959 results found
Registration / Serial:46-66
Alternate Serial:46-0066
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing XB-47 Stratojet
C/n (msn):15973
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:19 September 1995
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:572903Submit Correction
View count: 32
21 July 1948: First flight, flown by Boeing test pilots. December/48: TOS USAF. Spent its entire career as a flying test bed. 1954: Transferred to Chanute AFB, IL for maintenance and familiarization training. 1994: Placed on display with the Chanute Air Museum. 31 Oct 2015: The museum closed and the following year this plane was transported to the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards AFB, CA.
Registration / Serial:46-66
Alternate Serial:46-0066
Aircraft Version:Boeing XB-47 Stratojet
C/n (msn):15973
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:19 September 1995
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:46-66
Alternate Serial:46-0066
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing XB-47 Stratojet
C/n (msn):15973
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:19 September 1995
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:572903Submit Correction
View count: 32
21 July 1948: First flight, flown by Boeing test pilots. December/48: TOS USAF. Spent its entire career as a flying test bed. 1954: Transferred to Chanute AFB, IL for maintenance and familiarization training. 1994: Placed on display with the Chanute Air Museum. 31 Oct 2015: The museum closed and the following year this plane was transported to the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards AFB, CA.
Registration / Serial:46-66
Alternate Serial:46-0066
Aircraft Version:Boeing XB-47 Stratojet
C/n (msn):15973
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:19 September 1995
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:P9306
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A
C/n (msn):508FF
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Chicago / Museum of Science and Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:5 April 2004
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:572842Submit Correction
View count: 71
Spitfire P9306 and behind, another WWII veteran Stuka, A5-HL one of only two complete Stukas in the world. P9306 was the 508th Spitfire built and first flew 19 January 1940. Assigned to 74 Sqd, Hornchurch on 6th July 1940, it moved to a number of airfields and flew throughout the Battle of Britian. With five enemy aircraft claimed destroyed, by October 1941 it was transferred to training duties and withdrawn from active service in January 1944. Shipped to Chicago in October 1944. Stuka JU-87R-2, A5-HL was found abandoned in Libya in 1941 and at some stage sent to the US. Restored in 1974.
Registration / Serial:P9306
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A
C/n (msn):508FF
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Chicago / Museum of Science and Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:5 April 2004
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:P9306
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A
C/n (msn):508FF
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Chicago / Museum of Science and Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:5 April 2004
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:572842Submit Correction
View count: 71
Spitfire P9306 and behind, another WWII veteran Stuka, A5-HL one of only two complete Stukas in the world. P9306 was the 508th Spitfire built and first flew 19 January 1940. Assigned to 74 Sqd, Hornchurch on 6th July 1940, it moved to a number of airfields and flew throughout the Battle of Britian. With five enemy aircraft claimed destroyed, by October 1941 it was transferred to training duties and withdrawn from active service in January 1944. Shipped to Chicago in October 1944. Stuka JU-87R-2, A5-HL was found abandoned in Libya in 1941 and at some stage sent to the US. Restored in 1974.
