North American Aviation Collection (page 3)

A P-51 Mustang flies by at Stead Field, Nevada

A P-51 Mustang parked at Ea Airventure, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

A P-51 Mustang flies by at Ea Airventure, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

A North American F-86A Sabre of the U. S. Air Force
A North American F-86A Sabre of the U.S. Air Force

A U. S. Army Air Forces P-51 Mustang at Bremgarten Airfield, Germany
A P-51 Mustang in U.S. Army Air Forces markings at Bremgarten Airfield, Germany

Aircraft from the Tora, Tora, Tora demonstration team
October 8, 2010 - Two aircraft from the Tora, Tora, Tora demonstration team fly over Little Rock, Arkansas during an incentive flight

A T-6 Texan and P-51D Mustang in flight over Chino, California
A North American T-6 Texan and a P-51D Mustang in flight over Chino, California

A P-51 Mustang parked on the ramp at Livermore, California

A P-51D Mustang parked on the flight line

T-28 Trojan trainer warbird in U. S. Navy colors
Varberg, Sweden - North American T-28 Trojan trainer warbird in U.S. Navy colors

P-51B Mustang in flight over Chino, California

A North American F-51D Mustang

An F-86F Sabre in flight near Glendale, California
A North American F-86F Sabre in flight near Glendale, California

P-51B Mustang in flight over China, California

A P-51 Mustang taxiing at Waukegan, Illinois

P-51D Mustang in World War II United States Army Air Corps colors
North American P-51D Mustang, nicknamed Big Beauitful Doll, in World War II United States Army Air Corps colors during a low pass at Duxford airport, England

A P-51 Mustang flies by at Willow Run, Michigan

Two P-51D Mustangs in United States Army Air Corps colors
Two P-51D Mustangs, nicknamed Old Crow and Ferocious Frankie in United States Army Air Corps colors during a low pass at Duxford airport, England

Close-up view of the propeller on a Harvard II warbird
Close-up view of the propeller on a North American Aviation Harvard II warbird

A Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter plane and a P-51A Mustang in flight
A Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter plane and a North American P-51A Mustang in flight near Chino, California

Illustration of an RA-5C Vigilante reconnaissance aircraft. RA-5C initially served with RVAH-14, then RVAH-9 before seeing its operational days out with RVAH-12 on USS Enterprise

P-51D Mustang in United States Army Air Corps colors
North American P-51D Mustang, nicknamed Old Crow, in United States Army Air Corps colors at Duxford airport, England

TP-51C Mustang over the central Arizona desert

Close-up view of the propeller on a AT-6 Texan warbird
Close-up view of the propeller on a North American Aviation AT-6 Texan warbird

A P-51 Mustang takes off from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, during Ea Airventure

TP-51C Mustang in flight over Arizona

North American Aviation T-6 Texan trainer warbird in Swedish Air Force colors
Satenas, Sweden - North American T-6 Texan/Harvard trainer warbird in Swedish Air Force colors

A P-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre of the Warbird Heritage Foundation carry out a heritage pass at Waukegan, Illinois

Illustration of the first production A-5A Vigilante
The first production A-5A Vigilante, which was later employed as conversion tester for the A-5B models, a task that was short-lived because the aircraft crashed near Columbus, Ohio, on January 9

P-51C Mustang flying over Chino Hills, California

P-51D Mustang flying over Santa Rosa, California

North American Aviation T-6 Texan trainer warbirds in Swedish Air Force colors
Satenas, Sweden - North American T-6 Texan/Harvard trainer warbirds in Swedish Air Force colors

P-51D Mustang taking off from Chino, California

P-51D Mustang of the 78th Fighter Group
North American P-51D Mustang assigned to the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force

A P-51D Mustang in flight over Hollister, California

North American B-25G Mitchell bomber in flight near Mesa, Arizona
North American B-25G Mitchell bomber, nicknamed Barbie II, of the 1st Air Commandos in the China/Burma/India theater of World War II

An F-86 Sabre of the Portuguese Air Force, Monte Real, Portugal

A P-51 Mustang flies by at San Diego, California

North American T-6 Texan trainer warbird in Swedish Air Force colors
Halland, Sweden - North American T-6 Texan/Harvard trainer warbird in Swedish Air Force colors

T-28C Trojan aircraft lined up on the flight line after a successful aerobatic showing

A restored P-51 Mustang associated with the Tuskegee Airmen in flight over Florida

North American P-51 Cavalier Mustang
Vasteras, Sweden - North American P-51 Cavalier Mustang

A P-51 Mustang takes off from Waukegan, Illinois

A P-51 Mustang flies by at Half Moon Bay, California

A North American P-51D Mustang flying near Chino, California

An A3J Vigilante aircraft in flight over San Diego, California, 1961
November 29, 1961 - An A3J Vigilante aircraft of Heavy Attack Squadron 3 (VAH-3) in flight over San Diego area

XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic aircraft, 1965 C016 / 0591
XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic aircraft. This is the first version of this 1960s US supersonic aircraft, the XB-70A (62-0001). Here

North American P-51 Mustang, 1942 C016 / 4559
North American P-51 Mustang. This aircraft, manufactured by North American Aviation, entered service in 1942. It was used primarily by the US Air Force and the Royal Air Force

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North American Aviation: A Legacy of Excellence From the iconic P-51 Mustang to the powerful B-17 Flying Fortress, it has left an indelible mark on aviation history. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Inglewood, California, this pioneering company has consistently pushed boundaries and set new standards for aircraft manufacturing. In 1942, Alfred T Palmer captured a mesmerizing moment as a P-51 Mustang soared gracefully alongside a B-17 Flying Fortress. The sheer power and elegance exhibited by these warbirds epitomize North American Aviation's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence. The Warbird Heritage Foundation proudly preserves vintage aircraft like the F-86 Sabre, showcasing their historical significance. This sleek jet fighter takes us back to an era when aerial supremacy was fiercely contested, with the F-86 Sabre playing a pivotal role. Mark Sherwood's lens immortalized another P-51 Mustang flying over Vacaville, California. Its distinctive silhouette against the clear blue sky reminds us of North American Aviation's contribution to World War II efforts. Fast forward to 1966, where we witness an RA-5C Vigilante soaring through the skies with unparalleled speed and precision. This advanced reconnaissance aircraft reflects North American Aviation's continuous pursuit of cutting-edge technology. Alfred T Palmer also documented various aspects of production at North American Aviation during its heyday in 1942. From switch boxes meticulously installed on B-25 bombers' firewalls to cowling parts for motor assembly – every detail mattered in creating exceptional aircraft that would shape history. Inside their modern machine shop, workers diligently crafted components that formed the backbone of these magnificent machines. Alfred T Palmer captured this scene perfectly – a testament to North American Aviation's dedication to quality craftsmanship. Behind-the-scenes glimpses reveal stock rooms bustling with activity as clerks ensure smooth operations at North American Aviation headquarters. These unsung heroes played an integral role in supporting the company's mission.