Warplanes of the USA: New Mexico, Historic Photos
New Mexico Warplanes
(Ken H Photo)
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (Serial No. 05-4097), USAF 7 Fighter Squadron, "Screamin Demons" / 49FW, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, 20 Aug 2010.
(USAAF Photo)
Boeing QB-17 Flying Fortress Drones of the 1st Experimental Guided Missiles Group over New Mexico, in April 1946. The aircraft were in natural aluminum finish with red fuselage and tail stripes. The photo was taken from accompanying DB-17G drone controller aircraft. The drone aircraft are identified as: Douglas/Long Beach B-17G-85-DL Fortress (Serial No. 44-83553), Douglas/Long Beach B-17G-90-DL Fortress (Serial No. 44-83603), Douglas/Long Beach B-17G-90-DL Fortress (Serial No. 44-83588), and Lockheed/Vega B-17G-110-VE Fortress (Serial no. 44-85819).
(USGOV-PD Photo)
Curtiss R–2, 1st Aero Squadron, Signal Corps No. 71, at Columbus, New Mexico, 1915.
(Bill Larkins Photo)
Curtiss SOC-3 Seagull (Serial No. 1135), 3-O-8, from the Battleship USS New Mexico, Feb 1940.
(Australian National Maritime Museum Photo)
Curtiss SOC-3 Seagull floatplane (Serial No.), on the Battleship USS New Mexico, in Sydney Harbour, Australia, on 23 July 1925.
(USN Photo NH 50299)
Curtiss SOC-3 Seagull floatplane mounted on the rear gun turret of the U.S. Navy battleship USS New Mexico (BB-40) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, ca 1935.
(USAF Photo)
North American F-51D-25-NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-73089), 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, being refueled, ca 1948.
(USAF Photo)
North American F-51D-25-NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-63746), 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1947.
(USAF Photo)
North American F-51D-25-NA Mustang fighters from the 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard in flight. The New Mexico Air National Guard flew the F-51 from 1947 to 1953.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
North American F-51H-5-NA Mustang (Serial No. 44-64291), 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1947.
(USAF Photo)
Republic YP-84A-1-RE Thunderjet fighter (Serial No. 45-59483), New Mexico Air National Guard, 1950s.
(USAF Photos)
Lockheed F-80B Shooting Star fighters from the 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1950s.
(USAF Photo)
North American F-100C-25-NA Super Sabre (Serial No. 54-2082) from the 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1960s.
(USAF Photo)
North American Aviation F-100A-1-NA Super Sabre (Serial No. 52-5756), New Mexico Air National Guard, 1961.
(USAF Photo)
North American F-100C-1-NA Super Sabres from the 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1964.
(USAF Photo)
North American F-100C Super Sabre (Serial No. 53-1741), 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, ca 1968.
(SSgt. John M. Collins, USAF Photo)
Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter being refueled from a Lockheed HC-130P Hercules during a chemical warfare training in the vicinity of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on 24 September 1980.
(SSgt. Mark Johnson, USAF Photo)
Sikorsky CH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter from the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing floats on the surface of Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico, as members of a Navy sea-air-land (SEAL) team approach in an inflatable boat during the joint Air Force/Navy special operations exercise "Chili Flag '90", 1 March 1990. The 1550th CCTW was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
(SSgt. Mike Haggerty, USAF Photo)
A trio of U.S. Air Force rescue helicopters in 1988, including a Bell HH-1N Iroquois, a Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, and a Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant flying in formation near the 531st Field Training Detachment's helicopter maintenance school at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 19 Aug 1988.
(USAF Photos)
LTV A-7D Corsair II (Serial No. 70-1048), 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, Bicentennial 1972.
(USAF Photo)
LTV A-7D Corsair II (Serial No. 75-0388), 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1977.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
LTV A-7D-13-CV Corsair II (Serial No. 72-0225), 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, ca 1981.
(Sgt. Thomas Coaxum, USAF Photo)
LTV A-7D Corsair II (Serial No. 71-0335) and (Serial No. 72-0200) from the 188th actical Fighter Squadron, 150th Tactical Fighter Group, New Mexico Air National Guard, 4 July 1983.
(Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation Photo)
LTV A-7K Corsair II (Serial No. 79-0462), 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1 Oct 1992.
(Mike Freer - Touchdown-aviation Photo)
LTV A-7K Corsair II (Serial No. 80-0290), 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, 1987.
(Cory W. Watts Photo)
A German McDonnell Douglas F-4F-55-MC Phantom II, USAF (Serial No. 72-1163), Luftwaffe (Serial No. 37+53) of the 20th Fighter Squadron. The 20th FS was a German U.S. Air Force unit that trained pilots for the F-4 Phantom II. It was based at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, from 1993 to 2004.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
McDonnell Douglas F-4E-58-MC Phantom II (Serial No. 73-1167), 20th Fighter Squadron, Luftwaffe, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, 1994.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
McDonnell Douglas F-4E-58-MC Phantom II (Serial No. 73-1261), 20th Fighter Squadron, Luftwaffe, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, 1994.
(Staff Sgt. Matthew Lohr, USAF Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcons, 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, 2004.
(Adam Wooten Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (Serial No. 85-0408), 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, 2007.
(Staff Sgt. Becky Nelson, USAF Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (Serial No. 87-0243), 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, 2017.
(Rob Schleiffert Photo)
McDonnell F-15A Eagle (Serial No. 77-0082), 9th TFS, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, 21 June 2015.
(Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Photo)
Rockwell B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, releasing chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico during a training mission on 24 Feb 2010.
During the twentieth century, civil and military aviation has played a prominent role in the history and development of New Mexico. Commercial operators have exploited the advantages offered by aircraft to overcome the unique challenges of geography and climate. By virtue of New Mexico's comparative isolation which suited the secrecy of innumerable military projects, a wide variety of military aircraft have been based there through the years. The list of military aircraft types that made up the tapestry of New Mexico aviation is as extensive as the list of legendary figures who have contributed to its amazing history. While most of the military aircraft types no longer grace the airspace over New Mexico, many can be viewed in their former splendor as they stand as gate guards or museum exhibits. This booklet provides a comprehensive guide to where these restored aircraft can be found. Complementing the details concerning aircraft specifications and roles, the author has included many facts. Finally, the descriptions of the recovery, restoration and preservation efforts stand as a tribute to the many volunteers who have devoted time, energy and financial support to ensure this rich heritage is preserved.
This handbook is designed to provide aviation enthusiasts with a simple checklist on where to find retired military aircraft that are preserved in New Mexico.
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