2584 results found
Registration / Serial:NASA 520
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):XS692
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Langley Research Center
City / Area:Hampton / Air Power Park [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:Hampton Air Power Park
Photo Date:1 May 1977
Photo by:Stephen MillerContact
Photo ID:793490Submit Correction
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Ex U.S. Air Force 64-18266.
Registration / Serial:NASA 520
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):XS692
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Hampton / Air Power Park [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 1977
Photo by:Stephen MillerContact
Registration / Serial:NASA 520
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):XS692
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Unit Markings:Langley Research Center
City / Area:Hampton / Air Power Park [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:Hampton Air Power Park
Photo Date:1 May 1977
Photo by:Stephen MillerContact
Photo ID:793490Submit Correction
View count: 40
Ex U.S. Air Force 64-18266.
Registration / Serial:NASA 520
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel
C/n (msn):XS692
Operator Titles:NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City / Area:Hampton / Air Power Park [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:1 May 1977
Photo by:Stephen MillerContact
Registration / Serial:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:793483Submit Correction
View count: 67
On display at Udvar-Hazy. Shortly after delivery on 6 Nov 1943, this P-38J was converted to a two-seat trainer, spending its time at Wright Field as an experimental aircraft. It was flown there on 16 Apr 1945 by Maj. Richard I. Bong, America's highest scoring fighter ace. He had planned to fly for an hour but the right engine blew up, cutting the test short. On 20 Jun 1945 it was earmarked for storage as a museum aircraft. The J had redesigned oil cooler intakes and larger radiator scoops. Turbo-supercharger cooling intakes on top have replaced the carburetor air scoop on earlier models.
Registration / Serial:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:793483Submit Correction
View count: 67
On display at Udvar-Hazy. Shortly after delivery on 6 Nov 1943, this P-38J was converted to a two-seat trainer, spending its time at Wright Field as an experimental aircraft. It was flown there on 16 Apr 1945 by Maj. Richard I. Bong, America's highest scoring fighter ace. He had planned to fly for an hour but the right engine blew up, cutting the test short. On 20 Jun 1945 it was earmarked for storage as a museum aircraft. The J had redesigned oil cooler intakes and larger radiator scoops. Turbo-supercharger cooling intakes on top have replaced the carburetor air scoop on earlier models.
Registration / Serial:42-67762
Alternate Serial:267762
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):422-2273
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:5 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:N947UW
Fleet number:947
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer ERJ-190
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-190/195/Lineage
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000078
Operator Titles:US Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:783200Submit Correction
View count: 29
Registration / Serial:N947UW
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000078
Operator Titles:US Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:N947UW
Fleet number:947
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer ERJ-190
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-190/195/Lineage
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000078
Operator Titles:US Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:783200Submit Correction
View count: 29
Registration / Serial:N947UW
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000078
Operator Titles:US Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:N316JB
Fleet number:316
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer ERJ-190
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-190/195/Lineage
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000292
Operator Titles:JetBlue Airways
Aircraft Name:Usto Schulz
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:783199Submit Correction
View count: 24
Registration / Serial:N316JB
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000292
Operator Titles:JetBlue Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:N316JB
Fleet number:316
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer ERJ-190
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-190/195/Lineage
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000292
Operator Titles:JetBlue Airways
Aircraft Name:Usto Schulz
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:783199Submit Correction
View count: 24
Registration / Serial:N316JB
Aircraft Version:Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW)
C/n (msn):19000292
Operator Titles:JetBlue Airways
City / Airport:Washington - Ronald Reagan National (KDCA / DCA)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:20 May 2012
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:N403XV
Fleet number:03
Aircraft Original Type:British Aerospace 146 / Avro RJ
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace BAe-146/Avro RJ
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-146-200
C/n (msn):E2061
Operator Titles:Continental Jet Express
Aircraft Name:Abraham Lincoln
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 September 1988
Photo from:Rémi Dallot CollectionContact
Photo ID:781464Submit Correction
View count: 41
Registration / Serial:N403XV
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-146-200
C/n (msn):E2061
Operator Titles:Continental Jet Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 September 1988
Photo from:Rémi Dallot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:N403XV
Fleet number:03
Aircraft Original Type:British Aerospace 146 / Avro RJ
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace BAe-146/Avro RJ
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-146-200
C/n (msn):E2061
Operator Titles:Continental Jet Express
Aircraft Name:Abraham Lincoln
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 September 1988
Photo from:Rémi Dallot CollectionContact
Photo ID:781464Submit Correction
View count: 41
Registration / Serial:N403XV
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-146-200
C/n (msn):E2061
Operator Titles:Continental Jet Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:27 September 1988
Photo from:Rémi Dallot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:5909
Other Marks:13
Aircraft Original Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):2400
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781237Submit Correction
View count: 78
Registration / Serial:5909
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):2400
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:5909
Other Marks:13
Aircraft Original Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought-Sikorsky V-310 OS2U Kingfisher
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):2400
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781237Submit Correction
View count: 78
Registration / Serial:5909
Aircraft Version:Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher
C/n (msn):2400
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781193Submit Correction
View count: 22
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Baldwin Red Devil
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781193Submit Correction
View count: 22
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Baldwin Red Devil
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781192Submit Correction
View count: 44
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781192Submit Correction
View count: 44
Registration / Serial:A7114
Aircraft Version:Boeing FB-5
C/n (msn):820
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781186Submit Correction
View count: 32
Registration / Serial:NX28311
Aircraft Version:Northrop N-1M
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Northrop
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781186Submit Correction
View count: 32
Registration / Serial:NX28311
Aircraft Version:Northrop N-1M
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Northrop
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781184Submit Correction
View count: 25
Registration / Serial:N89TT
Aircraft Version:Mahoney Sorceress
C/n (msn):01
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781184Submit Correction
View count: 25
Registration / Serial:N89TT
Aircraft Version:Mahoney Sorceress
C/n (msn):01
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781182Submit Correction
View count: 42
Registration / Serial:N46501
Aircraft Version:Ryan PT-22A Recruit (ST3KR)
C/n (msn):1777
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781182Submit Correction
View count: 42
Registration / Serial:N46501
Aircraft Version:Ryan PT-22A Recruit (ST3KR)
C/n (msn):1777
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781058Submit Correction
View count: 49
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:781058Submit Correction
View count: 49
Registration / Serial:N37061
Alternate Registration:NX37061
Aircraft Version:Piasecki PV-2
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Original Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Generic Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780955Submit Correction
View count: 59
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Original Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Generic Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780955Submit Correction
View count: 59
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780952Submit Correction
View count: 60
Registration / Serial:N333XT
Aircraft Version:Sharp DR 90 Nemesis
C/n (msn):1A
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780952Submit Correction
View count: 60
Registration / Serial:N333XT
Aircraft Version:Sharp DR 90 Nemesis
C/n (msn):1A
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:N22E
Aircraft Original Type:Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerotek Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-1C Special
C/n (msn):2
Aircraft Name:Little Stinker
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780950Submit Correction
View count: 51
The oldest surviving Pitts Special, Little Stinker was the second aircraft constructed by Curtis Pitts. Betty Skelton bought this airplane in 1948, and with it she won the 1949 and '50 International Feminine Aerobatic Championships. Her impressive flying skill and public relations ability heightened awareness of both aerobatics and the Pitts design. Skelton sold Little Stinker in 1951, but she and her husband later reacquired it and donated it to the Smithsonian. A volunteer crew restored it from 1996 to 2001.
Registration / Serial:N22E
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-1C Special
C/n (msn):2
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:N22E
Aircraft Original Type:Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerotek Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-1C Special
C/n (msn):2
Aircraft Name:Little Stinker
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780950Submit Correction
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The oldest surviving Pitts Special, Little Stinker was the second aircraft constructed by Curtis Pitts. Betty Skelton bought this airplane in 1948, and with it she won the 1949 and '50 International Feminine Aerobatic Championships. Her impressive flying skill and public relations ability heightened awareness of both aerobatics and the Pitts design. Skelton sold Little Stinker in 1951, but she and her husband later reacquired it and donated it to the Smithsonian. A volunteer crew restored it from 1996 to 2001.
Registration / Serial:N22E
Aircraft Version:Aerotek Pitts S-1C Special
C/n (msn):2
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:13 October 2023
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:NG13763
Alternate Registration:G13763
Aircraft Original Type:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
Aircraft Version:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
C/n (msn):3
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780887Submit Correction
View count: 236
In 1933, Richard C. du Pont teamed with Hawley Bowlus and the two men set up shop in San Fernando, California, to build gliders. Their most successful competition sailplane was the Senior Albatross. The Bowlus shop built four and Warren Eaton bought the third in May 1934. He named the sailplane "Falcon" and flew it often including over the Blue Ridge Mountains from an airfield at Big Meadows, VA, in 1934.
Registration / Serial:NG13763
Alternate Registration:G13763
Aircraft Version:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
C/n (msn):3
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:NG13763
Alternate Registration:G13763
Aircraft Original Type:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
Aircraft Version:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
C/n (msn):3
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780887Submit Correction
View count: 236
In 1933, Richard C. du Pont teamed with Hawley Bowlus and the two men set up shop in San Fernando, California, to build gliders. Their most successful competition sailplane was the Senior Albatross. The Bowlus shop built four and Warren Eaton bought the third in May 1934. He named the sailplane "Falcon" and flew it often including over the Blue Ridge Mountains from an airfield at Big Meadows, VA, in 1934.
Registration / Serial:NG13763
Alternate Registration:G13763
Aircraft Version:Bowlus-DuPont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross
C/n (msn):3
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780868Submit Correction
View count: 41
Registration / Serial:32
Aircraft Version:Benoist-Korn Type XII
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780868Submit Correction
View count: 41
Registration / Serial:32
Aircraft Version:Benoist-Korn Type XII
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780866Submit Correction
View count: 53
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:191301
Other Marks:FE-500
Aircraft Original Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Generic Type:Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780866Submit Correction
View count: 53
Registration / Serial:191301
Aircraft Version:Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet
C/n (msn):191301
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas M-1 Mail Plane
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas M-1/2/3/4 Mail Plane
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780856Submit Correction
View count: 49
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas M-1 Mail Plane
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas M-1/2/3/4 Mail Plane
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780856Submit Correction
View count: 49
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780844Submit Correction
View count: 36
Registration / Serial:N54P
Aircraft Version:Waterman W-5 Aerobile
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:780844Submit Correction
View count: 36
Registration / Serial:N54P
Aircraft Version:Waterman W-5 Aerobile
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2022
Photo by:J. RoyContact