Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Static Display

Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Static Display - Utility http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com admin@virtualglobetrotting.com Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:01:29 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior (aerial refueling variant)]]>

Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior (aerial refueling variant)

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Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior (aerial refueling variant)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-20 10:01:29
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was a strategic bomber built for the United States Navy, and among the longest serving; it entered service in the mid 1950s and was not retired until 1991. For many years after its introduction, it was also the heaviest aircraft ever flown from an aircraft carrier. Its primary function for much of its later service life was as an electronic warfare platform and high capacity tanker.

It also served in the USAF until the early 1970s as the B-66 Destroyer. The Skywarrior is the only Navy strategic bomber to enter service, (the Martin P6M SeaMaster tested well but never entered service due to the obsolescence of the flying-boat platform). Later multi-role aircraft like the A-5 Vigilante could also go on strategic missions.

85 A-3B bombers refitted in 1967 for the tanker role with probe-and-drogue system in place of bombing equipment.]]>

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Beriev Be-12 "Chayka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-29 13:09:37]]>

Beriev Be-12 "Chayka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-29 13:09:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50925/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50925/ Thu, 29 May 2008 13:09:37 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50925/ 69.06726000 33.27112900 <![CDATA[Yakovlev Yak-3 & Sukhoi Su-15]]>

Yakovlev Yak-3 & Sukhoi Su-15
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-29 12:49:36]]>

Yakovlev Yak-3 & Sukhoi Su-15
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-29 12:49:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50920/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50920/ Thu, 29 May 2008 12:49:36 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50920/ 68.97451400 33.02177000 <![CDATA[Prototype Sikorsky YCH-54A 'Tarhe']]>

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Prototype Sikorsky YCH-54A 'Tarhe'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-23 12:54:14
SN: 64-14203

The CH-54 Tarhe is a twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter designed by Sikorsky Aircraft for the United States Army. It is named after Tarhe (whose nickname was "The Crane"), an eighteenth-century chief of the Wyandot Native American tribe. The civil version is the S-64 Skycrane.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50618/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50618/ Fri, 23 May 2008 12:54:14 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50618/ 37.16411200 -76.57658200 <![CDATA[Lockheed P-3 Orion]]>

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Lockheed P-3 Orion
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-18 22:18:14
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a maritime patrol aircraft used by numerous militaries around the world, primarily for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50338/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50338/ Sun, 18 May 2008 22:18:14 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50338/ 48.34170500 -122.66923400 <![CDATA[Dutch Lockheed P-2 Neptune]]>

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Dutch Lockheed P-2 Neptune
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-01 14:36:51
The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (until 1963 the P2V Neptune) was a naval patrol bomber and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft for the United States Navy between 1947 and 1978, replacing the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and being replaced in turn with the P-3 Orion. Designed as a land-based aircraft, the Neptune never made a carrier landing, although a small number of aircraft were converted for carrier use and successfully launched. The type was successful in export, seeing service with several armed forces. The Neptune shares the P-2 designation (albeit under a different designation system) with the Curtiss P-2 Hawk, a much earlier biplane.

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MiG-17, MiG-21 & MiG-23
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-15 15:48:02]]>

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MiG-17, MiG-21 & MiG-23
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-15 15:48:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47621/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47621/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:48:02 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47621/ 53.59904193 13.30242841 <![CDATA[Grumman HU-16E Albatross]]>

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Grumman HU-16E Albatross
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-29 20:49:30
Manufacturer: Grumman
Base model: U-16
Designation: HU-16
Version: E
Nickname: Albatross
Equivalent to: UF-2G
Designation System: U.S. Air Force
Designation Period: 1952-Present
Basic role: Utility
Modified Mission: Search and Rescue
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Specifications
Length: 61' 3" 18.6 m
Height: 25' 10" 7.8 m
Wingspan: 96' 8" 29.4 m
Wingarea: 1,035.0 sq ft 96.1 sq m
Empty Weight: 22,883 lb 10,377 kg
Gross Weight: 35,700 lb 16,190 kg

Propulsion No. of Engines: 2
Powerplant: Wright R-1820-76B
Horsepower (each): 1425

Performance Range: 2,850 miles 4,589 km
Cruise Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
Max Speed: 236 mph 380 km/h 205 kt
Climb: 1,450 ft/min 441 m/min
Ceiling: 21,500 ft 6,552 m

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North American CT-39A Saberliner
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 10:14:39
The aircraft on display was flown to Edwards in November 1985 from Bergstrom AFB, TX where it had been performing VIP transport duties with 12th AF HQ. The "CT" designation was added when it was converted to the utility transport role.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46171/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46171/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:14:39 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46171/ 34.91310300 -117.92044400 <![CDATA[North American T-28B Trojan]]>

North American T-28B Trojan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 09:57:42
The T-28B on display was one of the original four assigned to US Army Flight Test at Edwards AFB. ]]>

North American T-28B Trojan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 09:57:42
The T-28B on display was one of the original four assigned to US Army Flight Test at Edwards AFB. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46168/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46168/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:57:42 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46168/ 34.91276000 -117.92029900 <![CDATA[Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird]]>

Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 09:51:19
SR-71A #61-7955 is on display at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards AFB, CA. Construction started on 13 May 1964 and #955 first flew on 17 August 1965 with Weaver and Andre at the controls. Throughout its career, this aircraft served as the Palmdale test aircraft until being replaced by SR-71A #61-7972 in 1985. Last flown on 24 January 1985, #955 accumulated 1993.7 hours of flight
time.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46166/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46166/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:51:19 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46166/ 34.91244300 -117.92082000 <![CDATA[Italian Grumman HU-16 Albatross]]>

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Italian Grumman HU-16 Albatross
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-06 17:49:59
Serial number: MM51-035 c/n: G110

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962.

Picture]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43359/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43359/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:49:59 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43359/ 41.79845300 12.58862600 <![CDATA[Grumman E-2B Hawkeye]]>

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Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-06 16:41:30
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather, aircraft carrier-based tactical Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft nicknamed "Super Fudd"[1] because it replaced "Willy Fudd", (the E-1 Tracer). In the present day, it is most commonly nicknamed the "Hummer" due to the distinctive sound of its twin turboprop engines.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43342/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43342/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:41:30 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43342/ 39.93978100 -74.84428700 <![CDATA[Lockheed GC-130D 'Hercules' on static display]]>

Lockheed GC-130D 'Hercules' on static display

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Lockheed GC-130D 'Hercules' on static display
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-28 13:32:47]]>

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Lockheed GC-130D 'Hercules' on static display
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@ 2007-12-28 13:32:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42877/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42877/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:32:47 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42877/ 42.85086200 -73.91833300 <![CDATA[Lockheed EC-121T 'Super Constellation']]>

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Lockheed EC-121T 'Super Constellation'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-28 13:22:21]]>

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Lockheed EC-121T 'Super Constellation'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-28 13:22:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42876/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42876/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:22:21 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42876/ 38.82283500 -104.70103200 <![CDATA[Grumman HU-16B 'Albatross']]>

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Grumman HU-16B 'Albatross'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 12:20:09
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]>

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Grumman HU-16B 'Albatross'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 12:20:09
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42799/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42799/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:20:09 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42799/ 41.94749000 -72.69245100 <![CDATA[Lockheed A-12 Blackbird]]>

Lockheed A-12 Blackbird
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-25 00:19:46
Model 60-6938.

The Lockheed A-12 was a reconnaissance aircraft built for the Central Intelligence Agency by Lockheed's famed Skunk Works, based on the designs of Clarence "Kelly" Johnson. The A-12 was produced from 1962 through 1964, and was in operation from 1963 until 1968. The single-seat design, which first flew in April 1962, was the precursor to both the U.S. Air Force YF-12 interceptor and the famous SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft. The final A-12 mission was flown in May 1968, and the program and aircraft retired in June of that year.]]>

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Convair T-29C
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-10 17:17:37
The Convair C-131 Samaritan was an American military transport produced from 1954 to 1956.

A trainer model, designated the T-29, was also based on the Convair 240 to instruct navigators and radio operators. The T-29 was eventually replaced by the T-43. A planned bomber training version of the T-29 (designated T-32) was never built. The 340 model was used for most C-131Ds.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42004/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42004/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:17:37 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42004/ 29.52825500 -98.27269900 <![CDATA[Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird]]>

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-27 10:30:22
The Lockheed SR-71 is an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed YF-12A and A-12 aircraft by the Lockheed Skunk Works. The SR-71 was unofficially named the Blackbird, and called the Habu ("snake") by its crews. Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the design's advanced concepts, with the SR-71 being one of the first aircraft shaped to reduce its radar cross section, although its radar signature could be tracked by contemporary systems unlike later "stealth" aircraft. A defensive feature of the aircraft is its high speed and operating altitude; whereby if a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, standard evasive action was simply to accelerate. The SR-71 line was in service from 1964 to 1998, with 12 of the 32 aircraft being destroyed in accidents, though none were lost to enemy action.]]>

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Last C-130 out of Vietnam
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-11-24 18:25:47
Now the gate guardian at Little Rock AFB]]>

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Last C-130 out of Vietnam
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-11-24 18:25:47
Now the gate guardian at Little Rock AFB]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41346/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41346/ Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:25:47 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41346/ 34.89001800 -92.12435500 <![CDATA[Grumman E-1B Tracer]]>

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Grumman E-1B Tracer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-24 16:22:44
Grumman began work on modifying the S2F Tracker into an airborne radar platform in 1955 as a company funded project. At the same time the Navy was working on a request for proposals for just such an aircraft and Grumman offered their new design as a temporary solution while the Navy finalized their requirements. After the Navy agreed work on the design continued into 1956 with several changes being made to the design. Most importantly the TF-1 Trader was adopted as the basic fuselage from which the Tracer would be modified because the Trader which was itself derived from the S2F had a wider fuselage giving more room for electronic equipment. The first WF-2 flew on March 1, 1958 and operational aircraft began arriving at active squadrons in early 1960. Initially planned as an interim design the Tracer was the Navy’s primary carrier based airborne radar aircraft until the mid-1970s. The last of the 88 Tracers built left Navy service in November 1977.]]>

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Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet & Douglas EA-1F Skyraider

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Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet & Douglas EA-1F Skyraider
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-24 16:20:25
Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet

Designed in response to a 1945 Royal Navy request for a dedicated anti-submarine aircraft the first Gannet flew in 1949, but did not enter service until 1955. The Gannet is widely regarded as one of the least attractive aircraft ever built, however its large fuselage made it ideal for adaptation to other uses. The AEW 3 variant was designed as an airborne early warning aircraft for fleet defense. The addition of the large bulged radar dome under the fuselage did little for the Gannet’s looks, but it did give the Royal Navy radar coverage of their fleet out to 200 miles from the aircraft. The other main versions of the Gannet were a trainer and a transport for moving people and cargo to a carrier at sea. The Gannet served with the Royal Navy until 1978 when the British decommissioned their last true aircraft carrier.

Douglas EA-1F Skyraider

The design of the Douglas Skyraider dates to 1943 when the U.S. Navy requested a single seat aircraft capable of acting as both a dive-bomber and a torpedo bomber. The prototype first flew in March 1945. The design was very well received during testing and the first aircraft entered service in 1946 as the AD-1. The Skyraider proved to be a very adaptable design and production of eight major models and thirty-seven variants continued until 1957 with 3,180 built. The basic AD-5 model appeared in 1950 as a two seat anti-submarine aircraft with a wider and slightly longer fuselage. The larger fuselage allowed more extensive modification into a four seat electronic countermeasures aircraft designated AD-5Q. In 1962, these aircraft were re-designated as EA-1F. A small number of them remained in service as late as 1979.]]>

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North American RA-5C Vigilante
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 13:04:18
The Vigilante is one of the largest aircraft to routinely fly from the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carriers. It was designed in the late 1950s as a supersonic nuclear capable attack bomber. The Vigilante first flew in August 1958 and deliveries of operational aircraft began in 1960. The A3J, as it was then designated, featured a unique bomb bay arrangement in which the bomb was ejected out a chute that exited between the aircraft’s engines. This system proved to be very troublesome and in fact many problems were never solved. A change in policy eliminated the Navy’s strategic nuclear bombing role and the Vigilante’s mission was changed to reconnaissance. At the same time the Navy’s aircraft designation system was changed and the A3J became the A-5A and the reconnaissance version became the RA-5C. Existing Vigilantes were upgraded and modified to serve as photoreconnaissance aircraft and further examples were built in the new configuration. The Vigilante served with the U.S. Navy until 1979.]]>

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McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 13:01:59
The F-101 Voodoo was conceived as a long-range escort fighter for the bombers of the Strategic Air Command. As it turned out this was one of the few roles the versatile Voodoo did not perform. The F-101A first flew in 1953 and quickly began setting records for speed, distance, and altitude. The RF-101C version of the Voodoo is specially strengthened and modified to perform tactical reconnaissance missions at both high and very low altitudes.]]>

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Grumman RF-9J Cougar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 13:00:16
Even before the Panther entered service the Navy and Grumman were examining the possibility of creating a swept-wing version of the aircraft. The appearance of the Soviet MiG-15 over Korea spurred on the process and the prototype made its first flight in September 1951. While the Cougar retained the F9F designation of the earlier Panther it was in reality an almost entirely new design bearing only a superficial resemblance to the Panther. Initially seen as an interim design the Cougar turned out to be very adaptable and several versions and modifications were made over its lifetime. One of the more important of these is the photoreconnaissance version, the F9F-8P. This version incorporated a much larger nose housing several cameras and a fixed position refueling probe. Eventually nearly 2,000 Cougars of all types were built and some remained is service as late as 1974.]]>

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Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:57:29
The RF-84F is the first jet specifically designed for tactical reconnaissance to go into service with the U.S. Air Force. The aircraft was significantly redesigned from the other members of the F-84 family. Most obviously the engine intakes were relocated to the wing roots to allow the lengthened nose section to be used to house various cameras and electronic equipment. The Thunderflash first flew in 1952. Over 700 of them were built and they remained in service until the early 1970s.]]>

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Douglas YEA-3A Skywarrior 'Whale'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:36:53
Nicknamed “The Whale” by its crews the A-3 Skywarrior is the largest and heaviest aircraft ever designed for regular operation from an aircraft carrier. Originally designed as a strategic nuclear bomber the A-3 proved itself to be very adaptable to other uses and remained in service long after the Navy had lost its role in strategic bombing. Designing for the Skywarrior began in 1948 and the first prototype flew in 1952. In addition to the bomber version the Navy used electronic warfare and aerial tanker versions of the Skywarrior into the 1970s and a few remained in test programs as late as the 1990s.

A total of six A3D-1 bombers were converted to YA3D-1Q (YEA-3A) electronic counter measures aircraft with a pressurized crew compartment replacing the bomb bay.]]>

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Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:25:08
The Sikorsky S-43 and its military cousin, the JRS-1 were designed in the late 1930s as airliners and military personnel transports. Fifty-three were built between 1937 and 1941 for civilian customers and the U.S. Navy. A total of three S-43/JRS-1s survive today. Sometimes called the "Baby Clipper" S-43s served with Pan American Airlines and other airlines on shorter routes for which the larger flying boats were not needed. The Navy purchased seventeen of these aircraft with two of them going to the Marine Corps. Although this particular aircraft is actually an S-43, it has been painted in the U. S. Marine Corps markings of VMJ-2 out of deference to its owner: the U. S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Museum in Quantico, VA. The aircraft it represents was actually destroyed by fire in January 1942.]]>

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Martin PBM-5A Mariner
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:22:45
The PBM-5A is the last version of the Mariner built for the U.S. Navy by the Martin Company. The prototype was first built in 1937 and production continued until April 1949, when the last PBM-5A was completed. They were taken out of service in 1958. Originally the PBM-3 and PBM-5 were pure "flying boats", the -5A version of the Mariner introduced amphibious capability to the type and became the largest amphibian ever built. The PBM planes served through World War II and the Korean War as a long-range patrol bomber and rescue aircraft. Of the 1367 PBM Mariners of all models built, this is the last intact aircraft in existence. Only 36 PBM-5A's were manufactured and 4 PBM-5S were modified as PBM-5A's.]]>

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Lockheed VC-140B Jetstar 'Air Force One'

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Lockheed VC-140B Jetstar 'Air Force One'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:18:02
In 1956 the U.S. Air Force asked the aviation industry to submit proposals for low cost jet aircraft to replace its fleet of propeller driven utility transports and twin-engine crew trainers. Lockheed saw the potential for an aircraft to meet both the military requirement and the then emerging business jet market. The result was the four-engine JetStar. Initial proposals for a two engine aircraft had to be modified for four smaller engines when larger British made engines were rejected by the Air Force. Mounting the engines on the rear fuselage reduced cabin noise and lowered the risk of foreign object damage to the engines. Most of the JetStars in military service were used for VIP transport in both the Presidential Fleet and for senior military commanders. A total of 204 JetStars were built for military and civil customers in several countries.]]>

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Lockheed VC-121A Constellation 'Air Force One'

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Lockheed VC-121A Constellation 'Air Force One'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:15:55
After the commercial success of the L-049 Constellation, Lockheed produced a slightly improved version designated L-749. This aircraft attracted the attention of the U.S. Air Force, which bought ten of them for long-range VIP transports and designated them VC-121A. The new transports proved to be very popular and regularly carried high-ranking Generals and Presidents.

Dwight D. Eisenhower had two different VC-121As assigned as his personal transports at different times. This aircraft was the first. It served him during his time as the SHAPE commander in the early 1950s. All of Eisenhower's Connies were called "Columbine" after the state flower of Colorado. The second VC-121A served "Ike" when he was President of the United States. Eisenhower also used one of the larger L-1079 (VC-121E) Connies as his third "Columbine" during his second term as President.
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Boeing VC-137B 'Air Force One'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:12:46
One of three 707-153s bought "off-the-shelf" and converted to military use, this aircraft was completed as a VC-137A by Boeing Aircraft of Seattle, Washington on April 7, 1959. On May 30, 1959 this aircraft was accepted by the U. S. Air Force, painted in Military Air Transport Service colors (white top with extensive Day-Glo orange) and markings and assigned to the 1298th Air Transport (Special Missions) Squadron at Andrews AFB, MD with a deployment to Washington National Airport in Washington, DC. In June 1961, the aircraft was assigned to the 1254th Air Transport (Special Missions) Wing, Andrews AFB.]]>

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Northrop YC-125A Raider
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 11:39:37
The Northrop YC-125A was intended for use as a tactical transport for rough, short fields. This was the he last tri-motor propeller driven aircraft to see service in the U.S. military. By the time the C-125 was ready for production the jobs it had been intended to do were being done by helicopters and the C-123. The Air Force decided that it had no flying job for the few C-125s that were built. Most, like this one, went directly from the factory to technical schools for use as non-flying ground trainers. After brief military careers most of the 23 C-125s built were sold to a Florida company that then resold them to airlines in Latin America. Most were out of service by the mid-1960s. As of 2002 only two Raiders are known to exist, both in museums in the United States.]]>

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Boeing KB-50J Superfortress
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