Military Aircraft - Air Show Displays

In addition to the aerial attractions, a variety of military aircraft are featured as ground displays during the Andrews Air Show near Washington DC. Visitors can get up close and even climb aboard many airplanes ranging from large World War II bombers to single engine ultralight aircraft. Enjoy the following photos and get a glimpse of some of the displays.

This photo is of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, a high-wing, 4-engine, military-transport aircraft that can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day or night.

It has been in operation since the 1990s.

B-52 Stratofortress

The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that has been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States Air Force for more than 40 years. It can fly at high speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet. The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching gravity bombs, cluster bombs, precision guided missiles and joint direct attack munitions.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was a World War II military aircraft that was nicknamed the "Gooney Bird" and carried personnel and cargo around the world. They also towed troop-carrying gliders, dropped paratroops into enemy territory, and air evacuated sick or wounded patients.

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy - Military Transport Aircraft

The C-5 Galaxy is a military transport aircraft that has been operated by United States Air Force since 1969. It has heavy intercontinental-range strategic airlift capability and is one of the largest military aircrafts in the world.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is a bomber that was employed in every combat operation during World War II.

EA-6B Prowler

The EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft protects fleet surface units and other aircraft by jamming hostile radars and communications. The aircraft plays a key role in suppressing enemy air defenses.

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

The P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most famous Air Force fighter planes of World War II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P-47 developed as a heavyweight fighter and served in almost every active war theater and in the forces of several Allied nations.

Lockheed Martin C-130J Transport

The Lockheed Martin C-130J is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It has been in service for more than 50 years and has participated in military, civilian, and humanitarian aid operations.

On 18 April 1942, sixteen B-25B Mitchell bombers were launched from the aircraft carrier Hornet 600 miles off the coast of Japan. Only about two dozen airworthy B-25’s exist today. The Panchito is restored to the wartime markings of pilot Don Seiler’s B-25J from the 396th Bomb Squadron, 41st Bombardment Group, 7th Air Force. The original Panchito flew 19 missions over Japan from 1943 to 1944.

The P-51 Mustang was a long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and several other conflicts. It was conceived, designed and built by North American Aviation in 1940 and was in U.S. Air Force service until 1957.