on display at the National World War II Museum since 2010.
Registration / Serial:44-29812
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-33087
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:41-9032
Alternate Serial:19032
Military Code:32
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):2504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:My Gal Sal
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380404Submit Correction
View count: 278
On 27 June 1942 this B-17E made a forced landing on the Greenland Ice Cap. The crew was rescued, but the a/c wasn't recovered until 1995. Now restored, it has been on display in the aircraft gallery area of the museum since 2012.
Registration / Serial:41-9032
Alternate Serial:19032
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):2504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:41-9032
Alternate Serial:19032
Military Code:32
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):2504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:My Gal Sal
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380404Submit Correction
View count: 278
On 27 June 1942 this B-17E made a forced landing on the Greenland Ice Cap. The crew was rescued, but the a/c wasn't recovered until 1995. Now restored, it has been on display in the aircraft gallery area of the museum since 2012.
Registration / Serial:41-9032
Alternate Serial:19032
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):2504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:06508
Military Code:41
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1245
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380360Submit Correction
View count: 277
This SBD-3 is a WW 2 combat veteran of the Guadalcanal Campaign. Operating out of Henderson Field, this a/c was assigned to USMC squadrons VMSB-141 and VMSB-132. This SBD was lost in Lake Michigan in late 1943 while assigned to the USN Carrier Qualification Training Unit operating out of NAS Glenview, IL. The National Naval Aviation Museum recovered the a/c in the early 1990s, restored it, and loaned the a/c in 2009 to the National World War II Museum where it currently is on display.
Registration / Serial:06508
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1245
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:06508
Military Code:41
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1245
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380360Submit Correction
View count: 277
This SBD-3 is a WW 2 combat veteran of the Guadalcanal Campaign. Operating out of Henderson Field, this a/c was assigned to USMC squadrons VMSB-141 and VMSB-132. This SBD was lost in Lake Michigan in late 1943 while assigned to the USN Carrier Qualification Training Unit operating out of NAS Glenview, IL. The National Naval Aviation Museum recovered the a/c in the early 1990s, restored it, and loaned the a/c in 2009 to the National World War II Museum where it currently is on display.
Registration / Serial:06508
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1245
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:69374
Military Code:0-17
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):2113
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Bayou Bomber
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380352Submit Correction
View count: 136
On display in the impressive aircraft gallery at the museum. After being sold surplus by the USN this a/c was registered as N9650C.
Registration / Serial:69374
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
C/n (msn):2113
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:69374
Military Code:0-17
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):2113
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Bayou Bomber
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Collection:The National WWII Museum
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:380352Submit Correction
View count: 136
On display in the impressive aircraft gallery at the museum. After being sold surplus by the USN this a/c was registered as N9650C.
Registration / Serial:69374
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
C/n (msn):2113
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:New Orleans / National WWII Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:26 December 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1970
Photo Date:18 April 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379796Submit Correction
View count: 586
N700A was purchased by Bill Fornof in 1969. By 1970 it was painted in the Cadillac Bronze scheme to match his other F8F N7700C. For the 1970 airshow season Bill's son, Corky Fornof, flew N700A as part of a two aircraft display while his Father flew N7700C. Their routine was loosely based on US Navy Blue Angel maneuvers, including head on passes as well as two ship overhead formation maneuvers. This airshow may have been their first public showing, as it was early in the airshow season as well as being at their home airfield.
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:18 April 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1970
Photo Date:18 April 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379796Submit Correction
View count: 586
N700A was purchased by Bill Fornof in 1969. By 1970 it was painted in the Cadillac Bronze scheme to match his other F8F N7700C. For the 1970 airshow season Bill's son, Corky Fornof, flew N700A as part of a two aircraft display while his Father flew N7700C. Their routine was loosely based on US Navy Blue Angel maneuvers, including head on passes as well as two ship overhead formation maneuvers. This airshow may have been their first public showing, as it was early in the airshow season as well as being at their home airfield.
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:18 April 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
Operator Titles:Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1969
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379676Submit Correction
View count: 916
Although still wearing the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories logo, N700A was owned by Bill Fornof when the slide was taken. He had purchased the aircraft earlier in 1969. Mr. Fornof, in fact, used this aircraft for his airshow performance on the date the slide was taken. N700A was built in 1950 as a Grumman owned and operated civilian G-58, and never saw USN service. It was sold to Cornell in 1959, who sold it to Mr. Fornof in 1969.
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
Operator Titles:Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
Operator Titles:Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1969
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379676Submit Correction
View count: 916
Although still wearing the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories logo, N700A was owned by Bill Fornof when the slide was taken. He had purchased the aircraft earlier in 1969. Mr. Fornof, in fact, used this aircraft for his airshow performance on the date the slide was taken. N700A was built in 1950 as a Grumman owned and operated civilian G-58, and never saw USN service. It was sold to Cornell in 1959, who sold it to Mr. Fornof in 1969.
Registration / Serial:N700A
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-58B Gulfhawk
C/n (msn):1262
Operator Titles:Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N7700C
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.982
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1969
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379664Submit Correction
View count: 870
Bill Fornof's F8F-2P in front of the Fornof hangar at Houma, LA. Mr. Fornof owned the Cadillac auto dealership in Houma, and he used Cadillac Bronze auto paint on his Bearcat. A former Naval Aviator and fighter pilot, his airshow display was second to none. I was fortunate to have seen him perform several times at airshows in and around the Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana area. N7700C was originally built for the US Navy as F8F-2P Bureau Number 121608.
Registration / Serial:N7700C
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.982
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N7700C
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.982
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1969
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379664Submit Correction
View count: 870
Bill Fornof's F8F-2P in front of the Fornof hangar at Houma, LA. Mr. Fornof owned the Cadillac auto dealership in Houma, and he used Cadillac Bronze auto paint on his Bearcat. A former Naval Aviator and fighter pilot, his airshow display was second to none. I was fortunate to have seen him perform several times at airshows in and around the Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana area. N7700C was originally built for the US Navy as F8F-2P Bureau Number 121608.
Registration / Serial:N7700C
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.982
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N103V
Alternate Serial:41930
Military Code:58
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3196
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1969
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379159Submit Correction
View count: 413
Owned by Mr. P. Brucia at the time the slide was taken.
Registration / Serial:N103V
Alternate Serial:41930
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3196
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N103V
Alternate Serial:41930
Military Code:58
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3196
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1969
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:379159Submit Correction
View count: 413
Owned by Mr. P. Brucia at the time the slide was taken.
Registration / Serial:N103V
Alternate Serial:41930
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3196
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New Orleans - NAS (KNBG / NBG)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Downtown (EBR) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:February 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:378772Submit Correction
View count: 356
Registration / Serial:N80702
Aircraft Version:Globe GC-1B Swift
C/n (msn):105
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Downtown (EBR) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:February 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Downtown (EBR) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:February 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:378772Submit Correction
View count: 356
Registration / Serial:N80702
Aircraft Version:Globe GC-1B Swift
C/n (msn):105
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Downtown (EBR) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:February 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Lafayette - Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT / LFT)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:29 August 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:378755Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:N80776
Aircraft Version:Globe GC-1B Swift
C/n (msn):179
City / Airport:Lafayette - Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT / LFT)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:29 August 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Lafayette - Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT / LFT)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:29 August 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:378755Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:N80776
Aircraft Version:Globe GC-1B Swift
C/n (msn):179
City / Airport:Lafayette - Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT / LFT)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:29 August 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N6290C
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):5804
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1969
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:378748Submit Correction
View count: 231
Originally built in 1945 with US Navy Bureau Number 86746. This a/c has an active FAA registration and is located at the Frasca Air Museum in Illinois.
Registration / Serial:N6290C
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
C/n (msn):5804
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N6290C
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):5804
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1969
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:378748Submit Correction
View count: 231
Originally built in 1945 with US Navy Bureau Number 86746. This a/c has an active FAA registration and is located at the Frasca Air Museum in Illinois.
Registration / Serial:N6290C
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
C/n (msn):5804
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houma - Terrebonne (KHUM / HUM)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:55-4113
Alternate Serial:54113
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller 360
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller 360/UH-12/OH-23/Raven
Aircraft Version:Hiller OH-23C Raven (UH-12C)
C/n (msn):818
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:Louisiana ArNG
City / Airport:New Iberia - Acadiana Regional (KARA / ARA)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:New Iberia Airshow & Open House 1970
Photo Date:13 June 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:377258Submit Correction
View count: 212
On display at the airshow. Looks like the crowd forgot to clean up after themselves.
Registration / Serial:55-4113
Alternate Serial:54113
Aircraft Version:Hiller OH-23C Raven (UH-12C)
C/n (msn):818
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:New Iberia - Acadiana Regional (KARA / ARA)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:13 June 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:55-4113
Alternate Serial:54113
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller 360
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller 360/UH-12/OH-23/Raven
Aircraft Version:Hiller OH-23C Raven (UH-12C)
C/n (msn):818
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:Louisiana ArNG
City / Airport:New Iberia - Acadiana Regional (KARA / ARA)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Event:New Iberia Airshow & Open House 1970
Photo Date:13 June 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:377258Submit Correction
View count: 212
On display at the airshow. Looks like the crowd forgot to clean up after themselves.
Registration / Serial:55-4113
Alternate Serial:54113
Aircraft Version:Hiller OH-23C Raven (UH-12C)
C/n (msn):818
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:New Iberia - Acadiana Regional (KARA / ARA)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:13 June 1970
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N2227F
Other Marks:FH-227
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild Hiller F-27/FH-227
Aircraft Version:Fairchild Hiller FH-227
C/n (msn):502
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:376604Submit Correction
View count: 447
This was the second FH-227 built and was owned by Fairchild Hiller when the slide was taken. It was being used as a press plane that was following Vice President Hubert Humphrey while he was on a campaign trip visiting Baton Rouge while running for President in 1968.
Registration / Serial:N2227F
Aircraft Version:Fairchild Hiller FH-227
C/n (msn):502
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N2227F
Other Marks:FH-227
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild Hiller F-27/FH-227
Aircraft Version:Fairchild Hiller FH-227
C/n (msn):502
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:376604Submit Correction
View count: 447
This was the second FH-227 built and was owned by Fairchild Hiller when the slide was taken. It was being used as a press plane that was following Vice President Hubert Humphrey while he was on a campaign trip visiting Baton Rouge while running for President in 1968.
Registration / Serial:N2227F
Aircraft Version:Fairchild Hiller FH-227
C/n (msn):502
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:54-695
Alternate Serial:0-40695
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:21 January 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:376571Submit Correction
View count: 283
Although not marked as such, this a/c was assigned to the 1st Air Commando Wing at England AFB in Alexandria, LA. at the time the slide was taken. Here it was dropping off a group of Air Force ROTC cadets from Louisiana State University after providing them transport from Baton Rouge, LA. to Wright Patterson AFB, OH. to visit the USAF Museum and then back home.
Registration / Serial:54-695
Alternate Serial:0-40695
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:21 January 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:54-695
Alternate Serial:0-40695
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:21 January 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:376571Submit Correction
View count: 283
Although not marked as such, this a/c was assigned to the 1st Air Commando Wing at England AFB in Alexandria, LA. at the time the slide was taken. Here it was dropping off a group of Air Force ROTC cadets from Louisiana State University after providing them transport from Baton Rouge, LA. to Wright Patterson AFB, OH. to visit the USAF Museum and then back home.
Registration / Serial:54-695
Alternate Serial:0-40695
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20144
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:21 January 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:53-8076
Alternate Serial:0-38076
Military Code:076
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
Licence-built by:Kaiser-Frazer
C/n (msn):179
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Continental Air Command
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:8 December 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:375978Submit Correction
View count: 276
Built by Kaiser-Frazer.Being operated by the US Air Force Reserve out of NAS New Orleans when the slide was taken. Retired to MASDC at Davis Monthan AFB on 1 January 1975.
Registration / Serial:53-8076
Alternate Serial:0-38076
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):179
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:8 December 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:53-8076
Alternate Serial:0-38076
Military Code:076
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
Licence-built by:Kaiser-Frazer
C/n (msn):179
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Continental Air Command
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:8 December 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:375978Submit Correction
View count: 276
Built by Kaiser-Frazer.Being operated by the US Air Force Reserve out of NAS New Orleans when the slide was taken. Retired to MASDC at Davis Monthan AFB on 1 January 1975.
Registration / Serial:53-8076
Alternate Serial:0-38076
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):179
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Baton Rouge - Metropolitan / Ryan Field (KBTR / BTR)Map
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Photo Date:8 December 1968
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact