552 results found
Registration / Serial:46-682
Alternate Serial:6682
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-92 (7)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-92 (7)
Aircraft Version:Convair XF-92A (7-002)
C/n (msn):[ 46-682 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:158341Submit Correction
View count: 876
Delta-winged interceptor prototype. First flew 18.09.48. Just supersonic. Last flew 1953. Experience gained led to the F-102.
Registration / Serial:46-682
Alternate Serial:6682
Aircraft Version:Convair XF-92A (7-002)
C/n (msn):[ 46-682 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:46-682
Alternate Serial:6682
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-92 (7)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-92 (7)
Aircraft Version:Convair XF-92A (7-002)
C/n (msn):[ 46-682 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:158341Submit Correction
View count: 876
Delta-winged interceptor prototype. First flew 18.09.48. Just supersonic. Last flew 1953. Experience gained led to the F-102.
Registration / Serial:46-682
Alternate Serial:6682
Aircraft Version:Convair XF-92A (7-002)
C/n (msn):[ 46-682 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:46-680
Alternate Serial:6680
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-91 Thunderceptor
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-91 Thunderceptor
Aircraft Version:Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor
C/n (msn):[ 46-680 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:156473Submit Correction
View count: 323
The first of two prototype XF-91 single-seat supersonic interceptors powered by a J47 and a 6000 lbs XLR11 rocket. First flew 9 May 1949. No serial production of the type was undertaken.
Registration / Serial:46-680
Alternate Serial:6680
Aircraft Version:Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor
C/n (msn):[ 46-680 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:46-680
Alternate Serial:6680
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-91 Thunderceptor
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-91 Thunderceptor
Aircraft Version:Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor
C/n (msn):[ 46-680 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:156473Submit Correction
View count: 323
The first of two prototype XF-91 single-seat supersonic interceptors powered by a J47 and a 6000 lbs XLR11 rocket. First flew 9 May 1949. No serial production of the type was undertaken.
Registration / Serial:46-680
Alternate Serial:6680
Aircraft Version:Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor
C/n (msn):[ 46-680 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:60-0263
Alternate Serial:00263
Aircraft Original Type:Kaman HTK
Aircraft Generic Type:Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43F Huskie
C/n (msn):87
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:151322Submit Correction
View count: 242
Pictured when it was displayed next to a B-36, this Huskie has since been moved above the floor exhibits, suspended from the ceiling.
Registration / Serial:60-0263
Alternate Serial:00263
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43F Huskie
C/n (msn):87
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:60-0263
Alternate Serial:00263
Aircraft Original Type:Kaman HTK
Aircraft Generic Type:Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43F Huskie
C/n (msn):87
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:151322Submit Correction
View count: 242
Pictured when it was displayed next to a B-36, this Huskie has since been moved above the floor exhibits, suspended from the ceiling.
Registration / Serial:60-0263
Alternate Serial:00263
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43F Huskie
C/n (msn):87
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:144896Submit Correction
View count: 288
Two-seat closed cockpit parasol-winged observation monoplane, the only survivor of 90 built for the USAAC from 1935. Crashed at Harlingen TX 27.11.42 and remains retrieved in 1967 and restored for display.
Registration / Serial:35-179
Aircraft Version:Douglas O-46A
C/n (msn):1441
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:144896Submit Correction
View count: 288
Two-seat closed cockpit parasol-winged observation monoplane, the only survivor of 90 built for the USAAC from 1935. Crashed at Harlingen TX 27.11.42 and remains retrieved in 1967 and restored for display.
Registration / Serial:35-179
Aircraft Version:Douglas O-46A
C/n (msn):1441
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:21 July 1991
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:54-1620
Alternate Serial:41620
Aircraft Original Type:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
Aircraft Generic Type:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
Aircraft Version:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
C/n (msn):[ 54-1620 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134834Submit Correction
View count: 412
The X-13 was intended to prove that a jet could take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight and return to vertical flight for landing. It was hoped that such a jet would lead the way for submarine-based aircraft and provide offensive capability should conventional runways be destroyed in an attack. This is the second of two X-13s, completing the first full-cycle flight in April 1957 at Edwards AFB and is now on dispaly in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF's new fourth building.
