Nose Cone Collection

A SR-71B Blackbird flying across the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California during a 1994 flight

A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft
1940s - A U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft sits on an airfield between missions

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 of the Royal Air Force taken on its base at RAF Kinloss, Scotland

An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
July 20, 2007 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker at Red Flag-Alaska

Three F-35B Lightning IIs at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona
Three F-35B Lightning IIs from VMFA-121 ready to take-off from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Superleague Formula Testing
AC Milan front wing and nosecone. Superleague Formula Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 30 July 2008.

Le Mans 24 Hour Race
Nosecone from the RML MG Lola EX265. Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Circuit De La Sarthe, Le Mans , France. 14-15 June 2008.

Superleague Formula Testing
Front end detail of the Borussia Dortmund car. Superleague Formula Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 30 July 2008.

Toyota TF106 Launch
Front end Toyota TF106 detail. Toyota TF106 Launch, France, 14 January 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix
A1 Team Portugal. A1 Grand Prix, Rd1, Brands Hatch, England. Practice Day, Friday 23 September 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing
Toyota TF107 front wing variations. F1 Testing, Day Four, Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain, Tuesday, 27 February 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

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Hockenhiem, Germany. Friday 29 July 2016. Fernando Alonso, McLaren, in the team's garage, as team members carry out work. World Copyright: Steven Tee/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _X0W8217

2007 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 01: BMW Sauber F1.07 nose cones in front of the garage during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 01

Formula One Testing
Toyota TF107 front wing variations. F1 Testing, Day Four, Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain, Tuesday, 27 February 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1GP New Powered by Ferrari Car testing 2008/09
Nose cone of the A1 Team New Zealand car. A1GP Testing, Donington Park, England, Tuesday 10 September 2008

A1GP New Powered by Ferrari Car testing 2008/09
Nose cone of the A1 Team Malaysia car. A1GP Testing, Donington Park, England, Tuesday 10 September 2008

Formula One Launch
McLaren MP4/16 Launch Valencia, Spain 5th February 2001

Dutch Grand Prix, Rd13, Zandvoort, Netherlands, 26 August 1984
McLaren MP4/2 front wing and nose cones. Dutch Grand Prix, Rd13, Zandvoort, Netherlands, 26 August 1984. BEST IMAGE

A1GP New Powered by Ferrari Car testing 2008/09
Nose cone of the A1 Team New Zealand car. A1GP Testing, Donington Park, England, Tuesday 10 September 2008

f1 formula 1 formula one gp nose cone Portrait
Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia. Thursday 28 September 2017. A team member works on the Stoffel Vandoorne McLaren MCL32 Honda in the teams garage

Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight 124610 (msn 7481 {El Segundo}), at Friendship Airport in Baltimore. Used by Westinghouse to test the AN/APQ-72 radar, for the McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II

Nose art on a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk
Close-up view of the nose art on a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk on display at the Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa, Idaho

Perspective: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Perspective - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye. ~ Samuel Johnson

F4 Phantom flying over Ukiah, California

A B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, goes through pre-flight checks before a training mission

Flying Phantom Jet with missiles below wings, side view

View of the space shuttle Discovery crew cabin
February 26, 2011 - View of the space shuttle Discovery crew cabin

Space Shuttle Discovery atop the mobile launcher platform
August 4, 2009 - Sitting on top of the mobile launcher platform, space shuttle Discovery arrives on top of Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
August 4, 2009 - Space shuttle Discovery nears Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
July 15, 2009 - The Banana River seems to burn as space shuttle Endeavours column of flame is reflected at liftoff on the STS-127 mission

View of space shuttle Endeavours crew cabin and forward payload bay
February 9, 2010 - View of space shuttle Endeavours crew cabin and forward payload bay

Close-up of the front section of space shuttle Atlantis
July 10, 2011 - Close-up of the front section of space shuttle Atlantis in Earth orbit

Space shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in anticipation
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in anticipation of its upcoming launch

A high-angle view of the crew cabin of space shuttle Atlantis
November 21, 2009 - This is a high-angle view of the crew cabin of the space shuttle Atlantis during the second space walk of Atlantis visit to the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Kennedy Space Center
July 31, 2009 - Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Discovery deploys its drag chute as the vehicle comes to a stop
September 11, 2009 - With its drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Discovery slows to a stop after landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
May 31, 2009 - At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour makes its final approach toward the fixed and rotating service structures on Launch Pad 39A. aš

An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour
November 16, 2008 - An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavours crew cabin, part of its payload bay doors and docking system

Fish-eye view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as seen from the Russian Mir space station during the STS-71 mission

Orion-drive spacecraft in standard configuration for space flight
Orion-drive spacecraft with solid-fuel rocket boosters to escape the atmosphere

The unmanned Mercury-Atlas capsule sits atop its Atlas launch vehicle
September 13, 1961 - The unmanned Mercury-Atlas (MA-4) capsule sits atop its Atlas launch vehicle. The successful orbital flight followed the MA-3 mission, which was aborted earlier this year

The Delta II rocket lifts off from its launch pad
Hoses prepare to fall away from the Delta II rocket as it pushes from its launch pad. The Dawn spacecraft is tucked inside the white nose cone at the top of the rocket

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from its launch complex
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, March 24, 2009- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the U.S. Air Forces Global Positioning System IIR-20 satellite lifts off from Space Launch

Close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space Station
December 2003 - Post 10A close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Endeavour sits ready on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
July 11, 2009 - The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Space Shuttle Discoverys main landing gear touches down for landing
September 11, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discoverys main landing gear touches down at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California

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"The Nose Cone: A Symbol of Power, Precision, and Artistry in Aviation" From the mighty B-29 Superfortress to the sleek F-35B Lightning IIs, the nose cone of an aircraft has always been a captivating feature. It not only serves as a protective shield for vital instruments but also showcases unique designs that tell stories of bravery and camaraderie. Take a glimpse at history as you witness the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 soaring through the skies under the Royal Air Force's watchful eye. Its distinguished nose cone stands tall, reflecting its role in maritime reconnaissance missions. In contrast, picture the SR-71B Blackbird gracefully gliding across Sierra Nevada Mountains with its distinctive pointed nose cone leading the way. This marvel of engineering represents speed and stealth like no other. Meanwhile, an F-16 Fighting Falcon readies itself for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker. The precision required to connect their respective nose cones mid-air is awe-inspiring – a testament to human ingenuity and teamwork. The artistry displayed on aircraft is equally impressive. Admire the vibrant nose art on a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk or appreciate how three F-35B Lightning IIs stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma showcase their might through their perfectly sculpted noses. Beyond military aviation lies Formula 1 racing where mechanics meticulously craft aerodynamic front wing nose cones for maximum performance during Grand Prix races. In this high-speed world, every detail matters - including these essential components that help drivers conquer each turn with finesse. Even motivational posters find inspiration in these iconic structures; they remind us that just like airplanes need strong noses to navigate turbulent skies, we too must face challenges head-on with determination and resilience. As we shift our gaze towards civilian aviation, envision an F4 Phantom flying over Ukiah's picturesque landscape in California or admire a majestic B-1B Lancer stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.