197 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Military Code: | 126 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 539C/1537 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 463 FS / 507 FG |
| Aircraft Name: | Expected Goose |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769399Submit Correction |
| View count: | 51 |
This P-47N-5-RE S/N 44-89320 was one of the last production Thunderbolts built at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale, NY. It is displayed in the markings of the 463rd Fighter Squadron, 507th Fighter Group while stationed at Ie Shima Island near Okinawa. Serial is painted under tailplane. It is still in potentially flyable state and when I photographed it in 1979 (see here) it carried registration N345GP. It spent its operational career with by the PR ANG after resignation as an F-47N in 1948. From 1954 it was preserved in Puerto Rico and was restored to flying condition in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 539C/1537 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Military Code: | 126 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 539C/1537 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 463 FS / 507 FG |
| Aircraft Name: | Expected Goose |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769399Submit Correction |
| View count: | 51 |
This P-47N-5-RE S/N 44-89320 was one of the last production Thunderbolts built at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale, NY. It is displayed in the markings of the 463rd Fighter Squadron, 507th Fighter Group while stationed at Ie Shima Island near Okinawa. Serial is painted under tailplane. It is still in potentially flyable state and when I photographed it in 1979 (see here) it carried registration N345GP. It spent its operational career with by the PR ANG after resignation as an F-47N in 1948. From 1954 it was preserved in Puerto Rico and was restored to flying condition in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 539C/1537 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-83863 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4-83863 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Wicked Wanda |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769397Submit Correction |
| View count: | 45 |
One of the many schemes carried by this Fortress since it has been preserved at Eglin. See my 2024 photo as she is now with notes here
| Registration / Serial: | 44-83863 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4-83863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-83863 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4-83863 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Wicked Wanda |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769397Submit Correction |
| View count: | 45 |
One of the many schemes carried by this Fortress since it has been preserved at Eglin. See my 2024 photo as she is now with notes here
| Registration / Serial: | 44-83863 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4-83863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-15796 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cavalier F-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27024 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | My Buddy |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769382Submit Correction |
| View count: | 50 |
Built as P-51D-5-NA 44-13571 by North American at Inglewood, CA, by 1945 this aircraft was in operation with the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group at RAF Steeple Morden, England and was previously displayed here at the Armament museum in those marks. The recent repaint is as an aircraft of the famous Tuskegee Airmen (68-serial at rear). In 1967 it had been rebuilt as a Cavalier Mustang at Sarasota, FL and operated by the US Army from Edwards in support of flight testing of the AH-56 Cheyenne among others. My 1979 photo in different marks coded 'WR-U' can been seen here
| Registration / Serial: | 68-15796 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27024 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-15796 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cavalier F-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27024 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | My Buddy |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769382Submit Correction |
| View count: | 50 |
Built as P-51D-5-NA 44-13571 by North American at Inglewood, CA, by 1945 this aircraft was in operation with the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group at RAF Steeple Morden, England and was previously displayed here at the Armament museum in those marks. The recent repaint is as an aircraft of the famous Tuskegee Airmen (68-serial at rear). In 1967 it had been rebuilt as a Cavalier Mustang at Sarasota, FL and operated by the US Army from Edwards in support of flight testing of the AH-56 Cheyenne among others. My 1979 photo in different marks coded 'WR-U' can been seen here
| Registration / Serial: | 68-15796 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27024 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-13571 |
| Military Code: | WR-U |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cavalier F-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27204 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769375Submit Correction |
| View count: | 51 |
Displayed in the markings carried during WWII while based in England, this P-51 was re-manufactured as a Mustang T.2 by Cavalier Aircraft Corp in 1967 with s/n 68-15796 for the US Army, used as a chase plane for flight trials between 1967 and 1975 from Edwards AFB, including the AH-56 Cheyenne program. My December 2024 shows it as now presented indoors
| Registration / Serial: | 44-13571 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27204 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-13571 |
| Military Code: | WR-U |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cavalier F-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27204 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769375Submit Correction |
| View count: | 51 |
Displayed in the markings carried during WWII while based in England, this P-51 was re-manufactured as a Mustang T.2 by Cavalier Aircraft Corp in 1967 with s/n 68-15796 for the US Army, used as a chase plane for flight trials between 1967 and 1975 from Edwards AFB, including the AH-56 Cheyenne program. My December 2024 shows it as now presented indoors
| Registration / Serial: | 44-13571 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 109-27204 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Alternate Registration: | N345GP |
| Military Code: | 5-A2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769363Submit Correction |
| View count: | 46 |
As displayed in 1979 - can be compared with my December 2024 shot of it indoors
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Alternate Registration: | N345GP |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Alternate Registration: | N345GP |
| Military Code: | 5-A2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769363Submit Correction |
| View count: | 46 |
As displayed in 1979 - can be compared with my December 2024 shot of it indoors
| Registration / Serial: | 44-89320 |
| Alternate Registration: | N345GP |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47N Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "49-713" |
| Alternate Serial: | 49-432 |
| Military Code: | FT713 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 16 FIS |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769274Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
This F-80C, actually 49-0432, is marked as 49-713 of 16th FIS/51st FIG, Kimpo, Korea, as flown by Lt. RJ Brown when he downed a MiG-15 in the first all-jet air battle on 8 Nov1950. Interestingly the true identity was added in small figures under the tailplane. 49-0432 was based at Elmendorf Field, AK with 66th FS/57th FG when in April 1951 it force landed after engine failure. With the 29th TS/452nd TBG at Long Beach, CA it was damaged in a mid-air collision in March 1955. Sold to Uruguayan AF as 218 in August 1958 and returned to US in 1970. My 1979 photo as 90432 here
| Registration / Serial: | "49-713" |
| Alternate Serial: | 49-432 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "49-713" |
| Alternate Serial: | 49-432 |
| Military Code: | FT713 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 16 FIS |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769274Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
This F-80C, actually 49-0432, is marked as 49-713 of 16th FIS/51st FIG, Kimpo, Korea, as flown by Lt. RJ Brown when he downed a MiG-15 in the first all-jet air battle on 8 Nov1950. Interestingly the true identity was added in small figures under the tailplane. 49-0432 was based at Elmendorf Field, AK with 66th FS/57th FG when in April 1951 it force landed after engine failure. With the 29th TS/452nd TBG at Long Beach, CA it was damaged in a mid-air collision in March 1955. Sold to Uruguayan AF as 218 in August 1958 and returned to US in 1970. My 1979 photo as 90432 here
| Registration / Serial: | "49-713" |
| Alternate Serial: | 49-432 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-432 |
| Alternate Serial: | 90432 |
| Other Marks: | 432 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769263Submit Correction |
| View count: | 39 |
This F-80 was later repainted to represent the aircraft which shot down a MiG-15 in the world's first all-jet fighter air battle during the Korean War in November 1950, as per my 2024 photo
| Registration / Serial: | 49-432 |
| Alternate Serial: | 90432 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-432 |
| Alternate Serial: | 90432 |
| Other Marks: | 432 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769263Submit Correction |
| View count: | 39 |
This F-80 was later repainted to represent the aircraft which shot down a MiG-15 in the world's first all-jet fighter air battle during the Korean War in November 1950, as per my 2024 photo
| Registration / Serial: | 49-432 |
| Alternate Serial: | 90432 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-2180 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-6864 |
| Alternate Serial: | 86864 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769236Submit Correction |
| View count: | 56 |
This O-2A is painted with the black scheme that was used to fly night missions over sites on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Vietnam. It was assigned to various units during the war in Southeast Asia from January 1968 to March 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 68-6864 |
| Alternate Serial: | 86864 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-6864 |
| Alternate Serial: | 86864 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769236Submit Correction |
| View count: | 56 |
This O-2A is painted with the black scheme that was used to fly night missions over sites on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Vietnam. It was assigned to various units during the war in Southeast Asia from January 1968 to March 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 68-6864 |
| Alternate Serial: | 86864 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769222Submit Correction |
| View count: | 56 |
This is one of the F-111Es that would have been familiar to British enthusiasts as it was based at RAF Upper Heyford with the 79th TFS/20th TFW from the mid-1970s. By 1979 it had been transferred to the 40th Flight Test Squadron here at Eglin, as shown in my photo here. Retired to the museum in 1992
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769222Submit Correction |
| View count: | 56 |
This is one of the F-111Es that would have been familiar to British enthusiasts as it was based at RAF Upper Heyford with the 79th TFS/20th TFW from the mid-1970s. By 1979 it had been transferred to the 40th Flight Test Squadron here at Eglin, as shown in my photo here. Retired to the museum in 1992
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 65 |
Only 21 two-seater F-104Ds were produced for the USAF, this one spending most of its service life with the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA where it was used in support of the X-15 program in the early and mid-1960s. It was on show at the Armament Museum by 1979 as shown here
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 65 |
Only 21 two-seater F-104Ds were produced for the USAF, this one spending most of its service life with the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA where it was used in support of the X-15 program in the early and mid-1960s. It was on show at the Armament Museum by 1979 as shown here
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | El Lobo II |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769206Submit Correction |
| View count: | 60 |
This B-52 was Eglin-based early in its career while with SAC's 4135th Strategic Wing. By 1987 it was assigned to the 97th BW at Blytheville AFB, AR and next by 1990 to the 2nd BW at Barksdale AFB, LA. In January 1991 it was one of seven B-52Gs that made the round trip (code named "Secret Squirrel") from Barksdale to fire 39 cruise missiles on the first night of Desert Storm. Later in 1991 went on display at back at Eglin
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | El Lobo II |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769206Submit Correction |
| View count: | 60 |
This B-52 was Eglin-based early in its career while with SAC's 4135th Strategic Wing. By 1987 it was assigned to the 97th BW at Blytheville AFB, AR and next by 1990 to the 2nd BW at Barksdale AFB, LA. In January 1991 it was one of seven B-52Gs that made the round trip (code named "Secret Squirrel") from Barksdale to fire 39 cruise missiles on the first night of Desert Storm. Later in 1991 went on display at back at Eglin
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0185 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80185 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464253 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 145 |
This 'Swinger', previously RAF Upper Heyford-based with the 20th TFW, is seen on the Eglin ramp while serving the 3246th Test Wing. It is now in the USAF Armament Museum at the same base, as per my 2024 photo
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 145 |
This 'Swinger', previously RAF Upper Heyford-based with the 20th TFW, is seen on the Eglin ramp while serving the 3246th Test Wing. It is now in the USAF Armament Museum at the same base, as per my 2024 photo
| Registration / Serial: | 68-0058 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-058 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-227 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769203Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
45 years before my 2024 shot of this Starfighter...
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769203Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
45 years before my 2024 shot of this Starfighter...
| Registration / Serial: | 57-1331 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-71331 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter |
| C/n (msn): | 483-5043 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769141Submit Correction |
| View count: | 55 |
This RF-4C flew first with the 460th TRW from Tan Son Nhut AB in Vietnam, then from 1974 with the 67th TRW at Bergstrom AFB, TX. In 1991 transferred to the 163rd TRG at March ARB, CA and a year later to the 3427th Test Squadron at Eglin. On display by mid-1994 in its final marks
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Military Code: | ET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 3246 Test Wing |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769141Submit Correction |
| View count: | 55 |
This RF-4C flew first with the 460th TRW from Tan Son Nhut AB in Vietnam, then from 1974 with the 67th TRW at Bergstrom AFB, TX. In 1991 transferred to the 163rd TRG at March ARB, CA and a year later to the 3427th Test Squadron at Eglin. On display by mid-1994 in its final marks
| Registration / Serial: | 67-0452 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF67-452 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Military Code: | FS-495 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 401 FBW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769131Submit Correction |
| View count: | 31 |
From 1954 flew with the 31st Strategic FW, Turner AFB, GA and the 401st & 366th FBG, England AFB, LA. Around 1957 transferred to the 170th TFS Illinois ANG, the unit serving in Europe on 24-hour alert. In 1962 this F-84 returned to the US and was later repainted in SE Asia camouflage as the 170th trained pilots for deployment in Vietnam. In 1972 it was struck off along with the rest of the ANG Thunderstreak fleet after wing fatigue had been discovered. Following use as a target on the Eglin ranges, it was helicoptered into the museum in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Military Code: | FS-495 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 401 FBW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769131Submit Correction |
| View count: | 31 |
From 1954 flew with the 31st Strategic FW, Turner AFB, GA and the 401st & 366th FBG, England AFB, LA. Around 1957 transferred to the 170th TFS Illinois ANG, the unit serving in Europe on 24-hour alert. In 1962 this F-84 returned to the US and was later repainted in SE Asia camouflage as the 170th trained pilots for deployment in Vietnam. In 1972 it was struck off along with the rest of the ANG Thunderstreak fleet after wing fatigue had been discovered. Following use as a target on the Eglin ranges, it was helicoptered into the museum in 1972
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9495 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51495 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769128Submit Correction |
| View count: | 33 |
This JF-101B is one of two Voodoos that were modified to be used in development tests and was last flown by the 4440th Aircraft Delivery Group at Langley AFB, VA. The type was finally retired in 1986 but this one was placed on display at the Armament Museum in late 1979, initially in SE Asia camouflage
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769128Submit Correction |
| View count: | 33 |
This JF-101B is one of two Voodoos that were modified to be used in development tests and was last flown by the 4440th Aircraft Delivery Group at Langley AFB, VA. The type was finally retired in 1986 but this one was placed on display at the Armament Museum in late 1979, initially in SE Asia camouflage
| Registration / Serial: | 56-250 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60250 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell JF-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Military Code: | DM |
| Other Marks: | 288 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 355 TTW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769124Submit Correction |
| View count: | 37 |
This A-10 was first assigned to the 706th FS/926th FW at Nellis AFB, moving to the 355th TTW at Davis-Monthan by 1989. To AMARC in 1992 and flown to the museum in April 2000. For a period painted as an Eglin test aircraft, but then returned to its genuine colours
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Military Code: | DM |
| Other Marks: | 288 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 355 TTW |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769124Submit Correction |
| View count: | 37 |
This A-10 was first assigned to the 706th FS/926th FW at Nellis AFB, moving to the 355th TTW at Davis-Monthan by 1989. To AMARC in 1992 and flown to the museum in April 2000. For a period painted as an Eglin test aircraft, but then returned to its genuine colours
| Registration / Serial: | 75-0288 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0037 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Military Code: | EG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 33 TFW |
| Aircraft Name: | Gulf Spirit |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769121Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
Having serving with the 57th TTW at Nellis AFB, in 1988 this F-15A was transferred to the 4485th TS, 3426th Test Wing here at Eglin, operating with tail code 'AD' then 'OT'. After being retired for preservation at the Armament Museum, it was marked to represent the 33d FW Wing Commander's aircraft. During Operation Desert Storm, the 33d led all other units with the number of enemy aircraft shot down
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Military Code: | EG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 33 TFW |
| Aircraft Name: | Gulf Spirit |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769121Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
Having serving with the 57th TTW at Nellis AFB, in 1988 this F-15A was transferred to the 4485th TS, 3426th Test Wing here at Eglin, operating with tail code 'AD' then 'OT'. After being retired for preservation at the Armament Museum, it was marked to represent the 33d FW Wing Commander's aircraft. During Operation Desert Storm, the 33d led all other units with the number of enemy aircraft shot down
| Registration / Serial: | 74-0124 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF74-124 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 100/A085 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Military Code: | FV-610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 31 |
The F-89 was first flown in 1948 and of the production run of 1,050, 682 were the F-89D variant which could carry 104 rockets in wing pods and had a new fire-control radar and computer system. From these, 350 were modified to F-89J to carry two Genie nuclear-armed rockets and four Falcon missiles. From 1955, 53-2610 operated from Otis AFB, MA and Dover AFB, DE and after conversion to F-89J, from Wurtsmith AFB, MI and Hector Field, ND. Preserved from 1966 and rebuilt using some parts from 52-1899
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Military Code: | FV-610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 31 |
The F-89 was first flown in 1948 and of the production run of 1,050, 682 were the F-89D variant which could carry 104 rockets in wing pods and had a new fire-control radar and computer system. From these, 350 were modified to F-89J to carry two Genie nuclear-armed rockets and four Falcon missiles. From 1955, 53-2610 operated from Otis AFB, MA and Dover AFB, DE and after conversion to F-89J, from Wurtsmith AFB, MI and Hector Field, ND. Preserved from 1966 and rebuilt using some parts from 52-1899
| Registration / Serial: | 53-2610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4741 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | First Lady |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769114Submit Correction |
| View count: | 49 |
This is none other than the first production Hercules, which made its maiden flight on 7th April 1955 with blunt nose. Converted to AC-130A gunship in December 1968, serving with a number of units in Vietnam and suffering combat damage. It was not until 1981 that it was modified with four-blade props. After withdrawal from duty with the 711th SOS at Duke Field in 1995, flown to Eglin for preservation in September 1996. My photo here shows it at Duke in 1979 with three-blade props
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | First Lady |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 769114Submit Correction |
| View count: | 49 |
This is none other than the first production Hercules, which made its maiden flight on 7th April 1955 with blunt nose. Converted to AC-130A gunship in December 1968, serving with a number of units in Vietnam and suffering combat damage. It was not until 1981 that it was modified with four-blade props. After withdrawal from duty with the 711th SOS at Duke Field in 1995, flown to Eglin for preservation in September 1996. My photo here shows it at Duke in 1979 with three-blade props
| Registration / Serial: | 53-3129 |
| Alternate Serial: | 33129 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed AC-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |