The Snapshots in Time Collection

Gallery: Part 5

Postwar American aviation is surveyed here through the B-57 Canberra, the F-84F Thunderstreak, the F-100 Super Sabre, and the Navy's first operational jet fighter, the McDonnell FH-1 Phantom. Views of B-25 Mitchells in flight and the outsized Aero Spacelines Guppy loading a rocket stage link the World War II generation to the Apollo program.

Boeing C-97/KC-97 Stratofreighter (Serial 0-92590), U.S. Air Force, Taxiing on Runway

Boeing C-97/KC-97 Stratofreighter (Serial 0-92590), U.S. Air Force, Taxiing on Runway

Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter/KC-97 Stratotanker, Serial 22762, on Airfield Ramp, U.S. Air Force

Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter/KC-97 Stratotanker, Serial 22762, on Airfield Ramp, U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-97/C-97 Stratofreighter on Airfield Ramp, Tail Number 80397 (Cold War Era)

U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-97/C-97 Stratofreighter on Airfield Ramp, Tail Number 80397 (Cold War Era)

Martin B-57 Canberra (Serial 33850, '311'), U.S. Air Force, on Airfield Ramp

Martin B-57 Canberra (Serial 33850, '311'), U.S. Air Force, on Airfield Ramp

Front View of Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft (Martin B-57 Canberra-type) on Airfield Ramp

Front View of Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft (Martin B-57 Canberra-type) on Airfield Ramp

Martin B-57 Canberra (Tail No. -3564), U.S. Air Force, Front Three-Quarter View on Ramp

Martin B-57 Canberra (Tail No. -3564), U.S. Air Force, Front Three-Quarter View on Ramp

The Boeing B-47E Stratojet Medium Bomber in Flight

The Boeing B-47E Stratojet Medium Bomber in Flight

Boeing B-52A Stratofortress (Tail No. 3386) Landing with Drag Chute Deployed

Boeing B-52A Stratofortress (Tail No. 3386) Landing with Drag Chute Deployed

USAF Swept-Wing Jet Fighter in Flight (Republic F-84F Thunderstreak), 1950s

USAF Swept-Wing Jet Fighter in Flight (Republic F-84F Thunderstreak), 1950s

McDonnell FD-1/FH-1 Phantom 'THE PHANTOM' (BuNo 48236), U.S. Navy, on Ramp

McDonnell FD-1/FH-1 Phantom 'THE PHANTOM' (BuNo 48236), U.S. Navy, on Ramp

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63752), Two-Seat Variant, in Flight Above Clouds

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63752), Two-Seat Variant, in Flight Above Clouds

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (Serial 42281) in Banking Dive Over Mountainous Terrain (Print in Inverted Orientation)

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (Serial 42281) in Banking Dive Over Mountainous Terrain (Print in Inverted Orientation)

U.S. Air Force Delta-Wing Interceptor in Steep Climb

U.S. Air Force Delta-Wing Interceptor in Steep Climb

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63793, Tail Code FW-793) in Banking Flight Above Cloud Cover

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63793, Tail Code FW-793) in Banking Flight Above Cloud Cover

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63789, Tail Code FW-789) on Landing/Takeoff Roll

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63789, Tail Code FW-789) on Landing/Takeoff Roll

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63122, Tail Code FW-122) in Steep Climbing Attitude

North American F-100 Super Sabre (Serial 63122, Tail Code FW-122) in Steep Climbing Attitude

North American F-86D Sabre Dog All-Weather Interceptor (Serial 41231, FU-231) in Level Flight Above Clouds

North American F-86D Sabre Dog All-Weather Interceptor (Serial 41231, FU-231) in Level Flight Above Clouds

Aero Spacelines Guppy Outsize-Cargo Aircraft with Cylindrical Cargo Section on Loading Trailer

Aero Spacelines Guppy Outsize-Cargo Aircraft with Cylindrical Cargo Section on Loading Trailer

Aero Spacelines 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize Cargo Aircraft on the Ramp

Aero Spacelines 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize Cargo Aircraft on the Ramp

Aero Spacelines 'Guppy' Outsized-Cargo Aircraft with Hinged Nose Open, Early 1960s

Aero Spacelines 'Guppy' Outsized-Cargo Aircraft with Hinged Nose Open, Early 1960s

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize-Cargo Transport on Airport Ramp

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize-Cargo Transport on Airport Ramp

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft with Swing-Tail Open During Rocket Stage Loading Operation

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft with Swing-Tail Open During Rocket Stage Loading Operation

Rear View of Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft with Swing-Tail Fully Open, Cargo Loading Trailer in Position

Rear View of Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft with Swing-Tail Fully Open, Cargo Loading Trailer in Position

Aero Spacelines Guppy-Series Outsize Cargo Aircraft on Approach

Aero Spacelines Guppy-Series Outsize Cargo Aircraft on Approach

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Registration N1024V, Ramp Side Profile with Maintenance Scaffolding

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Registration N1024V, Ramp Side Profile with Maintenance Scaffolding

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize Cargo Aircraft on Airfield Ramp

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize Cargo Aircraft on Airfield Ramp

Aero Spacelines Guppy Outsize Cargo Aircraft with Nose Section Open for Loading

Aero Spacelines Guppy Outsize Cargo Aircraft with Nose Section Open for Loading

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Front Three-Quarter View, 'Largest Airplane in the World' Fuselage Marking

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Front Three-Quarter View, 'Largest Airplane in the World' Fuselage Marking

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Swing-Tail Open Showing Cylindrical Cargo Bore

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Swing-Tail Open Showing Cylindrical Cargo Bore

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize-Cargo Transport, Ramp View with Automobile for Scale

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize-Cargo Transport, Ramp View with Automobile for Scale

Aero Spacelines Guppy-Series Outsized Cargo Aircraft Loading a Rocket Stage, 1960s

Aero Spacelines Guppy-Series Outsized Cargo Aircraft Loading a Rocket Stage, 1960s

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize Cargo Aircraft on Ramp, June 1963

Aero Spacelines B-377PG 'Pregnant Guppy' Outsize Cargo Aircraft on Ramp, June 1963

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Dated 6-13-63, Photo Reference 920-149 B

Aero Spacelines Guppy Aircraft, Dated 6-13-63, Photo Reference 920-149 B

Twin-Engine, Twin-Tail U.S. Military Aircraft (Pre-WWII/Early WWII Era), Ramp View -- Filed as 'B-21'

Twin-Engine, Twin-Tail U.S. Military Aircraft (Pre-WWII/Early WWII Era), Ramp View -- Filed as 'B-21'

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber Taxiing at Douglas Aircraft Facility

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber Taxiing at Douglas Aircraft Facility

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344) in Level Flight Over Water

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344) in Level Flight Over Water

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 112436) in Steep Banking Turn Above Clouds

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 112436) in Steep Banking Turn Above Clouds

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber on Snow-Covered Airfield Ramp, World War II Era

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber on Snow-Covered Airfield Ramp, World War II Era

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber in Flight, Serial 265199

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber in Flight, Serial 265199

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber in Flight, Front Three-Quarter View, Landing Gear Extended

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber in Flight, Front Three-Quarter View, Landing Gear Extended

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344), Rear Three-Quarter View Over Water

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344), Rear Three-Quarter View Over Water

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344), Low-Altitude Flight Along Coastline

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344), Low-Altitude Flight Along Coastline

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344) in Close Formation, Chase Plane Propeller in Foreground

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber (Serial 02344) in Close Formation, Chase Plane Propeller in Foreground

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber on Airfield Ramp

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber on Airfield Ramp

Archival Caption Card / Photo Verso: North American B-25J Mitchell Bomber, Reference 'A-5'

Archival Caption Card / Photo Verso: North American B-25J Mitchell Bomber, Reference 'A-5'

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber in Flight, Tail No. 112823 - WWII Era

North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber in Flight, Tail No. 112823 - WWII Era

North American B-45 Tornado Jet Bomber in Flight Over Mountain Range

North American B-45 Tornado Jet Bomber in Flight Over Mountain Range

Boeing B-50 Superfortress Heavy Bomber on Takeoff/Approach - USAF

Boeing B-50 Superfortress Heavy Bomber on Takeoff/Approach - USAF

Verso of Official Boeing Airplane Company Publicity Photograph - Photo Credit Stamp

Verso of Official Boeing Airplane Company Publicity Photograph - Photo Credit Stamp

Boeing NB-52 Mothership Carrying North American X-15 Research Aircraft - Edwards AFB

Boeing NB-52 Mothership Carrying North American X-15 Research Aircraft - Edwards AFB

Project: 218474