- Views: 1695
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
The oldest C-131 Samaritan operated by the USAF with the Wright-Patterson based 4950th Test Wing.
- Views: 1851
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
The oldest C-131 Samaritan operated by the USAF with the Wright-Patterson based 4950th Test Wing, she was much modified with an enlarged nose as well as much fuselage stiffening. She later became N743VS on the civil register.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: North American F-100F Super Sabre
- Registration: 56-3812 (cn 243-88)
- Views: 2074
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
An interesting find at AMARC in late 1989, it appeared as if this ex. Air National Guard 'Hun' was being prepared for conversion to QF-100F drone standard. She eventually ended up on display at Duncan AZ, one of the few lucky Huns which were not shot out
- Views: 2597
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California February 23, 1993
Then operated by the 412th TW based at Edwards AFB, this was the first AC-130U Hercules gunship (based upon the C-130H airframe). She was on display at the 1993 Open House and according to some sources is now operated by the 4th SOS.
- Views: 2754
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California February 23, 1993
Impressive art! Then operated by the 412th TW based at Edwards AFB, this was the first AC-130U Hercules gunship (based upon the C-130H airframe). She was on display at the 1993 Open House and according to some sources is now operated by the 4th SOS.
- Views: 1952
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California February 23, 1993
Then operated by the 412th TW based at Edwards AFB, this was the first AC-130U Hercules gunship (based upon the C-130H airframe). She was on display at the 1993 Open House and according to some sources is now operated by the 4th SOS.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: Lockheed NC-141A Starlifter (L-300)
- Registration: 61-2775 (cn 300-6001)
- Views: 1540
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
The very first Lockheed Starlifter and one of only four which were not converted to the stretched C-141B standard. She was on display at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: Lockheed NC-141A Starlifter (L-300)
- Registration: 61-2775 (cn 300-6001)
- Views: 1795
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
The very first Lockheed Starlifter and one of only four which were not converted to the stretched C-141B standard. She was on display at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: Boeing EC-135E Stratolifter (717-157)
- Registration: 60-0374 (cn 18149)
- Views: 2378
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
Superb nose art on the EC-135E ARIA (Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft) at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: Boeing EC-135E Stratolifter (717-157)
- Registration: 60-0374 (cn 18149)
- Views: 1652
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
Standing out from the air show crowds at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House, the EC-135E ARIA (Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft).
- Views: 1964
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
The warning signs indicate that this 'Hun' has been converted to QF-100F drone standard. Interestingly there appears to be some artwork on the inside of the nose wheel door.
- Air Force: USA - NASA
- Aircraft: Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
- Registration: 61-7971 / 832 (cn 2022) Aircraft Info
- Views: 2128
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
Former USAF SR-71A Blackbird or 'Habu' 61-7971 was reactivated for use by NASA and was on display at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - NASA
- Aircraft: Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
- Registration: 61-7971 / 832 (cn 2022) Aircraft Info
- Views: 2226
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
Former USAF SR-71A Blackbird or 'Habu' 61-7971 was reactivated for use by NASA and was on display at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - NASA
- Aircraft: Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
- Registration: 61-7971 / 832 (cn 2022) Aircraft Info
- Views: 1998
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
Former USAF SR-71A Blackbird or 'Habu' 61-7971 was reactivated for use by NASA and was on display at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - NASA
- Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
- Registration: N846NA / 846 (cn 0023/B006) Aircraft Info
- Views: 2044
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
The normally brutish looking F/A-18 Hornet looks positively sleek in NASA markings. She originally flew with the USN as Bu.No 161355 and was converted to replace the elderly NASA TF-104G Starfighter chase aircraft.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit
- Registration: 82-1069 (cn 1004/AV-4)
- Views: 1915
- Location: Edwards - AFB (EDW / KEDW) , USA - California October 23, 1993
The fourth B-2 'Spirit' constructed, she was on display in the main hangar at the 1993 Edwards AFB Open House.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II
- Registration: 66-7560 / AL (cn 2101) Aircraft Info
- Views: 2352
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
Formerly operated by the 160th TFS / 187th TFG Alabama ANG out of Dannelly Field, Montgomerey, this 'Rhino' had been replaced in service by the F-16 just a year earlier. One source states that she left AMARC to be used by the US Army at Laquey, MO.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II
- Registration: 66-0229 (cn 1885) Aircraft Info
- Views: 1775
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
Previously operated by the 127th TFTS / 184th TFTG Kansas ANG 'Jayhawks' out of McConnell AFB, this F-4D entered AMARC in 1987 when replaced by the F-16A/B. She has since been marked as SOC, presumably scrapped.
- Views: 2278
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
Formerly operated by the 67th TRW out of Bergstrom AFB this RF-4C was about to enter AMARC.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: North American F-100F Super Sabre
- Registration: 56-3911 (cn 243-187)
- Views: 1727
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
One of the few 'Huns' left in AMARC in late 1989, this F-100F still wears the markings of her last operator, the 128th TFS / 116th TFW Georgia ANG based at Dobbins AFB near Atlanta.
- Air Force: USA - Air Force
- Aircraft: North American F-100F Super Sabre
- Registration: 56-3773 (cn 243-49)
- Views: 1872
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
An interesting find at AMARC in late 1989, it appeared as if this ex. Air National Guard 'Hun' was being prepared for conversion to QF-100F drone standard. She went on to become AD-409 with the 475th WEG
- Views: 1669
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
This F-4S was last operated by VF-202, a Reserve unit based at Dallas TX. Her Texas state markings on her tail fin rudder are a sharp contrast to her otherwise drab light grey colours.
- Views: 1679
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
Still wearing the markings of her previous operator, VF-161 'Chargers', which was based at NAS Atsugi, Japan, this F-4S is being prepared for 'bagging'; this was a not very successful method of preserving stored aircraft at AMARC.
- Views: 1934
- Location: Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (DMA / KDMA) , USA - Arizona November 4, 1989
This former VMFA-235 F-4S had been in store at AMARC for only a year when photographed in late 1989 and she was being prepared to be 'bagged' ie. wrapped in a PVC storage bag.