The Snapshots in Time Collection

Gallery: Part 3

Wartime fighters, captured enemy aircraft, and postwar experimental types share this selection, from the radar-equipped P-61 Black Widow and Bell P-63 Kingcobra to a Luftwaffe trainer marked for U.S. technical evaluation. Later images carry the story forward to the F-84 Thunderjet, the TF-86 transonic trainer, and the rocket-powered X-15 at the edge of space.

Lockheed P-38 Lightning Twin-Boom Fighter, Head-On Ground View with Ground Crew

Lockheed P-38 Lightning Twin-Boom Fighter, Head-On Ground View with Ground Crew

U.S. Army Cessna L-19 "Bird Dog" Liaison Aircraft, Serial 112116, on Airfield Ramp

U.S. Army Cessna L-19 "Bird Dog" Liaison Aircraft, Serial 112116, on Airfield Ramp

U.S. Army Air Corps Twin-Engine Light Transport Aircraft on Airfield Ramp, November 1939

U.S. Army Air Corps Twin-Engine Light Transport Aircraft on Airfield Ramp, November 1939

Curtiss P-36 Hawk Fighter Aircraft, Official Ramp Photograph

Curtiss P-36 Hawk Fighter Aircraft, Official Ramp Photograph

U.S. Navy North American T-28 Trojan Trainer on Flight Line, 6 May 1957

U.S. Navy North American T-28 Trojan Trainer on Flight Line, 6 May 1957

Republic F-84 Thunderjet, Front Three-Quarter View, U.S. Air Force Ramp

Republic F-84 Thunderjet, Front Three-Quarter View, U.S. Air Force Ramp

North American XFJ-1 Fury Prototype, Port Side View, August 21, 1946

North American XFJ-1 Fury Prototype, Port Side View, August 21, 1946

Douglas A-1 Skyraider, U.S. Air Force Markings, Serial 0-21242, on Snow-Covered Ramp with Full Underwing Ordnance Load

Douglas A-1 Skyraider, U.S. Air Force Markings, Serial 0-21242, on Snow-Covered Ramp with Full Underwing Ordnance Load

Bell P-63 Kingcobra Fighter Aircraft on Ramp, World War II

Bell P-63 Kingcobra Fighter Aircraft on Ramp, World War II

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender Experimental Pusher-Configuration Fighter, USAAF Serial 42-78847

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender Experimental Pusher-Configuration Fighter, USAAF Serial 42-78847

Northrop P-61 Black Widow Night Fighter, Ground Profile View, Tail Number 11210

Northrop P-61 Black Widow Night Fighter, Ground Profile View, Tail Number 11210

Twin-Engine US Army Air Forces Trainer Aircraft '92A' on Ramp, ca. Early 1940s

Twin-Engine US Army Air Forces Trainer Aircraft '92A' on Ramp, ca. Early 1940s

U.S. Army Air Corps Basic Trainer 'T-92A' (North American BT-9/BT-14 Type), Low Pass Over Runway

U.S. Army Air Corps Basic Trainer 'T-92A' (North American BT-9/BT-14 Type), Low Pass Over Runway

Twin-Engine Lockheed Hudson-Type Patrol Bomber, Likely Royal Canadian Air Force, Winter Ramp

Twin-Engine Lockheed Hudson-Type Patrol Bomber, Likely Royal Canadian Air Force, Winter Ramp

Captured German Aircraft, U.S. Foreign Evaluation 'FE-4810', Bearing Luftwaffe Markings

Captured German Aircraft, U.S. Foreign Evaluation 'FE-4810', Bearing Luftwaffe Markings

Captured German Junkers Ju 88 Twin-Engine Bomber, Luftwaffe Markings, Front Three-Quarter View

Captured German Junkers Ju 88 Twin-Engine Bomber, Luftwaffe Markings, Front Three-Quarter View

North American XB-28 Dragon Prototype Bomber, Side View, Factory Airfield

North American XB-28 Dragon Prototype Bomber, Side View, Factory Airfield

German Luftwaffe Twin-Engine Aircraft on Airfield, WWII

German Luftwaffe Twin-Engine Aircraft on Airfield, WWII

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in Climbing Turn, Dramatic Night/Low-Light Sky with Contrails

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in Climbing Turn, Dramatic Night/Low-Light Sky with Contrails

American Single-Engine Fighter Aircraft in Flight, WWII (Tail No. 4-7318)

American Single-Engine Fighter Aircraft in Flight, WWII (Tail No. 4-7318)

Verso/Reverse Side Annotation: 'P-40 N' (Curtiss P-40N Warhawk Identification Label)

Verso/Reverse Side Annotation: 'P-40 N' (Curtiss P-40N Warhawk Identification Label)

Bell P-39 Airacobra Fighter, Tail Number 2104958, on Flight Line

Bell P-39 Airacobra Fighter, Tail Number 2104958, on Flight Line

Verso/Reverse Side Annotation: 'Curtiss P-40 N - 5-26-43'

Verso/Reverse Side Annotation: 'Curtiss P-40 N - 5-26-43'

Four F-86 Sabre Jets in Echelon Climb, Air National Guard

Four F-86 Sabre Jets in Echelon Climb, Air National Guard

Captured German Luftwaffe Aircraft (likely Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka'), Rear Three-Quarter View, U.S. Technical Evaluation

Captured German Luftwaffe Aircraft (likely Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka'), Rear Three-Quarter View, U.S. Technical Evaluation

North American X-15 Rocket Research Aircraft in Flight, Tail Number 66671, with Cloud-Deck Shadow

North American X-15 Rocket Research Aircraft in Flight, Tail Number 66671, with Cloud-Deck Shadow

Captured German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Fighter Aircraft, Ground View, World War II Era

Captured German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Fighter Aircraft, Ground View, World War II Era

Blohm & Voss Bv 141 Asymmetric Reconnaissance Aircraft, Captured German Type, Ground View

Blohm & Voss Bv 141 Asymmetric Reconnaissance Aircraft, Captured German Type, Ground View

Captured German Messerschmitt Bf 108 'Taifun' Liaison Aircraft at a Camouflaged Airfield, WWII

Captured German Messerschmitt Bf 108 'Taifun' Liaison Aircraft at a Camouflaged Airfield, WWII

Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete Fighter-Bomber Under German Luftwaffe Markings, Serial M.M.97919

Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete Fighter-Bomber Under German Luftwaffe Markings, Serial M.M.97919

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber on Airfield Ramp, Tail No. 02344

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber on Airfield Ramp, Tail No. 02344

Waco CG-4A Combat Glider on Airfield, Tail Number 55587

Waco CG-4A Combat Glider on Airfield, Tail Number 55587

North American F-86 Sabre Jet Fighter, 'Maryland' Air National Guard Markings, Tail No. 0-31375

North American F-86 Sabre Jet Fighter, 'Maryland' Air National Guard Markings, Tail No. 0-31375

NASA Saturn V Launch Vehicle on Mobile Launcher, Crawlerway Transport to Pad

NASA Saturn V Launch Vehicle on Mobile Launcher, Crawlerway Transport to Pad

Douglas AD Skyraider, U.S. Navy Single-Engine Attack Aircraft, Ground Portrait

Douglas AD Skyraider, U.S. Navy Single-Engine Attack Aircraft, Ground Portrait

Civilian-Registered North American B-25 Mitchell 'N1203' — 20th Century-Fox Promotional Aircraft

Civilian-Registered North American B-25 Mitchell 'N1203' — 20th Century-Fox Promotional Aircraft

Nose Art Detail, B-25 'Deluxe Tour' Cinerama Camera Aircraft — Darryl F. Zanuck / 20th Century-Fox Production

Nose Art Detail, B-25 'Deluxe Tour' Cinerama Camera Aircraft — Darryl F. Zanuck / 20th Century-Fox Production

'Spirit of St. Louis' Tribute Flight Aircraft Nose Art with World Route Map and Crew Roster

'Spirit of St. Louis' Tribute Flight Aircraft Nose Art with World Route Map and Crew Roster

Tail Section Detail, Civilian B-25 'N1203' at North American Aviation's 'Home of the X-15' Facility

Tail Section Detail, Civilian B-25 'N1203' at North American Aviation's 'Home of the X-15' Facility

North American TF-86 Sabre 'Transonic Trainer' Prototype, Serial 31228, Taking Off

North American TF-86 Sabre 'Transonic Trainer' Prototype, Serial 31228, Taking Off

North American TF-86 Sabre 'Transonic Trainer,' Serial 31228 / FU-228, Taxiing with Crew

North American TF-86 Sabre 'Transonic Trainer,' Serial 31228 / FU-228, Taxiing with Crew

North American NA-50 Export Fighter Prototype/Production Aircraft, Foreign Roundel Markings

North American NA-50 Export Fighter Prototype/Production Aircraft, Foreign Roundel Markings

North American NA-50 Export Fighter, Front Quarter View, Foreign Roundel Markings

North American NA-50 Export Fighter, Front Quarter View, Foreign Roundel Markings

Replica WWI German Fokker Biplane Fighter, 'N6268,' Skull-and-Crossbones Nose Art, Film Production Context

Replica WWI German Fokker Biplane Fighter, 'N6268,' Skull-and-Crossbones Nose Art, Film Production Context

Composite Photo: F-86 Sabre Jet and Novelty 'Flying Bicycle' Aircraft

Composite Photo: F-86 Sabre Jet and Novelty 'Flying Bicycle' Aircraft

North American P-51 Mustang Fighter Aircraft, Nose No. 102, on Ramp (8x10 Archival Print)

North American P-51 Mustang Fighter Aircraft, Nose No. 102, on Ramp (8x10 Archival Print)

North American P-51 Mustang in Flight, Tail Number 414886

North American P-51 Mustang in Flight, Tail Number 414886

North American P-51 Mustang, Checkerboard Tail Markings, Serial 411907

North American P-51 Mustang, Checkerboard Tail Markings, Serial 411907

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