Boeing CH-47D Chinook “My Old Lady”

58 ViewsThe Boeing CH–47D Chinook “My Old Lady“ is a twin–rotor heavy–lift helicopter. It is a militarized version of the Boeing Vertol Model 107M civil helicopter. The Chinook was designed and first flown in 1962. It has a wide body and a large cargo hold and is capable of carrying up to 55 troops or …

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Burgas Aviation Museum

67 ViewsCaptured by: be-there.eu The museum of aviation is located at the entrance to Burgas Airport. The museum was opened in 2017 and it is a great place for spending leisure time. The exposition includes civil and military aircrafts that were part of the Bulgarian Aviation in the period 1960 – 1996. In the Museum …

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Newark Aviation Museum

69 ViewsNewark Air Museum is an air museum located on a former Royal Air Force station at Winthorpe, near Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England. The museum contains a variety of aircraft. Its address is 45 Lincoln Road. (Wikipedia)

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‎Boeing 737-700(BBJ) PH-GOV Government of the Netherlands

138 ViewsThe Boeing 737-700(BBJ) with the registration number PH-GOV is owned and operated by the Government of the Netherlands. The BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) version of the 737-700 is a luxurious, long-range executive jet capable of carrying up to 19 passengers. The PH-GOV is used primarily for official government travel, and has been in service …

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Hickory Aviation Museum: P-3C

85 ViewsStep inside a U.S. Navy P-3C at the Hickory Aviation Museum. Only a handful of P-3 aircraft are on display and North Carolina is lucky to have one. Created by: channelwalkmedia.com

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New England Patriots vs Houston Texans: F-15 Flyover

45 Views Brady, Gronk open season with 27-20 win over Texans Tom Brady threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, hitting Rob Gronkowski for 123 yards and a score Sunday to lead the defending AFC champion New England Patriots to a 27-20 victory over the Houston Texans. Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER HOU NE TD 11:50 …

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Gulfstream G550

62 Views The Gulfstream G550 is a business jet aircraft produced by General Dynamics’ Gulfstream Aerospace unit in Savannah, Georgia, US. The certification designation is GV-SP. There were 450 Gulfstream G550s in active service as of January 2016. A version with reduced fuel capacity was marketed as the G500. Wikipedia SN: 5045 Range: 7,767.8 mi Top speed: 585 mph Wingspan: 94′ …

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Super Guppy

44 ViewsThe Aero Spacelines Super Guppy is a large, wide-bodied cargo aircraft that was used for hauling outsize cargo components in 1962. It was the successor to the Pregnant Guppy, the first of the Guppy aircraft produced by Aero Spacelines. Five were built in two variants, both of which were colloquially referred to as the …

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Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter

146 ViewsThe capture was done during a temporal expo by Air Museum of Madrid in the city of Gijon. The Northrop F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter and the F-5E and F-5F Tiger II are part of a supersonic light fighter family, initially designed in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. Being smaller and simpler than …

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Logan County Transportation Museum

69 ViewsThe Logan County Transportation Museum addition opened in April 2014. The building was designed by architect Karen Beasley of Beasley Architecture and Design in Bellefontaine. It was designed in the spirit of the Big Four/New York Central Roundhouse railroad that stood in Bellefontaine from the late 1890s to the 1960s. The building was made …

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World War II Glider & Military Museum

134 ViewsThe World War II Glider and Military Museum opened in July 2011, features one of only seven fully-restored CG-4A gliders in the world, as well as extensive military displays. During World War II, the Ford Motor Company’s plant in Kingsford built more Model CG-4A gliders for the United States Army than any other company …

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Boeing 737-130 Prototype

128 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions The Prototype “Baby Boeing” The 737 is the smallest and most popular jetliner in the Boeing airline family. Since 1967, over 8,000 “Baby Boeings” have been built or ordered. The short-haul 737 is dependable, economical and can operate from unprepared grass and gravel runways — making it a popular choice …

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Boeing 727-022

82 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions One of the world’s classic airliners, the Boeing 727 was developed to provide economic low-altitude, high-speed cruising capability. From the time it was first flown, in February of 1963, until production ended in 1984, a total of 1,832 had rolled off factory lines and had seen service with more than …

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Boeing 247D

41 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions The first modern airliner, the Boeing 247 marked the beginning of a new era. Versatile, easy to maneuver, and economical to operate, the 247 quickly outperformed other transports of the period. United Air Lines, which had a monopoly on the production of 247s, was soon outdistancing its competition. This forced …

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Antonov An-2 Colt

273 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions Discover the marvel of the Antonov An-2 Colt, a record-breaking aircraft with a 45-year production run, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. This versatile plane has become a vital resource for developing nations, thanks to its multifunctional design, incredible slow-flight and short takeoff and landing abilities, and …

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Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

135 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions This particular 787, ZA003, was the third Dreamliner built. It first flew on March 14, 2010. In addition to its role in the flight test and certification program, Boeing flew Number 3 to 23 countries during a global showcase of the 787 called the Dream Tour. While on exhibit at …

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Boeing 747-121 Prototype

74 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions The growing worldwide demand for air travel during the 1960s led to the development of the 747, the first “Jumbo Jet.” Merely recalling the early days of the 747 program “brings sweat to the palms of my hands,” Boeing’s then-president, William Allen, said years after the giant aircraft had been …

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Consolidated B-24J Liberator | Collings Foundation

124 ViewsCaptured by: Collings Foundation This plane is the world’s only fully restored and flying Consolidated B-24J Liberator. The restoration took over five years and 97,000+ hours and involved original crew members and builders. Today, she is painted as “Witchcraft” in honor of the veterans of the 8th Air Force, who flew in the European Theater …

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De Havilland Aircraft Museum

75 ViewsCaptured by: VisualImmersion.co.uk The de Havilland Aircraft Museum, formerly the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre, is a volunteer-run aviation museum in London Colney, Hertfordshire, England. (Wikipedia) De Havilland Vampire by Andreas Fjell on Sketchfab Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Solway Aviation Museum

61 ViewsThe Solway Aviation Museum is an independently run aircraft museum located at Carlisle Lake District Airport in Cumbria. (Wikipedia) Captured by: VRImpact Limited Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Concorde

43 ViewsBritish and French aerospace companies collaborated to design and build 20 Concorde aircraft between 1966 and 1979. Flying with Air France and British Airways, the supersonic jets offered a luxurious and speedy trip across the Atlantic for 27 years. Capable of speeds over two times the speed of sound and at altitudes up to …

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Evergreen Air & Space Museum

61 ViewsThe Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is an aviation museum which displays a number of military and civilian aircraft and spacecraft, most notably, the Hughes H-4 Hercules Spruce Goose. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Visiting Media Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Boeing 777

38 ViewsThe Boeing 777 is a family of long-range wide-body twin-engine jet airliners developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Gander Labs and Brian Hawkins Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

112 Views“Flying Fortress” because of its many machine gun mounts. Only a few of these historic aircrafts survive today. In this model, you can explore the entire body of the plane, including the cockpit, bombardier’s seat, radio room, and the fuselage.This particular aircraft was restored to wartime configuration by The Collings Foundation. It is named …

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Boeing B-29 Superfortress

121 ViewsThe Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a heavy bomber used primarily by the United State in both World War II and the Korean War. This particular plane, known as T-Square 54, flew 37 bombing missions with the 87th Bomb Squadron, 498th Bomb Group in World War II and was converted to an aerial refueling tanker …

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Air Ambulance Eurocopter EC135

133 ViewsIntroducing the Airbus Helicopters H135, formerly known as the Eurocopter EC135! This sleek, twin-engine civil light utility helicopter is a true game-changer in the world of aviation. Produced by the renowned Airbus Helicopters, it’s not only capable of flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) but also comes equipped with cutting-edge digital flight controls. Since …

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Royal Air Force Vulcan Bomber

162 ViewsThe Avro Vulcan (later Hawker Siddeley Vulcan from July 1963) is a jet-powered tailless delta wing high-altitude strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984. Aircraft manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company (Avro) designed the Vulcan in response to Specification B.35/46. Of the three V bombers produced, the …

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“Air Force One” Boeing VC-137B

201 ViewsCreated by: Tosolini Productions Embark on an exciting virtual journey through time and discover the fascinating history of SAM 970, the first-ever Presidential jet plane! Designed specifically for President Eisenhower in 1959, this iconic Boeing 707-120 revolutionized presidential travel and brought global diplomacy to new heights. Cruise through the skies as we explore the …

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NASA Shuttle Fuselage Trainer

127 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions The FFT is a full-scale mockup of the space shuttle orbiter — without the wings. It was used as a testbed for upgrades to the shuttle fleet and for astronaut training such as extra-vehicular activity (EVA) and emergency egress. Built at Johnson Space Center in the 1970s, it was the …

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