43 results found
Registration / Serial:N52558
Military Code:423
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-4 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4894
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:730548Submit Correction
View count: 42
Originally USAAF 42-16731 transferred to the US Navy as BuNo 55657.
Registration / Serial:N52558
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-4 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4894
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N52558
Military Code:423
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-4 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4894
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:730548Submit Correction
View count: 42
Originally USAAF 42-16731 transferred to the US Navy as BuNo 55657.
Registration / Serial:N52558
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-4 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4894
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N151BW
Alternate Registration:NL151BW
Alternate Serial:414906
Military Code:PE - P
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41353
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Cripes A'Mighty
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:730540Submit Correction
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Painted to represent the original "Cripes A'Mighty" P-51D 44-14906 of the 328th FS, 352nd FG, 8th Air Force which was shot down by "friendly fire" over Langerwehe, Germany, on Christmas Day 1944. The pilot, Major George Preddy, an ace credited with 26.83 enemy air-to-air kills ranking him as the top P-51 ace of WWII, was killed. The true USAAF serial number of this airframe is 44-74813.
Registration / Serial:N151BW
Alternate Registration:NL151BW
Alternate Serial:414906
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41353
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N151BW
Alternate Registration:NL151BW
Alternate Serial:414906
Military Code:PE - P
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41353
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Cripes A'Mighty
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:730540Submit Correction
View count: 805
Painted to represent the original "Cripes A'Mighty" P-51D 44-14906 of the 328th FS, 352nd FG, 8th Air Force which was shot down by "friendly fire" over Langerwehe, Germany, on Christmas Day 1944. The pilot, Major George Preddy, an ace credited with 26.83 enemy air-to-air kills ranking him as the top P-51 ace of WWII, was killed. The true USAAF serial number of this airframe is 44-74813.
Registration / Serial:N151BW
Alternate Registration:NL151BW
Alternate Serial:414906
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41353
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N802RB
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Stearman PT-13/17/18/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet
C/n (msn):75-6451
Promotional Titles:Red Baron Pizza
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:730303Submit Correction
View count: 39
Heavily modified for formation aerobatics and powered by a P&W R-985 Wasp Junior engine.
Registration / Serial:N802RB
Aircraft Version:Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet
C/n (msn):75-6451
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:N802RB
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Stearman PT-13/17/18/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet
C/n (msn):75-6451
Promotional Titles:Red Baron Pizza
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Photo ID:730303Submit Correction
View count: 39
Heavily modified for formation aerobatics and powered by a P&W R-985 Wasp Junior engine.
Registration / Serial:N802RB
Aircraft Version:Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet
C/n (msn):75-6451
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2011
Photo by:Roger SyrattContact
Registration / Serial:54-1416
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19D Chickasaw (S-55D)
C/n (msn):55820
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698393Submit Correction
View count: 132
Constructed as a H-19D-2-SI by Sikorsky at Stratford, CT and delivered to the US Army in December 1954. Registered as N6735 in 1978. Involved in serious accident in June 1991 at McClusky, ND during spaying operations along a canal when power was lost and hard landing led to tail boom being severed by rotors. To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX in 2000 and on to Commemorative Air Force in 2010
Registration / Serial:54-1416
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19D Chickasaw (S-55D)
C/n (msn):55820
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-1416
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19D Chickasaw (S-55D)
C/n (msn):55820
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698393Submit Correction
View count: 132
Constructed as a H-19D-2-SI by Sikorsky at Stratford, CT and delivered to the US Army in December 1954. Registered as N6735 in 1978. Involved in serious accident in June 1991 at McClusky, ND during spaying operations along a canal when power was lost and hard landing led to tail boom being severed by rotors. To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX in 2000 and on to Commemorative Air Force in 2010
Registration / Serial:54-1416
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19D Chickasaw (S-55D)
C/n (msn):55820
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:80-23518
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):22306
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Aircraft Name:Sand Shark
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698389Submit Correction
View count: 127
Noted with Kern County Fire Department at Tehachapi, CA before restoration
Registration / Serial:80-23518
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):22306
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:80-23518
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):22306
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Aircraft Name:Sand Shark
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698389Submit Correction
View count: 127
Noted with Kern County Fire Department at Tehachapi, CA before restoration
Registration / Serial:80-23518
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1S Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):22306
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:64-13986
Alternate Serial:13986
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):1110
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698381Submit Correction
View count: 146
Fairly recently restored from poor condition in storage with "Alley Cats" unit badge of the US Army 282nd Assault Helicopter Co.
Registration / Serial:64-13986
Alternate Serial:13986
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):1110
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:64-13986
Alternate Serial:13986
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):1110
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698381Submit Correction
View count: 146
Fairly recently restored from poor condition in storage with "Alley Cats" unit badge of the US Army 282nd Assault Helicopter Co.
Registration / Serial:64-13986
Alternate Serial:13986
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):1110
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Military Code:NE-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698363Submit Correction
View count: 109
Built as a F4H-1 by McDonnell at Saint Louis and redesignated F-4B in 1962. With VF-301 in 1975 and upgraded to F-4N. To VMFA-323 then VF-21 'Freelancers' and deployed aboard USS Ranger and USS Coral Sea. Written off on the latter carrier in January 1981. Preserved at San Diego then at Champlin Fighter Museum here at Falcon Field till that closed in 2003. Whilst many of their aircraft went to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, this Phantom stayed at Mesa and looks superb displayed in its colourful period markings
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Military Code:NE-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698363Submit Correction
View count: 109
Built as a F4H-1 by McDonnell at Saint Louis and redesignated F-4B in 1962. With VF-301 in 1975 and upgraded to F-4N. To VMFA-323 then VF-21 'Freelancers' and deployed aboard USS Ranger and USS Coral Sea. Written off on the latter carrier in January 1981. Preserved at San Diego then at Champlin Fighter Museum here at Falcon Field till that closed in 2003. Whilst many of their aircraft went to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, this Phantom stayed at Mesa and looks superb displayed in its colourful period markings
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:507
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF
C/n (msn):760507
Operator Titles:Hungary - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698356Submit Correction
View count: 89
Built 1964/5 and retired by 1988. Loaned by Pima Air & Space Museum to Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing
Registration / Serial:507
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF
C/n (msn):760507
Operator Titles:Hungary - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:507
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF
C/n (msn):760507
Operator Titles:Hungary - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698356Submit Correction
View count: 89
Built 1964/5 and retired by 1988. Loaned by Pima Air & Space Museum to Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing
Registration / Serial:507
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF
C/n (msn):760507
Operator Titles:Hungary - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N3246G
Military Code:25
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American SNJ-5 Texan
C/n (msn):88-17873
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698309Submit Correction
View count: 61
Constructed as AT-6D-NT 42-86092 by North American at Dallas but taken on strength by the USN as SNJ-5 BuNo 90725. Registered N3246G in April 1962. To the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX in 1973 and later on to Confederate Air Force. Substantially damaged in October 2001 when it veered off the runway during landing here at Falcon Field.
Registration / Serial:N3246G
Aircraft Version:North American SNJ-5 Texan
C/n (msn):88-17873
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N3246G
Military Code:25
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American SNJ-5 Texan
C/n (msn):88-17873
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698309Submit Correction
View count: 61
Constructed as AT-6D-NT 42-86092 by North American at Dallas but taken on strength by the USN as SNJ-5 BuNo 90725. Registered N3246G in April 1962. To the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX in 1973 and later on to Confederate Air Force. Substantially damaged in October 2001 when it veered off the runway during landing here at Falcon Field.
Registration / Serial:N3246G
Aircraft Version:North American SNJ-5 Texan
C/n (msn):88-17873
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N9993Z
Alternate Serial:126731
Military Code:SM-10
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman AF Guardian (G-82)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman AF Guardian (G-82)
Aircraft Version:Grumman AF-2S Guardian
C/n (msn):242
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698306Submit Correction
View count: 66
Stored unconverted in the original USN colour scheme at Chico, CA from the mid-1960s - Aero Union planned to use it as a tanker but not converted. I photographed it derelict at Chico with civil registration N9993Z crudely painted on, in a line with three others in October 1979. To Confederate Air Force in 1988
Registration / Serial:N9993Z
Alternate Serial:126731
Aircraft Version:Grumman AF-2S Guardian
C/n (msn):242
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N9993Z
Alternate Serial:126731
Military Code:SM-10
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman AF Guardian (G-82)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman AF Guardian (G-82)
Aircraft Version:Grumman AF-2S Guardian
C/n (msn):242
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698306Submit Correction
View count: 66
Stored unconverted in the original USN colour scheme at Chico, CA from the mid-1960s - Aero Union planned to use it as a tanker but not converted. I photographed it derelict at Chico with civil registration N9993Z crudely painted on, in a line with three others in October 1979. To Confederate Air Force in 1988
Registration / Serial:N9993Z
Alternate Serial:126731
Aircraft Version:Grumman AF-2S Guardian
C/n (msn):242
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"2249"
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4115
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698302Submit Correction
View count: 119
I doubt North Korean MiGs were quite as highly polished! This is really an ex-Chinese MiG-15, s/n 83177
Registration / Serial:"2249"
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4115
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"2249"
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4115
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698302Submit Correction
View count: 119
I doubt North Korean MiGs were quite as highly polished! This is really an ex-Chinese MiG-15, s/n 83177
Registration / Serial:"2249"
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4115
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7436B
Other Marks:7474
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 7 Champion
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 7 Champion (L-16)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca 7EC Champion
C/n (msn):7EC-474
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:Civil Air Patrol
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698292Submit Correction
View count: 52
Built 1956 and painted to resemble an L-16
Registration / Serial:N7436B
Aircraft Version:Aeronca 7EC Champion
C/n (msn):7EC-474
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:Civil Air Patrol
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7436B
Other Marks:7474
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 7 Champion
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 7 Champion (L-16)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca 7EC Champion
C/n (msn):7EC-474
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:Civil Air Patrol
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698292Submit Correction
View count: 52
Built 1956 and painted to resemble an L-16
Registration / Serial:N7436B
Aircraft Version:Aeronca 7EC Champion
C/n (msn):7EC-474
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:Civil Air Patrol
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698290Submit Correction
View count: 71
Formerly with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX
Registration / Serial:N145AZ
Alternate Serial:44511
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-235
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698290Submit Correction
View count: 71
Formerly with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX
Registration / Serial:N145AZ
Alternate Serial:44511
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-235
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N202R
Alternate Registration:NL202R
Military Code:H
Other Marks:202
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28880
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Miss Murphy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698284Submit Correction
View count: 86
Constructed as A-26C-40-DT 44-35601 by Douglas at Tulsa. Registered NL202R in November 1956. Substantially damaged in January 1965 when gear retracted during an aborted take-off at Oklahoma City. I photographed the aircraft in executive configuration with large windows at Santo Domingo on 8th Oct 1980 in a cream and brown c/s. To Confederate Air Force in 1998
Registration / Serial:N202R
Alternate Registration:NL202R
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28880
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N202R
Alternate Registration:NL202R
Military Code:H
Other Marks:202
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28880
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Miss Murphy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698284Submit Correction
View count: 86
Constructed as A-26C-40-DT 44-35601 by Douglas at Tulsa. Registered NL202R in November 1956. Substantially damaged in January 1965 when gear retracted during an aborted take-off at Oklahoma City. I photographed the aircraft in executive configuration with large windows at Santo Domingo on 8th Oct 1980 in a cream and brown c/s. To Confederate Air Force in 1998
Registration / Serial:N202R
Alternate Registration:NL202R
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28880
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N9323Z
Alternate Serial:483514
Military Code:F/U
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):32155
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sentimental Journey
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698282Submit Correction
View count: 78
Constructed as B-17G-85-DL 44-83514 by Douglas at Long Beach and assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations, stored in Japan post-war. Redesignated as RB-17G in 1947 and signed for photo-mapping at Clark Field, Philippines. Transferred to Eglin AFB, FL in 1950 and converted to DB-17G for ASR operations. Converted again to DB-17P I 1951 for 3215th Drone Sqdn, Patrick AFB, FL. Converted to fire tanker late 1960, having become N9323Z. To Confederate Air Force 1977. Now flies as "Sentimental Journey" (sharing the same name as Pima's B-29) representing a B-17 of the 457th BG, RAF Glatton.
Registration / Serial:N9323Z
Alternate Serial:483514
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32155
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N9323Z
Alternate Serial:483514
Military Code:F/U
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):32155
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sentimental Journey
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698282Submit Correction
View count: 78
Constructed as B-17G-85-DL 44-83514 by Douglas at Long Beach and assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations, stored in Japan post-war. Redesignated as RB-17G in 1947 and signed for photo-mapping at Clark Field, Philippines. Transferred to Eglin AFB, FL in 1950 and converted to DB-17G for ASR operations. Converted again to DB-17P I 1951 for 3215th Drone Sqdn, Patrick AFB, FL. Converted to fire tanker late 1960, having become N9323Z. To Confederate Air Force 1977. Now flies as "Sentimental Journey" (sharing the same name as Pima's B-29) representing a B-17 of the 457th BG, RAF Glatton.
Registration / Serial:N9323Z
Alternate Serial:483514
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32155
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N125AZ
Alternate Serial:335972
Military Code:18
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-35262
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Maid in the Shade
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698277Submit Correction
View count: 103
Constructed as B-25J-10-NC 43-35972 by North American at Kansas City and converted to TB-25N in 1955. Registered N9552Z in 1960 and modified for agricultural use with tank and spray bars fitted. Joined Confederate Air Force in October 1991 and first flew again after restoration in May 2009
Registration / Serial:N125AZ
Alternate Serial:335972
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-35262
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N125AZ
Alternate Serial:335972
Military Code:18
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-35262
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Maid in the Shade
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:698277Submit Correction
View count: 103
Constructed as B-25J-10-NC 43-35972 by North American at Kansas City and converted to TB-25N in 1955. Registered N9552Z in 1960 and modified for agricultural use with tank and spray bars fitted. Joined Confederate Air Force in October 1991 and first flew again after restoration in May 2009
Registration / Serial:N125AZ
Alternate Serial:335972
Aircraft Version:North American TB-25N Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-35262
Operator Titles:Commemorative Air Force
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Military Code:NE-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-21
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:630203Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Military Code:NE-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-21
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:630203Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:153016
Alternate Serial:3016
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):1496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:N151RJ
Alternate Registration:NL151RJ
Alternate Serial:474404
Military Code:BC-H
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40944
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Stang
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:503787Submit Correction
View count: 86
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-77404. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. To the RCAF as 9276 in 1951. Registered as N4132A in 1956, N7129E in 1990 and N151RJ in 1994.
Registration / Serial:N151RJ
Alternate Registration:NL151RJ
Alternate Serial:474404
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40944
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N151RJ
Alternate Registration:NL151RJ
Alternate Serial:474404
Military Code:BC-H
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40944
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Stang
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:503787Submit Correction
View count: 86
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-77404. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. To the RCAF as 9276 in 1951. Registered as N4132A in 1956, N7129E in 1990 and N151RJ in 1994.
Registration / Serial:N151RJ
Alternate Registration:NL151RJ
Alternate Serial:474404
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40944
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N47DJ
Alternate Serial:420473
Military Code:DJ-S
Aircraft Original Type:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):3
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:14 March 2004
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Photo ID:361481Submit Correction
View count: 439
Half size replica.
Registration / Serial:N47DJ
Alternate Serial:420473
Aircraft Version:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):3
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2004
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Registration / Serial:N47DJ
Alternate Serial:420473
Military Code:DJ-S
Aircraft Original Type:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Generic Type:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft Version:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):3
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:14 March 2004
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Photo ID:361481Submit Correction
View count: 439
Half size replica.
Registration / Serial:N47DJ
Alternate Serial:420473
Aircraft Version:WAR Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
C/n (msn):3
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 March 2004
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Registration / Serial:N12288
Military Code:99
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed DL-1B Vega Special
C/n (msn):161
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:327738Submit Correction
View count: 169
Built in 1933. Painted in USAAF colours but did not have any military history. Still current on the register in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N12288
Aircraft Version:Lockheed DL-1B Vega Special
C/n (msn):161
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N12288
Military Code:99
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed DL-1B Vega Special
C/n (msn):161
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:327738Submit Correction
View count: 169
Built in 1933. Painted in USAAF colours but did not have any military history. Still current on the register in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N12288
Aircraft Version:Lockheed DL-1B Vega Special
C/n (msn):161
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 March 2019
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact