Monday, April 9, 2012

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force: McDonnell Aircraft

By Fred Harl
A trip to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (or as we still call it, "The Air Force Museum") is a must for any aviation enthusiast.  A recent foray into this monolith of military aviation afforded an opportunity to get some updated photos of displays and restoration projects.  Of special interest to The Aero Experience were aircraft produced by St. Louis-based McDonnell Aircraft (later McDonnell Douglas).  Navigating the museum can be a challenge, and lighting is always an issue, but here are some of the aircraft and missiles on display that may be of particular interest to the St. Louis aviation community.


McDonnell XF-85 Goblin No. 1



McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo


McDonnell F-101B Voodoo


McDonnell F-4C Phantom II



McDonnell F-4G Phantom II




McDonnell GAM-72 Quail Decoy Missile



McDonnell F-111A Crew Escape Module


McDonnell Douglas YF-23A Black Widow II ATF


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