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North American F-100-D Super Sabre 54-2174
Images copyright © Graham K Cook. Click on the entry for a larger version
Description
An iconic fighter-bomber of the Vietnam war era which could carry 7,500lbs of bombs on 6 underwing pylons along with 4 x 20mm cannon mounted in the fuselage.
It could travel in excess of 860mph and reach a ceiling height of 45,000ft.
While this example has been re-painted in Vietnam war colours, 54-2174 was actually in service with the French.
Location
Midlands Aircraft Museum, Coventry Airport, Baginton,England. March '07 & March '08
