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| Registration / Serial: | 73-1649 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31649 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65387 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Intimidator |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 762628Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
Built as a HH-53C and over the years converted to HH-53H, MH-53J and the highly capable MH-53M Pave Low IV version. Has a turbulent history including recovery of Jonestown Massacre victims in 1978, Desert Storm operations in 1991 and the first ever night landing at Buckingham Palace, in 2003 supporting the Bush visit as a 21st SOS machine from Mildenhall. Retired by the 20st SOS in 2008 and on loan here from the USAF Museum since 2010. The nose art above the name features Marvin the Martian firing a machine gun, with 'Desert Storm 1991' written in all-capitals on the same panel.
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1649 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31649 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65387 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1649 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31649 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65387 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Intimidator |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 762628Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
Built as a HH-53C and over the years converted to HH-53H, MH-53J and the highly capable MH-53M Pave Low IV version. Has a turbulent history including recovery of Jonestown Massacre victims in 1978, Desert Storm operations in 1991 and the first ever night landing at Buckingham Palace, in 2003 supporting the Bush visit as a 21st SOS machine from Mildenhall. Retired by the 20st SOS in 2008 and on loan here from the USAF Museum since 2010. The nose art above the name features Marvin the Martian firing a machine gun, with 'Desert Storm 1991' written in all-capitals on the same panel.
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1649 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31649 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV |
| C/n (msn): | 65387 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| City / Airport: | Rheine - Bentlage (ETHE)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 2 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 744353 |
| View count: | 71 |
Former Heeresflieger (German army aviation) base on an Autumn afternoon. The last of the CH-53s left in August 2018, a medical regiment moved into part of the barracks later. Last used by a local aeroclub, the field had been marked 'closed' on navigation maps for some time at the photo date. The 510 x 30 m (1673 x 98 ft) runway and adjacent large helipad were still marked as if operational though. The control tower is in the lower center of the frame.
| City / Airport: | Rheine - Bentlage (ETHE) |
| Photo Date: | 2 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| City / Airport: | Rheine - Bentlage (ETHE)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 2 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 744353 |
| View count: | 71 |
Former Heeresflieger (German army aviation) base on an Autumn afternoon. The last of the CH-53s left in August 2018, a medical regiment moved into part of the barracks later. Last used by a local aeroclub, the field had been marked 'closed' on navigation maps for some time at the photo date. The 510 x 30 m (1673 x 98 ft) runway and adjacent large helipad were still marked as if operational though. The control tower is in the lower center of the frame.
| City / Airport: | Rheine - Bentlage (ETHE) |
| Photo Date: | 2 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | D-FYAC |
| Alternate Serial: | 7 white |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-3M |
| C/n (msn): | 0470109 |
| Display Paint: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 741516Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
Testing the mighty Allison V-1710 engine. The text on the side, СМЕРТЬ ФАШИЗМУ! (Smert' Fashyzmu!) means as much as Death to Fascism. One of a batch of 11 built in 1996 by Yakovlev in Orenburg, Russia, in this case for a US customer. Registered N234BJ and exported to Germany in 2005. Was for sale in May 2024 by the pilot still mentioned below the canopy: Gerhard Bumüller, "Viper".
| Registration / Serial: | D-FYAC |
| Alternate Serial: | 7 white |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-3M |
| C/n (msn): | 0470109 |
| Display Paint: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | D-FYAC |
| Alternate Serial: | 7 white |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-3M |
| C/n (msn): | 0470109 |
| Display Paint: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 741516Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
Testing the mighty Allison V-1710 engine. The text on the side, СМЕРТЬ ФАШИЗМУ! (Smert' Fashyzmu!) means as much as Death to Fascism. One of a batch of 11 built in 1996 by Yakovlev in Orenburg, Russia, in this case for a US customer. Registered N234BJ and exported to Germany in 2005. Was for sale in May 2024 by the pilot still mentioned below the canopy: Gerhard Bumüller, "Viper".
| Registration / Serial: | D-FYAC |
| Alternate Serial: | 7 white |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-3M |
| C/n (msn): | 0470109 |
| Display Paint: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | D-EDIX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175 |
| C/n (msn): | 55114 |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 741482Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
Seen at its home base is this 1958 Skylark, test flown as N9314B and exported to Germany in April 1958. It is said to have been based here since the 1960s, which is when the airfield was built.
| Registration / Serial: | D-EDIX |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175 |
| C/n (msn): | 55114 |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | D-EDIX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175 |
| C/n (msn): | 55114 |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 741482Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
Seen at its home base is this 1958 Skylark, test flown as N9314B and exported to Germany in April 1958. It is said to have been based here since the 1960s, which is when the airfield was built.
| Registration / Serial: | D-EDIX |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175 |
| C/n (msn): | 55114 |
| City / Airport: | Stadtlohn / Vreden (EDLS)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Military Code: | BC-287 / A |
| 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): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 13 BS |
| Aircraft Name: | Versatile Lady |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739953Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
A-26C 44-35918 painted as B-26B 44-34287 Versatile Lady, a night intruder aircraft in the Korean War. At starboard is a huge squadron badge instead of the nose art, painted here in a General Audiences version. This airframe actually ended active USAF service in 1957, had several civil US, Costa Rican and Honduran registrations and was even with the Honduran air force. Arrived here as N2781G in jungle camo, later completely resprayed.
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-26C Invader |
| C/n (msn): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Military Code: | BC-287 / A |
| 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): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 13 BS |
| Aircraft Name: | Versatile Lady |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739953Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
A-26C 44-35918 painted as B-26B 44-34287 Versatile Lady, a night intruder aircraft in the Korean War. At starboard is a huge squadron badge instead of the nose art, painted here in a General Audiences version. This airframe actually ended active USAF service in 1957, had several civil US, Costa Rican and Honduran registrations and was even with the Honduran air force. Arrived here as N2781G in jungle camo, later completely resprayed.
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-26C Invader |
| C/n (msn): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-1611 |
| Alternate Serial: | 91611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Version: | North American GT-28A Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 159-123 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | AETC |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739864Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
On display in at least the third version of its Air Education and Training Command livery here: initially partly bare metal with AETC shield on the tail, then resprayed grey with yellow tailband and the shield, and here with a grey tailband and the simplified emblem. The G designator in the type indicates this has been a ground instructional aircraft with the Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-1611 |
| Alternate Serial: | 91611 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American GT-28A Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 159-123 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 49-1611 |
| Alternate Serial: | 91611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-28 Trojan |
| Aircraft Version: | North American GT-28A Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 159-123 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | AETC |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739864Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
On display in at least the third version of its Air Education and Training Command livery here: initially partly bare metal with AETC shield on the tail, then resprayed grey with yellow tailband and the shield, and here with a grey tailband and the simplified emblem. The G designator in the type indicates this has been a ground instructional aircraft with the Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | 49-1611 |
| Alternate Serial: | 91611 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American GT-28A Trojan |
| C/n (msn): | 159-123 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "548" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American BC-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard |
| Aircraft Version: | North American SNJ-4 Texan |
| C/n (msn): | 88-14226 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739863Submit Correction |
| View count: | 110 |
Probably given a USAAF livery because this is the USAF Airman Heritage Museum but unclear what the tail number stands for. True identity in small print under the horizontal stabiliser though: SNJ-4 51584. This US Navy trainer went civil in 1956 and crashed in November 1971 but could be saved well enough for display. On loan from the USAF Museum since 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | "548" |
| Aircraft Version: | North American SNJ-4 Texan |
| C/n (msn): | 88-14226 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "548" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American BC-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard |
| Aircraft Version: | North American SNJ-4 Texan |
| C/n (msn): | 88-14226 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739863Submit Correction |
| View count: | 110 |
Probably given a USAAF livery because this is the USAF Airman Heritage Museum but unclear what the tail number stands for. True identity in small print under the horizontal stabiliser though: SNJ-4 51584. This US Navy trainer went civil in 1956 and crashed in November 1971 but could be saved well enough for display. On loan from the USAF Museum since 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | "548" |
| Aircraft Version: | North American SNJ-4 Texan |
| C/n (msn): | 88-14226 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55-206 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5206 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 45 Mentor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech T-34A Mentor |
| C/n (msn): | G-763 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Like several other exhibits here, on loan from the USAF Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 55-206 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5206 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech T-34A Mentor |
| C/n (msn): | G-763 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55-206 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5206 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 45 Mentor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech T-34A Mentor |
| C/n (msn): | G-763 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Like several other exhibits here, on loan from the USAF Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 55-206 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5206 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech T-34A Mentor |
| C/n (msn): | G-763 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0337 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF71-337 |
| Military Code: | EL |
| 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): | D248 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 76 TFS / 23 TFW / TAC |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739834Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
This A-7's first assignment was with the 23rd TFW at England AFB (LA), that had a successful Vietnam tour in 1973. It wears full markings, including the 76th TFS red tailband with white stars. Several years earlier here, it had toned-down markings and the tailband of the 75th TFS, same wing. Its operational time ended with the Colorado ANG in 1990 and it was preserved at Denver-Front Range airport (now Colorado Air and Space Port) intially, before being moved here at some point.
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0337 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF71-337 |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D248 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0337 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF71-337 |
| Military Code: | EL |
| 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): | D248 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 76 TFS / 23 TFW / TAC |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739834Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
This A-7's first assignment was with the 23rd TFW at England AFB (LA), that had a successful Vietnam tour in 1973. It wears full markings, including the 76th TFS red tailband with white stars. Several years earlier here, it had toned-down markings and the tailband of the 75th TFS, same wing. Its operational time ended with the Colorado ANG in 1990 and it was preserved at Denver-Front Range airport (now Colorado Air and Space Port) intially, before being moved here at some point.
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0337 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF71-337 |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D248 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 76-0547 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF76-547 |
| Military Code: | NF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild OA-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | 94 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 23 TASS / TAC |
| Aircraft Name: | The Unknown Bomber |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
Former 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron OA-10 Forward Air Control Warthog in its genuine Desert Storm markings. Tail code NF stands for 'Nail FAC' with callsign Nail originating from the Vietnam war. A toned-down squadron badge is above the wing root and the nose art says The Unknown Bomber and Desert Storm '91. It figures a sort of dachshund with antlers, about to shoot a bomb from a rubber catapult between its tail and antlers. Back in the US this A-10 later flew with another Davis Monthan squadron, the 354th FS.
| Registration / Serial: | 76-0547 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF76-547 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild OA-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | 94 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 76-0547 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF76-547 |
| Military Code: | NF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild OA-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | 94 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 23 TASS / TAC |
| Aircraft Name: | The Unknown Bomber |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
Former 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron OA-10 Forward Air Control Warthog in its genuine Desert Storm markings. Tail code NF stands for 'Nail FAC' with callsign Nail originating from the Vietnam war. A toned-down squadron badge is above the wing root and the nose art says The Unknown Bomber and Desert Storm '91. It figures a sort of dachshund with antlers, about to shoot a bomb from a rubber catapult between its tail and antlers. Back in the US this A-10 later flew with another Davis Monthan squadron, the 354th FS.
| Registration / Serial: | 76-0547 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF76-547 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild OA-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | 94 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 78-0107 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF78-107 |
| Military Code: | HL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 62-33 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 388 TFW / TAC |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739828Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
Delivered in January 1980 and on display with the markings of its first operational unit, the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill AFB (NV).
| Registration / Serial: | 78-0107 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF78-107 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 62-33 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 78-0107 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF78-107 |
| Military Code: | HL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 62-33 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 388 TFW / TAC |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739828Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
Delivered in January 1980 and on display with the markings of its first operational unit, the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill AFB (NV).
| Registration / Serial: | 78-0107 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF78-107 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 62-33 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0280 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10280 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 1/A001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / McDonnell Douglas |
| Unit Markings: | F-15 Joint Test Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739826Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Having been an Eagle Admirer since living within cycling distance of an active F-15 base as a teenager, I was pleased to finally see the very first one, and in its original F-15 Joint Test Force livery too. Also dubbed YF-15A, its test flying days ran from July 1972 to November 1975. It was later used as an exhibit by the Air Force Orientation Group and also on display here as the Desert Storm MiG killer 85-0114/EG, but rightfully restored.
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0280 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10280 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 1/A001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / McDonnell Douglas |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0280 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10280 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 1/A001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / McDonnell Douglas |
| Unit Markings: | F-15 Joint Test Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739826Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Having been an Eagle Admirer since living within cycling distance of an active F-15 base as a teenager, I was pleased to finally see the very first one, and in its original F-15 Joint Test Force livery too. Also dubbed YF-15A, its test flying days ran from July 1972 to November 1975. It was later used as an exhibit by the Air Force Orientation Group and also on display here as the Desert Storm MiG killer 85-0114/EG, but rightfully restored.
| Registration / Serial: | 71-0280 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10280 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 1/A001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / McDonnell Douglas |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Military Code: | BC-287 / A |
| 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): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 13 BS |
| Aircraft Name: | Versatile Lady |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739692Submit Correction |
| View count: | 63 |
A-26C 44-35918 painted as B-26B 44-34287 Versatile Lady, a night intruder aircraft in the Korean War. Nose art for the name on the other side, huge 13th Bombardment Squadron badge here. The Invader on display actually ended active USAF service in 1957, had several civil US, Costa Rican and Honduran registrations and was even with the Honduran air force. Arrived here as N2781G in jungle camo, later completely resprayed.
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-26C Invader |
| C/n (msn): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Military Code: | BC-287 / A |
| 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): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 13 BS |
| Aircraft Name: | Versatile Lady |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739692Submit Correction |
| View count: | 63 |
A-26C 44-35918 painted as B-26B 44-34287 Versatile Lady, a night intruder aircraft in the Korean War. Nose art for the name on the other side, huge 13th Bombardment Squadron badge here. The Invader on display actually ended active USAF service in 1957, had several civil US, Costa Rican and Honduran registrations and was even with the Honduran air force. Arrived here as N2781G in jungle camo, later completely resprayed.
| Registration / Serial: | "44-34287" |
| Alternate Serial: | 434287 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-26C Invader |
| C/n (msn): | 29197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "42-24614" |
| Alternate Serial: | 4614 |
| Military Code: | T-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WB-29A Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 11697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 498 BG |
| Aircraft Name: | Joltin' Josie - The Pacific Pioneer |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739687Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
Posing as 'Joltin Josie, The Pacific Pioneer' of the 873rd Bomb Sqn, 498th Bomb Group (T) with accompanying port side nose art and mission marks - that I unfortunately do not have a decent photo of. Tragically, 42-24614 caught fire and crashed on take-off in the Northern Marianas on 1 April 1945, killing everyone on board. This airframe's true ID is in tiny print under the stabilo: RB/WB-29A 44-62220. Delivered to the USAAF in September 1945 and after active weather recce duty to the US Army as a static training target, 1960-1985, then to the USAF Museum in 1998.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-24614" |
| Alternate Serial: | 4614 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WB-29A Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 11697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "42-24614" |
| Alternate Serial: | 4614 |
| Military Code: | T-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WB-29A Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 11697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 498 BG |
| Aircraft Name: | Joltin' Josie - The Pacific Pioneer |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739687Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
Posing as 'Joltin Josie, The Pacific Pioneer' of the 873rd Bomb Sqn, 498th Bomb Group (T) with accompanying port side nose art and mission marks - that I unfortunately do not have a decent photo of. Tragically, 42-24614 caught fire and crashed on take-off in the Northern Marianas on 1 April 1945, killing everyone on board. This airframe's true ID is in tiny print under the stabilo: RB/WB-29A 44-62220. Delivered to the USAAF in September 1945 and after active weather recce duty to the US Army as a static training target, 1960-1985, then to the USAF Museum in 1998.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-24614" |
| Alternate Serial: | 4614 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WB-29A Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 11697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "42-97328" |
| Alternate Serial: | 297328 |
| Military Code: | H-T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing TB-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 561 BS / 388 BG |
| Aircraft Name: | Heaven's Above |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739683Submit Correction |
| View count: | 114 |
Representing a B-17 that saw intensive action in the last years of WW2, both in bombing and later POW liberation missions. It operated with the 561st Bomb Squadron (T), 388th Bomb Group (H) from RAF Knettishall in England. The actual aircraft here, B-17G 44-83512, was always based in North America, in the US and Newfoundland, and ended up as a ground instructional airframe at Lackland AFB. True identity in small print on the bottom of the tail, as is often the case with historic displays.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-97328" |
| Alternate Serial: | 297328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing TB-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "42-97328" |
| Alternate Serial: | 297328 |
| Military Code: | H-T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing TB-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 561 BS / 388 BG |
| Aircraft Name: | Heaven's Above |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739683Submit Correction |
| View count: | 114 |
Representing a B-17 that saw intensive action in the last years of WW2, both in bombing and later POW liberation missions. It operated with the 561st Bomb Squadron (T), 388th Bomb Group (H) from RAF Knettishall in England. The actual aircraft here, B-17G 44-83512, was always based in North America, in the US and Newfoundland, and ended up as a ground instructional airframe at Lackland AFB. True identity in small print on the bottom of the tail, as is often the case with historic displays.
| Registration / Serial: | "42-97328" |
| Alternate Serial: | 297328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing TB-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "43-5103" |
| Alternate Serial: | 435103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American TB-25N Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-33110 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 490 BS |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739635Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
This is really the former 44-29835, built as a B-25J and later converted into a TB-25N. Finished its flying career as N3676G and was eventually sprayed here as a B-25H of the 490th Bomb Squadron 'Burma Bridge Busters' operating from India, of which the (unofficial but consistently used) WW2 badge is on the nose.
| Registration / Serial: | "43-5103" |
| Alternate Serial: | 435103 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American TB-25N Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-33110 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "43-5103" |
| Alternate Serial: | 435103 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American TB-25N Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-33110 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 490 BS |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739635Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
This is really the former 44-29835, built as a B-25J and later converted into a TB-25N. Finished its flying career as N3676G and was eventually sprayed here as a B-25H of the 490th Bomb Squadron 'Burma Bridge Busters' operating from India, of which the (unofficial but consistently used) WW2 badge is on the nose.
| Registration / Serial: | "43-5103" |
| Alternate Serial: | 435103 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American TB-25N Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-33110 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-105 |
| Alternate Serial: | 40105 |
| Military Code: | FH-105 |
| Other Marks: | JF-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic JF-105B Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | B6 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Air Force Armaments Center |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739405Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
The first of only three JF-105Bs ever built, prototypes for the projected RF-105B reconnaisance version that was cancelled in favour of the already existing RF-101. The trio was still completed with modified noses but without cameras. Retired in 1966, this is the only surviving one as JF-2 crashed and JF-3 was scrapped. Preserved at Lackland already in the 1970s in fake colours, later restored to this accurate test livery.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-105 |
| Alternate Serial: | 40105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic JF-105B Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | B6 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-105 |
| Alternate Serial: | 40105 |
| Military Code: | FH-105 |
| Other Marks: | JF-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic JF-105B Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | B6 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Air Force Armaments Center |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739405Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
The first of only three JF-105Bs ever built, prototypes for the projected RF-105B reconnaisance version that was cancelled in favour of the already existing RF-101. The trio was still completed with modified noses but without cameras. Retired in 1966, this is the only surviving one as JF-2 crashed and JF-3 was scrapped. Preserved at Lackland already in the 1970s in fake colours, later restored to this accurate test livery.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-105 |
| Alternate Serial: | 40105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic JF-105B Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | B6 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "52-6718" |
| Alternate Serial: | 26718 |
| Military Code: | FS-718 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-8889 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 78 FBS |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
Thunderstreak representing 78th Fighter Bomber Squadron 'Bushmasters' commander Lt.Col. Charles E. Simpson's aircraft, F-84F 52-6718 as it was stationed at RAF Woodbridge in England during 1958-1959. That jet is said to have crashed near RAF Sculthorpe at an unknown date. This Streak's real identity is 52-8889. It went to France for its operational time and later became an instructional airframe at Lackland AFB.
| Registration / Serial: | "52-6718" |
| Alternate Serial: | 26718 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-8889 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "52-6718" |
| Alternate Serial: | 26718 |
| Military Code: | FS-718 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-8889 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 78 FBS |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
Thunderstreak representing 78th Fighter Bomber Squadron 'Bushmasters' commander Lt.Col. Charles E. Simpson's aircraft, F-84F 52-6718 as it was stationed at RAF Woodbridge in England during 1958-1959. That jet is said to have crashed near RAF Sculthorpe at an unknown date. This Streak's real identity is 52-8889. It went to France for its operational time and later became an instructional airframe at Lackland AFB.
| Registration / Serial: | "52-6718" |
| Alternate Serial: | 26718 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-8889 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-605 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7605 |
| Military Code: | PU-605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American EF-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-38432 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739402Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
The first F-86 Sabre, after the type was redesignated from P-86 in 1948. This one became an EF-86A in March 1949, like others from its batch over several years. Initially on display here with matching FU buzz number, later changed into the PU version that actually belongs to the P-86 period. This jet was a development aircraft for most of its career.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-605 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7605 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American EF-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-38432 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-605 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7605 |
| Military Code: | PU-605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American EF-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-38432 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 739402Submit Correction |
| View count: | 81 |
The first F-86 Sabre, after the type was redesignated from P-86 in 1948. This one became an EF-86A in March 1949, like others from its batch over several years. Initially on display here with matching FU buzz number, later changed into the PU version that actually belongs to the P-86 period. This jet was a development aircraft for most of its career.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-605 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7605 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American EF-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-38432 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N3695F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Snow S-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1010 |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 738656Submit Correction |
| View count: | 66 |
The spray pipes are still in place below the wing trailing edge on this late 1950s crop duster that was at the root of the Thrush agricultural aircaft family tree. Snow Aeronautical was bought by Rockwell in 1965, which mr. Snow left in 1972 to found Air Tractor that produced another family of famous spraying aircraft and derivatives.
| Registration / Serial: | N3695F |
| Aircraft Version: | Snow S-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1010 |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N3695F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Snow S-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1010 |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 738656Submit Correction |
| View count: | 66 |
The spray pipes are still in place below the wing trailing edge on this late 1950s crop duster that was at the root of the Thrush agricultural aircaft family tree. Snow Aeronautical was bought by Rockwell in 1965, which mr. Snow left in 1972 to found Air Tractor that produced another family of famous spraying aircraft and derivatives.
| Registration / Serial: | N3695F |
| Aircraft Version: | Snow S-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1010 |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |