10 results found
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 13 October 1984 |
Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
Photo ID: | 715587Submit Correction |
View count: | 124 |
First flew as a JF-107A at Edwards AFB, CA in 1956. Redesignatged as an F-107A and loaned to NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) as NACA 207 in 1957/8. Then transferred to NASA in 1959. Fitted with the rear section of 55-5120 then stored with Tallmantz Aviation at Orange County, CA in the 1960s. To the museum in 1975, restored and repainted as 55-5118.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 13 October 1984 |
Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 13 October 1984 |
Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
Photo ID: | 715587Submit Correction |
View count: | 124 |
First flew as a JF-107A at Edwards AFB, CA in 1956. Redesignatged as an F-107A and loaned to NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) as NACA 207 in 1957/8. Then transferred to NASA in 1959. Fitted with the rear section of 55-5120 then stored with Tallmantz Aviation at Orange County, CA in the 1960s. To the museum in 1975, restored and repainted as 55-5118.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 13 October 1984 |
Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
Photo ID: | 696490Submit Correction |
View count: | 152 |
The unique overhead jet intake configuration of the F-107 development of the F-100 was to allow for carrying weapons partially submerged in the aircraft's belly. After being beaten by the F-105 in a completion to provide the USAF with a new all-weather fighter-bomber, two of the three F-107 prototypes were used by NACA for X-15 control system testing. 55-5119 is also preserved, in the National Museum of the USAF
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
Photo ID: | 696490Submit Correction |
View count: | 152 |
The unique overhead jet intake configuration of the F-107 development of the F-100 was to allow for carrying weapons partially submerged in the aircraft's belly. After being beaten by the F-105 in a completion to provide the USAF with a new all-weather fighter-bomber, two of the three F-107 prototypes were used by NACA for X-15 control system testing. 55-5119 is also preserved, in the National Museum of the USAF
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 6 June 1997 |
Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
Photo ID: | 630199Submit Correction |
View count: | 122 |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 6 June 1997 |
Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 6 June 1997 |
Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
Photo ID: | 630199Submit Correction |
View count: | 122 |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 6 June 1997 |
Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 29 April 1997 |
Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
Photo ID: | 540895Submit Correction |
View count: | 258 |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 29 April 1997 |
Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 29 April 1997 |
Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
Photo ID: | 540895Submit Correction |
View count: | 258 |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 29 April 1997 |
Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
Photo by: | Javier RodríguezContact |
Photo ID: | 528261Submit Correction |
View count: | 204 |
Manufactured by North American Aviation, Inglewood, California, and delivered to the U.S. Air Force on October 3, 1956 (the first F-107 built). September 1956: First flight conducted by North American Aviation test pilot Robert Baker at Edwards AFB, California. October 1956: Beginning of Air Force testing, Edwards AFB, California. November 1957:Transferred to NACA, Edwards AFB, California. June 1958: Returned to North American and placed in storage. 1960s: Placed in storage at Norton AFB, California. June 1974: Loaned to Pima Air & Space Museum by the National Museum of the United States
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
Photo by: | Javier RodríguezContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
Photo by: | Javier RodríguezContact |
Photo ID: | 528261Submit Correction |
View count: | 204 |
Manufactured by North American Aviation, Inglewood, California, and delivered to the U.S. Air Force on October 3, 1956 (the first F-107 built). September 1956: First flight conducted by North American Aviation test pilot Robert Baker at Edwards AFB, California. October 1956: Beginning of Air Force testing, Edwards AFB, California. November 1957:Transferred to NACA, Edwards AFB, California. June 1958: Returned to North American and placed in storage. 1960s: Placed in storage at Norton AFB, California. June 1974: Loaned to Pima Air & Space Museum by the National Museum of the United States
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
Photo by: | Javier RodríguezContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 4 November 1992 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 496727Submit Correction |
View count: | 262 |
Photographer: Jim Morrow.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 4 November 1992 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 4 November 1992 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 496727Submit Correction |
View count: | 262 |
Photographer: Jim Morrow.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 4 November 1992 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 28 April 2002 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 496649Submit Correction |
View count: | 438 |
Photographer: Jim Morrow.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 28 April 2002 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 28 April 2002 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 496649Submit Correction |
View count: | 438 |
Photographer: Jim Morrow.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 28 April 2002 |
Photo from: | Stephen Miller CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 8 August 1998 |
Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
Photo ID: | 192910Submit Correction |
View count: | 274 |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 8 August 1998 |
Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 8 August 1998 |
Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
Photo ID: | 192910Submit Correction |
View count: | 274 |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 8 August 1998 |
Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 22 February 2012 |
Photo from: | Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 142541Submit Correction |
View count: | 550 |
The first flight of the F-107 was on September 10, 1956. The F-107's competitor for the Air Force contract was the Republic F-105. While both aircraft performed very well the decision eventually came down on the side of the F-105 primarily because it had a full internal bomb bay while the F-107 did not. After Air Force testing ended two of the F-107 prototypes were turned over to NASA for experimental testing of the control system for the X-15 and high speed research flights.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 22 February 2012 |
Photo from: | Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 22 February 2012 |
Photo from: | Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 142541Submit Correction |
View count: | 550 |
The first flight of the F-107 was on September 10, 1956. The F-107's competitor for the Air Force contract was the Republic F-105. While both aircraft performed very well the decision eventually came down on the side of the F-105 primarily because it had a full internal bomb bay while the F-107 did not. After Air Force testing ended two of the F-107 prototypes were turned over to NASA for experimental testing of the control system for the X-15 and high speed research flights.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 22 February 2012 |
Photo from: | Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2014 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Photo ID: | 64233Submit Correction |
View count: | 508 |
The F-107 was North American's entry into the 1950s USAF tactical fighter-bomber design competition and was based on the F-100 but with the over-fuselage engine air-intakes as the main innovation. The competition was eventually won by the F-105 Thunderchief and in the end only three test F-107s were produced. This was the first example built and is now on display at the superb Pima Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2014 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-107 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2014 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Photo ID: | 64233Submit Correction |
View count: | 508 |
The F-107 was North American's entry into the 1950s USAF tactical fighter-bomber design competition and was based on the F-100 but with the over-fuselage engine air-intakes as the main innovation. The competition was eventually won by the F-105 Thunderchief and in the end only three test F-107s were produced. This was the first example built and is now on display at the superb Pima Air & Space Museum.
Registration / Serial: | 55-5118 |
Alternate Serial: | 55118 |
Aircraft Version: | North American F-107A |
C/n (msn): | 212-1 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2014 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |