552 results found
Registration / Serial:62-5951
Alternate Serial:25951
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna A-37 Dragonfly (318)
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna A-37 Dragonfly (318)
Aircraft Version:Cessna YA-37A Dragonfly (318D)
C/n (msn):40719
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:46881Submit Correction
View count: 373
In the early 1960s, the USAF investigated the conversion of the Cessna T-37 jet-powered primary trainer for counterinsurgency missions. This lead eventually to the successful development of the YA-37A and the subsequent conversion of 39 T-37s into A-37s for use in Vietnam. This YA-37A was retired to the National Museum of the USAF for display in July 1970.
Registration / Serial:62-5951
Alternate Serial:25951
Aircraft Version:Cessna YA-37A Dragonfly (318D)
C/n (msn):40719
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:62-5951
Alternate Serial:25951
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna A-37 Dragonfly (318)
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna A-37 Dragonfly (318)
Aircraft Version:Cessna YA-37A Dragonfly (318D)
C/n (msn):40719
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:46881Submit Correction
View count: 373
In the early 1960s, the USAF investigated the conversion of the Cessna T-37 jet-powered primary trainer for counterinsurgency missions. This lead eventually to the successful development of the YA-37A and the subsequent conversion of 39 T-37s into A-37s for use in Vietnam. This YA-37A was retired to the National Museum of the USAF for display in July 1970.
Registration / Serial:62-5951
Alternate Serial:25951
Aircraft Version:Cessna YA-37A Dragonfly (318D)
C/n (msn):40719
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:42-95857
Other Marks:FW-K
Aircraft Original Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (179)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1)
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26G Marauder
C/n (msn):8701
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:46861Submit Correction
View count: 254
This Marauder is in reality 43-34581 and was flown in combat by the Free French during the final months of WWII. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Shootin in', a Ninth AF B-26B assigned to the 387th Bomb Group in 1945.
Registration / Serial:42-95857
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26G Marauder
C/n (msn):8701
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:42-95857
Other Marks:FW-K
Aircraft Original Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (179)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1)
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26G Marauder
C/n (msn):8701
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:46861Submit Correction
View count: 254
This Marauder is in reality 43-34581 and was flown in combat by the Free French during the final months of WWII. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF as 'Shootin in', a Ninth AF B-26B assigned to the 387th Bomb Group in 1945.
Registration / Serial:42-95857
Aircraft Version:Martin B-26G Marauder
C/n (msn):8701
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:66-14360
Alternate Serial:AF66-374
Military Code:EO
Aircraft Original Type:Helio H-391 Courier
Aircraft Generic Type:Helio H-250/295/391/392/395/700/800 Courier (L-24/U-10)
Aircraft Version:Helio U-10D Super Courier (H-295)
C/n (msn):1262
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 ACS / 4 ACW
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46779Submit Correction
View count: 332
The Super Courier was a light utility transport with excellent STOL capability that allowed it to operate from a clearing the size of a football field. This along with its ability to fly slowly at speeds of approximately 30 mph made it an excellent aircraft for visual reconnaissance and as a FAC. This U-10D on display at the National Museum of the USAF is painted and marked as an aircraft assigned to the 5th Air Commando Squadron in SE Asia in 1968.
Registration / Serial:66-14360
Alternate Serial:AF66-374
Aircraft Version:Helio U-10D Super Courier (H-295)
C/n (msn):1262
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:66-14360
Alternate Serial:AF66-374
Military Code:EO
Aircraft Original Type:Helio H-391 Courier
Aircraft Generic Type:Helio H-250/295/391/392/395/700/800 Courier (L-24/U-10)
Aircraft Version:Helio U-10D Super Courier (H-295)
C/n (msn):1262
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 ACS / 4 ACW
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46779Submit Correction
View count: 332
The Super Courier was a light utility transport with excellent STOL capability that allowed it to operate from a clearing the size of a football field. This along with its ability to fly slowly at speeds of approximately 30 mph made it an excellent aircraft for visual reconnaissance and as a FAC. This U-10D on display at the National Museum of the USAF is painted and marked as an aircraft assigned to the 5th Air Commando Squadron in SE Asia in 1968.
Registration / Serial:66-14360
Alternate Serial:AF66-374
Aircraft Version:Helio U-10D Super Courier (H-295)
C/n (msn):1262
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 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"56-879"
Alternate Serial:60879
Military Code:FG-879
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104A Starfighter
C/n (msn):183-1042
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46540Submit Correction
View count: 549
This F-104 is actually 56-0754 and acts as a quasi-gate guardian for the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:"56-879"
Alternate Serial:60879
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104A Starfighter
C/n (msn):183-1042
Operator Titles:USA - 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:"56-879"
Alternate Serial:60879
Military Code:FG-879
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104A Starfighter
C/n (msn):183-1042
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46540Submit Correction
View count: 549
This F-104 is actually 56-0754 and acts as a quasi-gate guardian for the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:"56-879"
Alternate Serial:60879
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104A Starfighter
C/n (msn):183-1042
Operator Titles:USA - 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:59-2458
Alternate Serial:92458
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-58 Hustler
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-58 Hustler
Aircraft Version:Convair B-58A Hustler
C/n (msn):61
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:46169Submit Correction
View count: 661
Now on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the USAF. Note the small 'Bendix Trophy Winner' titles underneath the cockpit. This aircraft earned that accolade for setting three speed records flying between Los Angeles to New York and back in March 1962.
Registration / Serial:59-2458
Alternate Serial:92458
Aircraft Version:Convair B-58A Hustler
C/n (msn):61
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:59-2458
Alternate Serial:92458
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-58 Hustler
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-58 Hustler
Aircraft Version:Convair B-58A Hustler
C/n (msn):61
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:46169Submit Correction
View count: 661
Now on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the USAF. Note the small 'Bendix Trophy Winner' titles underneath the cockpit. This aircraft earned that accolade for setting three speed records flying between Los Angeles to New York and back in March 1962.
Registration / Serial:59-2458
Alternate Serial:92458
Aircraft Version:Convair B-58A Hustler
C/n (msn):61
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:08 blue
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29/35
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A (9-12A)
C/n (msn):2960516761
Operator Titles:Russia - 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:46140Submit Correction
View count: 197
This Fulcrum served with the 234th Gvardeiskii Istrebitnelni Aviatsionni (234th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment) stationed at Kubinka. It participated in a good-will visit to Kuoppio-Rissala, Finland during July 1986 marking the first public demonstration of the type.
Registration / Serial:08 blue
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A (9-12A)
C/n (msn):2960516761
Operator Titles:Russia - 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:08 blue
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29/35
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A (9-12A)
C/n (msn):2960516761
Operator Titles:Russia - 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:46140Submit Correction
View count: 197
This Fulcrum served with the 234th Gvardeiskii Istrebitnelni Aviatsionni (234th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment) stationed at Kubinka. It participated in a good-will visit to Kuoppio-Rissala, Finland during July 1986 marking the first public demonstration of the type.
Registration / Serial:08 blue
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A (9-12A)
C/n (msn):2960516761
Operator Titles:Russia - 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
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:46018Submit Correction
View count: 240
In August 1940 the USAAC joined in the development of radio-controlled target aircraft for training anti-aircraft artillery gunners. These unmanned targets would be controlled by radio signals from the ground or a 'mother' aircraft but would be able to be manually flown for ferry flights or check flights. This example, wearing a typical high-vis WWII scheme, is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:44-68462
Alternate Serial:468462
Aircraft Version:Culver PQ-14B
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:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46018Submit Correction
View count: 240
In August 1940 the USAAC joined in the development of radio-controlled target aircraft for training anti-aircraft artillery gunners. These unmanned targets would be controlled by radio signals from the ground or a 'mother' aircraft but would be able to be manually flown for ferry flights or check flights. This example, wearing a typical high-vis WWII scheme, is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:44-68462
Alternate Serial:468462
Aircraft Version:Culver PQ-14B
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:43-22200
Alternate Serial:322200
Military Code:R
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
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:45635Submit Correction
View count: 510
Converted post-war as corporate aircraft NL63004. Now exhibited indoors as '321475'.
Registration / Serial:43-22200
Alternate Serial:322200
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
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:43-22200
Alternate Serial:322200
Military Code:R
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc (DB-7)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
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:45635Submit Correction
View count: 510
Converted post-war as corporate aircraft NL63004. Now exhibited indoors as '321475'.
Registration / Serial:43-22200
Alternate Serial:322200
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-20G Havoc
C/n (msn):21847
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:"48-622"
Alternate Serial:8622
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop C-125 Raider
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop C-125 Raider
Aircraft Version:Northrop YC-125B Raider
C/n (msn):2510
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:45510Submit Correction
View count: 684
The USAF ordered 10 'B' version Raiders intended for use as Artic rescue aircraft. However it was found to be underpowed and somewhat overtaken by the rapid rise in helicopter capabilities and so all were declared suplus by 1955. This example is in reality 48-626 but is painted to represent YC-125B 48-622, which was used for cold weather testing and based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH in 1950. It has been on display at the National Museum of the USAF since the early 1990s.
Registration / Serial:"48-622"
Alternate Serial:8622
Aircraft Version:Northrop YC-125B Raider
C/n (msn):2510
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:"48-622"
Alternate Serial:8622
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop C-125 Raider
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop C-125 Raider
Aircraft Version:Northrop YC-125B Raider
C/n (msn):2510
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:45510Submit Correction
View count: 684
The USAF ordered 10 'B' version Raiders intended for use as Artic rescue aircraft. However it was found to be underpowed and somewhat overtaken by the rapid rise in helicopter capabilities and so all were declared suplus by 1955. This example is in reality 48-626 but is painted to represent YC-125B 48-622, which was used for cold weather testing and based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH in 1950. It has been on display at the National Museum of the USAF since the early 1990s.
Registration / Serial:"48-622"
Alternate Serial:8622
Aircraft Version:Northrop YC-125B Raider
C/n (msn):2510
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:67-0067
Alternate Serial:AF67-067
Military Code:NA
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):29
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:45270Submit Correction
View count: 874
The Aardvark on display at the National Museum of the USAF is marked as it appeared in 1972-1973 when assigned to the 474th TFW during Operation Linebacker II to provide night strikes against North Vietnamese targets.
Registration / Serial:67-0067
Alternate Serial:AF67-067
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):29
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:67-0067
Alternate Serial:AF67-067
Military Code:NA
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):29
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:45270Submit Correction
View count: 874
The Aardvark on display at the National Museum of the USAF is marked as it appeared in 1972-1973 when assigned to the 474th TFW during Operation Linebacker II to provide night strikes against North Vietnamese targets.
Registration / Serial:67-0067
Alternate Serial:AF67-067
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
C/n (msn):29
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:"82-1070"
Other Marks:WM
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Aircraft Version:Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit
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:18 August 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45155Submit Correction
View count: 364
This is not the original 82-1070 'Spirit of Ohio', rather one of two additional aircraft Northrop constructed without engines or instruments for fatigue testing. This example was used for stress testing on the airframe (it was discovered that the wings could withstand 161% of the design specs stress load before cracking) before being retired to the National Museum of the USAF for display.
Registration / Serial:"82-1070"
Aircraft Version:Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit
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:18 August 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"82-1070"
Other Marks:WM
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Aircraft Version:Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit
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:18 August 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45155Submit Correction
View count: 364
This is not the original 82-1070 'Spirit of Ohio', rather one of two additional aircraft Northrop constructed without engines or instruments for fatigue testing. This example was used for stress testing on the airframe (it was discovered that the wings could withstand 161% of the design specs stress load before cracking) before being retired to the National Museum of the USAF for display.
Registration / Serial:"82-1070"
Aircraft Version:Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit
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:18 August 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:49-1494
Alternate Serial:91494
Military Code:TL-494
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28A Trojan
C/n (msn):159-6
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:45107Submit Correction
View count: 500
This T-28 wears a scheme to represent a typical Air Training Command T-28A from the mid-1950s. This a/c was retired to the National Museum of the USAF during Sept. 1965.
