181 results found
Registration / Serial:56-901
Alternate Serial:0-60901
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
C/n (msn):383-1189
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:658100Submit Correction
View count: 92
Preserved at the New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport. Photo by Tom Hildreth.
Registration / Serial:56-901
Alternate Serial:0-60901
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
C/n (msn):383-1189
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:56-901
Alternate Serial:0-60901
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
C/n (msn):383-1189
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:658100Submit Correction
View count: 92
Preserved at the New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport. Photo by Tom Hildreth.
Registration / Serial:56-901
Alternate Serial:0-60901
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
C/n (msn):383-1189
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
City / Airport:Danbury - Municipal (KDXR / DXR)
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:13 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:658037Submit Correction
View count: 84
'Doman Helicopters, Inc, flew its first passengers in a Doman LZ-5 'air taxi' on July 13th, in Danbury, Connecticut. There were seven passengers taking the historic initial flight. The LZ-5 is a commercial version of the YH-31 evacuation ambulance which carries four litters plus an attendant and the pilot.' This was the first LZ-5 prototype, first flown on 27 April 1953. Three were built. 52-5779 was also N13458. It is said that the US Army used 52-5779 and 52-5780 around Washington, DC as VZ-31s, but that seems rather unlikely. Photo from: Vertical Flight Society
Registration / Serial:52-5779
Alternate Serial:525779
Aircraft Version:Doman YH-31
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Danbury - Municipal (KDXR / DXR)
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:13 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
City / Airport:Danbury - Municipal (KDXR / DXR)
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:13 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:658037Submit Correction
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'Doman Helicopters, Inc, flew its first passengers in a Doman LZ-5 'air taxi' on July 13th, in Danbury, Connecticut. There were seven passengers taking the historic initial flight. The LZ-5 is a commercial version of the YH-31 evacuation ambulance which carries four litters plus an attendant and the pilot.' This was the first LZ-5 prototype, first flown on 27 April 1953. Three were built. 52-5779 was also N13458. It is said that the US Army used 52-5779 and 52-5780 around Washington, DC as VZ-31s, but that seems rather unlikely. Photo from: Vertical Flight Society
Registration / Serial:52-5779
Alternate Serial:525779
Aircraft Version:Doman YH-31
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Danbury - Municipal (KDXR / DXR)
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:13 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:53-7793
Alternate Serial:0-37793
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair NC-131H TIFS
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:FDL - Flight Dynamics Laboratory
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:16 June 1974
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:657814Submit Correction
View count: 95
Photo by Tom Hildreth.
Registration / Serial:53-7793
Alternate Serial:0-37793
Aircraft Version:Convair NC-131H TIFS
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:16 June 1974
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:53-7793
Alternate Serial:0-37793
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair NC-131H TIFS
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:FDL - Flight Dynamics Laboratory
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:16 June 1974
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:657814Submit Correction
View count: 95
Photo by Tom Hildreth.
Registration / Serial:53-7793
Alternate Serial:0-37793
Aircraft Version:Convair NC-131H TIFS
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:16 June 1974
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:154168
Military Code:AE-506
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-303
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VA-176
City / Airport:East Hartford - Rentschler Field (EHT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:October 1975
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:657415Submit Correction
View count: 55
Photo by Tom Hildreth.
Registration / Serial:154168
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-303
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:East Hartford - Rentschler Field (EHT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:October 1975
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:154168
Military Code:AE-506
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-303
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VA-176
City / Airport:East Hartford - Rentschler Field (EHT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:October 1975
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:657415Submit Correction
View count: 55
Photo by Tom Hildreth.