Registration / Serial:54-1620
Alternate Serial:41620
Aircraft Version:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
C/n (msn):[ 54-1620 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:54-1620
Alternate Serial:41620
Aircraft Original Type:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
Aircraft Generic Type:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
Aircraft Version:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
C/n (msn):[ 54-1620 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134834Submit Correction
View count: 412
The X-13 was intended to prove that a jet could take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight and return to vertical flight for landing. It was hoped that such a jet would lead the way for submarine-based aircraft and provide offensive capability should conventional runways be destroyed in an attack. This is the second of two X-13s, completing the first full-cycle flight in April 1957 at Edwards AFB and is now on dispaly in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF's new fourth building.
Registration / Serial:54-1620
Alternate Serial:41620
Aircraft Version:Ryan X-13 Vertijet
C/n (msn):[ 54-1620 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134831Submit Correction
View count: 648
The British-built Kestrel was the prototype version of the Harrier and became the world's first operational VSTOL fighter with the RAF in 1969. As XS688 this was one of six Kestrels that came to Edwards AFB for US armed forces testing and subsequent entry into service with the US Marine Corps. This example is now on display in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:134831Submit Correction
View count: 648
The British-built Kestrel was the prototype version of the Harrier and became the world's first operational VSTOL fighter with the RAF in 1969. As XS688 this was one of six Kestrels that came to Edwards AFB for US armed forces testing and subsequent entry into service with the US Marine Corps. This example is now on display in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:62-0001
Alternate Serial:20001
Aircraft Original Type:North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Aircraft Generic Type:North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Aircraft Version:North American XB-70A Valkyrie
C/n (msn):278-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:129617Submit Correction
View count: 1580
Registration / Serial:62-0001
Alternate Serial:20001
Aircraft Version:North American XB-70A Valkyrie
C/n (msn):278-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:62-0001
Alternate Serial:20001
Aircraft Original Type:North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Aircraft Generic Type:North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Aircraft Version:North American XB-70A Valkyrie
C/n (msn):278-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:129617Submit Correction
View count: 1580
Registration / Serial:62-0001
Alternate Serial:20001
Aircraft Version:North American XB-70A Valkyrie
C/n (msn):278-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:124439Submit Correction
View count: 260
Initially flew as XS688 with the Tripartite Evaluation Squadron before being allocated to the USA for further tests.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:124439Submit Correction
View count: 260
Initially flew as XS688 with the Tripartite Evaluation Squadron before being allocated to the USA for further tests.
Registration / Serial:64-18262
Alternate Serial:418262
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):[ XS688 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFB (KFFO / FFO)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:49-2430
Alternate Serial:92430
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 49-2430 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:122000Submit Correction
View count: 454
Operated experimentally as a parasite fighter from a modified GRB-36B bomber. Project discontinued. Despite designation, not a Thunderflash.
Registration / Serial:49-2430
Alternate Serial:92430
Aircraft Version:Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 49-2430 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:49-2430
Alternate Serial:92430
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 49-2430 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:122000Submit Correction
View count: 454
Operated experimentally as a parasite fighter from a modified GRB-36B bomber. Project discontinued. Despite designation, not a Thunderflash.
Registration / Serial:49-2430
Alternate Serial:92430
Aircraft Version:Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 49-2430 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Other Marks:236200
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109366Submit Correction
View count: 184
The Army ordered the first O-58s in 1941 to test the use of light aircraft for liaison and observation missions in direct support of ground forces. Between 1941 and 1943, Aeronca Aircraft Corp. of Middletown, Ohio, built more than 1,400 of these aircraft for the Army, of which 875 were L-3Bs. During WWII, L-3s were used in artillery fire direction, courier service, front-line liaison and pilot training. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Other Marks:236200
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 65 Super Chief/Defender (L-3/O-58)
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109366Submit Correction
View count: 184
The Army ordered the first O-58s in 1941 to test the use of light aircraft for liaison and observation missions in direct support of ground forces. Between 1941 and 1943, Aeronca Aircraft Corp. of Middletown, Ohio, built more than 1,400 of these aircraft for the Army, of which 875 were L-3Bs. During WWII, L-3s were used in artillery fire direction, courier service, front-line liaison and pilot training. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-36200
Aircraft Version:Aeronca O-58B Grasshopper
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109318Submit Correction
View count: 211
During WWI Italian aeronautical engineer Gianni Caproni developed a series of multi-engine heavy bombers that played a key role in the Allied strategic bombing campaign. His bombers were produced not only in Italy but also in France, Great Britain and the US. Toward the end of the war the definitive version, the Ca. 36, went into production with Ca. 36s remaining in Italian AF service as late as 1929. The NMUSAF obtained this example from the Museo Aeronautica Caproni di Taliedo in Italy in 1987.
Registration / Serial:11504
Aircraft Version:Caproni Ca-36M
C/n (msn):3808
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109318Submit Correction
View count: 211
During WWI Italian aeronautical engineer Gianni Caproni developed a series of multi-engine heavy bombers that played a key role in the Allied strategic bombing campaign. His bombers were produced not only in Italy but also in France, Great Britain and the US. Toward the end of the war the definitive version, the Ca. 36, went into production with Ca. 36s remaining in Italian AF service as late as 1929. The NMUSAF obtained this example from the Museo Aeronautica Caproni di Taliedo in Italy in 1987.
Registration / Serial:11504
Aircraft Version:Caproni Ca-36M
C/n (msn):3808
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109102Submit Correction
View count: 2128
This is possibly the most valuable MiG-15 ever produced, certainly from an US perspective. During the Korean War the US tried unsuccessfully to obtain a 'Fagot' for technical and evaluation puposes but this example landed at Kimpo AB, South Korea by defecting pilot No Kum-Sok. Subsequently test flown and evaluated an offer to North Korea to hand back the plane to it's 'righful owners' was rebuffed and so instead it went on display at the National Museum of the USAF at Dayton.
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:109102Submit Correction
View count: 2128
This is possibly the most valuable MiG-15 ever produced, certainly from an US perspective. During the Korean War the US tried unsuccessfully to obtain a 'Fagot' for technical and evaluation puposes but this example landed at Kimpo AB, South Korea by defecting pilot No Kum-Sok. Subsequently test flown and evaluated an offer to North Korea to hand back the plane to it's 'righful owners' was rebuffed and so instead it went on display at the National Museum of the USAF at Dayton.
Registration / Serial:2057
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):2015357
Operator Titles:North Korea - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105775Submit Correction
View count: 186
Normally I don't photograph very early aeroplanes but being in Dayton, home of the Wright Brothers, of powered flight and the first airport... it would be rude not to! This original Flyer is a modified version of the Type B Flyer, the major modifications are the installation of an eight-cylinder Rausenberger engine instead of the original four-cylinder Wright engine and the addition of ailerons on the trailing edges of the wings in place of the Wrights' wing warping design.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Wright Flyer
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105775Submit Correction
View count: 186
Normally I don't photograph very early aeroplanes but being in Dayton, home of the Wright Brothers, of powered flight and the first airport... it would be rude not to! This original Flyer is a modified version of the Type B Flyer, the major modifications are the installation of an eight-cylinder Rausenberger engine instead of the original four-cylinder Wright engine and the addition of ailerons on the trailing edges of the wings in place of the Wrights' wing warping design.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Wright Flyer Type B Modified
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:87-0025
Alternate Serial:70025
Military Code:ED
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YC-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50003 / F2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105760Submit Correction
View count: 2133
This is the prototype C-17 and made her first flight on 15th Sept. 1991 flying from Long Beach to Edwards AFB, CA. After completing the test program for the Globemaster III she then became a testbed for the USAF, NASA and other flight-test agencies, as well as finding time to appear in quite a few blockbuster movies. She was retired at Edwards during 2011 and flown the following year to the National Museum of the USAF for display.
Registration / Serial:87-0025
Alternate Serial:70025
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YC-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50003 / F2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:87-0025
Alternate Serial:70025
Military Code:ED
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YC-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50003 / F2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105760Submit Correction
View count: 2133
This is the prototype C-17 and made her first flight on 15th Sept. 1991 flying from Long Beach to Edwards AFB, CA. After completing the test program for the Globemaster III she then became a testbed for the USAF, NASA and other flight-test agencies, as well as finding time to appear in quite a few blockbuster movies. She was retired at Edwards during 2011 and flown the following year to the National Museum of the USAF for display.
Registration / Serial:87-0025
Alternate Serial:70025
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas YC-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50003 / F2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:42-90629
Other Marks:33/67ED
Aircraft Original Type:Vultee BT-13 Valiant
Aircraft Generic Type:Vultee BT-13/BT-15/SNV Valiant
Aircraft Version:Vultee BT-13B Valiant
C/n (msn):79-1706
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:104313Submit Correction
View count: 815
The Valiant was the basic trainer most widely used by the USAAF during WWII, representing the 2nd of the 3 stages of pilot training; primary, basic and advanced. Compared with the primary trainers in use at the time, it was considerably more complex with a more powerful engine, so faster and heavier. In addition, it required the student pilot to use two-way radio comms and to operate landing flaps and a two-position variable pitch propeller. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-90629
Aircraft Version:Vultee BT-13B Valiant
C/n (msn):79-1706
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:42-90629
Other Marks:33/67ED
Aircraft Original Type:Vultee BT-13 Valiant
Aircraft Generic Type:Vultee BT-13/BT-15/SNV Valiant
Aircraft Version:Vultee BT-13B Valiant
C/n (msn):79-1706
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:104313Submit Correction
View count: 815
The Valiant was the basic trainer most widely used by the USAAF during WWII, representing the 2nd of the 3 stages of pilot training; primary, basic and advanced. Compared with the primary trainers in use at the time, it was considerably more complex with a more powerful engine, so faster and heavier. In addition, it required the student pilot to use two-way radio comms and to operate landing flaps and a two-position variable pitch propeller. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-90629
Aircraft Version:Vultee BT-13B Valiant
C/n (msn):79-1706
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:55-5119
Alternate Serial:55119
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-107
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-107
Aircraft Version:North American F-107A
C/n (msn):212-2
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:104149Submit Correction
View count: 325
The second of three prototypes completed of this Mach 2 all-weather interceptor fighter design. The N.A. XB-70 Valkyrie 62-0001 fills the background.
Registration / Serial:55-5119
Alternate Serial:55119
Aircraft Version:North American F-107A
C/n (msn):212-2
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:55-5119
Alternate Serial:55119
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-107
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-107
Aircraft Version:North American F-107A
C/n (msn):212-2
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:104149Submit Correction
View count: 325
The second of three prototypes completed of this Mach 2 all-weather interceptor fighter design. The N.A. XB-70 Valkyrie 62-0001 fills the background.
Registration / Serial:55-5119
Alternate Serial:55119
Aircraft Version:North American F-107A
C/n (msn):212-2
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:41-27193
Alternate Serial:127193
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 26 Wichita (AT-10)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 26 Wichita (AT-10)
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-10 Wichita
C/n (msn):2468
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:103009Submit Correction
View count: 302
To conserve scarce metals for combat aircraft, Beech built this trainer out of plywood with only the engine cowlings and cockpit enclosure made from aluminium. The fuel tanks also were made of wood and covered with the synthetic rubber, neoprene. The AT-10 had superior performance among twin engine trainers of its type and in which over half of the USAAFs pilots received transitional training from single- to multi-engine aircraft. The National Museum of the USAF placed this AT-10 on display in June 1997.
Registration / Serial:41-27193
Alternate Serial:127193
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-10 Wichita
C/n (msn):2468
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:41-27193
Alternate Serial:127193
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 26 Wichita (AT-10)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 26 Wichita (AT-10)
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-10 Wichita
C/n (msn):2468
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:103009Submit Correction
View count: 302
To conserve scarce metals for combat aircraft, Beech built this trainer out of plywood with only the engine cowlings and cockpit enclosure made from aluminium. The fuel tanks also were made of wood and covered with the synthetic rubber, neoprene. The AT-10 had superior performance among twin engine trainers of its type and in which over half of the USAAFs pilots received transitional training from single- to multi-engine aircraft. The National Museum of the USAF placed this AT-10 on display in June 1997.
Registration / Serial:41-27193
Alternate Serial:127193
Aircraft Version:Beech AT-10 Wichita
C/n (msn):2468
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-1047
Military Code:BH
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):947
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:101212Submit Correction
View count: 1018
This F-4 was delivered to the USAF during 1965 and served in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Cuba, Europe and the Middle East. During Desert Storm/Shield this F-4 flew 172 sorties, more than any other Phantom and carries nose art to make that point.
Registration / Serial:64-1047
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):947
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:64-1047
Military Code:BH
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):947
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:101212Submit Correction
View count: 1018
This F-4 was delivered to the USAF during 1965 and served in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Cuba, Europe and the Middle East. During Desert Storm/Shield this F-4 flew 172 sorties, more than any other Phantom and carries nose art to make that point.
Registration / Serial:64-1047
Aircraft Version:McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):947
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-65162
Military Code:FQ-357
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43748
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:101166Submit Correction
View count: 331
Although named a 'Mustang' the F-82 has only a superficial stretched resemblance to a P-51 Mustang as it was, in fact, a totally new design and the last prop fighter to be ordered in numbers by the USAF. This F-82 on display at the National Museum of the USAF was built as a B-model but has been modified to a G- and painted as the aircraft flown by Lts. Charles Moran, pilot, and Fred Larkins, radar observer, 68th F(AW)S, when they shot down a North Korean La-7 on 27th June 1950 over Kimpo AB.
Registration / Serial:44-65162
Aircraft Version:North American P-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43748
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-65162
Military Code:FQ-357
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43748
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:101166Submit Correction
View count: 331
Although named a 'Mustang' the F-82 has only a superficial stretched resemblance to a P-51 Mustang as it was, in fact, a totally new design and the last prop fighter to be ordered in numbers by the USAF. This F-82 on display at the National Museum of the USAF was built as a B-model but has been modified to a G- and painted as the aircraft flown by Lts. Charles Moran, pilot, and Fred Larkins, radar observer, 68th F(AW)S, when they shot down a North Korean La-7 on 27th June 1950 over Kimpo AB.
Registration / Serial:44-65162
Aircraft Version:North American P-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43748
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N5251F
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna T-41A Mescalero
C/n (msn):17253351
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:97426Submit Correction
View count: 562
The T-41 trainer was a standard Cessna 172 light GA aircraft purchased by the USAF for preliminary flight screening of pilot candidates. Most went into service at various civilian contract flight schools, each located near one of Air Training Command's Undergraduate Pilot Training bases. This T-41 arrived at the National Museum of the USAF during April 1993.
Registration / Serial:N5251F
Aircraft Version:Cessna T-41A Mescalero
C/n (msn):17253351
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N5251F
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna T-41A Mescalero
C/n (msn):17253351
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:97426Submit Correction
View count: 562
The T-41 trainer was a standard Cessna 172 light GA aircraft purchased by the USAF for preliminary flight screening of pilot candidates. Most went into service at various civilian contract flight schools, each located near one of Air Training Command's Undergraduate Pilot Training bases. This T-41 arrived at the National Museum of the USAF during April 1993.
Registration / Serial:N5251F
Aircraft Version:Cessna T-41A Mescalero
C/n (msn):17253351
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact