30620 results found
Registration / Serial:55-118
Alternate Serial:50118
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121T Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4391
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2176Submit Correction
View count: 429
Built as an RC-121D and progressively updated as EC-121D, then EC-121H and finally EC-121T. Retired to MASDC in late 1978 by the Homestead AFB-based 79 AEW & CS, with 20980 hrs recorded. Later broken up
Registration / Serial:55-118
Alternate Serial:50118
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121T Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4391
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:55-118
Alternate Serial:50118
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121T Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4391
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2176Submit Correction
View count: 429
Built as an RC-121D and progressively updated as EC-121D, then EC-121H and finally EC-121T. Retired to MASDC in late 1978 by the Homestead AFB-based 79 AEW & CS, with 20980 hrs recorded. Later broken up
Registration / Serial:55-118
Alternate Serial:50118
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EC-121T Warning Star
C/n (msn):1049A-4391
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2152Submit Correction
View count: 522
Civilian registered as NL63004 after WWII and advertised as a 6-seat executive conversion in 1952. Acquired by the USAFM in 1961 and nowadays displayed indoors, painted to represent 43-21475 "Little Joe"
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2152Submit Correction
View count: 522
Civilian registered as NL63004 after WWII and advertised as a 6-seat executive conversion in 1952. Acquired by the USAFM in 1961 and nowadays displayed indoors, painted to represent 43-21475 "Little Joe"
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:61-2491
Alternate Serial:12491
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2138Submit Correction
View count: 351
Looking superb on the Northolt ramp, this 58th MAS VIP JetStar ended its days at Rhein-Main as a battle damage repair practice airframe
Registration / Serial:61-2491
Alternate Serial:12491
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:61-2491
Alternate Serial:12491
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2138Submit Correction
View count: 351
Looking superb on the Northolt ramp, this 58th MAS VIP JetStar ended its days at Rhein-Main as a battle damage repair practice airframe
Registration / Serial:61-2491
Alternate Serial:12491
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-140B JetStar
C/n (msn):1329-5027
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:48-010
Alternate Serial:0-80010
Military Code:BE-010
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Version:North American B-45C Tornado
C/n (msn):153-38486
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 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2118Submit Correction
View count: 1025
North American's B-45 was the first jet bomber for the USAF, serving SAC from 1950 till 1959, but quickly superseded in the nuclear role during the early 50s by the B-47 Stratojet. A total of 143 were built, most 'C' models being completed as RB-45C reconnaissance aircraft, although this example was used latterly by Pratt & Whitney for engine testing, being flown to the Museum in 1971. Now housed inside in the marks of 47th BW (Light), which based B-45s at RAF Sculthorpe from 1952-58
Registration / Serial:48-010
Alternate Serial:0-80010
Aircraft Version:North American B-45C Tornado
C/n (msn):153-38486
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:48-010
Alternate Serial:0-80010
Military Code:BE-010
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Version:North American B-45C Tornado
C/n (msn):153-38486
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 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2118Submit Correction
View count: 1025
North American's B-45 was the first jet bomber for the USAF, serving SAC from 1950 till 1959, but quickly superseded in the nuclear role during the early 50s by the B-47 Stratojet. A total of 143 were built, most 'C' models being completed as RB-45C reconnaissance aircraft, although this example was used latterly by Pratt & Whitney for engine testing, being flown to the Museum in 1971. Now housed inside in the marks of 47th BW (Light), which based B-45s at RAF Sculthorpe from 1952-58
Registration / Serial:48-010
Alternate Serial:0-80010
Aircraft Version:North American B-45C Tornado
C/n (msn):153-38486
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:71-0364
Alternate Serial:AF71-364
Military Code:SC
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:157 TFS / South Carolina ANG
City / Airport:Wittering (EGXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2115Submit Correction
View count: 536
One of 12 A-7Ds seen on a 3-week detachment from the 169 TFG/157 TFS, McEntire ANGB, South Carolina ANG, accompanied by another six from other units, for exercise "Coronet Teal". Later served Virginia ANG (named "Cadillac") then Ohio ANG and was destroyed on the Eglin ranges by a missile in Nov 2000
Registration / Serial:71-0364
Alternate Serial:AF71-364
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Wittering (EGXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:71-0364
Alternate Serial:AF71-364
Military Code:SC
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:157 TFS / South Carolina ANG
City / Airport:Wittering (EGXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2115Submit Correction
View count: 536
One of 12 A-7Ds seen on a 3-week detachment from the 169 TFG/157 TFS, McEntire ANGB, South Carolina ANG, accompanied by another six from other units, for exercise "Coronet Teal". Later served Virginia ANG (named "Cadillac") then Ohio ANG and was destroyed on the Eglin ranges by a missile in Nov 2000
Registration / Serial:71-0364
Alternate Serial:AF71-364
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Wittering (EGXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:53-2280
Alternate Registration:0-32280
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501093
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 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2103Submit Correction
View count: 1569
Used as a test bed at Wright-Patterson AFB under the designation JB-47E in the 1960s, this was the first USAF aircraft with a fly-by-wire control system. Added to the Museum in 1969 and displayed until 2003, latterly inside, when replaced by RB-47H 53-4299. Now stored outside the Museum's Restoration Hangar
Registration / Serial:53-2280
Alternate Registration:0-32280
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501093
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:53-2280
Alternate Registration:0-32280
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501093
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 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2103Submit Correction
View count: 1569
Used as a test bed at Wright-Patterson AFB under the designation JB-47E in the 1960s, this was the first USAF aircraft with a fly-by-wire control system. Added to the Museum in 1969 and displayed until 2003, latterly inside, when replaced by RB-47H 53-4299. Now stored outside the Museum's Restoration Hangar
Registration / Serial:53-2280
Alternate Registration:0-32280
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):4501093
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:59-0536
Alternate Serial:90536
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133B Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45587
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:2080Submit Correction
View count: 862
My favourite exhibit at the superb AMC Museum. One of a handful surviving out of 50 built, the Cargomaster was designed as a long-range strategic airlifter, particularly for the transport of ICBMs. All were withdrawn in 1971 when metal fatigue was found. This example was delivered to the 1501ATW (MATS) at Travis AFB, CA in 4.61, the unit becoming 60MAW in 1966. Decommissioned and to Offutt AFB, NE for the SAC Museum in 6.71; like the C-124, flown to Dover inside a C-5 when the SAC Museum relocated in 1998
Registration / Serial:59-0536
Alternate Serial:90536
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133B Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45587
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:59-0536
Alternate Serial:90536
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133B Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45587
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:2080Submit Correction
View count: 862
My favourite exhibit at the superb AMC Museum. One of a handful surviving out of 50 built, the Cargomaster was designed as a long-range strategic airlifter, particularly for the transport of ICBMs. All were withdrawn in 1971 when metal fatigue was found. This example was delivered to the 1501ATW (MATS) at Travis AFB, CA in 4.61, the unit becoming 60MAW in 1966. Decommissioned and to Offutt AFB, NE for the SAC Museum in 6.71; like the C-124, flown to Dover inside a C-5 when the SAC Museum relocated in 1998
Registration / Serial:59-0536
Alternate Serial:90536
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-133B Cargomaster
C/n (msn):45587
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:"435523"
Military Code:23
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28831
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:2079Submit Correction
View count: 317
This A-26 was acquired from the Eagles Air Museum (part of the Bonanzaville Museum and Historic Village) in Fargo, ND by the AMC Museum in Aug 2008 for restoration and placed on display soon after. Most sources incorrectly quote the aircraft as c/n 28802 ex N3428G (ex USAAF 44-35523), due to a mistake by the Eagles Air Museum in Fargo. This is why it is also falsely painted as such. Its true identity however is 44-35552 c/n 28831 ex N5544V. It's
Registration / Serial:"435523"
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28831
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:"435523"
Military Code:23
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-26 Invader
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28831
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:2079Submit Correction
View count: 317
This A-26 was acquired from the Eagles Air Museum (part of the Bonanzaville Museum and Historic Village) in Fargo, ND by the AMC Museum in Aug 2008 for restoration and placed on display soon after. Most sources incorrectly quote the aircraft as c/n 28802 ex N3428G (ex USAAF 44-35523), due to a mistake by the Eagles Air Museum in Fargo. This is why it is also falsely painted as such. Its true identity however is 44-35552 c/n 28831 ex N5544V. It's
Registration / Serial:"435523"
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-26C Invader
C/n (msn):28831
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:52-2044
Alternate Serial:22044
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):187-70
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Front Royal - Front Royal / Warren County (KFRR / FRR)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:16 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2078Submit Correction
View count: 2219
This former 167th TFS WV ANG Sabre was acquired on disposal in 1961 by Dan Moyer of Front Royal, VA. Stored for over 30 years before being restored and placed on display at his local regional airfield with "Howdy Doody" nose art on the other side
Registration / Serial:52-2044
Alternate Serial:22044
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):187-70
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Front Royal - Front Royal / Warren County (KFRR / FRR)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:16 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:52-2044
Alternate Serial:22044
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):187-70
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Front Royal - Front Royal / Warren County (KFRR / FRR)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:16 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2078Submit Correction
View count: 2219
This former 167th TFS WV ANG Sabre was acquired on disposal in 1961 by Dan Moyer of Front Royal, VA. Stored for over 30 years before being restored and placed on display at his local regional airfield with "Howdy Doody" nose art on the other side
Registration / Serial:52-2044
Alternate Serial:22044
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):187-70
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Front Royal - Front Royal / Warren County (KFRR / FRR)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:16 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-658
Alternate Serial:AF40-658
Military Code:WM
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild UC-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20107
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:2067Submit Correction
View count: 364
This Provider was taken on charge in 1957 as a C-123B and served in Vietnam from 1961 to 1972, first as a UC-123B and later as a UC-123K when the auxiliary J85 jets were added, flying low-level defoliant and insecticide spray missions and cargo deliveries into strips as short as 2,000ft. Stored at Davis-Monthan from 1976 but reactivated for the Peruvian police on drug interdiction work under US Department of State registration N97033 from 1987 (nicknamed "El Burro"), prior to preservation at Dover in 1990. Serial presentation "AF40-658" is of course nonsense and should have read "AF54-658".
Registration / Serial:54-658
Alternate Serial:AF40-658
Aircraft Version:Fairchild UC-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20107
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:54-658
Alternate Serial:AF40-658
Military Code:WM
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild UC-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20107
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:2067Submit Correction
View count: 364
This Provider was taken on charge in 1957 as a C-123B and served in Vietnam from 1961 to 1972, first as a UC-123B and later as a UC-123K when the auxiliary J85 jets were added, flying low-level defoliant and insecticide spray missions and cargo deliveries into strips as short as 2,000ft. Stored at Davis-Monthan from 1976 but reactivated for the Peruvian police on drug interdiction work under US Department of State registration N97033 from 1987 (nicknamed "El Burro"), prior to preservation at Dover in 1990. Serial presentation "AF40-658" is of course nonsense and should have read "AF54-658".
Registration / Serial:54-658
Alternate Serial:AF40-658
Aircraft Version:Fairchild UC-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20107
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:46-680
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2062Submit Correction
View count: 1153
While developing the XP-84, Republic looked at installing rockets in fighters, inspired by late wartime German research. However the resulting XP-91 was quickly obsolete thanks to the rapidly increasing performance of newer jet engines and only two prototypes were built, although one was the first US fighter to exceed Mach 1 in level flight. An unusual feature was the wing planform, markedly tapered outwards from the fuselage to a wide chord at the wingtips to combat stall problems with early swept-wing designs
Registration / Serial:46-680
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:46-680
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2062Submit Correction
View count: 1153
While developing the XP-84, Republic looked at installing rockets in fighters, inspired by late wartime German research. However the resulting XP-91 was quickly obsolete thanks to the rapidly increasing performance of newer jet engines and only two prototypes were built, although one was the first US fighter to exceed Mach 1 in level flight. An unusual feature was the wing planform, markedly tapered outwards from the fuselage to a wide chord at the wingtips to combat stall problems with early swept-wing designs
Registration / Serial:46-680
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:August 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-7581
Alternate Serial:AF69-581
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):4047
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:563 TFS / 35 TFW
City / Airport:Victorville - Southern California Logistics (KVCV / VCV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2022Submit Correction
View count: 673
In 1978 the first of 116 F-4Gs, converted from F-4Es, joined the 35th TFW to accelerate the take-over from F-105s in the 'Wild Weasel' SAM suppression role. This example was later converted to a QF-4G drone and was w/o on 10.4.02
Registration / Serial:69-7581
Alternate Serial:AF69-581
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II
C/n (msn):4047
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Victorville - Southern California Logistics (KVCV / VCV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:69-7581
Alternate Serial:AF69-581
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):4047
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:563 TFS / 35 TFW
City / Airport:Victorville - Southern California Logistics (KVCV / VCV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2022Submit Correction
View count: 673
In 1978 the first of 116 F-4Gs, converted from F-4Es, joined the 35th TFW to accelerate the take-over from F-105s in the 'Wild Weasel' SAM suppression role. This example was later converted to a QF-4G drone and was w/o on 10.4.02
Registration / Serial:69-7581
Alternate Serial:AF69-581
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II
C/n (msn):4047
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Victorville - Southern California Logistics (KVCV / VCV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-1341
Alternate Serial:0-61341
Other Marks:FJ247
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-558
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1940Submit Correction
View count: 518
This Dagger entered storage under the Arizona sun in 1973 and still wears the marks of the 57th FIS from its duty in Iceland in this 1979 photo, but went on to enjoy a short new life being shot at as a PQM-102B drone after conversion by Sperry just six months later
Registration / Serial:56-1341
Alternate Serial:0-61341
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-558
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:56-1341
Alternate Serial:0-61341
Other Marks:FJ247
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-558
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1940Submit Correction
View count: 518
This Dagger entered storage under the Arizona sun in 1973 and still wears the marks of the 57th FIS from its duty in Iceland in this 1979 photo, but went on to enjoy a short new life being shot at as a PQM-102B drone after conversion by Sperry just six months later
Registration / Serial:56-1341
Alternate Serial:0-61341
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-558
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:55-677
Alternate Serial:50677
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):464024
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1931Submit Correction
View count: 2836
Arrived at Upper Heyford on 9 May 1979 along with 55-0107 and 56-0659 and left on 23 May 1979. From the 96th BW at Dyess AFB, TX and participating in Exercises Flintlock and Dawn Patrol. While serving in Vietnam with the 43rd BW, this one was adorned with a huge sharkmouth and was involved in the 'Linebacker II' campaign of 1972. It is a survivor, now nicely preserved with the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run near Detroit in the polyurethane finish first introduced in 1970 for better weather resilience in South East Asia
Registration / Serial:55-677
Alternate Serial:50677
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464024
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:55-677
Alternate Serial:50677
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):464024
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1931Submit Correction
View count: 2836
Arrived at Upper Heyford on 9 May 1979 along with 55-0107 and 56-0659 and left on 23 May 1979. From the 96th BW at Dyess AFB, TX and participating in Exercises Flintlock and Dawn Patrol. While serving in Vietnam with the 43rd BW, this one was adorned with a huge sharkmouth and was involved in the 'Linebacker II' campaign of 1972. It is a survivor, now nicely preserved with the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run near Detroit in the polyurethane finish first introduced in 1970 for better weather resilience in South East Asia
Registration / Serial:55-677
Alternate Serial:50677
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
C/n (msn):464024
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:55-007
Alternate Serial:50007
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3034
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Crestview - Duke Field / Eglin AFB Auxiliary No 3 (KEGI / EGI)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1893Submit Correction
View count: 2045
Delivered to the 314th TCW in 9.57 and seen here with the 711th SOS, this early Hercules went to the Bolivian AF as TAM-65 in 10.88 and was wfu by 7.96; still stored at La Paz in 2008
Registration / Serial:55-007
Alternate Serial:50007
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3034
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Crestview - Duke Field / Eglin AFB Auxiliary No 3 (KEGI / EGI)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:55-007
Alternate Serial:50007
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3034
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Crestview - Duke Field / Eglin AFB Auxiliary No 3 (KEGI / EGI)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1893Submit Correction
View count: 2045
Delivered to the 314th TCW in 9.57 and seen here with the 711th SOS, this early Hercules went to the Bolivian AF as TAM-65 in 10.88 and was wfu by 7.96; still stored at La Paz in 2008
Registration / Serial:55-007
Alternate Serial:50007
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3034
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Crestview - Duke Field / Eglin AFB Auxiliary No 3 (KEGI / EGI)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-711
Alternate Serial:40711
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20160
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1860Submit Correction
View count: 1221
This AFRes/302TAW Provider, heading a line of six, was placed into store at DM on 29.6.80 and scrapped in 2013
Registration / Serial:54-711
Alternate Serial:40711
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20160
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-711
Alternate Serial:40711
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20160
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1860Submit Correction
View count: 1221
This AFRes/302TAW Provider, heading a line of six, was placed into store at DM on 29.6.80 and scrapped in 2013
Registration / Serial:54-711
Alternate Serial:40711
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20160
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:58-6970
Alternate Serial:86970
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-100 (C-137)
Aircraft Version:Boeing VC-137B (707-153B)
C/n (msn):17925 / 33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:June 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1854Submit Correction
View count: 702
Originally Air Force One from 1959, this superb machine has been preserved at Boeing Field since 6.96
Registration / Serial:58-6970
Alternate Serial:86970
Aircraft Version:Boeing VC-137B (707-153B)
C/n (msn):17925 / 33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:June 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:58-6970
Alternate Serial:86970
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-100 (C-137)
Aircraft Version:Boeing VC-137B (707-153B)
C/n (msn):17925 / 33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:June 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1854Submit Correction
View count: 702
Originally Air Force One from 1959, this superb machine has been preserved at Boeing Field since 6.96
Registration / Serial:58-6970
Alternate Serial:86970
Aircraft Version:Boeing VC-137B (707-153B)
C/n (msn):17925 / 33
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:June 1985
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:89-26205
Alternate Serial:96205
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk (S-70A)
C/n (msn):701434
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Northolt Families Day 2009
Photo Date:7 June 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1849Submit Correction
View count: 965
Strangely marked as 96205 instead of the usual 26205. Based with the 56th RQS at Lakenheath, a place I associate more with the good old days of Super Sabres!
Registration / Serial:89-26205
Alternate Serial:96205
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk (S-70A)
C/n (msn):701434
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:89-26205
Alternate Serial:96205
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk (S-70A)
C/n (msn):701434
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Northolt Families Day 2009
Photo Date:7 June 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1849Submit Correction
View count: 965
Strangely marked as 96205 instead of the usual 26205. Based with the 56th RQS at Lakenheath, a place I associate more with the good old days of Super Sabres!
Registration / Serial:89-26205
Alternate Serial:96205
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk (S-70A)
C/n (msn):701434
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:67-0118
Alternate Serial:70118
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-163
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1809Submit Correction
View count: 1089
Seen here at its Eglin base, this F-111 of the resident 3246th Test Wing later carried their 'ET' tail code. Arrived AMARC 9.94 and scrapped 2011
Registration / Serial:67-0118
Alternate Serial:70118
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-163
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:67-0118
Alternate Serial:70118
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-163
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1809Submit Correction
View count: 1089
Seen here at its Eglin base, this F-111 of the resident 3246th Test Wing later carried their 'ET' tail code. Arrived AMARC 9.94 and scrapped 2011
Registration / Serial:67-0118
Alternate Serial:70118
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
C/n (msn):A1-163
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB (KVPS / VPS)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:157 FS / 169 FW / South Carolina ANG
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Event:International Marrakech Air Show 2010
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1793Submit Correction
View count: 1909
One of two 157th FS F-16s at Aeroexpo. As the only wing in the USAF currently flying the Block 52 F-16, the 169th FW (McEntire ANGB, SC) was specially invited in view of the commonality to the 24 of this HTS-equipped variant now on order for Morocco. The flying demonstration will certainly have impressed the many African military dignitaries present
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:157 FS / 169 FW / South Carolina ANG
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Event:International Marrakech Air Show 2010
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1793Submit Correction
View count: 1909
One of two 157th FS F-16s at Aeroexpo. As the only wing in the USAF currently flying the Block 52 F-16, the 169th FW (McEntire ANGB, SC) was specially invited in view of the commonality to the 24 of this HTS-equipped variant now on order for Morocco. The flying demonstration will certainly have impressed the many African military dignitaries present
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact