Time Travel Through Aviation History! | USAF Museum Part 2 – Korean War and Southeast Asia Galleries
Continue our ‘Time Travel through Aviation History’ series with a deep dive into the National Museum of the United States Air Force’s Hangar 2! In this video, we’ll explore the Korean War and Southeast Asia Galleries, where you’ll get up close with the legendary aircraft that played pivotal roles in these conflicts. Experience the evolution of aviation technology and military strategy as we see iconic planes like the F-86 Sabre and the F-4 Phantom.
On a personal note, I spent just over a decade in the United States Air Force as an avionics technician, working on the same type of aircraft as one you’ll see in this walkthrough. Can you guess which one? I’ve dropped a hint in the video, so be sure to leave your guesses in the comments below!
Whether you’re a military history enthusiast, an aviation geek, or just curious about these significant eras, this video will offer you an insightful look into the aircraft. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us. Enjoy the flight!
Time Codes:
00:00 Welcome & Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
01:05 Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
01:17 North American F-86A Sabre
01:28 Douglas B-26C (A-26C) Invader
01:38 North American T-6D Mosquito & North American B-45C Tornado
01:51 Douglas A-1E Skyraider
02:01 North American F-100F Super Sabre
02:21 Northrop YF-5A Freedom Fighter
02:41 McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
02:58 Republic F-105D Thunderchief “Memphis Belle II”
03:39 McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II
04:35 Lockheed EC-121D Constellation
04:46 Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
04:56 General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
05:10 LTV A-7D Corsair II
05:44 Republic F-105G Thunderchief
05:56 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems YMQ-9 Reaper
06:17 Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk
06:27 Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor
Image Credits:
Due to a missing file from the Korean War Gallery, I’ve included several public domain photos from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force website to showcase additional aircraft from the gallery. The following aircraft are featured:
• Douglas B-26C (A-26C) Invader (U.S. Air Force photo)
• Douglas C-124 Globemaster II (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
• North American F-86A (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
• North American T-6D Mosquito (U.S. Air Force photo)
• North American B-45C Tornado (U.S. Air Force photo)
Additionally, a photo of the Northrop YF-5 Freedom Fighter (U.S. Air Force photo) from the Southeast Asia War Gallery is used as an inset to provide a clearer view of the aircraft displayed overhead near the F-4.