Registration / Serial:P9306
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A
C/n (msn):508FF
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Chicago / Museum of Science and Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:5 April 2004
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:NC-436H
Aircraft Original Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-D Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-103
Operator Titles:United Air Lines / NAT - National Air Transport
City / Airport:Chicago - Midway International (KMDW / MDW)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:July 1931 to July 1935
Photo from:Andy Anderson CollectionContact
Photo ID:571127Submit Correction
View count: 55
Taken at Chicago Municipal Airport for a flight to Kansas City. Registered to United Airlines/National Air Transport on 3 June 1931. Replaced by the Boeing 247 it was sold to TACA, Honduras on 15 July 1935. Re-registered to TACA Nicaragua as AN-AAK24 January 1942. Sold to an unknown owner in Mexico in January 1946 as XA-FON. The aircraft was later operated by Servicios Aereos de Chiapas and was written off after a double engine failure resulted in a non-fatal crash on a flight from Veracruz-Las Bajadas Airport with four POB for Minatitlan/Coatzacoalco Airport, Mexico. (United Airlines Photo)
Registration / Serial:NC-436H
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-D Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-103
Operator Titles:United Air Lines / NAT - National Air Transport
City / Airport:Chicago - Midway International (KMDW / MDW)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:July 1931 to July 1935
Photo from:Andy Anderson CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:NC-436H
Aircraft Original Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Ford Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-D Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-103
Operator Titles:United Air Lines / NAT - National Air Transport
City / Airport:Chicago - Midway International (KMDW / MDW)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:July 1931 to July 1935
Photo from:Andy Anderson CollectionContact
Photo ID:571127Submit Correction
View count: 55
Taken at Chicago Municipal Airport for a flight to Kansas City. Registered to United Airlines/National Air Transport on 3 June 1931. Replaced by the Boeing 247 it was sold to TACA, Honduras on 15 July 1935. Re-registered to TACA Nicaragua as AN-AAK24 January 1942. Sold to an unknown owner in Mexico in January 1946 as XA-FON. The aircraft was later operated by Servicios Aereos de Chiapas and was written off after a double engine failure resulted in a non-fatal crash on a flight from Veracruz-Las Bajadas Airport with four POB for Minatitlan/Coatzacoalco Airport, Mexico. (United Airlines Photo)
Registration / Serial:NC-436H
Aircraft Version:Ford 5-AT-D Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5-AT-103
Operator Titles:United Air Lines / NAT - National Air Transport
City / Airport:Chicago - Midway International (KMDW / MDW)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:July 1931 to July 1935
Photo from:Andy Anderson CollectionContact
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Photo ID:564922Submit Correction
View count: 21
Scan from slide. Cheatline is Aeromar. Flew with Aeromar as XA-SJJ.
Registration / Serial:N71296
Aircraft Version:ATR ATR-42-320
C/n (msn):039
Operator Titles:American Eagle
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Photo ID:564922Submit Correction
View count: 21
Scan from slide. Cheatline is Aeromar. Flew with Aeromar as XA-SJJ.
Registration / Serial:N71296
Aircraft Version:ATR ATR-42-320
C/n (msn):039
Operator Titles:American Eagle
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Registration / Serial:N293US
Fleet number:2293
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-200 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-251/Adv
C/n (msn):21504 / 1319
Operator Titles:Sun Country Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Photo ID:564766Submit Correction
View count: 64
Scan from slide
Registration / Serial:N293US
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-251/Adv
C/n (msn):21504 / 1319
Operator Titles:Sun Country Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Registration / Serial:N293US
Fleet number:2293
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-200 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-251/Adv
C/n (msn):21504 / 1319
Operator Titles:Sun Country Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Photo ID:564766Submit Correction
View count: 64
Scan from slide
Registration / Serial:N293US
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-251/Adv
C/n (msn):21504 / 1319
Operator Titles:Sun Country Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:30 May 1992
Photo by:Jos VervoortContact
Registration / Serial:N15983
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-135/145
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-135/140/145/Legacy (EMB-135/145)
Aircraft Version:Embraer ERJ-145LR (EMB-145LR)
C/n (msn):145239
Operator Titles:United Express / ExpressJet Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:23 May 2012
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Photo ID:564756Submit Correction
View count: 25
Registration / Serial:N15983
Aircraft Version:Embraer ERJ-145LR (EMB-145LR)
C/n (msn):145239
Operator Titles:United Express / ExpressJet Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:23 May 2012
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Registration / Serial:N15983
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-135/145
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-135/140/145/Legacy (EMB-135/145)
Aircraft Version:Embraer ERJ-145LR (EMB-145LR)
C/n (msn):145239
Operator Titles:United Express / ExpressJet Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:23 May 2012
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Photo ID:564756Submit Correction
View count: 25
Registration / Serial:N15983
Aircraft Version:Embraer ERJ-145LR (EMB-145LR)
C/n (msn):145239
Operator Titles:United Express / ExpressJet Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:23 May 2012
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Photo ID:563293Submit Correction
View count: 129
photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:G-AXXZ
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-336B
C/n (msn):20457 / 853
Operator Titles:British Airways
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Photo ID:563293Submit Correction
View count: 129
photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:G-AXXZ
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-336B
C/n (msn):20457 / 853
Operator Titles:British Airways
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:May 1983
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:N1268L
Fleet number:204
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (C-9)
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):47426 / 572
Operator Titles:Delta Air Lines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:558740Submit Correction
View count: 87
Departing ORD off runway 22.
Registration / Serial:N1268L
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):47426 / 572
Operator Titles:Delta Air Lines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N1268L
Fleet number:204
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (C-9)
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):47426 / 572
Operator Titles:Delta Air Lines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:558740Submit Correction
View count: 87
Departing ORD off runway 22.
Registration / Serial:N1268L
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
C/n (msn):47426 / 572
Operator Titles:Delta Air Lines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N1803U
Fleet number:3603
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (C-10 Extender)
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
C/n (msn):46602 / 8
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:558438Submit Correction
View count: 163
Seen about to lift off runway 22 at ORD.
Registration / Serial:N1803U
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
C/n (msn):46602 / 8
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:N1803U
Fleet number:3603
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (C-10 Extender)
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
C/n (msn):46602 / 8
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Photo ID:558438Submit Correction
View count: 163
Seen about to lift off runway 22 at ORD.
Registration / Serial:N1803U
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
C/n (msn):46602 / 8
Operator Titles:United Airlines
City / Airport:Chicago - O'Hare International (KORD / ORD)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:Bob GarrardContact
Registration / Serial:54-1785
Alternate Serial:54785
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American GF-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):217-46
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558428Submit Correction
View count: 59
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Yankee Air Museum, Ypsilanti, MI.
Registration / Serial:54-1785
Alternate Serial:54785
Aircraft Version:North American GF-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):217-46
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:54-1785
Alternate Serial:54785
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American GF-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):217-46
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558428Submit Correction
View count: 59
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Yankee Air Museum, Ypsilanti, MI.
Registration / Serial:54-1785
Alternate Serial:54785
Aircraft Version:North American GF-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):217-46
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558420Submit Correction
View count: 74
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Indiana Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne International Airport, IN.
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558420Submit Correction
View count: 74
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Indiana Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne International Airport, IN.
Registration / Serial:47-615
Alternate Serial:47615
Aircraft Version:North American F-86A Sabre
C/n (msn):151-38442
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:41-17372
Alternate Serial:42-805
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6B Texan
C/n (msn):84-7750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558416Submit Correction
View count: 45
The painted serial 42-805 is false and was applied for an unknown reason. When the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 this aircraft was taken back into the USAF Museum collection but its current whereabouts is unknown.
Registration / Serial:41-17372
Alternate Serial:42-805
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6B Texan
C/n (msn):84-7750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:41-17372
Alternate Serial:42-805
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6B Texan
C/n (msn):84-7750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558416Submit Correction
View count: 45
The painted serial 42-805 is false and was applied for an unknown reason. When the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 this aircraft was taken back into the USAF Museum collection but its current whereabouts is unknown.
Registration / Serial:41-17372
Alternate Serial:42-805
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6B Texan
C/n (msn):84-7750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:63-8441
Military Code:1
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter
C/n (msn):N8004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558318Submit Correction
View count: 68
Displayed in fake USAF Thunderbirds colours. After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Frost Science Museum, Miami, FL.
Registration / Serial:63-8441
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter
C/n (msn):N8004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:63-8441
Military Code:1
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter
C/n (msn):N8004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558318Submit Correction
View count: 68
Displayed in fake USAF Thunderbirds colours. After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Frost Science Museum, Miami, FL.
