384 results found
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381184Submit Correction
View count: 359
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381184Submit Correction
View count: 359
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381164Submit Correction
View count: 259
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381164Submit Correction
View count: 259
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381146Submit Correction
View count: 236
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381146Submit Correction
View count: 236
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381132Submit Correction
View count: 304
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381132Submit Correction
View count: 304
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381131Submit Correction
View count: 215
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Photo ID:381131Submit Correction
View count: 215
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:19 October 2013
Photo by:PatContact
Registration / Serial:N30033
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
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:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:364058Submit Correction
View count: 359
Stanley Hiller designed the first successful coaxial helicopter at the age if 15. In 1941 (at 17) he got contract from the Army to build his XH-44 "Hiller-Copter" design. First flying untethered on July 4, 1944, it allowed Hiller Industries to partner with Henry J. Kaiser to become United Helicopters in 1945. The company was re-named Hiller Helicopters in 1948. The XH-44 was donated to the Smithsonian in 1953.
Registration / Serial:N30033
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N30033
Aircraft Original Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
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:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:364058Submit Correction
View count: 359
Stanley Hiller designed the first successful coaxial helicopter at the age if 15. In 1941 (at 17) he got contract from the Army to build his XH-44 "Hiller-Copter" design. First flying untethered on July 4, 1944, it allowed Hiller Industries to partner with Henry J. Kaiser to become United Helicopters in 1945. The company was re-named Hiller Helicopters in 1948. The XH-44 was donated to the Smithsonian in 1953.
Registration / Serial:N30033
Aircraft Version:Hiller XH-44 Hiller-Copter
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas M-1 Mail Plane
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas M-1/2/3/4 Mail Plane
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351541Submit Correction
View count: 981
On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. This aircraft was originally built as an M-4 but later reconfigured as an M-2. The type was extensively used by Western Air Express to carry mail over the Contract Air Mail Route 4 (CAM-4) between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The M-2 could carry up to 1,000 pounds of mail in its forward compartment.
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas M-1 Mail Plane
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas M-1/2/3/4 Mail Plane
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351541Submit Correction
View count: 981
On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. This aircraft was originally built as an M-4 but later reconfigured as an M-2. The type was extensively used by Western Air Express to carry mail over the Contract Air Mail Route 4 (CAM-4) between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The M-2 could carry up to 1,000 pounds of mail in its forward compartment.
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:70109
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - 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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351540Submit Correction
View count: 432
On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. This is a Chinese F-2, and there is no record of its service history.
Registration / Serial:70109
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:70109
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - 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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351540Submit Correction
View count: 432
On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. This is a Chinese F-2, and there is no record of its service history.
Registration / Serial:70109
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4320
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351538Submit Correction
View count: 810
Built as an an F-14A-85-GR, this Tomcat was one of two credited with a Libyan MiG-23 kill apiece. Tomcats from VF-32 "Swordsmen"were operating from CV-67 USS John F. Kennedy on January 4, 1989 when they engaged two MiG-23s that had taken off near Tobruk. Firing first, "Gypsy 207" launched two AIM-7 Sparrows which missed, then used an AIM-9 Sidewinder that found its target. This Tomcat was one of the few to be converted to an F-14D(R) in the early 1990s.
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351538Submit Correction
View count: 810
Built as an an F-14A-85-GR, this Tomcat was one of two credited with a Libyan MiG-23 kill apiece. Tomcats from VF-32 "Swordsmen"were operating from CV-67 USS John F. Kennedy on January 4, 1989 when they engaged two MiG-23s that had taken off near Tobruk. Firing first, "Gypsy 207" launched two AIM-7 Sparrows which missed, then used an AIM-9 Sidewinder that found its target. This Tomcat was one of the few to be converted to an F-14D(R) in the early 1990s.
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351534Submit Correction
View count: 665
On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. It is thought this Komet was tested by Karl Voy of Klemm at Oranienburg in Dec. 1944. Likely captured by the US Army at Esperstedt with other Komets in 1945, it would have belonged to Ergänzungsjagdgeschwader 2 (EJG 2). It was one of five brought back to the USA for evaluation after the war and assigned the code FE-500.
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351534Submit Correction
View count: 665
On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. It is thought this Komet was tested by Karl Voy of Klemm at Oranienburg in Dec. 1944. Likely captured by the US Army at Esperstedt with other Komets in 1945, it would have belonged to Ergänzungsjagdgeschwader 2 (EJG 2). It was one of five brought back to the USA for evaluation after the war and assigned the code FE-500.
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351532Submit Correction
View count: 227
On display in the Boeing Aviation Hangar room at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. Hellcat Bu.No. 41834 was built at Bethpage in Feb. 1944. Assigned to VF-15 aboard USS Hornet (CV-12), it made its way to Hawaii. It was then assigned to VF-3 and VF-83. The Hellcat was converted into a target drone and used to measure radiation for the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:41834
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:351532Submit Correction
View count: 227
On display in the Boeing Aviation Hangar room at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. Hellcat Bu.No. 41834 was built at Bethpage in Feb. 1944. Assigned to VF-15 aboard USS Hornet (CV-12), it made its way to Hawaii. It was then assigned to VF-3 and VF-83. The Hellcat was converted into a target drone and used to measure radiation for the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946.
Registration / Serial:41834
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-3K Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-3100
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
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 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:346464Submit Correction
View count: 1136
John Sharp's Formula One racer Nemesis morphed from a 1949 Shoestring racer to a sleek composite design with a laminar flow wing. The most successful racing aircraft in history, Nemesis won 47 of 50 events entered from 1991 until the aircraft was retired in 1999.
Registration / Serial:N18JS
Aircraft Version:Sharp DR 90 Nemesis
C/n (msn):36
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
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 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:346464Submit Correction
View count: 1136
John Sharp's Formula One racer Nemesis morphed from a 1949 Shoestring racer to a sleek composite design with a laminar flow wing. The most successful racing aircraft in history, Nemesis won 47 of 50 events entered from 1991 until the aircraft was retired in 1999.
Registration / Serial:N18JS
Aircraft Version:Sharp DR 90 Nemesis
C/n (msn):36
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
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:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:340493Submit Correction
View count: 272
This Komet got some repair at Freeman Field , IN after the war. Parts from two other Me-163s were used so the aircraft could be flight tested at Muroc Lake, CA (now Edwards AFB). Unpowered tow flights were made, but delamination of the wooden wings cancelled scheduled powered flights. The aircraft is displayed in unrestored condition after decades of storage.
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
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:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:340493Submit Correction
View count: 272
This Komet got some repair at Freeman Field , IN after the war. Parts from two other Me-163s were used so the aircraft could be flight tested at Muroc Lake, CA (now Edwards AFB). Unpowered tow flights were made, but delamination of the wooden wings cancelled scheduled powered flights. The aircraft is displayed in unrestored condition after decades of storage.
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:10 October 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
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 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:330187Submit Correction
View count: 216
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:8 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
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 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:330187Submit Correction
View count: 216
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:8 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
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 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:322888Submit Correction
View count: 232
Registration / Serial:N116B
Aircraft Version:Bell 47B
C/n (msn):36
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
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 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:322888Submit Correction
View count: 232
Registration / Serial:N116B
Aircraft Version:Bell 47B
C/n (msn):36
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:8 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:301473Submit Correction
View count: 457
"Flak-Bait" undergoing restoration at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This indestructible B-26 flew 207 missions over Europe, the most by any USAAF bomber. Gen. Arnold decided to preserve this veteran of D-Day and missions against V-1 sites. Assigned to the 449th BS, 322nd BG, "Flak-Bait" lived up to its name with over a thousand flak holes patched and every control surface replaced at least once.
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:301473Submit Correction
View count: 457
"Flak-Bait" undergoing restoration at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This indestructible B-26 flew 207 missions over Europe, the most by any USAAF bomber. Gen. Arnold decided to preserve this veteran of D-Day and missions against V-1 sites. Assigned to the 449th BS, 322nd BG, "Flak-Bait" lived up to its name with over a thousand flak holes patched and every control surface replaced at least once.
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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:297348Submit Correction
View count: 228
On display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. The Okha 22 was an improvement over the Okha 11 that had a range of only 37 km. After a number of Okha 11s were lost along with their carrier G4M2e Betty bombers on several sorties, it became necessary to extend the range to 130 km by installing the Hitachi Tsu-11 hybrid motor-jet engine. This is the only surviving Model 22.
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:297348Submit Correction
View count: 228
On display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. The Okha 22 was an improvement over the Okha 11 that had a range of only 37 km. After a number of Okha 11s were lost along with their carrier G4M2e Betty bombers on several sorties, it became necessary to extend the range to 130 km by installing the Hitachi Tsu-11 hybrid motor-jet engine. This is the only surviving Model 22.
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Lope's Hope
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:289918Submit Correction
View count: 257
Built as AK875 and 1047 for RCAF. Later to NX1048N.
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Lope's Hope
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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:289918Submit Correction
View count: 257
Built as AK875 and 1047 for RCAF. Later to NX1048N.
Registration / Serial:194
Aircraft Version:Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk1A
C/n (msn):15349
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:343-35
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:289653Submit Correction
View count: 453
Japanese Navy 'George' fighter preserved in the Dulles Museum.
Registration / Serial:343-35
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:343-35
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - 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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:289653Submit Correction
View count: 453
Japanese Navy 'George' fighter preserved in the Dulles Museum.
Registration / Serial:343-35
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)
C/n (msn):5341
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:LF686
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):[ LF686 ]
Operator Titles:UK - 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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:287832Submit Correction
View count: 294
Completed as a Hurricane IIc, this was one of the last of an order for 2005 aircraft and was delivered in March 1944. It served with No. 41 Operational Training Unit based at Hawarden. It was allocated to 5270M on 27 June 1945.
Registration / Serial:LF686
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):[ LF686 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:LF686
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):[ LF686 ]
Operator Titles:UK - 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:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:287832Submit Correction
View count: 294
Completed as a Hurricane IIc, this was one of the last of an order for 2005 aircraft and was delivered in March 1944. It served with No. 41 Operational Training Unit based at Hawarden. It was allocated to 5270M on 27 June 1945.
Registration / Serial:LF686
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk2C
C/n (msn):[ LF686 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield