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 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:52 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Fouga CM-170R Magister]]>

Fouga CM-170R Magister
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-11-20 07:38:52
531 (cn 531)]]>

Fouga CM-170R Magister
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-11-20 07:38:52
531 (cn 531)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fouga-cm-170r-magister-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fouga-cm-170r-magister-1/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fouga-cm-170r-magister-1/ 43.62223600 5.11278300 <![CDATA[Myasishchev VM-T "Atlant"]]>

Myasishchev VM-T "Atlant"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 13:55:35
F-01402]]>

Myasishchev VM-T "Atlant"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 13:55:35
F-01402]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-vm-t-atlant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-vm-t-atlant/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:55:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-vm-t-atlant/ 54.65138000 39.57497500 <![CDATA[Beriev Be-12 "Chayka"]]>

Beriev Be-12 "Chayka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 13:11:01]]>

Beriev Be-12 "Chayka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 13:11:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-12-chayka-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-12-chayka-1/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:11:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-12-chayka-1/ 53.15719800 158.44246000 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-134UBL "Crusty"]]>

Tupolev Tu-134UBL "Crusty"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-24 10:29:08]]>

Tupolev Tu-134UBL "Crusty"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-24 10:29:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-134ubl-crusty/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-134ubl-crusty/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:29:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-134ubl-crusty/ 52.70608700 41.37976900 <![CDATA[Lockheed A-12 "OXCART"]]>

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Lockheed A-12 "OXCART"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-21 10:10:29]]>

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Lockheed A-12 "OXCART"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-21 10:10:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-a-12-oxcart/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-a-12-oxcart/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:10:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-a-12-oxcart/ 38.95392200 -77.14663300 <![CDATA[Lockheed C-121C "Super Constellation"]]>

Lockheed C-121C "Super Constellation"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 15:10:22]]>

Lockheed C-121C "Super Constellation"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 15:10:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation-2/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:10:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation-2/ 34.21440200 -119.06983500 <![CDATA[Lockheed P2V-7S "Neptune"]]>

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Lockheed P2V-7S "Neptune"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-06-21 12:46:43]]>

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Lockheed P2V-7S "Neptune"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-06-21 12:46:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p2v-7s-neptune/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p2v-7s-neptune/ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:46:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p2v-7s-neptune/ 40.38137100 -75.96718700 <![CDATA[A-6E "Intruder" and EA-6B "Prowler"]]>

A-6E "Intruder" and EA-6B "Prowler"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-06-20 11:01:53]]>

A-6E "Intruder" and EA-6B "Prowler"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-06-20 11:01:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-6e-intruder-and-ea-6b-prowler/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-6e-intruder-and-ea-6b-prowler/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:01:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-6e-intruder-and-ea-6b-prowler/ 48.32888700 -122.62951500 <![CDATA[P-2V Neptune]]>

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P-2V Neptune
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-06-15 09:29:19]]>

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P-2V Neptune
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-06-15 09:29:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-2v-neptune/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-2v-neptune/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:29:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-2v-neptune/ 39.85184600 -82.63009700 <![CDATA[Boeing E-3 "Sentry"]]>

Boeing E-3 "Sentry"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-05-18 14:49:52]]>

Boeing E-3 "Sentry"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-05-18 14:49:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-sentry-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-sentry-3/ Mon, 18 May 2009 14:49:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-sentry-3/ 24.96537700 46.73094700 <![CDATA[Lockheed P-2 Neptune]]>

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Lockheed P-2 Neptune
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-11 08:21:12
The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (P2V until September 1962) was a Maritime patrol and ASW aircraft. It was developed for the United States Navy by Lockheed to replace 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-2-neptune-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-2-neptune-1/ Mon, 11 May 2009 08:21:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-2-neptune-1/ 39.79858100 -121.85406700 <![CDATA[AVRO AEW.2 Shackleton]]>

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AVRO AEW.2 Shackleton
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:41:43]]>

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AVRO AEW.2 Shackleton
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:41:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/avro-aew-2-shackleton/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/avro-aew-2-shackleton/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:41:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/avro-aew-2-shackleton/ 32.13835177 -110.86934065 <![CDATA[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 "Midget"]]>

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 "Midget"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-11 01:41:14]]>

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 "Midget"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-11 01:41:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikoyan-gurevich-mig-15-midget/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikoyan-gurevich-mig-15-midget/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:41:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikoyan-gurevich-mig-15-midget/ 44.47755549 26.11173954 <![CDATA[Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star"]]>

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Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-10 02:45:12
53-5109]]>

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Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-10 02:45:12
53-5109]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-t-33-shooting-star-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-t-33-shooting-star-8/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:45:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-t-33-shooting-star-8/ 33.22409893 -87.61210111 <![CDATA[Lockheed P-3A Orion]]>

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Lockheed P-3A Orion
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-05 11:17:59]]>

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Lockheed P-3A Orion
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-05 11:17:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3a-orion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3a-orion/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:17:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3a-orion/ 30.35419700 -87.30342700 <![CDATA[Grumman E-2 Hawkeye on static display]]>

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Grumman E-2 Hawkeye on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-26 16:42:35
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, aircraft carrier-based tactical Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. The twin turboprop aircraft was designed and developed in the 1950s by Grumman for the United States Navy as a replacement for the E-1 Tracer. The aircraft has been progressively updated with the latest variant, the E-2D, first flying in 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2-hawkeye-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2-hawkeye-on-static-display/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:42:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2-hawkeye-on-static-display/ 34.11904500 -119.10309400 <![CDATA[North American T-39N Sabreliner]]>

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North American T-39N Sabreliner
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-24 08:09:45
The North American Sabreliner (later sold as the Rockwell Sabreliner) is a mid-sized business jet developed by North American Aviation and was offered to the U.S. Air Force in response to their Utility Trainer Experimental (UTX) program. Due to similarity of the wing and tail to North American's F-86 Sabre, it was dubbed "Sabreliner." Military variants, dubbed T-39 Sabreliner, were used by both the U.S Air Force and U.S. Navy after the Air Force placed an initial order in 1959. The Sabreliner was also developed into a commercial variant.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-t-39n-sabreliner/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-t-39n-sabreliner/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:09:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-t-39n-sabreliner/ 30.34331700 -87.31439600 <![CDATA[Lockheed P-3 Orion]]>

Lockheed P-3 Orion
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-31 12:43:23
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a maritime patrol aircraft used by numerous navies and air forces around the world, primarily for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion-3/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:43:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion-3/ 38.28028300 -76.42947300 <![CDATA[Beriev Be-6 "Madge"]]>

Beriev Be-6 "Madge"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 08:50:00]]>

Beriev Be-6 "Madge"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 08:50:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-6-madge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-6-madge/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:50:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-6-madge/ 45.32602200 33.03475000 <![CDATA[Panavia 200 "Tornado" & McDonnell Douglas F-4 "Phantom II"]]>

Panavia 200 "Tornado" & McDonnell Douglas F-4 "Phantom II"

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Panavia 200 "Tornado" & McDonnell Douglas F-4 "Phantom II"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-08 03:13:51]]>

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Panavia 200 "Tornado" & McDonnell Douglas F-4 "Phantom II"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-08 03:13:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/panavia-200-tornado-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/panavia-200-tornado-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:13:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/panavia-200-tornado-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii/ 50.86176488 7.11324470 <![CDATA[Two Avro Shackleton Mk3 PH3]]>

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Two Avro Shackleton Mk3 PH3
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 15:39:09]]>

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Two Avro Shackleton Mk3 PH3
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 15:39:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-avro-shackleton-mk3-ph3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-avro-shackleton-mk3-ph3/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:39:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-avro-shackleton-mk3-ph3/ 51.15210900 -0.21425300 <![CDATA[Two Percival Sea Prince T.1]]>

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Two Percival Sea Prince T.1
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 13:23:28]]>

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Two Percival Sea Prince T.1
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 13:23:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-percival-sea-prince-t-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-percival-sea-prince-t-1/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:23:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-percival-sea-prince-t-1/ 51.15245900 -0.21481100 <![CDATA[Percival Piston Provost T. Mk.1]]>

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Percival Piston Provost T. Mk.1
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 13:19:36]]>

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Percival Piston Provost T. Mk.1
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 13:19:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/percival-piston-provost-t-mk-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/percival-piston-provost-t-mk-1/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:19:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/percival-piston-provost-t-mk-1/ 51.15204800 -0.21423700 <![CDATA[Fairey Gannet A.E.W. 3]]>

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Fairey Gannet A.E.W. 3
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 12:53:55]]>

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Fairey Gannet A.E.W. 3
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 12:53:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fairey-gannet-a-e-w-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fairey-gannet-a-e-w-3/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:53:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fairey-gannet-a-e-w-3/ 51.15275400 -0.21449600 <![CDATA[US Navy North American T-28 Trojan]]>

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US Navy North American T-28 Trojan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-09 21:25:37
The North American T-28 Trojan was a piston-engined military trainer aircraft used by the United States armed forces in the 1950s and into the early 1980s. The largest single concentration of this aircraft was employed by the U.S. Navy at NAS Whiting Field in Milton, Florida in the training of student naval aviators. The last U.S. Navy training squadron to fly the T-28 was VT-27, based at NAS Corpus Cristi, Texas, flying the last T-28 training flight in early 1984. Many T-28s were subsequently sold to private civil operators, and due to their reasonable operating costs are often found flying as warbirds today.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-navy-north-american-t-28-trojan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-navy-north-american-t-28-trojan/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:25:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-navy-north-american-t-28-trojan/ 27.69568900 -97.25781000 <![CDATA[Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune]]>

Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-04 17:03:08
Designed in 1942 by Vega Aircraft Corp. a subsidiary of Lockheed, as a land based photoreconnaissance and anti-submarine duty a/c. Lockheed dissolved Vega in 1943 and an XP2-1 made its first flight in May 1945.A P2V named the "Truculent Turtle" flew from Perth Australia Sept. 29, 1946 to Columbus Ohio,11255.6 miles, in 55 hours and 17 minutes breaking the world distance record without refueling.

Although designed for land operation this a/c was flown from carriers. Successive models progressed from the from the P2V-1 to the P2V-7. In 1962 the P2-Vs were redesignated as P-2s. The P2V-s became the P-2 E and the P2V-7 became the P-2H.

The museum's a/c was at one time equipped with jet engines attached outboard of the regular engines. They were removed prior to being Donated by the Navy Air Reserve Detachment of Buckley Field CO.]]>

Avro Shackleton MR3
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-07 02:49:45]]>

Avro Shackleton MR3
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-07 02:49:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/avro-shackleton-mr3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/avro-shackleton-mr3/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:49:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/avro-shackleton-mr3/ 53.09580200 -0.75800800 <![CDATA[Chinese KJ-1 AEW (Airborne Early Warning) radar]]>

Chinese KJ-1 AEW (Airborne Early Warning) radar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-31 00:45:47
The KJ-1 AEWC was a first generation Chinese AEW (Airborne Early Warning) radar fitted to a Tupolev Tu-4 bomber. The project was started in 1969 under the code name "Project 926". The prototype aircraft is currently on display at the Chinese Aviation Museum in Beijing. According to the Chinese governmental claim, a single Tu-4 AEW unit was equivalent to more than 40 ground radar stations, but the production was stopped due to the Cultural Revolution. In the era of the Chinese economic reform, the project was once again put on hold because economic development was the top priority. When the project was finally reviewed again for the modernization of the People's Liberation Army Air Force, it was already too late and outdated, instead, China decided to order Israeli IAI Phalcon radar for its A-50I AWACS.]]>

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SR-71 Blackbird
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-22 10:09:10
The newest addition to the 8th Air Force Museum.

She arrived from Edwards AFB, CA on Dec 11, 2003 on the back of a few flatbed trucks.

She was expertly disassembled at Edwards AFB, then transported and reassembled in our parking lot by Worldwide Aircraft Recovery Ltd., by owner Ben Nattrass and his crew.

She was dedicated on Dec 17, 2003.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sr-71-blackbird-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sr-71-blackbird-1/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:09:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sr-71-blackbird-1/ 32.51085800 -93.68155900 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-14]]>

Ilyushin Il-14
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-17 18:01:45
Navy Museum on Qingdao.]]>

Ilyushin Il-14
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-17 18:01:45
Navy Museum on Qingdao.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-14-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-14-2/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:01:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-14-2/ 36.05465500 120.32408400 <![CDATA[Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior (aerial refueling variant)]]>

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.]]>

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/beriev-be-12-chayka/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-12-chayka/ Thu, 29 May 2008 13:09:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beriev-be-12-chayka/ 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/yakovlev-yak-3-sukhoi-su-15/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-3-sukhoi-su-15/ Thu, 29 May 2008 12:49:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-3-sukhoi-su-15/ 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/prototype-sikorsky-ych-54a-tarhe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prototype-sikorsky-ych-54a-tarhe/ Fri, 23 May 2008 12:54:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prototype-sikorsky-ych-54a-tarhe/ 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/lockheed-p-3-orion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion/ Sun, 18 May 2008 22:18:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion/ 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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@ 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/mig-17-mig-21-mig-23/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mig-17-mig-21-mig-23/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:48:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mig-17-mig-21-mig-23/ 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/north-american-ct-39a-saberliner/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-ct-39a-saberliner/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:14:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-ct-39a-saberliner/ 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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@ 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/north-american-t-28b-trojan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-t-28b-trojan/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:57:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-t-28b-trojan/ 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/lockheed-sr-71a-blackbird/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-sr-71a-blackbird/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:51:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-sr-71a-blackbird/ 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/italian-grumman-hu-16-albatross/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-grumman-hu-16-albatross/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:49:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-grumman-hu-16-albatross/ 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/grumman-e-2b-hawkeye/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2b-hawkeye/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:41:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2b-hawkeye/ 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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@ 2007-12-28 13:32:47]]>

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Lockheed GC-130D 'Hercules' on static display
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-28 13:32:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-gc-130d-hercules-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-gc-130d-hercules-on-static-display/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:32:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-gc-130d-hercules-on-static-display/ 42.85086200 -73.91833300 <![CDATA[Lockheed EC-121T 'Super Constellation']]>

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Lockheed EC-121T 'Super Constellation'
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@ 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/lockheed-ec-121t-super-constellation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-ec-121t-super-constellation/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:22:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-ec-121t-super-constellation/ 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/grumman-hu-16b-albatross-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-hu-16b-albatross-3/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:20:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-hu-16b-albatross-3/ 41.94749000 -72.69245100 <![CDATA[Lockheed A-12 Blackbird]]>

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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/convair-t-29c/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/convair-t-29c/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:17:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/convair-t-29c/ 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/last-c-130-out-of-vietnam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/last-c-130-out-of-vietnam/ Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:25:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/last-c-130-out-of-vietnam/ 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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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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcdonnell-rf-101c-voodoo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcdonnell-rf-101c-voodoo/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:01:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcdonnell-rf-101c-voodoo/ 32.14018000 -110.86729100 <![CDATA[Grumman RF-9J Cougar]]>

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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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/republic-rf-84f-thunderflash-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/republic-rf-84f-thunderflash-1/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:57:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/republic-rf-84f-thunderflash-1/ 32.14016900 -110.86694800 <![CDATA[Douglas YEA-3A Skywarrior 'Whale']]>

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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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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 20:31:16
The Boeing B-50 began as an upgrade to the highly successful B-29. However, the large number of changes made; new engines, modified wings, and a larger tail being just a few, resulted in a new designation for the aircraft. The first aircraft entered service in 1947 and eventually 370 were built. As the B-50s began to be replaced by other types of bombers the Tactical Air Command modified them for use as aerial refueling tankers. The first modifications involved removing all armament and installing extra fuel tanks in the fuselage and under the wings. Eventually, greater speed was needed to keep up with the faster fighters in use and two J-47 turbojet engines replaced the external tanks. In this form they continued to serve well into the 1960s.]]>

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Government Aircraft Factory N22B Nomad
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 20:25:41
Australia’s Government Aircraft Factories began work on a combination military and civil transport in the late 1960s. The prototype flew in 1970 and production began two years later. Eventually named Nomad the twin-engine turboprop aircraft served as a light cargo and passenger carrier with the Australian military and for several small Pacific nations. The N22S version was introduced in 1979. This version, called Searchmaster, is designed for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance and mounts a radar under the nose. This version was primarily used by Indonesia for maritime reconnaissance, but several were also purchased by the U.S. Customs service for border patrol duties. A total of 170 aircraft were built by 1984 when production ended.]]>

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Douglas WB-66D Destroyer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 12:59:53
Begun as a development of the Navy A3D Skywarrior in 1952 and bearing a superficial resemblance to the Skywarrior, the B-66 is actually a very different aircraft. The Destroyer was eventually built in several versions; bomber, photographic reconnaissance, weather reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. The WB-66 weather reconnaissance version was intended to gather weather data over battlefields and had the bomb bay replaced by a pressurized compartment for two weather equipment operations and their equipment. The WB-66D was the last version of the Destroyer built with 36 constructed between June 1957 and June 195]]>

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Grumman J4F-2 Widgeon
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-17 16:53:23
The Widgeon was designed as a smaller, less expensive counterpart to Grumman's G-21 Goose amphibious airliner. First flown in June 1940 the Widgeon entered production in 1941 with over 50 aircraft delivered to civil customers. The U.S. Coast Guard purchased twenty-five J4F-1 Widgeons and the U.S. Navy bought 131 J4F-2s. The Widgeons served primarily as coastal search and rescue aircraft and as utility transports in the United States. Early in the war a few were equipped for anti-submarine patrols and, in fact a Widgeon scored the first U.S. Coast Guard kill of a German submarine in August 1942.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-j4f-2-widgeon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-j4f-2-widgeon/ Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:53:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-j4f-2-widgeon/ 32.14106200 -110.86585000 <![CDATA[Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe, Beechcraft U-8D Seminole & Ryan-Temco D-16 Twin Navion]]>

Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe, Beechcraft U-8D Seminole & Ryan-Temco D-16 Twin Navion

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Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe, Beechcraft U-8D Seminole & Ryan-Temco D-16 Twin Navion
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@ 2007-11-17 16:50:50
Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (bottom)
The U-3A is the military variant of the civilian Cessna Model 310. The 310 proved very successful in the civil market and was chosen by the Air Force in 1957 for use as a light utility transport. Initially called the L-25A approximately 160 were ordered in 1957 and 1958, a further 30 were ordered in 1960 with more powerful engines and called L-27B. The designation of these aircraft was changed in 1962 to U-3A and U-3B. The planes’ distinctive blue and white paint scheme led to the unofficial nickname “Blue Canoe.”

Beechcraft U-8D Seminole (center)

The U-8 is the military version of the Beech Model 50 Twin Bonanza. The military transport is virtually identical with the civil version, differing only in having military radios installed. The U.S. Army used the Seminole as light staff transports. A total of 250 were built for the Army and remained in service from the 1950s until the early 1980s.

Ryan-Temco D-16 Twin Navion (top)

North American Aviation introduced the single-engine Navion to the market in 1946. It was one of the first all-metal monoplane designs introduced after World War II. It was a success, but due to the pressures of military contracts for F-86 fighters North American decided to sell the design to the Ryan Aircraft Company in 1948. Ryan continued production for several more years. In 1952, a program to convert single-engine Navions into twin-engine aircraft was started by Jack Riley of Florida. The conversions consisted of rebuilding the nose of the aircraft into a baggage compartment and placing two Lycoming engines on the wings. This program was eventually sold to the TEMCO Aircraft Corporation in Texas. Later modifications by TEMCO added more powerful engines and wing tip fuel tanks. Just over 100 Navions were converted between 1954 and 1957.]]>

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Cessna 120, Bushby MM II Midget-Mustang, and Piper U-11A Aztec

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Cessna 120, Bushby MM II Midget-Mustang, and Piper U-11A Aztec
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@ 2007-11-17 10:51:46
Cessna 120 (left)

The Cessna 120 and 140 were designed at the end of World War II to take advantage of what was hoped would be massive growth in the private pilot training industry. U.S. Government education grants to returning veterans were allowed for pilot training and Cessna hoped to grab much of the flight school market with these two modern, simple, and relatively inexpensive designs. As it turned out both aircraft were very popular and many pilots received their introduction to flight in the 140 or 120. By August of 1946, Cessna was turning out twenty-two Model 120s and Model 140s a day. Production of the Model 120 ended in 1949 with 2,171 built.

The Model 120 is a simplified version of the Model 140. Differences include the deletion of the wing flaps and rear quarter fuselage windows and a simplified interior. Otherwise the aircraft were virtually identical in construction and appearance. The Model 120 was built with a fabric-covered wing, which has been replaced with aluminum on the museum’s example

Bushby MM II Midget-Mustang (center)

Dave Long, an engineer with the Piper Company, introduced the original Midget Mustang in 1948. It was intended as a factory production aircraft, but the expected market never developed. Nevertheless, the design quickly became popular with homebuilders. In 1959, Robert Bushby bought the rights to the aircraft and took over producing the plans and kits. In 1963 he began design of a modified version with two-seats called the Mustang II. This version retained the original’s racing inspired design and performance while increasing the plane’s carrying capacity. Since its formal introduction in 1965 homebuilders around the world have built over 400 Mustang II aircraft.

Piper U-11A Aztec(right)

The Piper PA-23 was one of the first twin-engine light aircraft available in the United States. It was introduced in 1954 as the four-seat Apache. The popularity of the design led Piper to develop the larger six-seat Aztec that also incorporated more powerful engines. In 1960, the U.S. Navy purchased twenty Aztecs for use as short-range transports designating them UO-1. They were also used to allow Navy pilots who had been assigned non-flying duties to maintain their skills and flight pay. The designation was changed in 1962 to U-11. The Aztecs remained in Navy service until the mid-1970s.]]>

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Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator
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@ 2007-11-17 10:20:44
Based on the successful Beech Model 18 airliner the AT-7 was used by the Army Air Forces to train Navigators during World War II and for a number of years after the war. Three students and an instructor were carried on each flight. Each student had a desk similar to the one he would work from in a bomber or transport and they took turns practicing their navigational skills. The primary difference between these aircraft and a standard Beech 18 is the addition of an astrodome behind the cockpit for the students to use while working on celestial navigation problems.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beechcraft-at-7-navigator/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beechcraft-at-7-navigator/ Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:20:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beechcraft-at-7-navigator/ 32.13888400 -110.86700800 <![CDATA[Fokker F-27-300M Troopship on static display]]>

Fokker F-27-300M Troopship on static display

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Fokker F-27-300M Troopship on static display
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@ 2007-11-12 10:31:01]]>

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Fokker F-27-300M Troopship on static display
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@ 2007-11-12 10:31:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fokker-f-27-300m-troopship-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fokker-f-27-300m-troopship-on-static-display/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:31:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fokker-f-27-300m-troopship-on-static-display/ 51.44944800 5.39534700 <![CDATA[Airplane on static display]]>

Airplane on static display
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@ 2007-09-17 10:46:16
Hopefully soon to be in BEV.]]>

Airplane on static display
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@ 2007-09-17 10:46:16
Hopefully soon to be in BEV.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-on-static-display-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-on-static-display-1/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:46:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-on-static-display-1/ 48.19633500 11.26675800 <![CDATA[Lockheed AC-130A "Spectre" Gunship]]>

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Lockheed AC-130A "Spectre" Gunship
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@ 2007-08-16 14:40:36
The C-130 was originally designed as an assault transport capable of operating from unpaved, hastily prepared airstrips. On Aug. 23, 1954, the Hercules made its first flight, and by 1976 more than 1,200 C-130s had been ordered, including ones equipped for radar weather mapping and reconnaissance, mid-air space capsule recovery, search and rescue, ambulance service, drone launching, and mid-air refueling of helicopters. The C-130 could transport up to 92 combat troops and their gear or 45,000 pounds of cargo. Where facilities were inadequate, the Hercules could deliver its cargo by parachute or by low altitude ground-cable extraction without landing.

Twenty-eight C-130s were converted to side-firing gunships, primarily for night attacks against ground targets. This AC-130A was modified at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, by the Aircraft Modification Division of the 4950th Test Wing as the prototype for the gunship version and was initially equipped with four 20mm and four 7.62 multi-barrel guns, a searchlight and target sensors. After testing in Southeast Asia in 1967, it was used as a test bed for additional armament, sensor and fire control development. Later AC-130 gunships mounted improved sensors, a digital fire control computer and heavier armament. ]]>

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Boeing NKC-135A Airborne Laser Lab
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@ 2007-08-16 14:20:41
While the KC-135A was usually used for in-flight refueling, the Airborne Laser Lab was a modified version used for flight testing. Similar to the commercial Boeing 707, the slightly smaller KC-135 was designed to military specifications and operated at high gross weights. The KC-135A's initial flight occurred on Aug. 31, 1956, and the USAF accepted its first one on Jan. 31, 1957. By 1966, 732 KC-135As had been built, and the aircraft had become the USAF's standard tanker. It was also used for transporting cargo or personnel and by 1970 was serving in other roles, including reconnaissance, electronic intelligence and project testing.

The NKC-135A on display is one of 14 KC-135As permanently converted for special testing. It was extensively modified by the Air Force weapons Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., and used in an 11-year experiment to prove a high-energy laser could be operated in an aircraft and employed against airborne targets. During the experiment, the Airborne Laser Lab destroyed five AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and a Navy BQM-34A target drone.

The aircraft was flown to the museum in May 1988. ]]>

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Junkers Ju 52
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-16 14:15:29
The Ju 52 trimotor, like the USAF C-47, was first built in the 1930s and remained in service for more than a quarter century. This transport made its maiden flight in April 1931, and three years later, a heavy bomber version appeared. The latter aircraft formed the nucleus of the Luftwaffe’s infant bomber force in the mid-1930s, and it was used during the Spanish Civil War.

The Ju 52 was obsolete as a bomber by 1939, but because of its durability, simplicity of design and handling characteristics, it continued to serve throughout World War II as a versatile workhorse of the German transport fleet. For a period, Adolph Hitler used a Ju 52 as his private transport. Ju 52s delivered the attacking forces and their supplies during the German invasion of Norway, Denmark, France and the Low Countries in 1940. Almost 500 Ju 52s participated in the historic airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, and Junkers later supplied Rommel’s armored forces in North Africa.

Approximately 30 different countries have flown Ju 52s. The aircraft on display was donated to the museum by the Spanish government in 1971. Note: This particular aircraft is a CASA 352L. ]]>

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Northrop YC-125B Raider
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@ 2007-08-16 14:12:59
The Northrop YC-125 was a military version of the Northrop N-23 Pioneer commercial cargo aircraft. The YC-125 series was intended to satisfy two types of missions for the Air Force: troop and equipment transport to forward combat areas and Arctic rescue. The YC-125 was designed to operate from rough, short airfields and to be easily maintained.

Thirteen YC-125As were ordered in 1948 to test the aircraft’s ability to haul troops and cargo. Ten additional aircraft were ordered, slightly modified as YC-125Bs, to test their capabilities in the Arctic rescue role. The first flight of the YC-125A occurred on Aug. 1, 1949, and deliveries to the USAF began in 1950.

Tests found the aircraft to be significantly underpowered for the intended missions. Furthermore, helicopters were recognized as a better solution for moving troops into forward areas and for performing rescue missions. As a result, the YC-125s were sent to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to be used as ground maintenance trainers. They were declared surplus in 1955.

The aircraft on display is painted to represent the YC-125B used for cold weather testing and based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, in 1950. It was placed on display in 1995. ]]>

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Martin SP-5B Marlin at the National Naval Aviation Museum

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Martin SP-5B Marlin at the National Naval Aviation Museum
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@ 2007-08-15 05:44:50]]>

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Martin SP-5B Marlin at the National Naval Aviation Museum
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@ 2007-08-15 05:44:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-sp-5b-marlin-at-the-national-naval-aviation-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-sp-5b-marlin-at-the-national-naval-aviation-museum/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:44:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-sp-5b-marlin-at-the-national-naval-aviation-museum/ 30.35388400 -87.30320600 <![CDATA[A-12 spyplane]]>

A-12 spyplane
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@ 2007-08-07 16:50:48]]>

A-12 spyplane
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@ 2007-08-07 16:50:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-12-spyplane-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-12-spyplane-1/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:50:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-12-spyplane-1/ 32.72723100 -117.15371000 <![CDATA[Nord N-2501 Noratlas]]>

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Nord N-2501 Noratlas
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@ 2007-07-01 21:46:57
Gate guard at Francazal Air Base - ]]>

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Nord N-2501 Noratlas
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@ 2007-07-01 21:46:57
Gate guard at Francazal Air Base - ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nord-n-2501-noratlas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nord-n-2501-noratlas/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:46:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nord-n-2501-noratlas/ 43.53867800 1.36827000 <![CDATA[Kawasaki C-1 in Naval colors]]>

Kawasaki C-1 in Naval colors
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-10 21:07:15
The Kawasaki C-1 is a twin-engined short-range STOL military transport, used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Development on it began in 1966 as the JASDF sought to replace its aging, World War II–era C-46 Commandos, production in 1971, and it remains in use today. []]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kawasaki-c-1-in-naval-colors/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kawasaki-c-1-in-naval-colors/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:07:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kawasaki-c-1-in-naval-colors/ 35.84655700 139.40525000 <![CDATA[Japanese Curtiss C-46A Commando on static display]]>

Japanese Curtiss C-46A Commando on static display

Japanese Curtiss C-46A Commando on static display
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@ 2007-06-10 20:20:48
The Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando was a American transport aircraft originally designed for commercial use although it was primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Also known to the men who flew them as "The Whale," the C-46 served a similar role as its counterpart, the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, but was not quite as famous or as extensively produced. The Navy/Marine Corps version was known as the R5C. Postwar civilian use as a rugged cargo aircraft in northern and remote locations has extended its service life into the 21st Century. [wikipedia]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/japanese-curtiss-c-46a-commando-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/japanese-curtiss-c-46a-commando-on-static-display/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:20:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/japanese-curtiss-c-46a-commando-on-static-display/ 35.83907500 139.39483000 <![CDATA[Breguet Br.1150 Atlantique on static display]]>

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Breguet Br.1150 Atlantique on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-10 20:11:11
The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantique is a long-range reconnaissance aircraft, primarily designed for use over the sea. It is used in several NATO countries as a reconnaissance and patrol aircraft as well as anti-submarine aircraft. This French built plane is also capable of carrying air to ground missiles. [wikipedia]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/breguet-br-1150-atlantique-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/breguet-br-1150-atlantique-on-static-display/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:11:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/breguet-br-1150-atlantique-on-static-display/ 43.76507000 4.40617200 <![CDATA[Breguet Alizé]]>

Breguet Alizé
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@ 2007-06-10 20:07:56
The Breguet Br.1050 Alizé (French: "Tradewind") was a French carrier-based anti-submarine warfare aircraft. It was developed in the 1950s, based loosely on the prototype Breguet Vultur attack aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/breguet-aliz/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/breguet-aliz/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:07:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/breguet-aliz/ 43.76928200 4.40559100 <![CDATA[U-2 Spyplane Memorial]]>

U-2 Spyplane Memorial
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 12:55:37
(56-6714 art.#381)

Lost on 31 January 1980 near Oroville, CA. USAF Pilot: Edward I. Beaumont lost consciousness while on a training flight the aircraft. The aircraft glided earthward, followed by a chase aircraft, till it hit some high tension electrical lines causing the U-2 to slowly spiral to the ground. Where having regained consciousness by the sudden jolt of hitting the ground, the pilot exited the U-2.

The U-2 is now mounted on pylon at Beale AFB, CA. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/u-2-spyplane-memorial/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/u-2-spyplane-memorial/ Wed, 23 May 2007 12:55:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/u-2-spyplane-memorial/ 39.11343800 -121.39753600 <![CDATA[Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy]]>

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Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy
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@ 2007-05-09 00:22:46
N896U

The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy was a British post-war military transport/cargo aircraft and was the last aircraft produced by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. Although given different type numbers, the AW.650 civil and AW.660 military models were both called "Argosy" and for practical purposes are basically the same design.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armstrong-whitworth-aw-660-argosy-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armstrong-whitworth-aw-660-argosy-1/ Wed, 09 May 2007 00:22:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armstrong-whitworth-aw-660-argosy-1/ 42.24314700 -83.51208500 <![CDATA[Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer]]>

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Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
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@ 2007-05-09 00:15:05
The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer was a United States Navy patrol bomber derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s under the name PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. However, a fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated, long-range patrol bomber in 1943 — the PB4Y-2 Privateer. In 1951 the family was redesignated P4Y-2 Privateer.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pb4y-2-privateer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pb4y-2-privateer/ Wed, 09 May 2007 00:15:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pb4y-2-privateer/ 42.24285900 -83.51243200 <![CDATA[Percival P-57 Sea Prince on static display]]>

Percival P-57 Sea Prince on static display
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Percival P-57 Sea Prince on static display
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@ 2007-05-06 11:49:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/percival-p-57-sea-prince-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/percival-p-57-sea-prince-on-static-display/ Sun, 06 May 2007 11:49:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/percival-p-57-sea-prince-on-static-display/ 54.94298400 -2.80573300 <![CDATA[Lockheed P-3 Orion on static display]]>

Lockheed P-3 Orion on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-06 11:15:57
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a maritime patrol aircraft of numerous militaries around the world, used primarily for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.

The Brazillian Navy flies four P-3A models.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion-on-static-display/ Sun, 06 May 2007 11:15:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p-3-orion-on-static-display/ -32.94718300 -71.48308600 <![CDATA[Lockheed EC-121K Super Constellation]]>

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Lockheed EC-121K Super Constellation
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Lockheed EC-121K Super Constellation
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@ 2007-04-29 12:10:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-ec-121k-super-constellation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-ec-121k-super-constellation/ Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:10:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-ec-121k-super-constellation/ 35.42804600 -97.39870200 <![CDATA[Grumman Albatross on Static display]]>

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Grumman Albatross on Static display
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@ 2007-04-25 07:37:56
Maryland Air National Guard]]>

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Grumman Albatross on Static display
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Maryland Air National Guard]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-albatross-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-albatross-on-static-display/ Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:37:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-albatross-on-static-display/ 39.33634700 -76.42322500 <![CDATA[Grumman HU-16A Albatross]]>

Grumman HU-16A Albatross
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-22 15:05:06
At this picturesque museum (Museo Storico Vigna di Valle), the Albatross has been posed next to the original crane used to lift the aircraft out of the lake.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-hu-16a-albatross/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-hu-16a-albatross/ Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:05:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-hu-16a-albatross/ 42.08565500 12.21700600 <![CDATA[Grumman S-2 Tracker]]>

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Grumman S-2 Tracker
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-04-03 11:25:48
On the flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-10)]]>

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Grumman S-2 Tracker
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@ 2007-04-03 11:25:48
On the flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-10)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-s-2-tracker/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-s-2-tracker/ Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:25:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-s-2-tracker/ 32.78974500 -79.90830700 <![CDATA[Grumman E-1 Tracer]]>

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Grumman E-1 Tracer
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@ 2007-04-03 11:23:25
On the flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-10)]]>

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Grumman E-1 Tracer
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@ 2007-04-03 11:23:25
On the flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-10)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-1-tracer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-1-tracer/ Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:23:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-1-tracer/ 32.79060400 -79.90863200 <![CDATA[P-3 Orion on static display]]>

P-3 Orion on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-02 15:17:09
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a maritime patrol aircraft of numerous militaries around the world, used primarily for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-on-static-display-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-on-static-display-1/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:17:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-on-static-display-1/ 29.82539400 -90.02695500 <![CDATA[Nord N-2501 Noratlas on static display]]>

Nord N-2501 Noratlas on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-30 20:39:04
The Nord Noratlas was a 1950s French military transport aircraft intended to replace the older types in service at the end of World War II.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nord-n-2501-noratlas-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nord-n-2501-noratlas-on-static-display/ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:39:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nord-n-2501-noratlas-on-static-display/ 53.54518600 9.83148300 <![CDATA[Lockheed R50-5 (US Navy) Lodestar]]>

Lockheed R50-5 (US Navy) Lodestar
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@ 2007-03-17 00:05:04
This venerable Lockheed workhorse was built originally as a Lockheed Model 18, a 17 passenger civilian airliner. In late 1941, when America entered the war, all “Lodestars” flying with the United States military were former airliners conscripted into service. These aircraft received different numerical designations depending on engine type.

In mid-1942, Lockheed introduced the C-60 variant of the “Lodestar”. Designed specifically for military use, the C-60 was used as a troop and cargo carrier, flew anti-submarine patrols, and performed Search and Rescue duties.

Our “Lodestar” was built for the U.S. Navy in 1942, as a model R50-5 (U.S. Navy designation for the Army Air Force C-60). After the war, it was converted for civilian use. Used primarily as an executive transport, the museum’s R50-5, BUNO 12473, flew in to the March Field Museum on August 31, 1983, from Castle AFB, CA. (another source indicates it flew in from Wyoming). Note: we had identified the aircraft in the past as serial number 43-3538. This aircraft is on loan from the USAF. ]]>

Rockwell U-9A Aero Commander
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-16 21:13:25
The Aero Commander was a light twin-engined aircraft by Aero Design and Engineering Company part of Rockwell International. The initial production version was the Aero Commander 520. Versions manufactured after 1967 are known as the Shrike Commander.

In military service, it was initially designated the L-26 though in 1962 this was changed to U-4 for the USAF and U-9 for the US Army.

One U-4B became a presidential transport aircraft for Dwight Eisenhower between 1956 and 1960. This was the smallest "Air Force One", and the first to wear the now-familiar blue-and-white livery.

As of 2004, Shrike Commanders still remain in service with the United States Coast Guard and United States Customs Service.]]>

Cessna O-2B Super Skymaster
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-15 22:49:56
In 1967, the Air Force chose the Cessna Model 337 “Super Skymaster” to meet the twin engine Forward Air Controller aircraft requirement.

The “Super Skymaster” was already on the production line when the Air Force awarded the contract. A gun sight was installed along with underwing pylons for smoke rockets. Other modifications included a smoke generator; glass panels in the lower starboard door for increased visibility and a loud speaker for psychological warfare.

The 0-2 was an all metal, four seat business aircraft designed by Cessna to be easy to fly, low in cost, yet still offer the safety and comfort of a twin engine plane. Equipped as forward air control aircraft in Vietnam, Skymasters were used for reconnaissance, target identification, damage assessment and air to ground coordination. Some aircraft were even equipped with three 600 Watt amplified speakers and leaflet pods for psychological warfare operations. The 0-2 had dual controls and could carry many types of light weapons including rockets, flares, bombs and miniguns. The O-2 can fly on either engine by itself and is still popular today among private pilots. Only 31 O-2B’s were ordered from Cessna by the U.S. Air Force.

0-2B 21465 was used for psychological warfare operations (only), dropping leaflets with many different messages, some instructional, but mostly warnings of impeding defoliation flights or exhorted enemy troops to lay down their arms. 21465 was also equipped with a 300 lb 1800 watt amplified speaker system. The effectiveness of the load speaker and leaflets can be judged by the fact that the VC shot at the psywar aircraft more than at any other, except those of Operation Ranch Hand (defoliant C-123s). The VC also banged pots and pans together in hamlet streets to drown out the speakers, and cut off the hands of villagers caught reading the leaflets.

After service in Vietnam, our 0-2B ,serial number 67-21465, was assigned to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, for storage. In October of 1973, our 0-2B was back on duty. Prior to being retired here at the March Field Museum, our 0-2B flew with the 163rd Tactical Air Support Group of the California Air National Guard, flying out of Ontario IAP, CA, before their move to March AFB in 1982. This aircraft is on loan from the USAF.

According to the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA/RSA), Maxwell AFB, AL, the museum’s O-2B has the following history:

O-2A, s/n 67-21465, was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft, Wichita, KS, and delivered to the USAF on 18 Jan 1967. , (according to paper work at Cessna this aircraft was actually built as an 0-2A s/n 33700505, but was later reconverted into an 0-2B variant) It was the 26th 0-2B off the assembly line out of 31 total produced. This is a model 337.

Sep 1967 - To 14th Air Commando Wing, 5th Air Commando Squadron (PACAF), Nha Trang AB SVN (assignments to Tan Son Nhut AB SVN). Arrival date of 4 Sept 1967 with 315.3 aircraft hours.

June 1969 - To 14th Air Special Operations Wing (PACAF), Tan Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam. (deployments to Nha Trang AB SVN)

July 1969 - To Nha Trang Air Base in South Vietnam

Oct 1969 - Unit moved to Phan Rang AB SVN (assignments to Bien Hoa AB SVN)

Aug 1971 - To 315th Tactical Airlift Wing (PACAF), Phan Rang AB SVN

Jan 1972 -To 77th Combat Support Group (PACAF),Tan Son Nhut AB SVN. (deployments to Da Nang Air Base in South Vietnam).

Feb 1972 - To Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center, Tucson, AZ. The aircraft arrived with 2712.2 flight hours on the air frame.

Jan 1973 - To Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area OK

Apr 1973 - To 111th Ogden Air Logistics Group (Air National Guard), Willow Grove NAS, PA.

Mar 1975 - To 163rd Tactical Air Support Group (ANG), Ontario AP CA. There were a total of 23 0-2A’s and only one 0-2B, with this unit at this time. Later, the 163rd TASG transitioned from 0-2A’s and the 0-2B to F-4 Phantoms. The transition took a full year to complete.

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In 1975, the 163rd TASG moved to March Air Force Base in Riverside, California. In 1982, 0-2B 21465 was fully retired from United States Air Force service with a total of 4,696 flight hours on the air frame, and a bad case of metal fatigue in it’s wing structure. ]]>

Cessna T-37B Tweety Bird
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-15 22:48:03
The T-37 is a twin-engine primary trainer used for teaching the fundamentals of jet aircraft operation and instrument, formation and night flying. Affectionately known as the "Tweety Bird" or "Tweet," it was the first USAF jet aircraft designed from conception as a trainer (as opposed to a modification such as the T-33). Its flying characteristics helped student pilots prepare to transition to the larger, faster T-38 "Talon" later in the pilot training program. Side-by-side seating in the T-37 makes it easier for the instructor to observe and communicate with the student. The XT-37 prototype made its initial flight on October 12, 1954, and the preproduction T-37A first flew on September 27, 1955. Following modifications, the T-37A entered operational USAF service in 1957. In 1959, the T-37B joined the USAF. Similar to the -A, it had more powerful engines, a redesigned instrument panel and improved radio communications and navigational equipment. In time, all -As were modified to -B standards. The T-37C, with provisions for armament and extra fuel, was built for export. Both T-37Bs and -Cs serve the air forces of several Allied nations. In all, nearly 1,300 T-37As, -Bs and -Cs were built before production ended in the late 1970s. In addition, nearly 600 A-37s--attack modifications of the T-37--were built. This aircraft is on loan from the USAF.

According to the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA/RSA), Maxwell AFB, AL, the museum's T-37B, s/n 57-2316, has the following history:

- Manufactured as a model 318 by Cessna Aircraft, Wichita KS and delivered to the USAF on 1 Dec 1958.

- Dec 1958 --- To 3303rd Pilot Training Group (Air Training Command), Bartow AFB FL

- Jan 1961 --- To 3560th Pilot Training Wing (ATC), Webb AFB TX

- Jan 1966 --- To 3640th Pilot Training Wing (ATC), Laredo AFB TX

- Feb 1971 --- To 3560th Pilot Training Wing (ATC), Webb AFB

- Nov 1972 --- To 78th Flying Training Wing (ATC), Webb AFB

- Aug 1977 --- To 64th Flying Training Wing (ATC), Reese AFB TX

- Sep 1991 --- To Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center, Davis-Monthan AFB AZ. Aircraft arrived on 13 Sept 1991 and was retired with 16,792 airframe flours.

- Sept 2001 --- Both engines, Continental J69-T-25's, were removed on 17 Sept 2001.

- Oct 2001 --- The T-37B, s/n 57-2316, was delivered to the museum. March Field Museum volunteers went to Tucson, AZ, where the aircraft was waiting at the Pima Air Museum. There, it was disassembled and put on a truck and brought to our museum.

- Nov 2002 to Nov 2003 --- Restoration and improvements in the cockpit and exterior by museum volunteers Craig Clary and Bob Mauger.]]>

Grumman HU-16E Albatross
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-11 22:22:17
The Grumman Model G-64 prototype Albatross first flew on October 24, 1947 and was designated the SA-16 by the USAF. In 1962, all designations were combined in the multi-service system as the HU-16.

Built to U.S. Navy specifications, the “Albatross” served with the U. S. Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and numerous allied air forces. Almost exclusively used for Search and Rescue (SAR), they played an important role in both Korea and Vietnam by rescuing downed airmen.

In the United States Coast Guard service, the SA-16 flew long range over-water search and rescue missions. Capable of ice flow surveillance in the North Atlantic to anti-shipping/customs patrols in the Pacific, the “Albatross” is a very versatile amphibian.

The museum’s Albatross, serial number 1293, was an HU-16E and was last flown by the U.S. Coast Guard with “Cape Cod” markings. It was in storage for about ten years when, after four days of repair, it was flown to our museum in 1981 with the help of Mr. Dave Tallichet, founder of Military Aircraft Restoration Company (MARC). This aircraft is on loan from the USAF.

Steve Sullivan was a pilot in the Coast Guard and flew our HU-16E at both Cape Cod and at Corpus Cristi. On 6 November 1981 he flew our Albatross on her last flight here at March Field Museum. He attended the dedication on Sunday, 5 August 2001, and was very pleased, stating the aircraft “looked better than when he flew it in”. He donated an HU16 flight manual, emergency procedures and other manuals, photos of the dedication and a nice letter thanking the museum and my crew for a great job. Included in the letter was a check to the museum for $1,000.00. ]]>