Registration / Serial:63-8441
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter
C/n (msn):N8004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:56-273
Alternate Serial:60273
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):330
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558309Submit Correction
View count: 73
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Southern Museum of Flight at Birmingham - Shuttlesworth International Airport, AL.
Registration / Serial:56-273
Alternate Serial:60273
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):330
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:56-273
Alternate Serial:60273
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):330
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558309Submit Correction
View count: 73
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Southern Museum of Flight at Birmingham - Shuttlesworth International Airport, AL.
Registration / Serial:56-273
Alternate Serial:60273
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):330
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:54-0104
Alternate Serial:40104
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic GF-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):[54-0104]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558299Submit Correction
View count: 94
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft is unknown but it is believed to have been scrapped.
Registration / Serial:54-0104
Alternate Serial:40104
Aircraft Version:Republic GF-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):[54-0104]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:54-0104
Alternate Serial:40104
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic GF-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):[54-0104]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558299Submit Correction
View count: 94
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft is unknown but it is believed to have been scrapped.
Registration / Serial:54-0104
Alternate Serial:40104
Aircraft Version:Republic GF-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):[54-0104]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:63-8287
Alternate Registration:AF63-828
Military Code:RK
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105F Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F64
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558295Submit Correction
View count: 90
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft is unknown but it is believed to have been scrapped.
Registration / Serial:63-8287
Alternate Registration:AF63-828
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105F Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F64
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:63-8287
Alternate Registration:AF63-828
Military Code:RK
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105F Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F64
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558295Submit Correction
View count: 90
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft is unknown but it is believed to have been scrapped.
Registration / Serial:63-8287
Alternate Registration:AF63-828
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105F Thunderchief
C/n (msn):F64
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic YF-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558294Submit Correction
View count: 101
The painted serial number "488656" is fictitious, it was painted to represent a USAF Thunderbirds formation team F-84D serial 48-656; the correct type is fact YF-84A and the correct serial 45-59494. After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Discovery Park of America, Union City, TN.
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Version:Republic YF-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic YF-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558294Submit Correction
View count: 101
The painted serial number "488656" is fictitious, it was painted to represent a USAF Thunderbirds formation team F-84D serial 48-656; the correct type is fact YF-84A and the correct serial 45-59494. After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Discovery Park of America, Union City, TN.
Registration / Serial:"488656"
Aircraft Version:Republic YF-84A Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 45-59494 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:43-49336
Alternate Serial:3-49336
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26597/15152
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558287Submit Correction
View count: 97
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft is unknown but it is believed to have been scrapped.
Registration / Serial:43-49336
Alternate Serial:3-49336
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26597/15152
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:43-49336
Alternate Serial:3-49336
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26597/15152
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558287Submit Correction
View count: 97
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft is unknown but it is believed to have been scrapped.
Registration / Serial:43-49336
Alternate Serial:3-49336
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26597/15152
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:62-4494
Aircraft Original Type:North American Sabreliner
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Sabreliner (T-39)
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):276-47
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558283Submit Correction
View count: 23
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft remains unknown.
Registration / Serial:62-4494
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):276-47
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:62-4494
Aircraft Original Type:North American Sabreliner
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Sabreliner (T-39)
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):276-47
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558283Submit Correction
View count: 23
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 and former exhibits that were not passed to other museums were sold at a government auction at Rantoul in September 2017, the fate of this aircraft remains unknown.
Registration / Serial:62-4494
Aircraft Version:North American CT-39A
C/n (msn):276-47
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558264Submit Correction
View count: 28
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Indiana Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne International Airport, IN.
Registration / Serial:52-9797
Alternate Serial:59797
Aircraft Version:Lockheed GT-33A
C/n (msn):580-8057
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Collection:Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:558264Submit Correction
View count: 28
After the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed in 2015 the exhibits were dispersed and this aircraft is now displayed at the Indiana Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne International Airport, IN.
Registration / Serial:52-9797
Alternate Serial:59797
Aircraft Version:Lockheed GT-33A
C/n (msn):580-8057
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:3 August 2010
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact