| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 53-1712 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF53-712 |
| Military Code: | CP-712 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American JF-100C Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 214-4 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 531 TFS |
| Aircraft Name: | Gail Ann |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF History and Traditions Museum |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 462234 |
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This was the fourth F-100C built and it spent most of its active life being used for testing. It was designated a JF-100C on 28 November 1955. It was assigned to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) from September 1956 through March 1957. While assigned to NACA it was flown ten times by Neil Armstrong. It was on display at Lackland AFB from 1971-1986, and is currently on display at Grissom AFB in Peru, Indiana. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 May 2022, and has since been viewed 252 times. |