919 results found
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802640Submit Correction
View count: 83
This ex FAA Dakota was present at the museum with markings removed. Information about the identity of this aircraft will be appreciated.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802640Submit Correction
View count: 83
This ex FAA Dakota was present at the museum with markings removed. Information about the identity of this aircraft will be appreciated.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3...
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802638Submit Correction
View count: 114
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:802638Submit Correction
View count: 114
Registration / Serial:50821
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43322
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:163733
Military Code:25
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):803/C093
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Event:Pensacola NAS Air Show 2011
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800951Submit Correction
View count: 75
Registration / Serial:163733
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):803/C093
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:163733
Military Code:25
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):803/C093
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Event:Pensacola NAS Air Show 2011
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800951Submit Correction
View count: 75
Registration / Serial:163733
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):803/C093
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:165677
Military Code:100
Other Marks:100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATI
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1512/F016
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800426Submit Correction
View count: 127
Registration / Serial:165677
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1512/F016
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:165677
Military Code:100
Other Marks:100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATI
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1512/F016
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Photo ID:800426Submit Correction
View count: 127
Registration / Serial:165677
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1512/F016
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2011
Photo by:Akira Watanabe (via Andy Binks)
Registration / Serial:152152
Military Code:PJ-01
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:798945Submit Correction
View count: 80
Taken on strength March 8, 1965, 152152 was based multiple times in Naha, Okinawa and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines flying patrols off the coast of Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. Pictured in the remnants of VP-69 markings, the aircraft flew the last US Navy P-3A flight on October 12, 1990 when it was delivered from NAS Whidbey Island to the Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola.
Registration / Serial:152152
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:152152
Military Code:PJ-01
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:798945Submit Correction
View count: 80
Taken on strength March 8, 1965, 152152 was based multiple times in Naha, Okinawa and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines flying patrols off the coast of Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. Pictured in the remnants of VP-69 markings, the aircraft flew the last US Navy P-3A flight on October 12, 1990 when it was delivered from NAS Whidbey Island to the Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola.
Registration / Serial:152152
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5122
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:784965Submit Correction
View count: 66
Delivered new November 1942 to USN. Assigned to VS-22 in December 1942, then VC-22 in March 1943. To NAOT at NAS Jacksonville in September 43. To NAS Glenview Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) in 1944. While taking off from USS Sable on 24 Sept. 1944 the a/c had an engine failure and was ditched in Lake Michigan. The pilot was rescued. The aircraft was retrieved from the lake on 11 Sept. 1991. It is now on display in the Sunken Treasures display in the museum in an unrestored condition as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:784965Submit Correction
View count: 66
Delivered new November 1942 to USN. Assigned to VS-22 in December 1942, then VC-22 in March 1943. To NAOT at NAS Jacksonville in September 43. To NAS Glenview Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) in 1944. While taking off from USS Sable on 24 Sept. 1944 the a/c had an engine failure and was ditched in Lake Michigan. The pilot was rescued. The aircraft was retrieved from the lake on 11 Sept. 1991. It is now on display in the Sunken Treasures display in the museum in an unrestored condition as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:06833
Aircraft Version:Douglas SBD-4 Dauntless
C/n (msn):1708
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:4039
Military Code:F-3
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 F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782722Submit Correction
View count: 96
Delivered to USN in September 1941 and assigned to VF-5 aboard the USS Yorktown. Transferred to VGF-27 in April 1942, and then to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) at NRAB Glenview in August 1942. On 21 July 1943 while taking off from USS Wolverine, the right wing struck a TBF Avenger on the flight deck, causing the F4F to swerve off the flight deck. The pilot was rescued uninjured. It was recovered from Lake Michigan on 26 September 1991. It is currently on display unrestored in the Sunken Treasures exhibit inside the museum as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:4039
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:4039
Military Code:F-3
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 F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782722Submit Correction
View count: 96
Delivered to USN in September 1941 and assigned to VF-5 aboard the USS Yorktown. Transferred to VGF-27 in April 1942, and then to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) at NRAB Glenview in August 1942. On 21 July 1943 while taking off from USS Wolverine, the right wing struck a TBF Avenger on the flight deck, causing the F4F to swerve off the flight deck. The pilot was rescued uninjured. It was recovered from Lake Michigan on 26 September 1991. It is currently on display unrestored in the Sunken Treasures exhibit inside the museum as it was found in the lake.
Registration / Serial:4039
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
C/n (msn):921
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 March 2023
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782451Submit Correction
View count: 93
Constructed by the members of the Vought Heritage Foundation, this is a replica of the first VE-7 produced by Lewis and Vought and was nicknamed "Bluebird". It was donated to the museum in 2012. There were 128 VE-7s built for the US navy, the last ones retired in 1928.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought VE-7 Bluebird
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:782451Submit Correction
View count: 93
Constructed by the members of the Vought Heritage Foundation, this is a replica of the first VE-7 produced by Lewis and Vought and was nicknamed "Bluebird". It was donated to the museum in 2012. There were 128 VE-7s built for the US navy, the last ones retired in 1928.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Vought VE-7 Bluebird (replica)
C/n (msn):None issued
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:7 August 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:165534
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1460/E007
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (USNFDS) - Blue Angels
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2021
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:781993Submit Correction
View count: 96
Photo taken upon the arrival of the Blue Angels from El Centro, California where they had been training since early January. 2021 was the first show season that the Blues used the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Registration / Serial:165534
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1460/E007
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2021
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:165534
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1460/E007
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (USNFDS) - Blue Angels
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2021
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:781993Submit Correction
View count: 96
Photo taken upon the arrival of the Blue Angels from El Centro, California where they had been training since early January. 2021 was the first show season that the Blues used the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Registration / Serial:165534
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1460/E007
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2021
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:170161
Military Code:E-10
Aircraft Original Type:Agusta A-119 Koala
Aircraft Generic Type:Leonardo AW-119/H-73 Thrasher
Aircraft Version:Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher
C/n (msn):15824
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:TAW-5
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:778869Submit Correction
View count: 811
On display in conjunction with a change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum. The rotor blades were removed in order to move the aircraft into place. This is an active USN aircraft and not part of the museum collection. Although marked as a USMC aircraft, it is actually assigned to the USN. As USN, USMC, and USCG flight students go through training together some aircraft are marked as Marine or Coast Guard to honor those branches of Naval Aviation.
Registration / Serial:170161
Aircraft Version:Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher
C/n (msn):15824
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:170161
Military Code:E-10
Aircraft Original Type:Agusta A-119 Koala
Aircraft Generic Type:Leonardo AW-119/H-73 Thrasher
Aircraft Version:Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher
C/n (msn):15824
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:TAW-5
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:778869Submit Correction
View count: 811
On display in conjunction with a change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum. The rotor blades were removed in order to move the aircraft into place. This is an active USN aircraft and not part of the museum collection. Although marked as a USMC aircraft, it is actually assigned to the USN. As USN, USMC, and USCG flight students go through training together some aircraft are marked as Marine or Coast Guard to honor those branches of Naval Aviation.
Registration / Serial:170161
Aircraft Version:Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher
C/n (msn):15824
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:162043
Military Code:E-79
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3724
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:TAW-5
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:778821Submit Correction
View count: 87
This TH-57C was on display in conjunction with a change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This is an active USN TH-57 and not part of the museum collection. The TH-57C is being replaced by the TH-73A Thrasher, and all TH-57s will be out of service by the end of 2025.
Registration / Serial:162043
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3724
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:162043
Military Code:E-79
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3724
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:TAW-5
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:778821Submit Correction
View count: 87
This TH-57C was on display in conjunction with a change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This is an active USN TH-57 and not part of the museum collection. The TH-57C is being replaced by the TH-73A Thrasher, and all TH-57s will be out of service by the end of 2025.
Registration / Serial:162043
Aircraft Version:Bell TH-57C SeaRanger (206B-3)
C/n (msn):3724
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:778810Submit Correction
View count: 87
Originally built as a T-6A and later converted to T-6B. All USN training aircraft will be repainted in this dark blue scheme as they go through their next scheduled overhaul. This T-6B was on display in conjunction with a Change of Command Ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This is an active USN aircraft and not part of the museum collection.
Registration / Serial:166193
Alternate Serial:6193
Aircraft Version:Beechcraft T-6B Texan II
C/n (msn):PN-184
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:778810Submit Correction
View count: 87
Originally built as a T-6A and later converted to T-6B. All USN training aircraft will be repainted in this dark blue scheme as they go through their next scheduled overhaul. This T-6B was on display in conjunction with a Change of Command Ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This is an active USN aircraft and not part of the museum collection.
Registration / Serial:166193
Alternate Serial:6193
Aircraft Version:Beechcraft T-6B Texan II
C/n (msn):PN-184
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 February 2025
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:25910
Military Code:21
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-38
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776559Submit Correction
View count: 113
F6F-3 BuNo 25910 was delivered new to VF-38 in July 1943. The squadron saw combat in the Solomon Islands in 1943 & 44 while being land based. After returning to the U.S. in 1944, 25910 was stationed at NAS San Diego and NAS Jacksonville. It was assigned to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit at NAS Glenview, IL. in December 1944. On 5 January 1945 while operating aboard USS Sable, 25910 went overboard after a landing, with the pilot recovered uninjured. The a/c was retrieved from the lake in November 2009, restored at the museum, and put on display in December 2013.
Registration / Serial:25910
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:25910
Military Code:21
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-38
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776559Submit Correction
View count: 113
F6F-3 BuNo 25910 was delivered new to VF-38 in July 1943. The squadron saw combat in the Solomon Islands in 1943 & 44 while being land based. After returning to the U.S. in 1944, 25910 was stationed at NAS San Diego and NAS Jacksonville. It was assigned to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit at NAS Glenview, IL. in December 1944. On 5 January 1945 while operating aboard USS Sable, 25910 went overboard after a landing, with the pilot recovered uninjured. The a/c was retrieved from the lake in November 2009, restored at the museum, and put on display in December 2013.
Registration / Serial:25910
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-624
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:9 September 2014
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Other Marks:14
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776447Submit Correction
View count: 86
Acquired by the museum in 1988, this is C-46A 43-47350 marked as R5C-1 BuNo 39611. As this C-46 never was assigned to the USMC and the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover AFB, Delaware did not have a C-46 in their collection, the aircraft was transferred to Dover in May of 2023. It is currently undergoing restoration there.
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Other Marks:14
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776447Submit Correction
View count: 86
Acquired by the museum in 1988, this is C-46A 43-47350 marked as R5C-1 BuNo 39611. As this C-46 never was assigned to the USMC and the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover AFB, Delaware did not have a C-46 in their collection, the aircraft was transferred to Dover in May of 2023. It is currently undergoing restoration there.
Registration / Serial:"39611"
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:30 April 2013
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776194Submit Correction
View count: 401
The museum acquired the A6M in 1991and it has been on display suspended from the ceiling. In 2019 in conjunction with the rearranging of other aircraft, the Zero was taken out to the restoration hangar for a checkup and cleaning. It has since been restored to its location in the main building.
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776194Submit Correction
View count: 401
The museum acquired the A6M in 1991and it has been on display suspended from the ceiling. In 2019 in conjunction with the rearranging of other aircraft, the Zero was taken out to the restoration hangar for a checkup and cleaning. It has since been restored to its location in the main building.
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 May 2019
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153084
Other Marks:3
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):1649
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776155Submit Correction
View count: 128
This slide was taken at the Blue Angels hangar at Pensacola not long after the Blue Angels mid-air collision at NAS Lakehurst, which was the last time the F-4s were used by the team. In 1974 153084 was transferred to NATC. Later it was converted to a EF-4J and assigned to VAQ-33 from 1976-80. It was then converted to a DF-4J, spending 1983-85 at PMTC. Retired in 1985 and stored at AMARC.
Registration / Serial:153084
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):1649
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153084
Other Marks:3
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):1649
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776155Submit Correction
View count: 128
This slide was taken at the Blue Angels hangar at Pensacola not long after the Blue Angels mid-air collision at NAS Lakehurst, which was the last time the F-4s were used by the team. In 1974 153084 was transferred to NATC. Later it was converted to a EF-4J and assigned to VAQ-33 from 1976-80. It was then converted to a DF-4J, spending 1983-85 at PMTC. Retired in 1985 and stored at AMARC.
Registration / Serial:153084
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):1649
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:161955
Military Code:NK-411
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-25
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776105Submit Correction
View count: 105
Delivered new in 1984 to VFA-25, where it was assigned until 1990. Transferred to the Blue Angels, where it stayed until it was retired in 2004. Transferred to the National Naval Aviation Museum remaining in Blue Angel markings. In 2016 it was repainted in its original VFA-25 tactical paint scheme.
Registration / Serial:161955
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:161955
Military Code:NK-411
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-25
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:776105Submit Correction
View count: 105
Delivered new in 1984 to VFA-25, where it was assigned until 1990. Transferred to the Blue Angels, where it stayed until it was retired in 2004. Transferred to the National Naval Aviation Museum remaining in Blue Angel markings. In 2016 it was repainted in its original VFA-25 tactical paint scheme.
Registration / Serial:161955
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):166 / A128
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 April 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:US Navy Recruiting Command
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:775862Submit Correction
View count: 79
This was one of a number of retired T-34Bs in long term storage at the museum. In October 1994 it received FAA registration N27681, which was eventually cancelled in December 2012. The aircraft was removed along with several others in 2024.
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:US Navy Recruiting Command
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:775862Submit Correction
View count: 79
This was one of a number of retired T-34Bs in long term storage at the museum. In October 1994 it received FAA registration N27681, which was eventually cancelled in December 2012. The aircraft was removed along with several others in 2024.
Registration / Serial:140818
Aircraft Version:Beech T-34B Mentor
C/n (msn):BG-152
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:164578
Military Code:HF-74
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-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMLA-269
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768423Submit Correction
View count: 87
This Cobra was originally built as AH-1T c/n 26927 but was converted to AH-1W. In May 1996 it was involved in a mid-air collision with a CH-46F at Camp Lejeune, NC. Rebuilt as c/n 29160 and decommissioned at Pensacola for the museum in November 2019
Registration / Serial:164578
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:164578
Military Code:HF-74
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-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMLA-269
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768423Submit Correction
View count: 87
This Cobra was originally built as AH-1T c/n 26927 but was converted to AH-1W. In May 1996 it was involved in a mid-air collision with a CH-46F at Camp Lejeune, NC. Rebuilt as c/n 29160 and decommissioned at Pensacola for the museum in November 2019
Registration / Serial:164578
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):29160
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:164494
Military Code:AB-600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-123
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768420Submit Correction
View count: 105
Operated by NAS Norfolk-based Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 "Screwtops" till decommissioned and flown to the museum in 2014
Registration / Serial:164494
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:164494
Military Code:AB-600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-123
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:768420Submit Correction
View count: 105
Operated by NAS Norfolk-based Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 "Screwtops" till decommissioned and flown to the museum in 2014
Registration / Serial:164494
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A157
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact