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Consolidated XBY-1
Photograph of a United States Navy Consolidated XBY-1 (Fleetster Model 18) aircraft (tail number 8921) parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s. Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Consolidated XBY-1."Inscription on verso: "Consolidated Fleetster XBY-1 bomber. Note the side cradled so that bombs may be pushed through opening in which man is standing."Inscription underneath…
[1959 World Congress of Flight, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1959]
Film footage of the 1959 World Congress of Flight, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1959. The footage contains brief clips of military aircraft and spectators at the event. Scenes include aircraft taking off, in flight, demonstrating weapons, and performing aerial refueling maneuvers. Also featured are aerobatic performances by the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds in F-100 Super Sabres, and the U.S. Navy's Blue…
Richard Gordon oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Richard F. "Dick" Gordon and interviewer Jake Schultz, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, April 18, 2017.
[Aircraft taking off from USS Kitty Hawk]
Photograph of an unidentified aircraft taking off from the deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), circa 1969-1972. Several other aircraft are parked on the deck. Models include the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II and Vought A-7 Corsair II.
[McDonnell F-4  Phantom II taking off from USS Kitty Hawk]
Photograph of a McDonnell F-4 Phantom II aircraft taking off from the deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), circa 1969-1972. Several other aircraft are parked on the deck. Models include the Vought A-7 Corsair II, Grumman A-6 Intruder, and McDonnell F-4 Phantom II.
[McDonnell F-4  Phantom II in flight near USS Kitty Hawk]
Photograph of a McDonnell F-4 Phantom II aircraft in flight near the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), circa 1969-1972. Several other aircraft are parked on the deck. Models include the Vought A-7 Corsair II, Grumman A-6 Intruder, and McDonnell F-4 Phantom II.
[McDonnell F-4  Phantom II taking off from USS Kitty Hawk]
Photograph of a McDonnell F-4 Phantom II aircraft taking off from the deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), circa 1969-1972. Several other aircraft are parked on the deck. Models include the Vought A-7 Corsair II and McDonnell F-4 Phantom II.
Curtiss XF8C-7
Photograph of a United States Navy Curtiss XF8C-7 (XO2C-2, O2C-2, Helldiver Cyclone Command, Helldiver A-4) aircraft (tail number 8845) parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s. The fuselage text indicates that the aircraft is attached to Naval Air Station Anacostia. Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Curtiss XF8C-7." Typed caption on verso: "Curtiss Navy Command…
Curtiss XF8C-7
Photograph of a United States Navy Curtiss XF8C-7 (XO2C-2, O2C-2, Helldiver Cyclone Command, Helldiver A-4) aircraft (partial tail number 88[?]) parked by a building, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Curtiss XF8C-7."Typed caption on verso: "Curtiss Navy Command Helldiver. Model XF8C-7. Wright Cyclone 575. M-18. M2CLB."Inscription underneath photograph…
Consolidated NY-2
Photograph of a United States Navy Consolidated NY-2 (Husky) aircraft (tail number 7974) parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Consolidated NY-2."Typed caption on verso: "Consolidated Navy Trainer Model NY-2. Wright J5A 225. M20LB. M-18."Stamped on verso: "Fred Fritz Bamberger."Item from page 36 of the LeRoy Milliren National Air…