North American Aviation P-51D Mustang “Sierra Sue II”
The P-51D Mustang, Sierra Sue II combined speed, range, and firepower—making it one of the most effective fighters of World [...]
Boeing (Stearman) E75/PT-13D “Kaydet”
The Boeing Stearman Model 75 is perhaps one of the best-known biplanes of all time. Manufacturer Boeing Model E75/PT-13D “Kaydet” [...]
BOEING B-17 “FLYING FORTRESS”
The B-17 Flying Fortress, “Fuddy Duddy,” was used as a VIP transport in the Pacific at the end of World War II. [...]
CESSNA O-1E “BIRDDOG”
The Birddog was first built in 1950 by the Cessna Aircraft Company, as a reconnaissance plane for the U.S. Army. Between 1950 [...]
DOUGLAS A-26 “INVADER”
The Invader fought in more wars than any other aircraft type of its era. Americans flew the attack bomber in [...]
DOUGLAS C-47 “SKYTRAIN” OR “DAKOTA”
Lyon Air Museum’s C-47 Dakota, recently christened “Willa Dean,” has had a long and successful service life. Transferred from the USAAF to [...]
DOUGLAS DC-3 “FLAGSHIP ORANGE COUNTY”
The DC-3 airliner was not only comfortable and reliable, it also made air transportation profitable. American Airlines’ C.R. Smith said [...]
NORTH AMERICAN AT-6/SNJ-6
The North American Aviation T-6 Texan was a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States [...]
NORTH AMERICAN B-25 “MITCHELL”
Named after the controversial champion of U.S. Airpower, General “Billy” Mitchell, the B-25 is best known for the April 18, 1942 [...]