Warplanes of the USA: Virginia, Historic Photos
Virginia Warplanes
(Bill Larkins Photos)
Republic P-47 Thunderbolts, Virginia Air National Guard visiting Las Vegas, 1950.
(Bill Larkins Photo)
Douglas B-26 Invader, Virginia Air National Guard visiting Las Vegas, 1950.
(Mike Freer, Touchdown Aviation Photos)
Republic F-105D Thunderchief, 149th TFS/192nd TFG Virginia Air National Guard based at Byrd IAP, Richmond, Virginia.
(Don S. Montgomery, USN Photo)
Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D-10-CV Corsair II (Serial No. 71-0333), 149th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 192nd Tactical Fighter Group, Virginia Air National Guard, 1990.
(TSgt. Dave Buttner, USAF Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon, 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, 2003.
(USGOV-PD Photo)
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (Serial No. 86-0244),149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, 1996. This aircraft is painted in Second World War 328th Fighter Squadron markings the unit wore while stationed at RAF Bodney, England during the war. The predecessor 328th FS was part of the 352d Fighter Group, the “Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney”.
(Tech Sgt. Ben Bloker, USAF Photo)
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors, 27th Fighter Squadron, and 41st Flight Test Squadron flying in formation with General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcons, 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, during a training mission off the coast of Virginia on 30 March 2006.
(USAF Photo)
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (Serial No. 04-4082) from the 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Virginia. This aircraft is painted with a temporary "Blue Nose" decoration which duplicates the P-51D flown by Major George Preddy during the Second World War while he was commander of the 328th FS from which the 192nd FW was derived. Note that the F-22A has the "FF" tail code of the 1st Fighter Wing and not the "VA" tail code of the Virginia Air National Guard, 2007.
(USAF Photo)
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (Serial No. 04-4082) from the 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Virginia.
(Lance Cpl. Dan T. Le, USMC Photo)
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor, 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing.
North America is replete in aviation history, both military and civilian. The sheer size of the United States dictated an early interest in air defense and profoundly influenced the nation's dependence on air travel. It is no wonder that the United States developed as an ”air-faring” nation. A large part of the leadership that contributed to that development can be traced to America's Air Force. Indeed, its proud military heritage is embodied in the dedicated individuals who have served and continue to do so - and in the marvelous aircraft they have flown.
The preservation and public display of these aircraft is a labor of love for many, including the editor of this book. If you are an enthusiast of military aviation history, or one with a passing interest who simply wishes to learn more, you will find a wealth of information in these well-researched pages.
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