555 results found
Registration / Serial:1383
Military Code:9.B.12
Aircraft Original Type:Vought SB2U Vindicator (V-156)
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought SB2U Vindicator
Aircraft Version:Vought SB2U-2 Vindicator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55792Submit Correction
View count: 239
This is the only SB2U extant and was delivered in July 1939, serving in patrol roles until it was transferred to Carrier Qualification Training Unit, Glenview NAS, IL. and assigned to the USS Wolverine (IX-64). It crashed a month later and sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan, where it stayed until recovery in 1990. After restoration it is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:1383
Aircraft Version:Vought SB2U-2 Vindicator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:1383
Military Code:9.B.12
Aircraft Original Type:Vought SB2U Vindicator (V-156)
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought SB2U Vindicator
Aircraft Version:Vought SB2U-2 Vindicator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55792Submit Correction
View count: 239
This is the only SB2U extant and was delivered in July 1939, serving in patrol roles until it was transferred to Carrier Qualification Training Unit, Glenview NAS, IL. and assigned to the USS Wolverine (IX-64). It crashed a month later and sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan, where it stayed until recovery in 1990. After restoration it is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:1383
Aircraft Version:Vought SB2U-2 Vindicator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:110639
Military Code:35
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262B-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):110639
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55662Submit Correction
View count: 335
This priceless two-seater trainer version was captured intact in Northern Germany and after WWII sent to the Armament Test Division, NAS Patuxent River for tests and evaluation. Later she was used as the template for reverse engineering newbuild machines on the the 'Me-262 Project'. In return she was restored to this immaculate condition and, although the link to Naval aviation may be a little tenuous, I was more than thrilled to see her at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:110639
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262B-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):110639
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:110639
Military Code:35
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262B-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):110639
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55662Submit Correction
View count: 335
This priceless two-seater trainer version was captured intact in Northern Germany and after WWII sent to the Armament Test Division, NAS Patuxent River for tests and evaluation. Later she was used as the template for reverse engineering newbuild machines on the the 'Me-262 Project'. In return she was restored to this immaculate condition and, although the link to Naval aviation may be a little tenuous, I was more than thrilled to see her at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:110639
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-262B-1A Schwalbe
C/n (msn):110639
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:63426
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/C-78/JRC/Crane)
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):5515
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55220Submit Correction
View count: 331
This 'Bamboo Bomber' is painted with green engine cowls and sash to represent a JRC-1 Navy WWII era trainer and is on display at the wonderful National Naval Aviation Museum. It carries a fake serial (63426 was a Vought F4U-4 Corsair), and never served with the Navy. Ex USAAF 43-7995, then civil as N63426.
Registration / Serial:63426
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):5515
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:63426
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/C-78/JRC/Crane)
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):5515
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55220Submit Correction
View count: 331
This 'Bamboo Bomber' is painted with green engine cowls and sash to represent a JRC-1 Navy WWII era trainer and is on display at the wonderful National Naval Aviation Museum. It carries a fake serial (63426 was a Vought F4U-4 Corsair), and never served with the Navy. Ex USAAF 43-7995, then civil as N63426.
Registration / Serial:63426
Aircraft Version:Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (T-50)
C/n (msn):5515
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:55072Submit Correction
View count: 391
Registration / Serial:157984
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:55072Submit Correction
View count: 391
Registration / Serial:157984
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:122397
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler)
Aircraft Version:Martin AM-1 Mauler
C/n (msn):13916
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:54249Submit Correction
View count: 315
Out of 151 Martin Maulers built, only 5 aiframes still exist. The National Museum of Naval Aviation displays one of the two restored so far.
Registration / Serial:122397
Aircraft Version:Martin AM-1 Mauler
C/n (msn):13916
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:122397
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler)
Aircraft Version:Martin AM-1 Mauler
C/n (msn):13916
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:54249Submit Correction
View count: 315
Out of 151 Martin Maulers built, only 5 aiframes still exist. The National Museum of Naval Aviation displays one of the two restored so far.
Registration / Serial:122397
Aircraft Version:Martin AM-1 Mauler
C/n (msn):13916
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:156484
Military Code:AU-60
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King (S-61B)
C/n (msn):61430
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:53178Submit Correction
View count: 366
Registration / Serial:156484
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King (S-61B)
C/n (msn):61430
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:156484
Military Code:AU-60
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King (S-61B)
C/n (msn):61430
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:53178Submit Correction
View count: 366
Registration / Serial:156484
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King (S-61B)
C/n (msn):61430
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:138326
Other Marks:E-00
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-397
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52160Submit Correction
View count: 143
This aircraft is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum in the markings of Training Squadron 6 (VT-6). This aircraft was originally intended for static display in an airpark in Hattieburg, MS but instead was transferred to the museum in 1990.
Registration / Serial:138326
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-397
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:138326
Other Marks:E-00
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-397
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52160Submit Correction
View count: 143
This aircraft is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum in the markings of Training Squadron 6 (VT-6). This aircraft was originally intended for static display in an airpark in Hattieburg, MS but instead was transferred to the museum in 1990.
Registration / Serial:138326
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-397
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"57039"
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):1288
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52155Submit Correction
View count: 583
This Pacific jungle diorama is just one of the many interesting exhibits and displays to be seen at the magnificent National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola. This Wildcat is in fact 16089 and was w/o after ditching following take-off from USS Sable in Dec. 1944.
Registration / Serial:"57039"
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
C/n (msn):1288
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"57039"
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):1288
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52155Submit Correction
View count: 583
This Pacific jungle diorama is just one of the many interesting exhibits and displays to be seen at the magnificent National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola. This Wildcat is in fact 16089 and was w/o after ditching following take-off from USS Sable in Dec. 1944.
Registration / Serial:"57039"
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
C/n (msn):1288
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:07534
Military Code:24
Aircraft Original Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):[ 5926 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52094Submit Correction
View count: 219
Delivered to the US Navy as Bu5926, then transferred to Uruguay through lend-lease agreements. Arrived at the National Naval Aviation Museum in 1971. Painted with fake serial 07534.
Registration / Serial:07534
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):[ 5926 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:07534
Military Code:24
Aircraft Original Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):[ 5926 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52094Submit Correction
View count: 219
Delivered to the US Navy as Bu5926, then transferred to Uruguay through lend-lease agreements. Arrived at the National Naval Aviation Museum in 1971. Painted with fake serial 07534.
Registration / Serial:07534
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):[ 5926 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:A-8529
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 51 Fledgling
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 51 Fledgling
Aircraft Version:Curtiss N2C-2 Fledgling
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52093Submit Correction
View count: 211
Twenty N2C-2s were acquired by the Navy late 20s/early 30s to equip Naval Resrve Training Squadrons. This example was retored in a scheme representing an aircraft that served at Quantico and Grosse Ile. before being transferred to the Army in 1939.
Registration / Serial:A-8529
Aircraft Version:Curtiss N2C-2 Fledgling
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:A-8529
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss 51 Fledgling
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss 51 Fledgling
Aircraft Version:Curtiss N2C-2 Fledgling
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52093Submit Correction
View count: 211
Twenty N2C-2s were acquired by the Navy late 20s/early 30s to equip Naval Resrve Training Squadrons. This example was retored in a scheme representing an aircraft that served at Quantico and Grosse Ile. before being transferred to the Army in 1939.
Registration / Serial:A-8529
Aircraft Version:Curtiss N2C-2 Fledgling
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:123050
Other Marks:H-311
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman F9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):K-65
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:51720Submit Correction
View count: 239
This Panther is displayed at the National Naval Aviation Museum in the markings of VF-151. She flew with this squadron in the summer of 1953 on combat missions over Korea from the carrier USS Boxer.
Registration / Serial:123050
Aircraft Version:Grumman F9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):K-65
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:123050
Other Marks:H-311
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman F9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):K-65
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:51720Submit Correction
View count: 239
This Panther is displayed at the National Naval Aviation Museum in the markings of VF-151. She flew with this squadron in the summer of 1953 on combat missions over Korea from the carrier USS Boxer.
Registration / Serial:123050
Aircraft Version:Grumman F9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):K-65
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:94203
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-11955
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Minsi III
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50892Submit Correction
View count: 628
This is another of the super dioramas to be seen at the National Naval Aviation Museum and depicts 'Minsi III' (one of the aircraft in which Cdr. David McCampbell achieved 34 kills, the Navy's highest scoring fighter ace) being worked on by her ground crew on the lower deck of a carrier. In reality this a/c was delivered in July 45 and became N7865C after the war before being acquired by the museum in 1971.
Registration / Serial:94203
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-11955
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:94203
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat (G-50)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F6F Hellcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-11955
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Minsi III
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50892Submit Correction
View count: 628
This is another of the super dioramas to be seen at the National Naval Aviation Museum and depicts 'Minsi III' (one of the aircraft in which Cdr. David McCampbell achieved 34 kills, the Navy's highest scoring fighter ace) being worked on by her ground crew on the lower deck of a carrier. In reality this a/c was delivered in July 45 and became N7865C after the war before being acquired by the museum in 1971.
Registration / Serial:94203
Aircraft Version:Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
C/n (msn):A-11955
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:86747
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):5805
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50638Submit Correction
View count: 219
This aircraft was delivered right towards the end of WWII being too late to see any action so languished for a year at NAS Tillamook before being SOC. Fortunately, she avoided the fate of most of her contemporaries, a date with the axeman, to wind up at the National Naval Aviation Museum during 1980.
Registration / Serial:86747
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
C/n (msn):5805
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:86747
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):5805
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50638Submit Correction
View count: 219
This aircraft was delivered right towards the end of WWII being too late to see any action so languished for a year at NAS Tillamook before being SOC. Fortunately, she avoided the fate of most of her contemporaries, a date with the axeman, to wind up at the National Naval Aviation Museum during 1980.
Registration / Serial:86747
Aircraft Version:Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
C/n (msn):5805
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:33581
Military Code:149
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50333Submit Correction
View count: 894
This Duck was accepted into the Navy in 1945 and served on the US East coast until being withdrawn in 1948. She spent time on display at the Museum Corps Museum in Quantico before being transported to Pensacola and, following a period of restoration, going on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum in 1974.
Registration / Serial:33581
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:33581
Military Code:149
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman J2F Duck (G-15)
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50333Submit Correction
View count: 894
This Duck was accepted into the Navy in 1945 and served on the US East coast until being withdrawn in 1948. She spent time on display at the Museum Corps Museum in Quantico before being transported to Pensacola and, following a period of restoration, going on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum in 1974.
Registration / Serial:33581
Aircraft Version:Grumman J2F-6 Duck
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:49763Submit Correction
View count: 356
The second production F6U Pirate was rescued from the New Mexico desert where it was relegated to weapons testing as a target. Restored by the volunteers of the Vought Aircraft Heritage Foundation, the early jet joined the National Naval Aviation Museum collection in 2012.
Registration / Serial:122479
Aircraft Version:Vought F6U-1 Pirate
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:49763Submit Correction
View count: 356
The second production F6U Pirate was rescued from the New Mexico desert where it was relegated to weapons testing as a target. Restored by the volunteers of the Vought Aircraft Heritage Foundation, the early jet joined the National Naval Aviation Museum collection in 2012.
Registration / Serial:122479
Aircraft Version:Vought F6U-1 Pirate
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:135300
Military Code:NL-405
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6)
C/n (msn):9944
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49089Submit Correction
View count: 212
This venerable old aircraft flew 219 combat missions over Vietnam, concluding with the last ever combat mission by a Skyraider. During one of these missions this Spad scored one of the two jet kills by the type in the conflict. She is now ennjoyering her well earned retirement on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:135300
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6)
C/n (msn):9944
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:135300
Military Code:NL-405
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6)
C/n (msn):9944
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49089Submit Correction
View count: 212
This venerable old aircraft flew 219 combat missions over Vietnam, concluding with the last ever combat mission by a Skyraider. During one of these missions this Spad scored one of the two jet kills by the type in the conflict. She is now ennjoyering her well earned retirement on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:135300
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1H Skyraider (AD-6)
C/n (msn):9944
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"1130"
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1130
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48920Submit Correction
View count: 224
In 1936 the US Navy acquired one example of the L-10 Electra (c/n 1052) and gave it the designation XR2O-1 and serial 0267. It flew as an executive transport for the top brass. That aircraft is now preserved at the New England Air Museum. The airframe seen here is ex-N19HL (which never saw any military service) and is displayed with a fictitious serial in the US Navy scheme in use at that time.
Registration / Serial:"1130"
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1130
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"1130"
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 10 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1130
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48920Submit Correction
View count: 224
In 1936 the US Navy acquired one example of the L-10 Electra (c/n 1052) and gave it the designation XR2O-1 and serial 0267. It flew as an executive transport for the top brass. That aircraft is now preserved at the New England Air Museum. The airframe seen here is ex-N19HL (which never saw any military service) and is displayed with a fictitious serial in the US Navy scheme in use at that time.
Registration / Serial:"1130"
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 10-A Electra
C/n (msn):1130
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:151952
Other Marks:HW-00
Aircraft Original Type:Vertol 107
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol 107/H-46 Sea Knight
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48899Submit Correction
View count: 309
This Sea Knight was TOC by the USN in Oct. 65 and served with various squadrons including HMM-164, 165 & 265 before being retired to MASDC during Jan. 72 as 1J037. She was returned to service in July 74 with NARF, North Island & then Cherry Point before finally serving in Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6 on board the combat stores ship Sylvania (AFS-2). Now in retirement on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola.
Registration / Serial:151952
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:151952
Other Marks:HW-00
Aircraft Original Type:Vertol 107
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol 107/H-46 Sea Knight
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48899Submit Correction
View count: 309
This Sea Knight was TOC by the USN in Oct. 65 and served with various squadrons including HMM-164, 165 & 265 before being retired to MASDC during Jan. 72 as 1J037. She was returned to service in July 74 with NARF, North Island & then Cherry Point before finally serving in Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6 on board the combat stores ship Sylvania (AFS-2). Now in retirement on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola.
Registration / Serial:151952
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:31 May 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:121710
Military Code:100/B
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1084
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:48753Submit Correction
View count: 355
Registration / Serial:121710
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1084
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:121710
Military Code:100/B
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1084
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:48753Submit Correction
View count: 355
Registration / Serial:121710
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1084
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:6 March 2015
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:3969
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3A Wildcat
C/n (msn):851
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48303Submit Correction
View count: 333
This was the last of a total of 95 -3A variant aircraft built and the last of the batch of 65 delivered to the Navy and Marine Corps. She was delivered to the Navy in 1941 and served with VMF-111 at Qantico and then San Diego.
Registration / Serial:3969
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3A Wildcat
C/n (msn):851
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:3969
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat (G-18/36/52/53)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3A Wildcat
C/n (msn):851
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48303Submit Correction
View count: 333
This was the last of a total of 95 -3A variant aircraft built and the last of the batch of 65 delivered to the Navy and Marine Corps. She was delivered to the Navy in 1941 and served with VMF-111 at Qantico and then San Diego.
Registration / Serial:3969
Aircraft Version:Grumman F4F-3A Wildcat
C/n (msn):851
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact