Army Air Force P-63F 43-11719 was bought surplus after WWII by Harold Pemberton and flown in the 1946 Thompson Trophy Race registered NX1719. Registered N1719, N443 and N447AG over the years, it raced at Reno registered N6763 in the late 70s. The fighter was acquired by the Confederate Air Force (later the Commemorative Air Force) circa 1980. It was the last surviving of two P-63Fs built. Sadly she was destroyed in a midair collision with B-17 N7227C on 12 November 2022.

VAW-115 E-2B about to trap aboard USS Midway. The E-2 has a wide wingspan, so being on centerline at touchdown is critical. Across the deck are the Landing Signal Officers (LSO) who assist the pilots in making a good approach. The LSOs are squadron pilots aboard the ship and specially trained for this duty.

Originally built as an E-2A and converted to E-2B. Replacement Early Warning Squadron 110 (RVAW-110) was active from 1971 through 1983.

ex USAAF 43-11719, NX1719, N1719, N443, N447AG

Ex USAAF 43-11719

Ex USAAF 43-11719 and one of the rarest warbirds flying flying at the time. Although superficially resembling the Aircobra it was a completely new design to correct the Aircobra's deficiencies at high altitude. Performance was inferior to the Mustang, hence the Kingcobra never saw combat with the USAF. It was destroyed in a midair collision with B-17 N7227C on 12 Nov 2022.