30545 results found
Registration / Serial:56-2980
Alternate Serial:0-62980
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-78
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21966Submit Correction
View count: 557
This Sled of the 494th TFS heads a line-up of some 21 aircraft of the 48th TFW temporarily deployed to Mildenhall during runway work at their nearby Lakenheath base
Registration / Serial:56-2980
Alternate Serial:0-62980
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-78
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-2980
Alternate Serial:0-62980
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-78
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21966Submit Correction
View count: 557
This Sled of the 494th TFS heads a line-up of some 21 aircraft of the 48th TFW temporarily deployed to Mildenhall during runway work at their nearby Lakenheath base
Registration / Serial:56-2980
Alternate Serial:0-62980
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-78
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-689
Alternate Serial:60689
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21962Submit Correction
View count: 1090
Seeing the light of day while the American Air Museum underwent a £1m refurbishment
Registration / Serial:56-689
Alternate Serial:60689
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-689
Alternate Serial:60689
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464)
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21962Submit Correction
View count: 1090
Seeing the light of day while the American Air Museum underwent a £1m refurbishment
Registration / Serial:56-689
Alternate Serial:60689
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464060
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-3183
Alternate Serial:63183
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-281
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:20 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21954Submit Correction
View count: 400
Operated by 128 Tactical Fighter Squadron, 116 TFW, Georgia Air National Guard, based at Dobbins AFB.
Registration / Serial:56-3183
Alternate Serial:63183
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-281
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:20 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:56-3183
Alternate Serial:63183
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-281
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:20 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21954Submit Correction
View count: 400
Operated by 128 Tactical Fighter Squadron, 116 TFW, Georgia Air National Guard, based at Dobbins AFB.
Registration / Serial:56-3183
Alternate Serial:63183
Aircraft Version:North American F-100D Super Sabre
C/n (msn):235-281
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:20 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:67-21474
Alternate Serial:21474
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121R Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4430
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21948Submit Correction
View count: 305
Built for US Navy in June 1956 as WV-2 141306. Redesignated EC-121K and modified to EC-121P. Transferred to USAF in 1967 and converted to EC-121R 'Batcat' reconnaissance aircraft, one of 30 so modified. Operated by 553/554 Recce Squadrons of 553 Recce Wing based at Korat, Thailand for operation over Vietnam. Retired to MASDC Davis Monthan by March 1971 and later scrapped.
Registration / Serial:67-21474
Alternate Serial:21474
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121R Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4430
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:67-21474
Alternate Serial:21474
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121R Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4430
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21948Submit Correction
View count: 305
Built for US Navy in June 1956 as WV-2 141306. Redesignated EC-121K and modified to EC-121P. Transferred to USAF in 1967 and converted to EC-121R 'Batcat' reconnaissance aircraft, one of 30 so modified. Operated by 553/554 Recce Squadrons of 553 Recce Wing based at Korat, Thailand for operation over Vietnam. Retired to MASDC Davis Monthan by March 1971 and later scrapped.
Registration / Serial:67-21474
Alternate Serial:21474
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121R Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4430
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:66-0291
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):2341
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1971
Photo Date:19 June 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21922Submit Correction
View count: 475
Thunderbirds ship # 4 was the slot machine that always caught the exhaust soot from the rest of the formation. Back in 1960 a decision had been made to allow the tail of #4 to remain black, although never painted as such. The Thunderbirds graduated to the heavy Phantom from the F-100D in 1969 and relinquished them in favour of T-38's in 1974 after a break thanks to the 1973 oil crisis. 66-0291 went into storage at Davis Monthan in 1991 as an NF-4E after test use at Edwards and removed for scrap 5.11
Registration / Serial:66-0291
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):2341
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 June 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:66-0291
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):2341
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1971
Photo Date:19 June 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21922Submit Correction
View count: 475
Thunderbirds ship # 4 was the slot machine that always caught the exhaust soot from the rest of the formation. Back in 1960 a decision had been made to allow the tail of #4 to remain black, although never painted as such. The Thunderbirds graduated to the heavy Phantom from the F-100D in 1969 and relinquished them in favour of T-38's in 1974 after a break thanks to the 1973 oil crisis. 66-0291 went into storage at Davis Monthan in 1991 as an NF-4E after test use at Edwards and removed for scrap 5.11
Registration / Serial:66-0291
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):2341
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 June 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:57-2523
Alternate Registration:72523
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106B Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-27-17
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21833Submit Correction
View count: 516
The F-106B was a two-seat fully combat capable trainer version of the Mach 2.3 Delta Dart and is seen here taxiing towards the end of its career with the 194th FIS. After withdrawal and a period at Andrews, it was carried as an underslung load by CH-54 Skycrane to Atlantic City IAP, NJ, where it was plinth-mounted in the colours of the local 177th FIS. It is wired up so that the external lights work at night and is one of five F-106B's displayed across the US
Registration / Serial:57-2523
Alternate Registration:72523
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106B Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-27-17
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:57-2523
Alternate Registration:72523
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106B Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-27-17
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21833Submit Correction
View count: 516
The F-106B was a two-seat fully combat capable trainer version of the Mach 2.3 Delta Dart and is seen here taxiing towards the end of its career with the 194th FIS. After withdrawal and a period at Andrews, it was carried as an underslung load by CH-54 Skycrane to Atlantic City IAP, NJ, where it was plinth-mounted in the colours of the local 177th FIS. It is wired up so that the external lights work at night and is one of five F-106B's displayed across the US
Registration / Serial:57-2523
Alternate Registration:72523
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106B Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-27-17
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:76-0174
Alternate Serial:60174
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1A Lancer
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1982
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21774Submit Correction
View count: 1231
The fourth and last B-1A built roars off after its Farnborough debut. It was actually taken out of mothballs for the purpose and was later retired to the USAF Museum at Wright Patterson where it is displayed in the original white livery
Registration / Serial:76-0174
Alternate Serial:60174
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1A Lancer
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:76-0174
Alternate Serial:60174
Aircraft Original Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Generic Type:Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1A Lancer
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1982
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21774Submit Correction
View count: 1231
The fourth and last B-1A built roars off after its Farnborough debut. It was actually taken out of mothballs for the purpose and was later retired to the USAF Museum at Wright Patterson where it is displayed in the original white livery
Registration / Serial:76-0174
Alternate Serial:60174
Aircraft Version:Rockwell B-1A Lancer
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:66-0384
Alternate Serial:AF66-384
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell NRF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1809
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21723Submit Correction
View count: 421
Some sources refer to this AFFTC Phantom as an RF-4C, others with the 'N' test prefix. To AMARC in 3.92. Now located at Quartzsite, AZ in Freedom Garden park
Registration / Serial:66-0384
Alternate Serial:AF66-384
Aircraft Version:McDonnell NRF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1809
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:66-0384
Alternate Serial:AF66-384
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell NRF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1809
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21723Submit Correction
View count: 421
Some sources refer to this AFFTC Phantom as an RF-4C, others with the 'N' test prefix. To AMARC in 3.92. Now located at Quartzsite, AZ in Freedom Garden park
Registration / Serial:66-0384
Alternate Serial:AF66-384
Aircraft Version:McDonnell NRF-4C Phantom II
C/n (msn):1809
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-0236
Alternate Serial:AF69-236
Other Marks:TJ
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):3757
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Alconbury Open House 1972
Photo Date:20 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21698Submit Correction
View count: 1238
At this time serving the Torrejon-based 401st TFW, this Phantom was converted to F-4G standard in 1981 and retired to AMARC in 1991 (where it remains) having last operated with the 3rd TFW at Clark AFB, Philippines
Registration / Serial:69-0236
Alternate Serial:AF69-236
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):3757
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-0236
Alternate Serial:AF69-236
Other Marks:TJ
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):3757
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Alconbury Open House 1972
Photo Date:20 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21698Submit Correction
View count: 1238
At this time serving the Torrejon-based 401st TFW, this Phantom was converted to F-4G standard in 1981 and retired to AMARC in 1991 (where it remains) having last operated with the 3rd TFW at Clark AFB, Philippines
Registration / Serial:69-0236
Alternate Serial:AF69-236
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):3757
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:53-200
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16982
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego / El Cajon - Gillespie Field (KSEE / SEE)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:WWII Flying Museum
Event:Wings Over Gillespie 2005
Photo Date:30 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21603Submit Correction
View count: 196
Carrying a banner for the WWII Flying Museum, this section has since been painted in Northwest Orient colours
Registration / Serial:53-200
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16982
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego / El Cajon - Gillespie Field (KSEE / SEE)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:53-200
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16982
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego / El Cajon - Gillespie Field (KSEE / SEE)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:WWII Flying Museum
Event:Wings Over Gillespie 2005
Photo Date:30 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21603Submit Correction
View count: 196
Carrying a banner for the WWII Flying Museum, this section has since been painted in Northwest Orient colours
Registration / Serial:53-200
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):16982
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego / El Cajon - Gillespie Field (KSEE / SEE)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:San Francisco / Lori's Diner [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21601Submit Correction
View count: 125
The last thing I expected on entering 'Lori's' a 1960s style diner, Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, was something of aviation interest. The aircraft is suspended from the ceiling in upstairs of the restaurant and the fuselage carries the designation US Army P5 D-25-NA and the serial together with a crew weight of 200lbs. The markings are fictitious though I was assured that the aircraft was real and it is probably some sort of homebuilt. The food was great too !
Registration / Serial:"44-7328"
Aircraft Version:Unknown
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Francisco / Lori's Diner [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:San Francisco / Lori's Diner [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21601Submit Correction
View count: 125
The last thing I expected on entering 'Lori's' a 1960s style diner, Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, was something of aviation interest. The aircraft is suspended from the ceiling in upstairs of the restaurant and the fuselage carries the designation US Army P5 D-25-NA and the serial together with a crew weight of 200lbs. The markings are fictitious though I was assured that the aircraft was real and it is probably some sort of homebuilt. The food was great too !
Registration / Serial:"44-7328"
Aircraft Version:Unknown
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Francisco / Lori's Diner [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 April 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21521Submit Correction
View count: 739
On its way to Farnborough, this Blackbird famously set a new record for New York to London in just under 1 hr 55 min and on departure, London to Los Angeles in 3 hrs 47.5 min. In 1976 the same aircraft exceeded 85,000ft. Now on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center, Washington-Dulles
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
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:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21521Submit Correction
View count: 739
On its way to Farnborough, this Blackbird famously set a new record for New York to London in just under 1 hr 55 min and on departure, London to Los Angeles in 3 hrs 47.5 min. In 1976 the same aircraft exceeded 85,000ft. Now on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center, Washington-Dulles
Registration / Serial:61-7972
Alternate Serial:17972
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2023
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
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: 399
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: 399
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:55-295
Alternate Serial:50295
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair C-131D
C/n (msn):223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Collection:Air Mobility Command Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21492Submit Correction
View count: 233
That's one busy ramp! Viewed from the control tower overlooking the AMC Museum area. The C-131 is ex-SC ANG
Registration / Serial:55-295
Alternate Serial:50295
Aircraft Version:Convair C-131D
C/n (msn):223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:55-295
Alternate Serial:50295
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair C-131D
C/n (msn):223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Collection:Air Mobility Command Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21492Submit Correction
View count: 233
That's one busy ramp! Viewed from the control tower overlooking the AMC Museum area. The C-131 is ex-SC ANG
Registration / Serial:55-295
Alternate Serial:50295
Aircraft Version:Convair C-131D
C/n (msn):223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-61748
Alternate Serial:461748
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Hawg Wild
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21468Submit Correction
View count: 642
Making a welcome appearance outside while the American Air Museum is refurbished, Duxford's B-29 was ferried from Tucson in 1980 using registration G-BHDK
Registration / Serial:44-61748
Alternate Serial:461748
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:44-61748
Alternate Serial:461748
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Hawg Wild
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21468Submit Correction
View count: 642
Making a welcome appearance outside while the American Air Museum is refurbished, Duxford's B-29 was ferried from Tucson in 1980 using registration G-BHDK
Registration / Serial:44-61748
Alternate Serial:461748
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:80-0012
Alternate Serial:AF80-012
Military Code:ZZ
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):649/C161
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:28 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21466Submit Correction
View count: 328
One of a dozen or so on deployment from the 67th FS, Kadena AB, Okinawa
Registration / Serial:80-0012
Alternate Serial:AF80-012
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):649/C161
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:28 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:80-0012
Alternate Serial:AF80-012
Military Code:ZZ
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):649/C161
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:28 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21466Submit Correction
View count: 328
One of a dozen or so on deployment from the 67th FS, Kadena AB, Okinawa
Registration / Serial:80-0012
Alternate Serial:AF80-012
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):649/C161
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:28 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"43-19764"
Alternate Serial:319764
Military Code:329
Aircraft Original Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Generic Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
C/n (msn):[ BAPC.157 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Yorkshire Air Museum
Photo Date:5 September 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21425Submit Correction
View count: 336
Previously displayed as 237123, a huge, troop-carrying glider. This is a composite reconstruction built from an original fuselage frame that was found in 1980 in a garden in Ormskirk. Its real identity is not known. The nose is a replica. The code 329 is on the nose and very small behind the cockpit.
Registration / Serial:"43-19764"
Alternate Serial:319764
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
C/n (msn):[ BAPC.157 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:"43-19764"
Alternate Serial:319764
Military Code:329
Aircraft Original Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Generic Type:Waco CG-4 Hadrian
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
C/n (msn):[ BAPC.157 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Yorkshire Air Museum
Photo Date:5 September 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21425Submit Correction
View count: 336
Previously displayed as 237123, a huge, troop-carrying glider. This is a composite reconstruction built from an original fuselage frame that was found in 1980 in a garden in Ormskirk. Its real identity is not known. The nose is a replica. The code 329 is on the nose and very small behind the cockpit.
Registration / Serial:"43-19764"
Alternate Serial:319764
Aircraft Version:Waco CG-4A Hadrian
C/n (msn):[ BAPC.157 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:56-6692
Alternate Serial:66692
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2
Aircraft Version:Lockheed U-2CT
C/n (msn):359
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21418Submit Correction
View count: 1018
When doing some research about this U-2, I was astonished to find I'd seen the very same aircraft just two days before as it is the one suspended in the American Air Museum at Duxford. Now painted in the standard black, the white colours here can be attributed to the fact that the 9th SRW were flying it as a crew trainer. Note the double cockpit (which has now been modified back to single to represent the standard spyplane)
Registration / Serial:56-6692
Alternate Serial:66692
Aircraft Version:Lockheed U-2CT
C/n (msn):359
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-6692
Alternate Serial:66692
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2
Aircraft Version:Lockheed U-2CT
C/n (msn):359
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21418Submit Correction
View count: 1018
When doing some research about this U-2, I was astonished to find I'd seen the very same aircraft just two days before as it is the one suspended in the American Air Museum at Duxford. Now painted in the standard black, the white colours here can be attributed to the fact that the 9th SRW were flying it as a crew trainer. Note the double cockpit (which has now been modified back to single to represent the standard spyplane)
Registration / Serial:56-6692
Alternate Serial:66692
Aircraft Version:Lockheed U-2CT
C/n (msn):359
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marysville - Beale AFB (KBAB / BAB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:65-0713
Alternate Serial:50713
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell YF-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):1761
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21406Submit Correction
View count: 1989
This Phantom started out as a regular F-4D but was converted to YF-4E for trials when the E variant was under development. It was serving with the Air Force Flight Test Center at the time of this photo and remains at Edwards today, in that unit's museum
Registration / Serial:65-0713
Alternate Serial:50713
Aircraft Version:McDonnell YF-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):1761
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:65-0713
Alternate Serial:50713
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell YF-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):1761
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21406Submit Correction
View count: 1989
This Phantom started out as a regular F-4D but was converted to YF-4E for trials when the E variant was under development. It was serving with the Air Force Flight Test Center at the time of this photo and remains at Edwards today, in that unit's museum
Registration / Serial:65-0713
Alternate Serial:50713
Aircraft Version:McDonnell YF-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):1761
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:86-0164
Alternate Serial:AF86-164
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):1011/C392
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Event:Dubai International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:20 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21399Submit Correction
View count: 528
Seen taking off for a display at the 2005 Dubai Airshow
Registration / Serial:86-0164
Alternate Serial:AF86-164
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):1011/C392
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:20 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:86-0164
Alternate Serial:AF86-164
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):1011/C392
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Event:Dubai International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:20 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21399Submit Correction
View count: 528
Seen taking off for a display at the 2005 Dubai Airshow
Registration / Serial:86-0164
Alternate Serial:AF86-164
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):1011/C392
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:20 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact