Concorde SST is the world’s only supersonic transport. It achieved Mach 2 speed (1,354 mph), setting a record during flight from London to New York in just over 3 hours. The Concorde was conceived during a time when the world rose to accept bold challenges such as the pledge “to land a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.” Both the Concorde’s maiden flight and the first moon landing occurred in 1969.
“Fat Albert” is the Blue Angels’ iconic support aircraft, a specially modified Lockheed C-130 Hercules®. Fat Albert is a crucial part of the Blue Angels' operation, transporting equipment, spares, and personnel between air shows. Built for rugged versatility, the C-130® is capable of operating from rough, unprepared airstrips. The C-130® is the longest continuously produced military aircraft, having achieved 70 years of production in 2024.
The Fairchild F-27 was a popular commercial airliner from the 1950s through the 1980s during which time it became the mainstay of regional airlines across the U.S. and Europe. The F-27 could hold 48 passengers and was powered by Rolls-Royce Dart Engines. The original version of the plane was the Dutch engineered Fokker F27.
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a 4-engine turboprop military transport aircraft specifically designed to operate from rough, dirt strips. This capability allows the C-130 to transport troops and supplies to remote areas. The plane first entered service with the U.S. in 1956 and is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. The C-130 is the longest continuously produced military aircraft, having achieved 70 years of production in 2024.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon® is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon® is a light weight, single engine fighter jet capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. It was first produced by General Dynamics™, Lockheed Martin® and various licensed manufacturers. It is the most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service today and has been used by the air forces of more than 25 countries.
The B-52 Stratofortress™ is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. It was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. The B-52 has been a mainstay of the United States Air Force since 1955 and is expected to remain in service through 2050. The bomber can carry up to 70,000 pounds of weapons and has a combat range of around 8,800 miles.
On 14 October 1947, the Bell X-1 rocket powered experimental aircraft, piloted by the legendary test pilot, Chuck Yeager, became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. To accomplish this feat, the aircraft was air-launched at 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) from the belly of a WWII bomber. In tribute to his wife, Yeager named the airplane "Glamorous Glennis".
The MiG-15 is a single-seat, single-engine Soviet jet fighter, built by the Russian aerospace and defense company, Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG). It was used extensively in combat during the Korean War (1950–53). When first introduced into the Korean war, the United States was shocked by the plane’s speed, climbing ability, and high operating ceiling. In response, the United States hurried to deliver the new F-86 Sabre jet in order to reestablish U.S. air supremacy in the war.
The most capable carrier based fighter-bomber of World War II featured the largest engine available at the time: the 2,000 hp, 18-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial. It was the first US warplane to exceed 400 mph in level flight. The plane featured an unusual inverted gull wing to keep the undercarriage short while allowing the use of the large diameter propeller demanded by the powerful engine.
Was a long-range, Mach 3.5+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works® division. It was the first aircraft to be constructed mainly of titanium. At full velocity the airplane surface heats up to over 260°C+ (500 °F). A total of 3,551 missions were flown and not one Blackbird was lost due to enemy military retaliation. Note: Skunk Works is the nickname for Lockheed's Advanced Development Programs. Skunk Works engineers have developed highly advanced, military aircraft, often in secret, since World War II.
This Lockheed Vega 5B monoplane was purchased in 1932 by the famous aviator, Amelia Earhart, who called it her “Little Red Bus”. The plane was powered by a 450 hp engine with a cruise speed of 155 mph. Flying this plane in 1932, Amelia became the first woman to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, and to make a solo nonstop flight across the United States.
The SPAD S.XIII was a World War I French single-seat biplane fighter aircraft that proved to be one of the most capable fighters of the war, as well as one of the most-produced, with 8,472 built. Many celebrated WWI pilots flew the SPAD XIII including America's highest scoring ace, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
The Sopwith Camel is a British World War I single-seat biplane fighter aircraft introduced on the Western Front in 1917. Unmatched in its maneuverability, it achieved more aerial victories than any other allied aircraft during the war. Also, the legendary WWI ace, Snoopy, flew this plane in his many dog fights against The Red Baron.