52 results found
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:742181Submit Correction
View count: 51
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF83-067
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:742181Submit Correction
View count: 51
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF83-067
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:59-0426
Alternate Serial:90426
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:740875Submit Correction
View count: 65
Registration / Serial:59-0426
Alternate Serial:90426
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:59-0426
Alternate Serial:90426
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:740875Submit Correction
View count: 65
Registration / Serial:59-0426
Alternate Serial:90426
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):750
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:67-21422
Alternate Serial:21422
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-M0128
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:740869Submit Correction
View count: 54
Registration / Serial:67-21422
Alternate Serial:21422
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0128
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:67-21422
Alternate Serial:21422
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-M0128
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:740869Submit Correction
View count: 54
Registration / Serial:67-21422
Alternate Serial:21422
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-M0128
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:740846Submit Correction
View count: 117
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Photo ID:740846Submit Correction
View count: 117
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:5 August 2010
Photo by:Coert van BredaContact
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:710083Submit Correction
View count: 105
12 Apr 44: TOS USAAF as C-47A 42-93127. 14 Apr 44: TOS USN as R4D-5 17193, to Naval Air Transport Service. August/44: VR-1, NAS Norfolk, VA. August/45: VR-9, NAS Agana, Guam. September/45: VR-1. March/46: Navy Electronics Project, NAS Charleston, SC. March/48: Electronics Test, NAS Patuxent River, MD. July/62: Redesignated C-47H. Ca.1964: Department of the Navy as N6517C, for use by CAA Flight Check. June/78: Department of Agriculture with c/r N226GB. Ca.1983: South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:710083Submit Correction
View count: 105
12 Apr 44: TOS USAAF as C-47A 42-93127. 14 Apr 44: TOS USN as R4D-5 17193, to Naval Air Transport Service. August/44: VR-1, NAS Norfolk, VA. August/45: VR-9, NAS Agana, Guam. September/45: VR-1. March/46: Navy Electronics Project, NAS Charleston, SC. March/48: Electronics Test, NAS Patuxent River, MD. July/62: Redesignated C-47H. Ca.1964: Department of the Navy as N6517C, for use by CAA Flight Check. June/78: Department of Agriculture with c/r N226GB. Ca.1983: South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:710082Submit Correction
View count: 100
12 Apr 44: TOS USAAF as C-47A 42-93127. 14 Apr 44: TOS USN as R4D-5 17193, to Naval Air Transport Service. August/44: VR-1, NAS Norfolk, VA. August/45: VR-9, NAS Agana, Guam. September/45: VR-1. March/46: Navy Electronics Project, NAS Charleston, SC. March/48: Electronics Test, NAS Patuxent River, MD. July/62: Redesignated C-47H. Ca.1964: Department of the Navy as N6517C, for use by CAA Flight Check. June/78: Department of Agriculture with c/r N226GB. Ca.1983: South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:710082Submit Correction
View count: 100
12 Apr 44: TOS USAAF as C-47A 42-93127. 14 Apr 44: TOS USN as R4D-5 17193, to Naval Air Transport Service. August/44: VR-1, NAS Norfolk, VA. August/45: VR-9, NAS Agana, Guam. September/45: VR-1. March/46: Navy Electronics Project, NAS Charleston, SC. March/48: Electronics Test, NAS Patuxent River, MD. July/62: Redesignated C-47H. Ca.1964: Department of the Navy as N6517C, for use by CAA Flight Check. June/78: Department of Agriculture with c/r N226GB. Ca.1983: South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:N226GB
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47H Skytrain
C/n (msn):13004
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:665312Submit Correction
View count: 46
Ca.1943: TOS USAAF as AT-11 42-37418. By 12/44: 34th Flying Training Wing, Childress Army Air Field, TX. 1954: Remanufactured as C-45H and TOS with s/n 52-10866. Ca.1960: Registered N2797A. 1963: Alabama Highway Department., Montgomery, AL, with c/r N311SA. 1969: Registered N4111A. By 8/89: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB.
Registration / Serial:52-10866
Alternate Serial:40796
Aircraft Version:Beech C-45H Expeditor
C/n (msn):AF-796
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:665312Submit Correction
View count: 46
Ca.1943: TOS USAAF as AT-11 42-37418. By 12/44: 34th Flying Training Wing, Childress Army Air Field, TX. 1954: Remanufactured as C-45H and TOS with s/n 52-10866. Ca.1960: Registered N2797A. 1963: Alabama Highway Department., Montgomery, AL, with c/r N311SA. 1969: Registered N4111A. By 8/89: South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB.
Registration / Serial:52-10866
Alternate Serial:40796
Aircraft Version:Beech C-45H Expeditor
C/n (msn):AF-796
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF83-067
Military Code:EL
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:37 BS / 28 BW
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:644424Submit Correction
View count: 125
Ca.1985: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bombardment Squadron/96th Bombardment Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, TX. Ca. 4/97: The 96th BW became the 7th BW. 2003: SOC and flown to Ellsworth AFB for eventual display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum but was initially used as a parts aircraft for the 7th BW fleet. 1 Feb 05: South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF83-067
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF83-067
Military Code:EL
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:37 BS / 28 BW
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:644424Submit Correction
View count: 125
Ca.1985: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bombardment Squadron/96th Bombardment Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, TX. Ca. 4/97: The 96th BW became the 7th BW. 2003: SOC and flown to Ellsworth AFB for eventual display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum but was initially used as a parts aircraft for the 7th BW fleet. 1 Feb 05: South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Registration / Serial:83-0067
Alternate Serial:AF83-067
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629694Submit Correction
View count: 131
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629694Submit Correction
View count: 131
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629576Submit Correction
View count: 121
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:629576Submit Correction
View count: 121
Ca.1955: TOS USAF as B-57B; assigned to the 3510th Combat Crew Training Wing, Randolph AFB, TX. Ca.1962: Converted to EB-57B; assigned to the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron, Biggs AFB, TX. 1968: 4677th DSES, Hill AFB, UT. By 1974: 117th DSES/190th DSE Group (ANG), Forbes Field, KS. 3/79: 134th DSES (ANG), Burlington, VT. 1981: Flown to Ellsworth AFB, SD, for display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial:52-1548
Alternate Serial:0-21548
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57B Canberra
C/n (msn):131
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612886Submit Correction
View count: 202
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612886Submit Correction
View count: 202
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612799Submit Correction
View count: 198
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612799Submit Correction
View count: 198
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612797Submit Correction
View count: 240
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:612797Submit Correction
View count: 240
5 Jul 57: TOS USAF and assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (Heavy) (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Throughout its career it served with many units and returned to Ellsworth in August 1983 as its last unit. While serving with several units, this plane deployed many times for combat in Vietnam. By April/87: Placed on display with the South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth.
Registration / Serial:56-657
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464028
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558432Submit Correction
View count: 188
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558432Submit Correction
View count: 188
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:1 August 2006
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558397Submit Correction
View count: 215
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558397Submit Correction
View count: 215
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558375Submit Correction
View count: 158
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Other Marks:R
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Legal Eagle II
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:558375Submit Correction
View count: 158
16 Jul '45: TOS USAAF and assigned to the 6th Bomb Group, North Field, Tinian, Marianas, and named "Legal Eagle II". Ca.1948: Converted to TB-29M by Boeing-Wichita, KS. July 1956: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ for storage then transferred to the Navy at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA and used as a ground target for weapons testing until 1975 when it was stored.. 1985: Air Force Museum Loan Program. December 1985: Transported to Ellsworth AFB and restored for static display; completed in 1994.
Registration / Serial:44-87779
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
C/n (msn):12582
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Military Code:HI
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:505854Submit Correction
View count: 214
Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum from 1980.
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Military Code:HI
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:505854Submit Correction
View count: 214
Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum from 1980.
Registration / Serial:57-5839
Alternate Serial:AF57-839
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B76
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:493930Submit Correction
View count: 330
Delivered to the USAAF as C-54D 42-72592 then transferred to the US Navy as R5D-3 56511 in 1945. Redesignated as a VC-54S in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code 3C083 in 1970. Sold as N67029 in 1975 and used by a number of operators. Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum as 42-72592 from 1995.
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:493930Submit Correction
View count: 330
Delivered to the USAAF as C-54D 42-72592 then transferred to the US Navy as R5D-3 56511 in 1945. Redesignated as a VC-54S in 1962. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code 3C083 in 1970. Sold as N67029 in 1975 and used by a number of operators. Preserved at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum as 42-72592 from 1995.
Registration / Serial:42-72592
Alternate Serial:272592
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54S Skymaster
C/n (msn):10697
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:25 August 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458679Submit Correction
View count: 271
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458679Submit Correction
View count: 271
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:31 July 2016
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458619Submit Correction
View count: 363
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Collection:South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:458619Submit Correction
View count: 363
25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.
Registration / Serial:43-4030
Alternate Serial:34030
Aircraft Version:North American VB-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-24356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Rapid City - Ellsworth AFB (KRCA / RCA)Map
Region / Country:South Dakota, United States
Photo Date:14 September 1997
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact