PlanesBy: G. VanNada and A. Roark

Wright Flyer (1903)

The Wright Flyer was the first successful powered aircraft, designed and built by the Wright brothers.

Curtiss JN-4 aka ‘Jenny’ (1915)

The Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" was one of a series of "JN" biplanes built by the Curtiss Aero Plane Company of Hammondsport, New York, later the Curtiss Aero Plane and Motor Company.

Aero Marine 39 (1916)

The Aero Marine 39 was an American two-seat training seaplane ordered by the US Navy in 1917 and built by the Aero Marine Plane and Motor Company of Keyport, New Jersey.

Boeing Y1B-20 (1938)

The Boeing Y1B-20 was designed as an improvement on the Boeing XB-15. It was slightly larger than its predecessor, and was intended to use much more powerful engines. It was presented to the Army in early 1938, and two orders were placed soon after.

Fairchild AC-119 Shadow/ Stinger (1945)

The Fairchild AC-119G Shadow and AC-119K Stinger were twin-engine piston-powered gunships developed by the United States during the Vietnam War. They replaced the Douglas AC-47 Spooky and operated alongside the early versions of the AC-130 Spectre gunship.

North American F-100 Super Sabre (1954)

The North American F-100 Super Sabre was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft that served with the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1971 and with the Air National Guard until 1979.

Hughes/MD Helicopters AH-6/Mh-6 Little Bird (1980)

In 1960, the US Army dispensed specifications for a light observation helicopter, which could also be used as a personnel transport aircraft. The helicopter would also need to be capable of escort and attack missions and casualty evacuations.

Kaman K-Max (1994)

The Kaman K-MAX is an American helicopter with intermeshing rotors built by Kaman Aircraft. It is optimized for external load operations, and is able to lift a payload of over 6,000 pounds, which is more than the helicopter's empty weight.

Boeing/ Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche (2004)

The Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche was an advanced five-blade armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter designed for the United States Army.