385 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 8103/18 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Halberstadt CL II/CL IV |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Halberstadt CL II/CL IV |
| Aircraft Version: | Halberstadt CL IV |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 29765Submit Correction |
| View count: | 775 |
German CL class aircraft were light two-seaters used as escort fighters and ground attack aircraft. Developed from the Halberstadt CL.II, the nimble CL.IV was manoeuvrable and easy to fly. It saw action in the final battles of WWI in 1918.
| Registration / Serial: | 8103/18 |
| Aircraft Version: | Halberstadt CL IV |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 8103/18 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Halberstadt CL II/CL IV |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Halberstadt CL II/CL IV |
| Aircraft Version: | Halberstadt CL IV |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 29765Submit Correction |
| View count: | 775 |
German CL class aircraft were light two-seaters used as escort fighters and ground attack aircraft. Developed from the Halberstadt CL.II, the nimble CL.IV was manoeuvrable and easy to fly. It saw action in the final battles of WWI in 1918.
| Registration / Serial: | 8103/18 |
| Aircraft Version: | Halberstadt CL IV |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Military Code: | 6F4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing PW-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PW-9/FB |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 28972Submit Correction |
| View count: | 457 |
The Boeing 15 fighter served with the US Army as the PW-9 and with the Navy as the FB. The FB-5 model was the USN's first true carrier fighter. I understand it used 'grapple hooks' on an axle between the main wheels that this survivor doesn't have. The tail skid looks intriguing. Also the navigation light on the wing tip seems enormous, but this is mostly a wide angle effect.
| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Military Code: | 6F4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing PW-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PW-9/FB |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 28972Submit Correction |
| View count: | 457 |
The Boeing 15 fighter served with the US Army as the PW-9 and with the Navy as the FB. The FB-5 model was the USN's first true carrier fighter. I understand it used 'grapple hooks' on an axle between the main wheels that this survivor doesn't have. The tail skid looks intriguing. Also the navigation light on the wing tip seems enormous, but this is mostly a wide angle effect.
| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Military Code: | 8 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 26058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 325 |
This is a composite of several Nie 28 fighters. It is painted as the aircraft of Lt James Meissner of the 94th Aero Squadron 'Hat-in-Ring', based near Toul, France in May 1918, but serial 6144 is not applied. This aircraft was formerly registered as N4123A but that was cancelled in Jul-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Military Code: | 8 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nieuport 28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 26058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 325 |
This is a composite of several Nie 28 fighters. It is painted as the aircraft of Lt James Meissner of the 94th Aero Squadron 'Hat-in-Ring', based near Toul, France in May 1918, but serial 6144 is not applied. This aircraft was formerly registered as N4123A but that was cancelled in Jul-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Nieuport 28C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1918-1958E |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N982V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss Hawk I |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss Hawk I/II |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Hawk I-A |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gulfhawk |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 24541Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
Built in 1929 as the Curtiss Long-Distance Hawk I demonstrator, a variant of the P-6E fighter, and registered NR636E. Rebuilt after a crash as the Hawk IA and delivered to aerobatic pilot Al Williams as NR982V in August 1930. Named Gulfhawk and painted orange when Williams was contracted by Gulf Oil in 1933. Replaced by the Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II in 1936. Restored from 1958-62 and subsequently flown by Hollywood stunt pilot Frank Tallman. Donated to the NASM in 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | N982V |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Hawk I-A |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N982V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss Hawk I |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss Hawk I/II |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Hawk I-A |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gulfhawk |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 24541Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
Built in 1929 as the Curtiss Long-Distance Hawk I demonstrator, a variant of the P-6E fighter, and registered NR636E. Rebuilt after a crash as the Hawk IA and delivered to aerobatic pilot Al Williams as NR982V in August 1930. Named Gulfhawk and painted orange when Williams was contracted by Gulf Oil in 1933. Replaced by the Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II in 1936. Restored from 1958-62 and subsequently flown by Hollywood stunt pilot Frank Tallman. Donated to the NASM in 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | N982V |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Hawk I-A |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 24093Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
SPAD was better known for its single-seat fighters, and the two-seat S.XI/S.XVI served without distinction as a reconnaissance aircraft. Six S.XVIs were supplied to the Americans, and this particular one was flown by Lt Col Billy Mitchell during the Battle of Château-Thierry in July 1918.
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-XI |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 24093Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
SPAD was better known for its single-seat fighters, and the two-seat S.XI/S.XVI served without distinction as a reconnaissance aircraft. Six S.XVIs were supplied to the Americans, and this particular one was flown by Lt Col Billy Mitchell during the Battle of Château-Thierry in July 1918.
| Registration / Serial: | 9392 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS9392 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-XVI |
| C/n (msn): | 959 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N7791 |
| Military Code: | AC-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA |
| C/n (msn): | 1185 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21993Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
Actually an RCAF machine serialled 2346, this Lysander was stored post-war in Ontario, Canada till restoration to flying condition in 1973 at Van Nuys, CA, then assuming the RAF identity N7791 (which is not a civil N reg). Donated to the Smithsonian in 1979
| Registration / Serial: | N7791 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA |
| C/n (msn): | 1185 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N7791 |
| Military Code: | AC-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA |
| C/n (msn): | 1185 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21993Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
Actually an RCAF machine serialled 2346, this Lysander was stored post-war in Ontario, Canada till restoration to flying condition in 1973 at Van Nuys, CA, then assuming the RAF identity N7791 (which is not a civil N reg). Donated to the Smithsonian in 1979
| Registration / Serial: | N7791 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA |
| C/n (msn): | 1185 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21506Submit Correction |
| View count: | 445 |
My shot of this record-breaking machine at Farnborough gives more details. Set another speed record, this time transcontinental, on delivery flight to Air & Space Museum at Dulles on 6.3.90. View gives some measure of the wealth of exhibits on offer at the Udvar-Hazy Center
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21506Submit Correction |
| View count: | 445 |
My shot of this record-breaking machine at Farnborough gives more details. Set another speed record, this time transcontinental, on delivery flight to Air & Space Museum at Dulles on 6.3.90. View gives some measure of the wealth of exhibits on offer at the Udvar-Hazy Center
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N1111L |
| Other Marks: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21042Submit Correction |
| View count: | 284 |
On 16.8.69, Darryl Greenamyer broke the three kilometre speed record at 483 mph in this highly modified Bearcat "Conquest 1". The previous record had been set in 1939 in a Messerschmitt Me 209. Greenamyer won the National Air Races six times with this aircraft before donating it to the Smithsonian in 1977
| Registration / Serial: | N1111L |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N1111L |
| Other Marks: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21042Submit Correction |
| View count: | 284 |
On 16.8.69, Darryl Greenamyer broke the three kilometre speed record at 483 mph in this highly modified Bearcat "Conquest 1". The previous record had been set in 1939 in a Messerschmitt Me 209. Greenamyer won the National Air Races six times with this aircraft before donating it to the Smithsonian in 1977
| Registration / Serial: | N1111L |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat |
| C/n (msn): | D.1020 |
| Operator Titles: | American Jet |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N702A |
| Alternate Registration: | NC702A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-21 Goose |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-21/38/39 Goose |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-21A Goose |
| C/n (msn): | 1048 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21032Submit Correction |
| View count: | 284 |
This Goose was manufactured in December 1938 and flew in Venezuela and Ecuador until 1951. Then returned to the US and operated by Chalk's Flying Service in the Caribbean from 1954 to 1977. Donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1983 after restoration
| Registration / Serial: | N702A |
| Alternate Registration: | NC702A |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-21A Goose |
| C/n (msn): | 1048 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N702A |
| Alternate Registration: | NC702A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-21 Goose |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-21/38/39 Goose |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-21A Goose |
| C/n (msn): | 1048 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21032Submit Correction |
| View count: | 284 |
This Goose was manufactured in December 1938 and flew in Venezuela and Ecuador until 1951. Then returned to the US and operated by Chalk's Flying Service in the Caribbean from 1954 to 1977. Donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1983 after restoration
| Registration / Serial: | N702A |
| Alternate Registration: | NC702A |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-21A Goose |
| C/n (msn): | 1048 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-86292 |
| Military Code: | 82/R |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Licence-built by: | Martin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 44-86292 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Enola Gay |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21027Submit Correction |
| View count: | 342 |
Many years ago while "Enola Gay" was still dismantled and in store at the Silver Hill facility, I once had the eerie experience of being able to go on board and sit in the bombadier's seat. Of course this is the Superfortress which dropped the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare on Hiroshima on 6.8.45
| Registration / Serial: | 44-86292 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | [ 44-86292 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-86292 |
| Military Code: | 82/R |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Licence-built by: | Martin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 44-86292 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Enola Gay |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21027Submit Correction |
| View count: | 342 |
Many years ago while "Enola Gay" was still dismantled and in store at the Silver Hill facility, I once had the eerie experience of being able to go on board and sit in the bombadier's seat. Of course this is the Superfortress which dropped the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare on Hiroshima on 6.8.45
| Registration / Serial: | 44-86292 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | [ 44-86292 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 320 |
Designed with folding wings and tail surfaces to be catapulted from submarines and used to attack the USA mainland, the first mission with Seirans on board was at sea when Japan surrendered. To shorten the launching process, they were to be catapulted from a cold start by heating the engine oil to 60°C in a separate chamber and pumping it through the engine just before launch, along with hot water. This is the only survivor of 28 built
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 320 |
Designed with folding wings and tail surfaces to be catapulted from submarines and used to attack the USA mainland, the first mission with Seirans on board was at sea when Japan surrendered. To shorten the launching process, they were to be catapulted from a cold start by heating the engine oil to 60°C in a separate chamber and pumping it through the engine just before launch, along with hot water. This is the only survivor of 28 built
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Aichi M6A1 Seiran |
| C/n (msn): | 1600228 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N70700 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 367 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 367 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 367-80(B) |
| C/n (msn): | 17158 |
| Operator Titles: | Boeing |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20097Submit Correction |
| View count: | 612 |
Built as a private venture by Boeing and operated from 1954 to 1969, the legendary Dash 80 was forerunner of a huge success story which saw some 1,800 707s and KC-135s being produced
| Registration / Serial: | N70700 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 367-80(B) |
| C/n (msn): | 17158 |
| Operator Titles: | Boeing |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N70700 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 367 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 367 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 367-80(B) |
| C/n (msn): | 17158 |
| Operator Titles: | Boeing |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20097Submit Correction |
| View count: | 612 |
Built as a private venture by Boeing and operated from 1954 to 1969, the legendary Dash 80 was forerunner of a huge success story which saw some 1,800 707s and KC-135s being produced
| Registration / Serial: | N70700 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 367-80(B) |
| C/n (msn): | 17158 |
| Operator Titles: | Boeing |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Military Code: | VG-PH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20096Submit Correction |
| View count: | 464 |
First flown in 10.43, the push-pull "Arrow" was the fastest production piston fighter of WWII, capable of 472mph at 21,000ft. This sole remaining example of 37 built was taken to the USA for evaluation after the war. Ferried from Oberwiesenfeld to Cherbourg escorted by two P-51s, the Do 335 was easily able to out-pace the escorts and arrived 45 minutes ahead. When returned to Dornier for restoration in 1974, explosive charges to blow off the tail and rear propeller in emergency were found still intact
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Military Code: | VG-PH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dornier Do-335 Pfeil |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20096Submit Correction |
| View count: | 464 |
First flown in 10.43, the push-pull "Arrow" was the fastest production piston fighter of WWII, capable of 472mph at 21,000ft. This sole remaining example of 37 built was taken to the USA for evaluation after the war. Ferried from Oberwiesenfeld to Cherbourg escorted by two P-51s, the Do 335 was easily able to out-pace the escorts and arrived 45 minutes ahead. When returned to Dornier for restoration in 1974, explosive charges to blow off the tail and rear propeller in emergency were found still intact
| Registration / Serial: | 240102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dornier Do-335A-0 Pfeil |
| C/n (msn): | 240102 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19621Submit Correction |
| View count: | 385 |
Magnificent machine respledent to her former West Virginia ANG glory. First delivered to the MATS Division at Charleston AFB as "City of Prestwick" in March 1956, she later served Mississippi ANG, WV ANG and lastly Pennsylvania ANG. Flown to Van Nuys as N1104W in 8.81, Classic Air intended to use her to fly Japanese tourists to the Grand Canyon but the aircraft remained inactive till taken by NASM in 1988, restoration not being completed till 2007
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19621Submit Correction |
| View count: | 385 |
Magnificent machine respledent to her former West Virginia ANG glory. First delivered to the MATS Division at Charleston AFB as "City of Prestwick" in March 1956, she later served Mississippi ANG, WV ANG and lastly Pennsylvania ANG. Flown to Van Nuys as N1104W in 8.81, Classic Air intended to use her to fly Japanese tourists to the Grand Canyon but the aircraft remained inactive till taken by NASM in 1988, restoration not being completed till 2007
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N1202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51C Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29080 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19253Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
After wins in the Bendix Trophy air races of 1946 and 1947 for Paul Mantz in this Mustang while named "Stormy Petrel", Charles F Blair flew 3,478 miles non-stop from New York to London on 31.1.51 in the renamed "Excalibur III" at an average speed of 446mph in 7hr 48m, a record for a piston-engined aircraft. Four months later he flew 3,260 miles across the North Pole from Bardufoss, Norway to Fairbanks, AK. For many years a large scale model of the aircraft was displayed at Heathrow Airport
| Registration / Serial: | N1202 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51C Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29080 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N1202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51C Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29080 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19253Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
After wins in the Bendix Trophy air races of 1946 and 1947 for Paul Mantz in this Mustang while named "Stormy Petrel", Charles F Blair flew 3,478 miles non-stop from New York to London on 31.1.51 in the renamed "Excalibur III" at an average speed of 446mph in 7hr 48m, a record for a piston-engined aircraft. Four months later he flew 3,260 miles across the North Pole from Bardufoss, Norway to Fairbanks, AK. For many years a large scale model of the aircraft was displayed at Heathrow Airport
| Registration / Serial: | N1202 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51C Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29080 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "A9056" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19241Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
The only surviving example of the eight Sparrowhawks built and designed to be launched and recovered from the USN Airships 'Akron' and 'Macon' by trapeze mechanism, this is actually XF9C-2 Bu.Aer A9264
| Registration / Serial: | "A9056" |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "A9056" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19241Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
The only surviving example of the eight Sparrowhawks built and designed to be launched and recovered from the USN Airships 'Akron' and 'Macon' by trapeze mechanism, this is actually XF9C-2 Bu.Aer A9264
| Registration / Serial: | "A9056" |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N1104W |
| 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 |
| 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 May 2007 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 16733Submit Correction |
| View count: | 213 |
After 20 years in storage at Dulles Airport, the NASM began restoration of C-121C in May 2007 for display at the museum's Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N1104W |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 2007 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N1104W |
| 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 |
| 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 May 2007 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 16733Submit Correction |
| View count: | 213 |
After 20 years in storage at Dulles Airport, the NASM began restoration of C-121C in May 2007 for display at the museum's Udvar-Hazy Center.
| Registration / Serial: | N1104W |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049F-4196 |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 2007 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N703NA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell V-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell V-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-15 |
| C/n (msn): | 0002 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army / Bell Helicopter Textron |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 3682Submit Correction |
| View count: | 544 |
The first XV-15 made its initial flight in 5.77. N703NA was the second, used for tests to support the V-22 Osprey military and Bell/Agusta BA609 civilian tiltrotor programmes until retirement in 2003
| Registration / Serial: | N703NA |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-15 |
| C/n (msn): | 0002 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army / Bell Helicopter Textron |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N703NA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell V-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell V-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-15 |
| C/n (msn): | 0002 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army / Bell Helicopter Textron |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 3682Submit Correction |
| View count: | 544 |
The first XV-15 made its initial flight in 5.77. N703NA was the second, used for tests to support the V-22 Osprey military and Bell/Agusta BA609 civilian tiltrotor programmes until retirement in 2003
| Registration / Serial: | N703NA |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XV-15 |
| C/n (msn): | 0002 |
| Operator Titles: | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / USA - Army / Bell Helicopter Textron |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7972 |
| Alternate Registration: | 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 2326Submit Correction |
| View count: | 542 |
An irresistible motive at Udvar-Hazy.
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7972 |
| Alternate Registration: | 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7972 |
| Alternate Registration: | 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 2326Submit Correction |
| View count: | 542 |
An irresistible motive at Udvar-Hazy.
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7972 |
| Alternate Registration: | 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: | 1 May 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-8330 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38330 |
| Military Code: | FK-330 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 1279Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1007 |
This P-61 was donated to the National Air Museum (as it was then known) as early as 1950, after five years of test work. However, NACA soon asked to borrow it for high-altitude experimental work. After about 50 flights as a mothership, dropping recoverable swept-wing test bodies, it was returned in 1954 to museum storage. Some 52 years later, it was unveiled for display in original test markings
| Registration / Serial: | 43-8330 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38330 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-8330 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38330 |
| Military Code: | FK-330 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop P-61 Black Widow |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| 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: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 1279Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1007 |
This P-61 was donated to the National Air Museum (as it was then known) as early as 1950, after five years of test work. However, NACA soon asked to borrow it for high-altitude experimental work. After about 50 flights as a mothership, dropping recoverable swept-wing test bodies, it was returned in 1954 to museum storage. Some 52 years later, it was unveiled for display in original test markings
| Registration / Serial: | 43-8330 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38330 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop P-61C Black Widow |
| C/n (msn): | 1376 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map | Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |