384 results found
| Registration / Serial: | T2-490 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Horten H-9 (Ho-229) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Horten H-9 (Ho-229) |
| Aircraft Version: | Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60246Submit Correction |
| View count: | 448 |
The Horten Ho-229 (often called Gotha Go-229 due to the identity of the chosen manufacturer) was a German prototype fighter/bomber design approved by Göring late in WWII and is recognised as the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines. This is the only surviving Ho 229 airframe, the V3, and is now awaiting restoration at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Note the that T2-490 code was attributed by the Office of Air Force Intelligence after arrival in the US.
| Registration / Serial: | T2-490 |
| Aircraft Version: | Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | T2-490 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Horten H-9 (Ho-229) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Horten H-9 (Ho-229) |
| Aircraft Version: | Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60246Submit Correction |
| View count: | 448 |
The Horten Ho-229 (often called Gotha Go-229 due to the identity of the chosen manufacturer) was a German prototype fighter/bomber design approved by Göring late in WWII and is recognised as the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines. This is the only surviving Ho 229 airframe, the V3, and is now awaiting restoration at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Note the that T2-490 code was attributed by the Office of Air Force Intelligence after arrival in the US.
| Registration / Serial: | T2-490 |
| Aircraft Version: | Horten H-9V-3 (Ho-229 V.3) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154167 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128) |
| C/n (msn): | I-302 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
The Navy accepted this airplane as an A-6A in 1968, becoming a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran. Before retirement and display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, it accumulated more than 7,500 flying hours, over 6,500 landings, 767 carrier landings and 712 catapult launches.
| Registration / Serial: | 154167 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128) |
| C/n (msn): | I-302 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154167 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128) |
| C/n (msn): | I-302 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 60118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
The Navy accepted this airplane as an A-6A in 1968, becoming a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran. Before retirement and display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, it accumulated more than 7,500 flying hours, over 6,500 landings, 767 carrier landings and 712 catapult launches.
| Registration / Serial: | 154167 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman A-6E Intruder (G-128) |
| C/n (msn): | I-302 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N54P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Waterman Aerobile |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Waterman Aerobile |
| Aircraft Version: | Waterman W-5 Aerobile |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59455Submit Correction |
| View count: | 433 |
The sixth and final Aerobile development was intended as a automobile/aeroplane hybrid. Unfortunately no market materialised and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N54P |
| Aircraft Version: | Waterman W-5 Aerobile |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N54P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Waterman Aerobile |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Waterman Aerobile |
| Aircraft Version: | Waterman W-5 Aerobile |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59455Submit Correction |
| View count: | 433 |
The sixth and final Aerobile development was intended as a automobile/aeroplane hybrid. Unfortunately no market materialised and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N54P |
| Aircraft Version: | Waterman W-5 Aerobile |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-31773 |
| Other Marks: | PN-O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (179) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-26B Marauder |
| C/n (msn): | 3487 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Flak Bait |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59237Submit Correction |
| View count: | 293 |
'Flak-Bait' survived 207 combat missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during WWII and is currently undergoing restoration in the Mary Baker Engen Hangar of the Udvar-Hazy Center. The Baltimore factory completed the aircraft in April 1943 and the USAAF assigned it to the 449th BS, 322nd BG. Lt. James J. Farrell of Greenwich, CT flew more missions in 'Flak-Bait' than any other pilot. He named the bomber after 'Flea Bait', his brother's nickname for the family dog.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-31773 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-26B Marauder |
| C/n (msn): | 3487 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-31773 |
| Other Marks: | PN-O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (179) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-26B Marauder |
| C/n (msn): | 3487 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Flak Bait |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59237Submit Correction |
| View count: | 293 |
'Flak-Bait' survived 207 combat missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during WWII and is currently undergoing restoration in the Mary Baker Engen Hangar of the Udvar-Hazy Center. The Baltimore factory completed the aircraft in April 1943 and the USAAF assigned it to the 449th BS, 322nd BG. Lt. James J. Farrell of Greenwich, CT flew more missions in 'Flak-Bait' than any other pilot. He named the bomber after 'Flea Bait', his brother's nickname for the family dog.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-31773 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-26B Marauder |
| C/n (msn): | 3487 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 140312 |
| Military Code: | F1-GS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arado Ar-234 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arado Ar-234 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz |
| C/n (msn): | 140312 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59055Submit Correction |
| View count: | 915 |
The Ar-234 Blitz was the first operational jet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It's first combat mission, a reccie over the Allied beachhead in Normandy, took place on 2nd August, 1944. Although less famous than the Me-262, the Ar-234s that reached Luftwaffe units provided excellent service. On display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, this is the sole surviving Ar 234 B-2 and served with bomber unit KG76 from Dec. 1944 to May 1945 when British forces captured it in Norway.
| Registration / Serial: | 140312 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz |
| C/n (msn): | 140312 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 140312 |
| Military Code: | F1-GS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arado Ar-234 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arado Ar-234 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz |
| C/n (msn): | 140312 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59055Submit Correction |
| View count: | 915 |
The Ar-234 Blitz was the first operational jet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It's first combat mission, a reccie over the Allied beachhead in Normandy, took place on 2nd August, 1944. Although less famous than the Me-262, the Ar-234s that reached Luftwaffe units provided excellent service. On display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, this is the sole surviving Ar 234 B-2 and served with bomber unit KG76 from Dec. 1944 to May 1945 when British forces captured it in Norway.
| Registration / Serial: | 140312 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-234B-2 Blitz |
| C/n (msn): | 140312 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 157307 |
| Military Code: | WT-03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4018 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58504Submit Correction |
| View count: | 416 |
This Vietnam veteran F-4 is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 157307 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4018 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 157307 |
| Military Code: | WT-03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4018 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58504Submit Correction |
| View count: | 416 |
This Vietnam veteran F-4 is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 157307 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4018 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N89TT |
| Other Marks: | 89 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| Aircraft Version: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| C/n (msn): | 01 |
| Aircraft Name: | Lake Tahoe |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58478Submit Correction |
| View count: | 866 |
I don't normally bother too much with sport planes but the Sorceress has such an unusual shape that it deserved to be photographed. Now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N89TT |
| Aircraft Version: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| C/n (msn): | 01 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N89TT |
| Other Marks: | 89 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| Aircraft Version: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| C/n (msn): | 01 |
| Aircraft Name: | Lake Tahoe |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58478Submit Correction |
| View count: | 866 |
I don't normally bother too much with sport planes but the Sorceress has such an unusual shape that it deserved to be photographed. Now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N89TT |
| Aircraft Version: | Mahoney Sorceress |
| C/n (msn): | 01 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| Manufacturers: | Benoist / Benoist-Korn |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58454Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
This Type XII, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is a very significant early airplane, being a prime example of pre-WWI aeronautical technology. Most American aircraft produced during this period were direct copies of Wright, Curtiss or European machines. Benoist was one of the very few US firms building and selling original designs during this pioneer era. This aircraft was built by the Korn brothers in St. Louis in 1912 and donated to the NASM in 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Benoist |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| Manufacturers: | Benoist / Benoist-Korn |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58454Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
This Type XII, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is a very significant early airplane, being a prime example of pre-WWI aeronautical technology. Most American aircraft produced during this period were direct copies of Wright, Curtiss or European machines. Benoist was one of the very few US firms building and selling original designs during this pioneer era. This aircraft was built by the Korn brothers in St. Louis in 1912 and donated to the NASM in 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Benoist-Korn Type XII |
| C/n (msn): | 32 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58438Submit Correction |
| View count: | 128 |
Of all the larger exhibits at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center I presumed beforehand that this Shuttle would interest me the least. However, once actually up close to 'Discovery' I was completely starstruck, just trying to comprehend fully what it had experienced and what it had achieved was quite awe-inspiring.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58438Submit Correction |
| View count: | 128 |
Of all the larger exhibits at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center I presumed beforehand that this Shuttle would interest me the least. However, once actually up close to 'Discovery' I was completely starstruck, just trying to comprehend fully what it had experienced and what it had achieved was quite awe-inspiring.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 159610 |
| Military Code: | NK-105 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58335Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1064 |
This Tomcat on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum was built as an F-14A but was one of 18 upgraded to Super Tomcat D-configuration in the early 1990s, designated F-14D(R) for rebuild. This aircraft flying CAP with VF-32 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) is credited with one MiG-23 Flogger kill which was earned on 4th January, 1989 off the coast of Libya.
| Registration / Serial: | 159610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 159610 |
| Military Code: | NK-105 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58335Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1064 |
This Tomcat on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum was built as an F-14A but was one of 18 upgraded to Super Tomcat D-configuration in the early 1990s, designated F-14D(R) for rebuild. This aircraft flying CAP with VF-32 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) is credited with one MiG-23 Flogger kill which was earned on 4th January, 1989 off the coast of Libya.
| Registration / Serial: | 159610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 157/DR-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58295Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
The business end of 'Discovery'. After a total of exactly one year in space she has earned her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy center.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Aircraft Name: | Discovery |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58295Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
The business end of 'Discovery'. After a total of exactly one year in space she has earned her retirement at the NASM Udvar-Hazy center.
| Registration / Serial: | OV-103 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rockwell Space Shuttle |
| C/n (msn): | OV-103 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58237Submit Correction |
| View count: | 367 |
The XO-60 represents the final evolution of the Autogiro before the type became obsolete. The slow loitering speeds and almost vertical takeoff and landing abilities of the XO-60 made it ideal for military observation duties. However, the inability to hover sealed the fate of the Autogiro after the development of helicopters. This XO-60 was fully restored by the NASM in 1975 and is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett O-60 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58237Submit Correction |
| View count: | 367 |
The XO-60 represents the final evolution of the Autogiro before the type became obsolete. The slow loitering speeds and almost vertical takeoff and landing abilities of the XO-60 made it ideal for military observation duties. However, the inability to hover sealed the fate of the Autogiro after the development of helicopters. This XO-60 was fully restored by the NASM in 1975 and is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-13610 |
| Alternate Serial: | 213610 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XO-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 118 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 310 |
This T-33 was accepted by the USAF 1954 and delivered to the DC ANG at Andrews AFB where it served until its transfer to the NASM Udvar-Hay Center in 1987. The aircraft has never been painted resulting in this highly polished natural metal finish
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57574Submit Correction |
| View count: | 310 |
This T-33 was accepted by the USAF 1954 and delivered to the DC ANG at Andrews AFB where it served until its transfer to the NASM Udvar-Hay Center in 1987. The aircraft has never been painted resulting in this highly polished natural metal finish
| Registration / Serial: | 53-5226 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35226 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8565 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56576Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
This Arrow Sport was built in 1929 and originally intended for the US Dept. of Commerce. However, it was bought by a distributor and passes through a variety of private owners, even appearing on the UK-register, before being acquired for display by the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arrow Sport A2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56576Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
This Arrow Sport was built in 1929 and originally intended for the US Dept. of Commerce. However, it was bought by a distributor and passes through a variety of private owners, even appearing on the UK-register, before being acquired for display by the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N9325 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AARO |
| Aircraft Version: | Arrow Sport A2-60 |
| C/n (msn): | 341 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | C426 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55913Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
This Caudron, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is among the oldest surviving bomber aircraft and one of the very few remaining multi-engine aircraft extant from WWI. The term 'Blindage 16K' is marked on the rudders, probably indicating that the aircraft was an innovative G.4IB armoured Caudron. The armour consisted of a heavy metal plate (now missing) inserted behind the seat of the rear cockpit, protruding upward so as to cover the back and head of the pilot.
| Registration / Serial: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | C426 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caudron G 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | C426 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55913Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
This Caudron, on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is among the oldest surviving bomber aircraft and one of the very few remaining multi-engine aircraft extant from WWI. The term 'Blindage 16K' is marked on the rudders, probably indicating that the aircraft was an innovative G.4IB armoured Caudron. The armour consisted of a heavy metal plate (now missing) inserted behind the seat of the rear cockpit, protruding upward so as to cover the back and head of the pilot.
| Registration / Serial: | C4263 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 4 |
| C/n (msn): | C426 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 26-431 |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | San Francisco |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 386 |
The historic Pan-American Goodwill Flight of 1926 and 1927 through Mexico and Central/South America covered 35,200 km (22,000 mi) and took 59 flying days The flight was made in five Loening OA-1A amphibian aircraft and to stimulate public interest, each aircraft was named after a major US city; 'New York', 'San Antonio', 'San Francisco', 'Detroit' and 'St. Louis'. 'San Francisco' is now on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 26-431 |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 26-431 |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Loening OL |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | San Francisco |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 386 |
The historic Pan-American Goodwill Flight of 1926 and 1927 through Mexico and Central/South America covered 35,200 km (22,000 mi) and took 59 flying days The flight was made in five Loening OA-1A amphibian aircraft and to stimulate public interest, each aircraft was named after a major US city; 'New York', 'San Antonio', 'San Francisco', 'Detroit' and 'St. Louis'. 'San Francisco' is now on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 26-431 |
| Aircraft Version: | Loening OA-1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 26-431 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N30M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn Airways |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55783Submit Correction |
| View count: | 494 |
The C-4C was part of a family of biplanes developed by the Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company to satisfy the need for a lighter and more efficient all-around aircraft to replace the ageing Jennies and Standards of the immediate post WWI era. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center was manufactured in Aug. 1929, several months after Fairchild acquired Kreider-Reisner. However the data plate reflects the Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger designation, rather than the subsequent Fairchild KR-34 label.
| Registration / Serial: | N30M |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn Airways |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N30M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kreider-Reisner C-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn Airways |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55783Submit Correction |
| View count: | 494 |
The C-4C was part of a family of biplanes developed by the Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company to satisfy the need for a lighter and more efficient all-around aircraft to replace the ageing Jennies and Standards of the immediate post WWI era. This example on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center was manufactured in Aug. 1929, several months after Fairchild acquired Kreider-Reisner. However the data plate reflects the Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger designation, rather than the subsequent Fairchild KR-34 label.
| Registration / Serial: | N30M |
| Aircraft Version: | Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger |
| C/n (msn): | 384 |
| Operator Titles: | North Penn Airways |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55469Submit Correction |
| View count: | 550 |
This C-121 served with the 193rd Tactical Electronic Warfare Group at Olmstead AFB, PA until Nov.1977, when it was retired after 21 years to MASDC. It escaped the boneyard in August 1981 and registered N1104W but the hoped-for civilian career didn't materialise and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55469Submit Correction |
| View count: | 550 |
This C-121 served with the 193rd Tactical Electronic Warfare Group at Olmstead AFB, PA until Nov.1977, when it was retired after 21 years to MASDC. It escaped the boneyard in August 1981 and registered N1104W but the hoped-for civilian career didn't materialise and it is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-177 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-40177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 3022 |
| Other Marks: | 44 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 54269Submit Correction |
| View count: | 274 |
This N3N is on display at the super Udvar-Hazy Center of the NASM but was previously part of the Naval Academy's training squadron at Annapolis, Maryland. The N3N nickname of the 'Yellow Peril' derived from the aircraft's propensity to ground loop on landing as the narrow landing gear did not provide much lateral stability at higher touchdown speeds. These seaplanes, when retired in 1961, were the last biplanes retired from US military service.
| Registration / Serial: | 3022 |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 3022 |
| Other Marks: | 44 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 54269Submit Correction |
| View count: | 274 |
This N3N is on display at the super Udvar-Hazy Center of the NASM but was previously part of the Naval Academy's training squadron at Annapolis, Maryland. The N3N nickname of the 'Yellow Peril' derived from the aircraft's propensity to ground loop on landing as the narrow landing gear did not provide much lateral stability at higher touchdown speeds. These seaplanes, when retired in 1961, were the last biplanes retired from US military service.
| Registration / Serial: | 3022 |
| Aircraft Version: | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 3022 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 125517 |
| Military Code: | WB-46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-52 (H-18/HO5S) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52520Submit Correction |
| View count: | 813 |
This helicopter is on display at the Smithsonian NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of an USMC aircraft from VMO-6. After being SOC with the Marines it was sold to an owner in Oklahoma and registered N8002E but this was cancelled in 1976.
| Registration / Serial: | 125517 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 125517 |
| Military Code: | WB-46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-52 (H-18/HO5S) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52520Submit Correction |
| View count: | 813 |
This helicopter is on display at the Smithsonian NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in the markings of an USMC aircraft from VMO-6. After being SOC with the Marines it was sold to an owner in Oklahoma and registered N8002E but this was cancelled in 1976.
| Registration / Serial: | 125517 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO5S-1 (S-52) |
| C/n (msn): | 52010 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |