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ID #1715208 / 17 Views 31-May-2023
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ID #1714760 / 81 Views 22-November-2022
N90EZ On display in the Research and Development Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) produced a Pulsed Detonation Engine (PDE) in the 2000s using off-the-shelf automotive components. Shockwaves from controlled detonations of the fuel-air mixture provided a peak thrust of about 200 lb at around 125 decibels through four tubes at the back. After a five-year joint effort with Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc. (ISSI), Pete Siebold flew the first manned PDE flight in this modified Rutan Long-EZ "Borealis" on 31 Jan 08 at Mojave. It only flew once. (more of N90EZ)
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ID #1713375 / 98 Views 22-November-2022
41-24485 The original "Memphis Belle" on display in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Built at Boeing Seattle, she was named after Capt. Robert K. Morgan's girlfriend Margaret Polk. Flying with the 324th BS, 91st BG at Bassingbourn, England, the B-17 was the second USAAF bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe between Nov. 1942 and 17 May 1943, preceded by 358th BS B-17F "Hell's Angels" in this feat. She was the first to return to the USA and completed a three-month war bond tour with more than 30 stops. (more of 41-24485)
ID #1712494 / 73 Views 22-November-2022
52-7259 On display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This SAC Thunderflash of the 91st SRS, 71st SRW(F) based at Larson AFB in 1956 is one of 25 that were modified as parasite aircraft to hook up with ten GRB-36 FIghter CONveyers (FICON), which were modified strategic bombers. The concept was to carry the fighter or recce aircraft near the target, drop and recover the same so that the range of the fighter could be extended at a time when aerial refuelling was unproven. Separating and hooking back was hazardous. (more of 52-7259)
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ID #1712244 / 384 Views 18-November-2021
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ID #1712212 / 38 Views 18-October-2022
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ID #1711513 / 26 Views 22-November-2022
46-0682 On display in the R&D Gallery at NMUSAF under the XB-70 Valkyrie. Convair researched the high-speed delta wing after World War II. In response to a USAF requirement for a supersonic interceptor, it built prototype XF-92A. The landing gear, engine, canopy and ejection seat were borrowed from other aircraft. First flown on 18 Sep 48, it was tested by Frank Everest, Chuck Yeager and Scott Crossfield. This aircraft helped in development of Convair’s F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart and B-58 Hustler. (more of 46-0682)
ID #1711333 / 80 Views 22-November-2022
66-7943 "Lady Bird Special" on display in the Presidential Gallery at NMUSAF. This King Air B90 with a special VIP interior was purchased by the USAF in 1966 to support President Lyndon B. Johnson and his family, flying primarily between Bergstrom AFB and his ranch in Texas. Designated as the VC-6A, it had pressurization for comfort at high altitude, all-weather navigation, de-icing and reversible propellers for short landings. After presidential service, it was operated by the 89th Military Airlift Wing. (more of 66-7943)
ID #1711301 / 201 Views 26-September-2009
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ID #1711170 / 213 Views 22-November-2022
86-0201 On display in the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft carried President Clinton and former Presidents Carter, Ford and George H.W. Bush. It was also used by First Ladies, Secretaries of State and Defense and a number of dignitaries. Operated by 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB with a crew of five, the C-20B had secure, worldwide communication facilities and could operate to smaller airfields which could not be used by larger presidential aircraft. It went to the museum in 2015. (more of 86-0201)
ID #1710846 / 106 Views 23-August-2021
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ID #1709519 / 158 Views 25-September-2021
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61-0318 100 years tail livery (more of 61-0318)
ID #1709057 / 40 Views 22-November-2022
62-4478 On display in the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This short body T-39A Sabreliner with two triangular windows is one of ten Presidential aircraft in the gallery. Retrofitted to a VIP configuration, it was used by former President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1968 to 1973 to travel to his ranch. Later, it flew as an avionics and communication test bed. It went to the museum in October 1984. One can see the air brake extended behind the nose wheel. (more of 62-4478)