A record of what stands in the hangar — aircraft, engines, vehicles, artillery and the large objects that don't fit any of those categories. Every entry below is catalogued exactly as it's displayed on site.
The largest collection of American military aircraft on public display outside the United States, from the First World War to the present day.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Powerplants shown in isolation — the engineering behind the airframes above.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Ground support and transport — the unglamorous machinery that kept the airfield running.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Ordnance and missile systems spanning the Cold War to the Gulf War.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Fragments of conflict too large — or too significant — to store away: monuments, ruins and salvage.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
Role: Long-range heavy bomber
Features: Known affectionately as the “Big Belly” bomber due to modifications that allowed it to carry a massive conventional bomb load (up to 84 500-lb bombs internally and 24 750-lb bombs externally)
Historical Significance: A defining strategic icon of the Cold War and the Southeast Asia War, serving as a pillar of American strategic airpower.
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