Registration / Serial:49-1494
Alternate Serial:91494
Aircraft Version:North American T-28A Trojan
C/n (msn):159-6
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:49-1494
Alternate Serial:91494
Military Code:TL-494
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28A Trojan
C/n (msn):159-6
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:45107Submit Correction
View count: 500
This T-28 wears a scheme to represent a typical Air Training Command T-28A from the mid-1950s. This a/c was retired to the National Museum of the USAF during Sept. 1965.
Registration / Serial:49-1494
Alternate Serial:91494
Aircraft Version:North American T-28A Trojan
C/n (msn):159-6
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:84-0051
Other Marks:DY
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):11
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:44888Submit Correction
View count: 314
It was such a thrill to walk amongst all these magnificent, iconic aeroplanes and the mightily impressive B-1 is right up at the top of the list. This Bone served previously with the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess and is a Operation Desert Fox combat veteran but was retired to the museum during Sept. 2002.
Registration / Serial:84-0051
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):11
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:84-0051
Other Marks:DY
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):11
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:44888Submit Correction
View count: 314
It was such a thrill to walk amongst all these magnificent, iconic aeroplanes and the mightily impressive B-1 is right up at the top of the list. This Bone served previously with the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess and is a Operation Desert Fox combat veteran but was retired to the museum during Sept. 2002.
Registration / Serial:84-0051
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C/n (msn):11
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:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:110454
Military Code:FS-454
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
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:44760Submit Correction
View count: 587
This Thunderjet is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. It really is 50-1143 bit it is marked to represent the F-84G flown by Col. Joseph Davis Jr., commander of the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in 1953.
Registration / Serial:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:110454
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
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:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:110454
Military Code:FS-454
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
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:44760Submit Correction
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This Thunderjet is on display at the National Museum of the USAF. It really is 50-1143 bit it is marked to represent the F-84G flown by Col. Joseph Davis Jr., commander of the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in 1953.
Registration / Serial:"51-10454"
Alternate Serial:110454
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 50-1143 ]
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:44-65168
Military Code:PQ-168
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American F-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43754
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Betty Jo
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:44564Submit Correction
View count: 267
The F-82 was the last American piston-engine fighter ordered into production by the USAF but had a rather short operational life being phased our in favour of the F-84 Thunderjet. Intended for long-range escort it arrived too late for WWII but did see action in the Korean War. In Feb. 1947 ' Betty Joe' flew nonstop from Hawaii to New York without refueling, this remains as the longest nonstop flight ever made by a propeller-driven fighter. She arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1957.
Registration / Serial:44-65168
Aircraft Version:North American F-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43754
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:44-65168
Military Code:PQ-168
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American F-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43754
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Betty Jo
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:44564Submit Correction
View count: 267
The F-82 was the last American piston-engine fighter ordered into production by the USAF but had a rather short operational life being phased our in favour of the F-84 Thunderjet. Intended for long-range escort it arrived too late for WWII but did see action in the Korean War. In Feb. 1947 ' Betty Joe' flew nonstop from Hawaii to New York without refueling, this remains as the longest nonstop flight ever made by a propeller-driven fighter. She arrived at the National Museum of the USAF in 1957.
Registration / Serial:44-65168
Aircraft Version:North American F-82B Twin Mustang
C/n (msn):123-43754
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:42-36389
Alternate Serial:336389
Aircraft Original Type:Piper J-3 Cub
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper J-3 Cub (L-4/NE)
Aircraft Version:Piper L-4A Grasshopper
C/n (msn):8914
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:44224Submit Correction
View count: 221
In reality this aircraft served with the USAAF as 42-36790 and is now on display on the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-36389
Alternate Serial:336389
Aircraft Version:Piper L-4A Grasshopper
C/n (msn):8914
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:42-36389
Alternate Serial:336389
Aircraft Original Type:Piper J-3 Cub
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper J-3 Cub (L-4/NE)
Aircraft Version:Piper L-4A Grasshopper
C/n (msn):8914
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:44224Submit Correction
View count: 221
In reality this aircraft served with the USAAF as 42-36790 and is now on display on the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:42-36389
Alternate Serial:336389
Aircraft Version:Piper L-4A Grasshopper
C/n (msn):8914
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:52-132649
Alternate Serial:32649
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1E Skyraider
C/n (msn):9506
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:43673Submit Correction
View count: 243
Originally 132649 with the Navy, when the USAF took it on strength they gave it an s/n compatible with their system by adding the FY number. The NMUSAF lists it officially as 52-132649. This Skyraider was flown by Maj. Bernard Fisher on 10th March 66 to rescue another pilot shot down over South Vietnam, an action for which Fisher was awarded the Medal of Honor. The aircraft was sevely damaged in combat and came to the National Museum of the USAF in 1967 for restoration and preserveration.
Registration / Serial:52-132649
Alternate Serial:32649
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1E Skyraider
C/n (msn):9506
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:52-132649
Alternate Serial:32649
Military Code:2
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1E Skyraider
C/n (msn):9506
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:43673Submit Correction
View count: 243
Originally 132649 with the Navy, when the USAF took it on strength they gave it an s/n compatible with their system by adding the FY number. The NMUSAF lists it officially as 52-132649. This Skyraider was flown by Maj. Bernard Fisher on 10th March 66 to rescue another pilot shot down over South Vietnam, an action for which Fisher was awarded the Medal of Honor. The aircraft was sevely damaged in combat and came to the National Museum of the USAF in 1967 for restoration and preserveration.
Registration / Serial:52-132649
Alternate Serial:32649
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-1E Skyraider
C/n (msn):9506
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:44-33879
Alternate Serial:433879
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1959
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43654Submit Correction
View count: 301
This Catalina displays 'Snafu Snatchers' nose art on her starboard side but mission marking are on the port side. Now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:44-33879
Alternate Serial:433879
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1959
Operator Titles:USA - 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:44-33879
Alternate Serial:433879
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1959
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:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43654Submit Correction
View count: 301
This Catalina displays 'Snafu Snatchers' nose art on her starboard side but mission marking are on the port side. Now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:44-33879
Alternate Serial:433879
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1959
Operator Titles:USA - 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:191095
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191095
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:43467Submit Correction
View count: 182
Production Komets were not ready for operational use until July 1944 and only 279 had been delivered by the end of the war. The sole operational Komet group, JG 400, scored nine kills while losing 14 of its own aircraft. This example never flew and was most probably deliberately sabotaged by the French forced labourers that built it. The hulk was restored by the Canadian National Aviation Museum and acquired by the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1999.
Registration / Serial:191095
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191095
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:191095
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191095
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:43467Submit Correction
View count: 182
Production Komets were not ready for operational use until July 1944 and only 279 had been delivered by the end of the war. The sole operational Komet group, JG 400, scored nine kills while losing 14 of its own aircraft. This example never flew and was most probably deliberately sabotaged by the French forced labourers that built it. The hulk was restored by the Canadian National Aviation Museum and acquired by the National Museum of the USAF for display in 1999.
Registration / Serial:191095
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191095
Operator Titles:Germany - 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:69-7263
Alternate Serial:AF69-263
Military Code:WW
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II
C/n (msn):3947
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 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43337Submit Correction
View count: 367
The F-4G was a reconfigured E with the cannon replaced by electronic warfare equipment. This Wild Weasel F-4G from the 35th TFW. George AFB, CA was retired to the National Museum of the USAF during 1996.
Registration / Serial:69-7263
Alternate Serial:AF69-263
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II
C/n (msn):3947
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:69-7263
Alternate Serial:AF69-263
Military Code:WW
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II
C/n (msn):3947
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 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43337Submit Correction
View count: 367
The F-4G was a reconfigured E with the cannon replaced by electronic warfare equipment. This Wild Weasel F-4G from the 35th TFW. George AFB, CA was retired to the National Museum of the USAF during 1996.
Registration / Serial:69-7263
Alternate Serial:AF69-263
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II
C/n (msn):3947
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:17 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact