Two-Dimensional Low-Turbulence Tunnel
Construction of the wood frame for the Two-Dimensional Low-Turbulence Tunnel. The Two-Dimensional Low-Turbulence Tunnel was originally called the Refrigeration or "Ice" tunnel because it was intended to support... More
Boeing XF4B-1, NASA history collection
The XF4B-1 was one of two prototypes of the F4B/P-12 series of Boeing fighter aircraft. This aircraft was evaluated at Langley by the NACA in 1930. NASA Identifier: L4588
USS Macon (ZRS 5) conducts initial operations with
USS Macon (ZRS 5) conducts initial operations with her Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk aircraft, over New Egypt, New Jersey, on July 7, 1933. (Official U.S. Navy photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.)
Sgt. Fred Mangold, of the 113th Observation Squadron,
Sgt. Fred Mangold, of the 113th Observation Squadron, Photo Section, poses for a picture in front of an airplane at Stout Field, Indianapolis, 1935. (Indiana Army National Guard Air Corps photo, unknown)
Boeing P-26A, NASA history collection
Boeing P-26A at Langley Field for Army Navy day in 1934. NASA Identifier: L10142
Grumman XF8F-1 Bearcat, NASA history collection
Grumman XF8F-1 Bearcat: This Grumman Bearcat, the first, the XF8F-1, was tested for directional instability in Langley's 30 x 60 Full Scale Tunnel. NASA Identifier: L42397
Curtiss XBFC-1 (XF11C-1) Goshawk
Curtiss XBFC-1 (XF11C-1) Goshawk: The NACA equipped the Navy's Curtis XBFC-1 fighter-bomber with an experimental nose-slot cowling for ground testing in October 1937. Measurements of the XBFC-1's cockpit field ... More
Aerial photographs - Connecticut - New London
Connecticut - New London Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vought SB2U-1 Vindicator, NASA history collection
Vought SB2U-1 Vindicator: This Vought SB2U-1 Vindicator was acquired for one month in late 1938 from NAS Anacostia, Washington, D. C. Anacostia was the source of many of the naval aircraft flown by the NACA, in... More
Curtiss XBFC-1 (XF11C-1) Goshawk
Curtiss XBFC-1 (XF11C-1) Goshawk: The NACA equipped the Navy's Curtis XBFC-1 fighter-bomber with an experimental nose-slot cowling for ground testing in October 1937. Measurements of the XBFC-1's cockpit field ... More
Loftin Collection - Grumman FF-1
A civil version of the Grumman FF-1 navy fighter is shown in this photograph. This particular aircraft was used by the Grumman company as an executive transport. The occasion for this photograph was probably an... More
Stearman Hammond Y-1 aircraft. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The Stearman Hammond Y aircraft was produced to compete in a "Safe Aircraft" competition in January 1939. It was the winner of the $700 prize which was sponsored by the Department of Commerce. The model Y used ... More
Sgt. Fred Mangold, of the 113th Observation Squadron,
Sgt. Fred Mangold, of the 113th Observation Squadron, Photo Section, takes an aerial photo of aircraft soaring over the Ohio River in Fort Knox, Ky., 1934. (Indiana Army National Guard Air Corps photo by Sgt. F... More
Vultee V-1A, NASA history collection
The Vultee V-1A ten passenger transport of 1934. The aircraft was all metal, with stressed-skin construction and was equipped with an NACA cowling, variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear. The V-1... More
Vought SU-2 Corsair, NASA history collection
Vought SU-2 Corsair: The Vought SU-2 Corsair was originally designated the O3U-4, but was reassigned to the scout category of naval aircraft. This SU-2 was tested in Langley's 30 x 60 Full Scale Tunnel in 1934.... More
Franklin PS-2 (XPS-2) Glider. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
Franklin PS-2 (XPS-2) Glider: This beefy-looking glider is a Franklin PS-2, a pair of which were operated by the NACA at Langley beginning in April 1936. The Navy only ordered half a dozen of these training gli... More
Two-Dimensional Low-Turbulence Tunnel
Construction of the wood frame for the Two-Dimensional Low-Turbulence Tunnel. The Two-Dimensional Low-Turbulence Tunnel was originally called the Refrigeration or "Ice" tunnel because it was intended to support... More