| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 44-65168 |
| Military Code: | PQ-168 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-82 Twin Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-82 Twin Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-82B Twin Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 123-43754 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Betty Jo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 44564 |
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The F-82 was the last American piston-engine fighter ordered into production by the USAF but had a rather short operational life being phased our in favour of the F-84 Thunderjet. Intended for long-range escort it arrived too late for WWII but did see action in the Korean War. In Feb. 1947 ' Betty Joe' flew nonstop from Hawaii to New York without refueling, this remains as the longest nonstop flight ever made by a propeller-driven fighter. She arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1957. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 February 2018, and has since been viewed 265 times. |