105 results found
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:751227Submit Correction
View count: 63
"Glamorous Glennis" suspended at Smithsonian NASM. This was the first aircraft to go supersonic on 14 Oct 1947, flown by Capt C. Yeager. The X-1 was dropped around 23,000 ft. by a modified B-29 flown by Maj R. Cardenas. After climb the flight plan was to reach Mach 0.97 but the sound barrier was crossed that day to attain a speed of Mach 1.06 after levelling off at 43,000 ft. The X-1 was powered by a 26.5 kN Reaction Motors XLR11-RM3 rocket engine with four combustion chambers burning LOX and ethyl alcohol. The combustion chambers could be turned on and off individually but not throttled.
Registration / Serial:46-62
Alternate Serial:6062
Aircraft Version:Bell X-1
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:751227Submit Correction
View count: 63
"Glamorous Glennis" suspended at Smithsonian NASM. This was the first aircraft to go supersonic on 14 Oct 1947, flown by Capt C. Yeager. The X-1 was dropped around 23,000 ft. by a modified B-29 flown by Maj R. Cardenas. After climb the flight plan was to reach Mach 0.97 but the sound barrier was crossed that day to attain a speed of Mach 1.06 after levelling off at 43,000 ft. The X-1 was powered by a 26.5 kN Reaction Motors XLR11-RM3 rocket engine with four combustion chambers burning LOX and ethyl alcohol. The combustion chambers could be turned on and off individually but not throttled.
Registration / Serial:46-62
Alternate Serial:6062
Aircraft Version:Bell X-1
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:500491
Military Code:7
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):500491
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:III./JG 7
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:741508Submit Correction
View count: 62
On display in a tight space at NASM, Washington, D.C. 'Yellow 7' with a blue-red Reichsverteidigung band was flown by 49-victory ace Obfw Heinz Arnold who was wingman to Maj Rudolf Sinner of III./JG7. The wing was named "Nowotny" in honor of 258-victory ace Maj Walter Nowotny who headed Kdo Nowotny, the first jet fighter unit till he was shot down. JG 7 was equipped with the Me-262 from Dec 1944 till its surrender in May 1945, scoring victories till the end. After its capture at Lechfeld in 1945, this Me-262 was shipped under Op Lusty to the USA where it was numbered FE-111 for evaluation.
Registration / Serial:500491
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):500491
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:500491
Military Code:7
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):500491
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:III./JG 7
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:741508Submit Correction
View count: 62
On display in a tight space at NASM, Washington, D.C. 'Yellow 7' with a blue-red Reichsverteidigung band was flown by 49-victory ace Obfw Heinz Arnold who was wingman to Maj Rudolf Sinner of III./JG7. The wing was named "Nowotny" in honor of 258-victory ace Maj Walter Nowotny who headed Kdo Nowotny, the first jet fighter unit till he was shot down. JG 7 was equipped with the Me-262 from Dec 1944 till its surrender in May 1945, scoring victories till the end. After its capture at Lechfeld in 1945, this Me-262 was shipped under Op Lusty to the USA where it was numbered FE-111 for evaluation.
Registration / Serial:500491
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):500491
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Original Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Generic Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:733367Submit Correction
View count: 64
The wedge-shaped vertical stabilizer necessary for directional stability, upper speed brakes and a small tail-skid in retracted position is visible on the first X-15 on display at NASM. Just three of these hypersonic aircraft were built, and only 12 pilots flew them including Neil Armstrong for a total of 199 flights from 1959-68. The X-15 set the world's unofficial speed record of Mach 6.70 with Flight No. 2-53-97, and an altitude record of 354,200 ft. with Flight No. 3-22-36. The second X-15 is displayed at NMUSAF. The third X-15 was lost on 15 Nov 1967 on Flight 3-65-97 in a fatal accident.
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Original Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Generic Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:733367Submit Correction
View count: 64
The wedge-shaped vertical stabilizer necessary for directional stability, upper speed brakes and a small tail-skid in retracted position is visible on the first X-15 on display at NASM. Just three of these hypersonic aircraft were built, and only 12 pilots flew them including Neil Armstrong for a total of 199 flights from 1959-68. The X-15 set the world's unofficial speed record of Mach 6.70 with Flight No. 2-53-97, and an altitude record of 354,200 ft. with Flight No. 3-22-36. The second X-15 is displayed at NMUSAF. The third X-15 was lost on 15 Nov 1967 on Flight 3-65-97 in a fatal accident.
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:10 Gruppo / 4 Stormo
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:684034Submit Correction
View count: 202
One of two C.202 survivors, on display at the National Air and Space Museum. The Folgore was a successor to the C.200 Saeta. Using a German Daimler-Benz DB 601 in-line engine, the Folgore was superior to the P-40 and Hurricane in North Africa. When supplies dried up, a license-built copy of the DB 601 called the Alfa-Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone (Monsoon) powered the Folgore. This Folgore is painted in the markings of 90° Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, 4° Stormo from North Africa.
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:10 Gruppo / 4 Stormo
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:684034Submit Correction
View count: 202
One of two C.202 survivors, on display at the National Air and Space Museum. The Folgore was a successor to the C.200 Saeta. Using a German Daimler-Benz DB 601 in-line engine, the Folgore was superior to the P-40 and Hurricane in North Africa. When supplies dried up, a license-built copy of the DB 601 called the Alfa-Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone (Monsoon) powered the Folgore. This Folgore is painted in the markings of 90° Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, 4° Stormo from North Africa.
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:660454Submit Correction
View count: 214
On display in the Golden Age of Flight Hall at NASM, Washington, D.C. On Sept. 13, 1935, Howard Hughes set a new world speed record by flying the H-1 at 567 km/h. On Jan. 19, 1937 he broke the transcontinental US speed record with an incredible avg. speed of 535 km/h. Hughes used low aspect ratio wings and moderate aspect ratio wings respectively for each record. Outstanding design features included the close fitting bell-shaped engine cowling, retractable landing gear and flush rivets to reduce drag.
Registration / Serial:NR258Y
Aircraft Version:Hughes H-1
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:660454Submit Correction
View count: 214
On display in the Golden Age of Flight Hall at NASM, Washington, D.C. On Sept. 13, 1935, Howard Hughes set a new world speed record by flying the H-1 at 567 km/h. On Jan. 19, 1937 he broke the transcontinental US speed record with an incredible avg. speed of 535 km/h. Hughes used low aspect ratio wings and moderate aspect ratio wings respectively for each record. Outstanding design features included the close fitting bell-shaped engine cowling, retractable landing gear and flush rivets to reduce drag.
Registration / Serial:NR258Y
Aircraft Version:Hughes H-1
C/n (msn):1
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:660432Submit Correction
View count: 52
On display in the Golden Age of Flight exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. This Staggerwing was built on July 3, 1936. It once belonged to E.E. Aldrin, father of astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, among the nineteen different owners. After World War II, the aircraft was refitted with a 225-hp Jacobs L4-MB engine. It was donated to the NASM in 1981.
Registration / Serial:NC15840
Aircraft Version:Beech C17L
C/n (msn):93
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:660432Submit Correction
View count: 52
On display in the Golden Age of Flight exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. This Staggerwing was built on July 3, 1936. It once belonged to E.E. Aldrin, father of astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, among the nineteen different owners. After World War II, the aircraft was refitted with a 225-hp Jacobs L4-MB engine. It was donated to the NASM in 1981.
Registration / Serial:NC15840
Aircraft Version:Beech C17L
C/n (msn):93
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:3 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:11 June 1991
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:650878Submit Correction
View count: 134
11/30: Rolled out as an Alpha; sold to Colonel C.M. Young, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics, for his personal use checking airways and facilities; registered as NS-1. 1931: Ford Motor Company with c/r NC11Y then to National Air Transport. 1932: TWA; converted to Alpha 4. 1935 to 1946: Many owners. 5/46: Foster Hannaford of Winnetka, IL. 1971: EAA. 1974: National Air & Space Museum. 1974 to 1976: Restored.
Registration / Serial:N11Y
Alternate Registration:NC11Y
Aircraft Version:Northrop Alpha 4A
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Trans World Airlines - TWA
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:11 June 1991
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:11 June 1991
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:650878Submit Correction
View count: 134
11/30: Rolled out as an Alpha; sold to Colonel C.M. Young, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics, for his personal use checking airways and facilities; registered as NS-1. 1931: Ford Motor Company with c/r NC11Y then to National Air Transport. 1932: TWA; converted to Alpha 4. 1935 to 1946: Many owners. 5/46: Foster Hannaford of Winnetka, IL. 1971: EAA. 1974: National Air & Space Museum. 1974 to 1976: Restored.
Registration / Serial:N11Y
Alternate Registration:NC11Y
Aircraft Version:Northrop Alpha 4A
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Trans World Airlines - TWA
City / Area:Washington DC [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:11 June 1991
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Military Code:90-4
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:646809Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Military Code:90-4
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:646809Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:MM9476
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
C/n (msn):[ MM9476 ]
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635277Submit Correction
View count: 109
Registration / Serial:NX211
Alternate Registration:N-X-211
Aircraft Version:Ryan NYP
C/n (msn):None issued
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635277Submit Correction
View count: 109
Registration / Serial:NX211
Alternate Registration:N-X-211
Aircraft Version:Ryan NYP
C/n (msn):None issued
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Military Code:78
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 XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635261Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Aircraft Version:Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Military Code:78
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 XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635261Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:44-83020
Alternate Serial:483020
Aircraft Version:Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star
C/n (msn):140-1001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Display Paint:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635242Submit Correction
View count: 158
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Display Paint:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Display Paint:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635242Submit Correction
View count: 158
Registration / Serial:N18124
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-201
C/n (msn):2000
Display Paint:Eastern Air Lines
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635228Submit Correction
View count: 133
Registration / Serial:46-62
Alternate Serial:6062
Aircraft Version:Bell X-1
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635228Submit Correction
View count: 133
Registration / Serial:46-62
Alternate Serial:6062
Aircraft Version:Bell X-1
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635225Submit Correction
View count: 148
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635225Submit Correction
View count: 148
Registration / Serial:EN474
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 351 Spitfire F7C
C/n (msn):6S/171652
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Original Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Generic Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635221Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Original Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Generic Type:North American X-15
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:635221Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:56-6670
Alternate Serial:66670
Aircraft Version:North American X-15A
C/n (msn):240-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2001
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):NLB-101
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:6 April 2001
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Photo ID:594485Submit Correction
View count: 257
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):NLB-101
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:6 April 2001
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop M2
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):NLB-101
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:6 April 2001
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Photo ID:594485Submit Correction
View count: 257
Registration / Serial:NASA 803
Aircraft Version:Northrop M2-F3
C/n (msn):NLB-101
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:6 April 2001
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:577934Submit Correction
View count: 233
The second of three D-558-2 Skyrockets built by Douglas for the US Navy's supersonic research. This was the first Mach 2 buster aircraft with Scott Crossfield taking it to Mach 2.005 on November 20, 1953 during NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics - renamed NASA after 1958) testing. It was the Skyrocket's only Mach 2 flight.
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:577934Submit Correction
View count: 233
The second of three D-558-2 Skyrockets built by Douglas for the US Navy's supersonic research. This was the first Mach 2 buster aircraft with Scott Crossfield taking it to Mach 2.005 on November 20, 1953 during NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics - renamed NASA after 1958) testing. It was the Skyrocket's only Mach 2 flight.
Registration / Serial:NACA 144
Aircraft Version:Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
C/n (msn):6568
Operator Titles:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Other Marks:29
Aircraft Original Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
C/n (msn):
Promotional Titles:Champion
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533799Submit Correction
View count: 288
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Other Marks:29
Aircraft Original Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
C/n (msn):
Promotional Titles:Champion
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533799Submit Correction
View count: 288
Registration / Serial:NX263Y
Aircraft Version:Laird-Turner LTR-14 Meteor
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533795Submit Correction
View count: 141
Registration / Serial:N116B
Aircraft Version:Bell 47B
C/n (msn):36
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533795Submit Correction
View count: 141
Registration / Serial:N116B
Aircraft Version:Bell 47B
C/n (msn):36
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533782Submit Correction
View count: 100
The one and only Wright Flyer.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533782Submit Correction
View count: 100
The one and only Wright Flyer.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:N1538C
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):30238
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Columbus
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533774Submit Correction
View count: 142
Jerrie Mock flew this aircraft when she took off from Columbus, Ohio, on March 19, 1964 and landed back at the same location on the 17th April 1964, becoming the 1st woman to pilot an aircraft around the world.
Registration / Serial:N1538C
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):30238
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:N1538C
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):30238
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Columbus
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:533774Submit Correction
View count: 142
Jerrie Mock flew this aircraft when she took off from Columbus, Ohio, on March 19, 1964 and landed back at the same location on the 17th April 1964, becoming the 1st woman to pilot an aircraft around the world.
Registration / Serial:N1538C
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):30238
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:14 November 2022
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact