Warplane Survivors USA: Arizona Warplanes, Anthem to Okla City
Arizona Warplanes
(USAF Photo)
North American F-51H Mustang (Serial No. 44-64455), 197th Fighter Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard, 1949.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
North American F-86A-5-NA Sabre (Serial No. 49-1047), and (Serial No. 49-1164), 152nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard, 1955.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
North American F-100A Super Sabre (Serial No. 53-1639), 152nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard, 1965.
(USAF Photo)
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger (Serial No. 56-0981), 52nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard, 1964.
(USAF Photo)
Lockheed F-104B-5-LO Starfighter (Serial No. 57-1301), 197th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard, 1959.
(MSgt. Paul N. Hayashi, USAF Photo)
Three German Lockheed F-104G Starfighter aircraft (Serial Nos. 63-13238, 65-12747 and 67-22517), with the 69th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron from Luke Air Force Base flying over Arizona. The F-104Gs were used for the flight training of Luftwaffe (German Air Force) pilots, and, although German, the F-104s had USAF markings. The F-104G (Serial No. 65-12747), had been licence-built by Messerschmitt with the German (Serial No. KE+398). All three planes were later sold to Taiwan.
(Rob Schleiffert Photo)
LTV A-7D Corsair II, (Serial No 70-0980), 152nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard, 1987.
(Alain Rioux Photo)
LTV A-7D Corsair II, (Serial No 71-0344), 152nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard, 1985.
(USAF Photo)
LTV A-7K Corsair II (Serial No. 79-0468), 152nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard, 1984.
(USAF Photo)
Ling-Temco-Vought YA-7K (Serial No. 73-1008), 152nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard, ca 1980s.
(Garfield F. Jones, USAF Photo)
LTV A-7D Corsair IIs, (Serial Nos. 70-1006, 70-1013, and 71-0342), 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard, 1981.
(Harrison, USAF Photo)
LTV YA-7K Corsair II (Serial No. 73-1008), 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, based at Tucson International Airport, being refueled in flight by a McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender, 1982.
(James Haseltine, USAF Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon, 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard over the Grand Canyon, 2009.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (Serial No. 87-0333), c/n 5C-594, flown by the 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, 2014.
(USAF Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon, 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, 2015.
(USAF Photo)
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker (Serial No. 53-0200), 197th Air Refueling Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard, ca 1975.
(Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation Photo)
Fairchild C-26B Metro 23 (Serial No. 0-0056), 148th TFTS, Arizona ANG, 14 Oct 1992.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook (Serial No. 06-8021), Phoenix Goodyear Airport. Arizona, 2014.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey (BuNo. 168286), c/n D0203, YZ-10, flown by Marine Corps unit VMM-363, the 'Lucky Red Lions', 2014.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey (BuNo. 168005), c/n D0135, YZ-10, flown by Marine Corps unit VMM-363, the 'Lucky Red Lions', 2014.
(USAF Photo)
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Serial No. 57-1486), 197th Air Refueling Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard.
(USMC Photo)
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II aircraft of U.S. Marine Corps attack squadron VMA-513 Flying Nightmares, from USMC Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during the "Red Flag Alaska" exercise in June 2007.
(Pfc. Sean T. Dennison, USMC Photo)
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron 513, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, 20 May 2011.
(Alan Wilson Photos)
Lockheed-Martin F-35A Lightning II (Serial No. 12-5052), c/n AF-63, LF, flown by the 61st Fighter Sqn, part of the 56th Fighter Wing based at Luke AFB, Arizona.
During the twentieth century, civil and military aviation has played a prominent role in the history and development of Arizona. Commercial operators have exploited the advantages offered by aircraft to overcome its unique challenges of geography and climate. By virtue of Arizonas dry climate and excellent storage facilities, as well as its clear air and wide open spaces in the Southwest (some might say Old West) area of the continental USA, a wide variety of military aircraft have been based or stored there through the years.The list of military aircraft types that made up the tapestry of Arizona aviation is as extensive as the list of legendary figures who have contributed to its amazing history. While most of the military aircraft types no longer grace the airspace over Arizona, many can be viewed in their former splendor as they stand as gate guards; museum exhibits, or as they stand mothballed in the Boneyard. This booklet provides a comprehensive guide to where these aircraft can be found. Finally, the descriptions of the recovery, restoration and preservation efforts stand as a tribute to the many volunteers who have devoted time, energy and financial support to ensure this rich heritage is preserved.
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Arizona Warplanes
This aviation handbook is designed to be used as a quick reference to the classic military heritage aircraft that have been restored and preserved in the state of Arizona. The aircraft include those flown by members of the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard, the Air and Army National Guard, and by various NATO and allied nations as well as a number previously operated by opposition forces in peace and war. The interested reader will find useful information and a few technical details on most of the military aircraft that have been in service with active flying squadrons both at home and overseas. 100 selected photographs have been included to illustrate a few of the major examples in addition to the serial numbers assigned to American military aircraft . For those who like to actually see the aircraft concerned, aviation museum locations, addresses and contact phone numbers have been included, along with a list of aircraft held in each museum's current inventory or on display as gate guardians throughout the State of Arizona. The aircraft presented in this edition are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, number and type. Although many of Arizona's heritage warplanes have completely disappeared, a few have been carefully collected, restored and preserved, and some have even been restored to flying condition. This guide-book should help you to find and view Arizona's Warplane survivors.
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Update
For those of you who are familiar with the airspace over Arizona and its environs, the weather and colors of the landscape can be incredibly beautiful, particularly early in the morning. During my tour of duty with NORAD as a member of the Canadian Forces detachment based in Colorado Springs, it had been my privilege to serve alongside a good number of the highly professional airmen and women of both nations working in the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center.
As an aviation enthusiast, I have learned over the years that there are a lot of us who have an interest in military aircraft and aviation history. Unfortunately, many retired warplanes which helped to make this history happen have completely disappeared, particularly those from the early years. Fortunately, a good number of retired warplanes continue to exist, preserved in aviation museums and in some cases as gate-guardians in a wide variety of locations. Volunteers working in many of these museums have been successful in preserving a good number of them, although many are still being sought and in some cases, being restored to flying condition again. As an aviation artist, photographer and enthusiast, I have attempted to keep track of where these warplane survivors are presently located, and to try to identify at least one each of every warplane ever flown with a military pilot at the controls. For those of like mind, the purpose of this handbook is to provide a simple checklist of the classic heritage aircraft that have been preserved in Arizona. The book includes a number of photographs to try and illustrate an example of each warplane preserved in Arizona wherever possible, and to list the locations in the state for where one can find an example of surviving aircraft now.
It is exciting to see the actual numbers of restored warplanes increasing as a few rare examples are being recovered from their crash sites in the bush, traded for, or bought back from owners who have been flying them in other countries. In a few outstanding cases, accurate replicas, such as the X-15, have been constructed and are making a welcome appearance. One of the aims of this book was to identify what Arizona’s retired warplanes on active service looked like and to help an enthusiast track down more detailed information such as a serial number or museum location which might be helpful in identifying an aircraft. No list can ever be completely up to date, and therefore, if a reader has additional information to add an update would be most welcome. It is my sincere hope that more of the aircraft listed here will one day be added to the list of “survivors,” as more of them are recovered and restored.
Aircraft Museums and Displays in Arizona
Anthem
Beechcraft T-34B Mentor (BuNo. 144110), Reg. No. N34MT.
North American T-28A Trojan (Serial No. 49-1694), TL-694, Reg. No. N7497C. David A. Rieder.
Apache Junction, American Legion Post 27, 1018 S. Meridian Rd., 85220-4373. 30 miles East of Phoenix.
(Skytamer.com, David Ritter Photo)
(rjmcdonough1 Photo)
(kb7ywl Photo)
Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (Serial No. 53-6008), C/N 580-9540, mounted on a pylon.
Apache Junction
(rjmcdonough1 Photo)
Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (Serial No.), on the roof of a steel storage facility behind the wall of Desert View Storage at 2646 W Guadalupe Road Ste 12. The nose of the helicopter bears the black cat on a yellow circle symbol of the 82nd Airborne. The only other insignia are the words United States Army on the side of the tail. There is no serial number or other form of identification.
Buckeye, Municipal Airport.
(Alan Wilson Photos)
Douglas A-26B Invader (Serial No. 44-34609), c/n 27888, Reg. No. N4819E. (Gate guard).
Buckeye, Lauridsen Aviation Museum, located at the Municipal Airport.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor (Serial No. AF-617), Reg. No. N6365T.
Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (Serial No. 75-4307), Reg. No. N53131.
Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (Serial No. 75828), Reg. No. N56805.
Cessna T206H (Serial No. T20608066), Reg. No, N928HL.
Cessna 305A (Serial No. 23188), Reg. No. N10444.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso A (Consolidated PBY-5A) (Serial No. CV343), Reg. No. N413PB.
Convair C-131D (Serial No. 54-2809), Reg. No. N131CW.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Douglas DC-3C (Serial No. 9247), N243DC.
Douglas DC-3 (Serial No. 42-23385).
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Douglas A-26C Invader (Serial No. 44-34520), Reg. No. N126HP.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Alan Wilson Photos)
Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar, RCAF (Serial No. 22130), (Serial No. 10955), N15501. Used in the film "Flight of the Phoenix".
Forney F-1A Aircoupe (Serial No. 5716), Reg. No. N3023G.
Grumman TBM-3 Avenger (BuNo. 85794), Reg. No. N7001C.
(Alan Wilson Photos)
Grumman HU-16 Albatross (BuNo. 131904), c/n G-333, Reg. No. N216HU.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Grumman C-1A Trader (BuNo. 136752), Reg. No. N71456.
North American AT-6D (Serial No. 43639), Reg. No. N8151.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
North American B-25J Mitchell (Serial No. 44-86797), Reg. No. N3438G. “Ol Gray Mare”.
North American T-28C Trojan (Serial No. 140564), Construction No. 226-141, Reg. No. N40980.
Piper J3C-65 (Serial No. 19488), Reg. No. N6310H.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Ryan Navion B (Serial No. NAV4-2240B), Reg. No. N5340K.
WACO UIC (Serial No. 3786), Reg. No. N13434.
Casa Grande. GossHawk Unlimited, Restoration Facility, 3184 N. Rockwell Ave, 85222.
Bell P-63C King Cobra.
Bell P-63E King Cobra.
Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 (Wk. Nr. 93182), "White 1", unit 9/JG5 "Eismeer", shot down over Norway in Feb 1945. It was recovered from Norwegian hillside in 1983. This project is being restored to airworthy status by GossHawk Unlimited for the Collings Foundation. The fighter's engine is an original restored BMW 801D engine.
Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-13.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15.
Cave Creek
Aerovodochody L-29 Delphin (Serial No. 501734), Reg. No. N7220C, Simon M. Ligia.
Chandler. Southeast of Phoenix.
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (Serial No. 89468), Reg. No. N4606, T & G Aviation Inc., 22000 S Price Road, 85248.
Beech T-34C Mentor (Serial No. 140784), Reg. No. N190AC. Kyle J. Deaton, 4495 W. Lindbergh Way, 85226-4731.
Goodyear F2G-1 Corsair (BuNo. 88458), Reg. No. N5588N, Race No. 57, Ron Pratt, Stellar Airpark. This aircraft was on loan to the Fargo Air Museum.
(Kogo Photos)
North American P-51D-30NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-74469), painted as Major Louis H. Norley's "Red Dog", QP-O, Reg. No. N514RP. Ron Pratt, Collectible Aircraft LLC, 4400 W. Earhart Way, 85226-4738. Stellar Airpark.
North American P-51D-20NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-63634), painted as (Serial No. 44-85634), "Big Beautiful Doll", ex-Swedish AF GN 96, Reg. No. N351BD, Jeffrey Pino.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photos)
(b.b.wolf Photo)
North American F-86D Sabre Dog (Serial No. 51-6261). City Park, static display. This aircraft is painted with (Serial No. 52-10115), C/N 173-405. It is also recorded as (Serial No. 52-6261).
Pike 1929XF (Serial No. 2007), "Ghost Ship", USN 1-X-7, Reg. No. N29XF. Larry Lee Dustman.
Ryan PT-22 (ST3KR) (Serial no. 1772), USAAF (Serial No. 41-15693), Reg. No. N56017, Don Warren.
Corona de Tucson. American Legion Post 109, 15921 South Houghton Road, 84747.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
McDonnell NF-4E Phantom II (Serial No. 66-0294), Thunderbird No. 4.
Douglas. 237 miles Southeast of Phoenix close to the Mexican Border.
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photos)
General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon (Serial No. 79-0312). City Park static display.
Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (Serial No. 52-9608). City park static display.
Duncan. 200 miles Southeast of Phoenix.
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photo)
North American F-100F Super Sabre (Serial No. 56-3812).
Eloy.
Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor (Serial No. AF-601), Reg. No. N2625, Aero Specialists Inc., 4900 N Tumbleweed Road, 85231.
Douglas DC-3-G202A (Serial No. 4935), Reg. No. N86584, Aero Specialists Inc., 4900 N Tumbleweed Road, 85231.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Douglas C-53 (Serial No. 42-6483), c/n 4935, Skydive Arizona, Ref. No. N86584.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Lockheed R5O-5 Lodestar (BuNo. 12474, Reg No. N631L..
Flagstaff.
(Author Photo)
Grumman HU-16 Albatross (BuNo. 131910), Reg. No. N7025J, Stephen Ritland, 1150 N San Francisco St., 86001-3200.
Fort Huachuca Historical Museum. Located near the US-Mexico border, 4 miles east of Sierra Vista.
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photo)
Beech RC-12G Crazyhorse (Serial No. 80-23372).
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photos)
Grumman OV-1D Mohawk (Serial No. 67-18930). Located at the intersection of Hatfield and Irwin Streets.
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photos)
AAI RQ-7B Shadow 200 (Serial No. 1051), and Allianttech Systems RQ-6 Outrider (Serial no. 119), mounted on pylons.
Lockheed RC-121G Warning Star (Serial No.).
Fort Mojave.
North American P-51D-30NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-74262), C/N 122-40802, Reg. No. N515J. J.A. Milender, PO Box 8063, 86427.
Gila Bend, Municipal Airport. 100 miles Southwest of Phoenix. 1500 N Highway 85, 85337.
(Skytamer.com, Ron Strong Photo)
McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo (Serial No. 56-0112) C/N 352.
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photos)
(Alan Wilson Photos)
McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo (Serial No. 56-0130), C/N 385.
Gila Bend, AF Auxiliary.
Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (Serial No.).
North American F-100D (Serial No. 56-2924).
Republic F-105D Thunderchief (Serial No.).
Gila Bend, Goldwater Range.
(Skytamer.com, AFIA Photos)
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (Serial No. 52-6503).
North American F-100D Super Sabre (Serial No. 56-3284).
Glendale. Near Phoenix.
(Skytamer.com, Ron Strong Photo)
(kb7ywl Photo)
(Alan Wilson Photos)
North American F-100D Super Sabre (Serial No. 54-2281), mounted on a pylon. Located in the center of Harry Bonsall Sr. Park, bounded by N 59th Ave, W. Berridge Lane, N 58th Ave & W. Bethany Home Road.
Glendale, Municipal Airport.
Beechcraft D17S Staggerwing (Serial No. 4900), Reg. No. N53298. Michael P. Moriarty.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photos)
MiG-17 Fresco A (Serial No.), unmarked.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photos)
MiG-21 Fishbed (Serial No.).
Green Valley, Titan Missile Museum, 1580 West Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita, Arizona 85614. Until 1987 this museum was an active Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Silo.
(Jeff Keyzer Photo)
Martin TMM Titan II ICBM (Serial No. 571-7).
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photos)
Bell UH-1F-BF Iroquois (Serial No. 313141).
Kingman. 184 miles Northeast of Phoenix.
Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor (Serial No. AF-728), Reg. No. N3735G, Aerolift Helicopters, 4705 The Concourse, 86401.
North American T-6G Texan (Serial No. 49-3266), "Silver Streak", Reg. No. N51KT. Daniel Kirkland.
Marana.
North American SNJ-5 Texan (Serial No. 90640), Reg. No. N3275G. TUFF LLC Corp.
Marana. Pinal Airpark is located in Pinal County, seven miles northwest of Marana, Pima County, Arizona. The Airpark serves as a “boneyard” for civilian commercial aircraft. Retired aircraft are stored here with the hope that the dry desert climate will prevent any form of corrosion in case selected the aircraft are pressed into service in the future, although many aircraft are eventually scrapped. Nearby Davis-Monthan Air Force Base provides the same service to the U.S. military. The majority of the aircraft at Pinal Airpark formerly served with Northwest Airlines, although other airlines are also represented.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Bell AH-1G-BF Cobra (Serial No. 66-15255), c/n 20011, Silver Bell Army heliport.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Bell AH-1G-BF Cobra (Serial No. 67-15471), c/n 20135, Silver Bell Army heliport.
Bell OH-58A Kiowa (Serial No. 70-15143), c/n 40694.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
McDonnell F-101A Voodoo (Serial No. 53-2418).
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Northrop F-89J Scorpion (Serial No.), hulk.
Marana. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5590.
Bell AH-1E Cobra (Serial No. 78-23066)
Mesa. 20 miles East of Phoenix.
Grumman HU-16 Albatross (Serial No. 7227), Reg. No. N70263, Marsh Aviation International, 5060 E. Falcon Drive, 85215-2546.
(Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation Photo)
Grumman ES-2D Tracker, ex-(BuNo. 147531). re-engined with Garrett TPE331 turboprops.
(Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation Photo)
North American P-51D-30NT Mustang (Serial No. 44-74425), C/N 124-48381, previously "Damn Yankee", now "Ho Hun", airworthy, Reg. No. N151X. William Hane, Dulcinea Enterprise LLC.
(Mike Freer - Touchdown Aviation Photo)
North American P-51D-30NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-11628), C/N 122-40965, "Damn Yankee", airworthy. This aircraft is now flown by Tom van de Meullen, Lelystad, Netherlands, Reg. No. PH-PSI.
Stinson Vultee V-77 Reliant (Serial No. 3060). Reg. No. N877BG, Edward Duckworth.
Mesa. Advanced Training Systems International Inc., 5803 S Sossaman Road, 85212-6014.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 158730), Reg. No. N260WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159533), Reg. No. N261WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159545), Reg. No. N262WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159523), Reg. No. N263WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159823), Reg. No. N264WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159544), Reg. No. N265WL.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159534), Reg. No. N266WL.
(Alan Wilson Photo)
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159051), c/n 14379, Reg. No. N267WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159530), Reg. No. N268WL.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk (Serial No. 159536), Reg. No. N269WL.
Mesa. Falcon Field Airport.
Beechcraft UC-45J Expeditor (Serial No. 67212).
Beech T-34A Mentor (Serial No. G-119), Reg. No. N6HK. Richard A. Stich, 7918 E. Posada Ave., 85212-1553.
Hughes TH-55A Osage (Serial No. 64-18104).
North American AT-6 Texan (Serial No. 84-7721), Reg. No. N3198G, Dale L. Churchill, 3916 E. Juniper Circle, 85205-3013.
North American T-6G Texan (Serial No. 493152), Reg. No. N3158G, Dale L. Churchill.
North American T-28A Trojan (Serial No. 49-01694).
Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw (Serial No. 52-07519).
Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw (Serial No. 52-07579).
Mesa. The Champlin Fighter Aircraft Museum was located at 4636 Fighter Aces Drive, Falcon Field Airport until it closed in 2000. Most of the aircraft were moved to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington in late 2000.
Mesa. Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Museum, PO Box 2969 Falcon Field Airport, 2017 North Greenfield Road, 85215.
(Author Photo)
Aeronca L-16B Grasshopper (Serial No. 7474), Reg. No. N7436B.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Albatros D.III replica, c/n 4203/17.
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (Serial No. 44511), A-235, No. 12, Reg. No. N145AZ.
(Author Photos)
Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (Serial No. 75-4894), VN2S-1, VN254, Reg. No. N52558.
Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (Serial No. 18303), Reg. No. NC36360, “Spirit of Tuskegee”.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Boeing Stearman E75 (Serial No. 75-6451), 1943, Reg. No. N802RB.
(Author Photos)
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress (Serial No. 44-83514), Reg. No. N9323Z, U, 32155, “Sentimental Journey”.
(Author Photos)
Cessna UC-78B Bobcat (Serial No. 3084), 1942, Reg. No. NC59188.
(Author Photo)
Douglas DC-3C (Serial No. 9380), (C-47 Skytrain), (Serial No. 531323), 1943, Reg. No. N53ST.
(Author Photo)
Douglas C-54 Skymaster (Serial No.).
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Douglas A-26C Invader (Serial No. 44-35601), 202, c/n 28880, “Miss Murphy”, Reg. No. NL202R.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
English Electric Canberra TT18 (Serial No. WK142/848), c/n EEP 13535, Royal Navy, Reg. No. N76764.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Fokker E.V/D.VIII Flying Razor (SerialNo. 545/18), 3/4-scale replica, Reg. No. NX7757U.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Eastern TBM-3E Avenger (BuNo. 53835), c/n 3897, Reg. No. N3967A.
(Author Photos)
General Motors TBM-3E Avenger (BuNo. 53914), previously on display at the Quonset Air Museum, Rhode Island.
(Author Photo)
Grumman AF-2S Guardian (BuNo. 126731), Reg. No. N9993Z, restoration project.
(Author Photo)
Hughes OH-6A Cayuse (Serial No. 68-17357), Reg. No. N17357), “Charlie Chopper”.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Author Photo)
Kline KSE5A (Serial No. F8005), 3/4-scale replica of an RAF S.E.5a, Reg. No. N589D.
(Author Photo)
(Mike Freer - Touchdown Aviation Photo)
McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II (BuNo. 153016), c/n 1485, NE-211, USS Ranger. The canopy rails are painted with the first and last Freelancer crews lost in the Vietnam War. First crew lost on the left side, last crew lost on the right.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot (Serial No. 4115), painted as 4048, restoration project.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI Midget (Serial No. 1A09212), Reg. No. N9012.
(Author Photos)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF Fishbed (Serial No. 760507), 507, Hungarian Air Force markings.
(Author Photo)
North American SNJ-5 Texan (BuNo. 90725), Reg. No. N32464, USN.
(Author Photos)
North American B-25J Mitchell (Serial No. 43-35972), Reg. No. N125AZ.
(Author Photos)
North American P-51D-30-NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-74404), c/n 122-40944, "Stang", Reg. No. NL151RJ.
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 1/2-scale replica (Serial No. 420473), Reg. No. N47DJ.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Schweizer TG-3A Glider (Serial No. 18).
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Sikorsky H-19/S-55 Chickasaw (Serial No. 54-1416), Reg. No. N6735.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
Stinson L-5E Sentinel (Serial No. 76-3410), Reg. No. N9158B.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Author Photo)
Stinson SR-10G (Serial No. 3-5838), Reg. No. N2330, Daniel F. Neuman.
Swartz Gene Titan T-51 Mustang, ¾-scale (Serial No. M03XXXSOHK0021), Reg. No. N5110.
Mesa, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, 5835 S Sossaman Rd., 85212. 30 miles Southeast of Phoenix. The airport stands on the site of former Williams Air Force Base, an active USAAF and USAF training base from 1941 until its closure in 1993.
(Skytamer.com, John Shupek Photo)
(Tsegi Mike and Desert Viking Photo)
(Alan Wilson Photo)
Northrop T-38A Talon (Serial No. 59-1600), c/n N.5113, Reg. No. N5117. Displayed on a pylon on S. Sossaman Road near the entrance to Williams Gateway Airport. 82nd FTW. This plane was originally located at the entrance of Williams Air Force Base at Williams Field and Power roads, and is on permanent loan from the U.S. Air Force.
Canadair CF-104D Starfighter (Serial No. 583A-5303), Reg. No. N104, in a hangar at this airport.
Mesa, Wingspan Air Museum, Superstition Springs Mall, 6555 E. Southern Ave, Suite 1106, 85206.
Beechcraft UC-45J Expeditor (Serial No.).
Cessna UC-78 Bobcat (Serial No.).
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Serial No.).
(Author Photo)
Lockheed/Vega PV-2 Harpoon, (Serial No. 15-1473), USN (BuNo. 37507), Reg. No. N86492, C/N 15-1473.
Lockheed/Vega PV-2 Harpoon (Serial No. 37129), Reg. No. N7268C, C/N 15-1095.
Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (Serial No.).
Vultee BT-13A Valiant (Serial No.).
Vultee BT-15 Valiant (Serial No.).
Okla City, AZ 85015.
Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor (Serial No. 8329), Reg. No. N6262C.