Registration / Serial:154168
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-303
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:East Hartford - Rentschler Field (EHT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:October 1975
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:"45-20344"
Alternate Registration:420344
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-55997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Norma
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:647137Submit Correction
View count: 127
This Jug is in reality 45-49458 and is on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:"45-20344"
Alternate Registration:420344
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-55997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"45-20344"
Alternate Registration:420344
Aircraft Original Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-55997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Norma
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:647137Submit Correction
View count: 127
This Jug is in reality 45-49458 and is on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:"45-20344"
Alternate Registration:420344
Aircraft Version:Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):399-55997
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:647126Submit Correction
View count: 104
K-28 was delivered to the U.S. Navy in December 1942 and was assigned to Blimp Squadron ZP-14 to serve as an anti-submarine convoy escort. After the war, K-28 was renamed 'Puritan' and used as a testing platform by Goodyear as well as touring most eastern and midwestern states before retirement and storage in 1948. Only the control car gondola survived and it has been painstakingly and wonderfully restored to be on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:04378
Alternate Registration:K-28
Aircraft Version:Goodyear ZNP-K
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:647126Submit Correction
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K-28 was delivered to the U.S. Navy in December 1942 and was assigned to Blimp Squadron ZP-14 to serve as an anti-submarine convoy escort. After the war, K-28 was renamed 'Puritan' and used as a testing platform by Goodyear as well as touring most eastern and midwestern states before retirement and storage in 1948. Only the control car gondola survived and it has been painstakingly and wonderfully restored to be on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:04378
Alternate Registration:K-28
Aircraft Version:Goodyear ZNP-K
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:161905
Aircraft Original Type:Kaman K-888 Seasprite
Aircraft Generic Type:Kaman K-888/894 H-2 Seasprite
Aircraft Version:Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (K-888)
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:647097Submit Correction
View count: 46
On display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:161905
Aircraft Version:Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (K-888)
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:161905
Aircraft Original Type:Kaman K-888 Seasprite
Aircraft Generic Type:Kaman K-888/894 H-2 Seasprite
Aircraft Version:Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (K-888)
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:647097Submit Correction
View count: 46
On display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:161905
Aircraft Version:Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (K-888)
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:159131
Alternate Serial:9131
Military Code:XD-2
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130R Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4522
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VXE-6
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Photo ID:642036Submit Correction
View count: 146
Photographer unknown - w/o 9 december 1987
Registration / Serial:159131
Alternate Serial:9131
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130R Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4522
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:159131
Alternate Serial:9131
Military Code:XD-2
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130R Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4522
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VXE-6
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Photo ID:642036Submit Correction
View count: 146
Photographer unknown - w/o 9 december 1987
Registration / Serial:159131
Alternate Serial:9131
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130R Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4522
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:637432Submit Correction
View count: 82
This Canberra is part of the National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program and is on loan to NEAM.
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:637432Submit Correction
View count: 82
This Canberra is part of the National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program and is on loan to NEAM.
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41-8786
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-2345
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:637430Submit Correction
View count: 91
After decomissioning, this Kaydet became N66722 and then N374RA and is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:41-8786
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-2345
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41-8786
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-2345
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:637430Submit Correction
View count: 91
After decomissioning, this Kaydet became N66722 and then N374RA and is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:41-8786
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-2345
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:147217
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:637366Submit Correction
View count: 334
This Tracer was built as a WF-2 and TOC with the US Navy around 1959. It was redesignated as a E-1B in July 1962 and permanently wfu in November 1977. It then joined the inventory of National Naval Aviation Museum-Loan Program at NAS Pensacola. It is on loan at the New England Air Museum and presently undergoing restoration there.
Registration / Serial:147217
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:147217
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:637366Submit Correction
View count: 334
This Tracer was built as a WF-2 and TOC with the US Navy around 1959. It was redesignated as a E-1B in July 1962 and permanently wfu in November 1977. It then joined the inventory of National Naval Aviation Museum-Loan Program at NAS Pensacola. It is on loan at the New England Air Museum and presently undergoing restoration there.
Registration / Serial:147217
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:70-15981
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):20925
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631310Submit Correction
View count: 59
On display amongst some other US Army helicopter types at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:70-15981
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):20925
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:70-15981
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):20925
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631310Submit Correction
View count: 59
On display amongst some other US Army helicopter types at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:70-15981
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):20925
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631275Submit Correction
View count: 82
In 1953 the US Army awarded a contract to Sikorsky for the experimental conversion of 3 H-18 (S-52) helicopters from piston to turbine power. Of the three aircraft, two were designated XH-39s by the Army (49-2890 was used for testing and 49-2891 was a static test frame that never flew). The XH-39 was in competition with the Bell XH-40. The Army chose the XH-40, which became the UH-1 Huey. This is the third H-18 converted, designated S-59 by Sikorsky, and was used by the company demonstration and publicity flights, for example static display at the World's Fair in New York in 1964.
Registration / Serial:N74150
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-59
C/n (msn):52004
Operator Titles:Sikorsky
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631275Submit Correction
View count: 82
In 1953 the US Army awarded a contract to Sikorsky for the experimental conversion of 3 H-18 (S-52) helicopters from piston to turbine power. Of the three aircraft, two were designated XH-39s by the Army (49-2890 was used for testing and 49-2891 was a static test frame that never flew). The XH-39 was in competition with the Bell XH-40. The Army chose the XH-40, which became the UH-1 Huey. This is the third H-18 converted, designated S-59 by Sikorsky, and was used by the company demonstration and publicity flights, for example static display at the World's Fair in New York in 1964.
Registration / Serial:N74150
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-59
C/n (msn):52004
Operator Titles:Sikorsky
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Doman
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631150Submit Correction
View count: 58
This LZ-1A was built initially as a Sikorsky R-6 and TOC with the USAAF as 43-45480. The frame was selected for testing with the new Doman rotor-hub system. The blades are held on the hub similar to a variable-pitch airscrew blades and the rotor incorporates a gimbal mounting to provide the necessary tilting of the rotor disc. The flight tests were started in early 1950 with remarkably good results and so the larger LZ-2A Pelican followed. The LZ-1a is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Doman
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631150Submit Correction
View count: 58
This LZ-1A was built initially as a Sikorsky R-6 and TOC with the USAAF as 43-45480. The frame was selected for testing with the new Doman rotor-hub system. The blades are held on the hub similar to a variable-pitch airscrew blades and the rotor incorporates a gimbal mounting to provide the necessary tilting of the rotor disc. The flight tests were started in early 1950 with remarkably good results and so the larger LZ-2A Pelican followed. The LZ-1a is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"NC14262"
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1052
Display Paint:Northwest Airlines
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:628407Submit Correction
View count: 361
This Electra was constructed as a XR20-1 in 1938 and TOC with the USN with BuNo 0267. The plane was based at NAS Anacostia for use as a staff transport by the Secretary of the Navy. Post-WWII it flew as N57573 and came to the NEAM in August 2010 where it has been wondefully restored in this Northwest Airlines scheme.
Registration / Serial:"NC14262"
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1052
Display Paint:Northwest Airlines
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"NC14262"
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1052
Display Paint:Northwest Airlines
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:628407Submit Correction
View count: 361
This Electra was constructed as a XR20-1 in 1938 and TOC with the USN with BuNo 0267. The plane was based at NAS Anacostia for use as a staff transport by the Secretary of the Navy. Post-WWII it flew as N57573 and came to the NEAM in August 2010 where it has been wondefully restored in this Northwest Airlines scheme.
Registration / Serial:"NC14262"
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1052
Display Paint:Northwest Airlines
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:628401Submit Correction
View count: 616
The S-39 is an American light amphibious aircraft produced by Sikorsky during the early 1930s. This particular aircraft made its first flight in July 1930 and is the oldest surviving Sikorsky-built aircraft. During WWII it was flown by the Civil Air Patrol from Rehoboth, DE on U-boat reconnaisance sorties and occasional SAR flights. After the war it became a bush plane in Alaska but was abandoned after a crash landing in 1957. Fortunately, the hulk was retrieved in 1963 and brought to NEAM, where restoration in its original CAP scheme was completed in November 1996.
Registration / Serial:N803W
Alternate Registration:NC803W
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-39B
C/n (msn):904
Operator Titles:Civil Air Patrol
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:628401Submit Correction
View count: 616
The S-39 is an American light amphibious aircraft produced by Sikorsky during the early 1930s. This particular aircraft made its first flight in July 1930 and is the oldest surviving Sikorsky-built aircraft. During WWII it was flown by the Civil Air Patrol from Rehoboth, DE on U-boat reconnaisance sorties and occasional SAR flights. After the war it became a bush plane in Alaska but was abandoned after a crash landing in 1957. Fortunately, the hulk was retrieved in 1963 and brought to NEAM, where restoration in its original CAP scheme was completed in November 1996.
Registration / Serial:N803W
Alternate Registration:NC803W
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-39B
C/n (msn):904
Operator Titles:Civil Air Patrol
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:628384Submit Correction
View count: 626
The utility helicopter LZ-5 utilised Doman's unorthodox gimbal mounted, rotor head system with no need for flap and drag hinges dampers. The type did not go into production and only three prototypes were built, the first two of which were purchased by the US Army, as the YH-31, but ultimately rejected as the rotor system was deemed too complex for practical field repair. The third prototype flew extensively in Canada as CF-IBG and in the US, France (Paris Air Show in 1960) and Italy with the registration N812, and is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:N812
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-5
C/n (msn):003
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:628384Submit Correction
View count: 626
The utility helicopter LZ-5 utilised Doman's unorthodox gimbal mounted, rotor head system with no need for flap and drag hinges dampers. The type did not go into production and only three prototypes were built, the first two of which were purchased by the US Army, as the YH-31, but ultimately rejected as the rotor system was deemed too complex for practical field repair. The third prototype flew extensively in Canada as CF-IBG and in the US, France (Paris Air Show in 1960) and Italy with the registration N812, and is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:N812
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-5
C/n (msn):003
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Other Marks:88
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:11 June 1992
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:626757Submit Correction
View count: 99
Ca.1955: TOS USAF. By 1963 to after 1968: 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (ANG), Hutchinson ANG Base, KS. 11 Aug 1967: Unit moved to Forbes AFB, KS. By 9/72: New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT.
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:11 June 1992
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Other Marks:88
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:11 June 1992
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:626757Submit Correction
View count: 99
Ca.1955: TOS USAF. By 1963 to after 1968: 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (ANG), Hutchinson ANG Base, KS. 11 Aug 1967: Unit moved to Forbes AFB, KS. By 9/72: New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT.
Registration / Serial:52-1488
Alternate Serial:0-21488
Aircraft Version:Martin RB-57A Canberra
C/n (msn):071
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:11 June 1992
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:N145HH
Aircraft Original Type:MBB-Kawasaki BK-117
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus Helicopters-Kawasaki BK-117/EC-145/H-145
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters BK-117 C-2
C/n (msn):9236
Operator Titles:Life Star / Air Methods
City / Heliport:Meriden - MidState Medical Center HeliportMap
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:18 May 2019
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:626558Submit Correction
View count: 138
Hartford Hospital's Life Star program was established in 1982. This BK-117 C-2 (now marketed as the H145) was brought on line in 2009.
Registration / Serial:N145HH
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters BK-117 C-2
C/n (msn):9236
Operator Titles:Life Star / Air Methods
City / Heliport:Meriden - MidState Medical Center HeliportMap
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:18 May 2019
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N145HH
Aircraft Original Type:MBB-Kawasaki BK-117
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus Helicopters-Kawasaki BK-117/EC-145/H-145
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters BK-117 C-2
C/n (msn):9236
Operator Titles:Life Star / Air Methods
City / Heliport:Meriden - MidState Medical Center HeliportMap
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:18 May 2019
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:626558Submit Correction
View count: 138
Hartford Hospital's Life Star program was established in 1982. This BK-117 C-2 (now marketed as the H145) was brought on line in 2009.
Registration / Serial:N145HH
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters BK-117 C-2
C/n (msn):9236
Operator Titles:Life Star / Air Methods
City / Heliport:Meriden - MidState Medical Center HeliportMap
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:18 May 2019
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:622499Submit Correction
View count: 98
This helicopter was intially delivered to the RCAF as 9602. In February 1980 it was registered N5219 to an owner in Tampa, FL and at some later point before July 1988 became become part of this super museum. The helicopter has been wonderfully restored in this Sikorsky executive transport scheme and is on display in the Civilian Hangar.
Registration / Serial:N5219
Alternate Registration:N-5219
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5H
C/n (msn):5119
Operator Titles:Sikorsky
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:622499Submit Correction
View count: 98
This helicopter was intially delivered to the RCAF as 9602. In February 1980 it was registered N5219 to an owner in Tampa, FL and at some later point before July 1988 became become part of this super museum. The helicopter has been wonderfully restored in this Sikorsky executive transport scheme and is on display in the Civilian Hangar.
Registration / Serial:N5219
Alternate Registration:N-5219
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5H
C/n (msn):5119
Operator Titles:Sikorsky
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact