When photographed in November 1989 this former USMC F-4S had been in store for just under three years however her markings had almost completely faded. Her 'MF' tail fin code suggests that she was operated by VMFA-134, a Reserve unit based at El Toro CA.
Last operated by VMFA-321, a Marines Reserve unit out of Andrews AFB, this F-4S entered AMARC in late 1986, according to some sources she is still there today (March 08).
This F-105G 'Wild Weasel' served with the U.S. Air Force to the end of her career in 1980, her "WW" tailfin code indicates that she was last based at George AFB. She is now preserved at the Mid America Air Museum, Liberal, KS.
'The Dynamic Duo' - a superb piece of artwork applied to an F-105D Thunderchief last operated by the 149th TFS of the Virgina Air National Guard. Based upon a pair of popular cartoon characters.
'Ye Old War Horse' - a superb piece of artwork applied to an F-105D Thunderchief last operated by the 149th TFS of the Virgina Air National Guard. "YGBSM"? Ya gotta be s******* me! A phrase allegedly much used by Wild Weasel mission pilots.
This F-105D Thunderchief was last operated by the 457th TFS, an AFRES unit based at Carswell AFB in Texas. She is unusual in having undergone a T-Stick conversion, evidenced by the saddleback dorsal fairing. Now at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino CA.
Eye-catching 'Superhog' artwork worn by F-105D Thunderchief 59-1822 believed applied when operated by the 192nd TFS Virginia ANG. This artwork is still visible on this 'Thud' at Duxford in the UK.
This F-105D Thunderchief wears the markings of the 192nd TFS Virginia ANG, her last operator in a long and distinguished service career. She now awaits restoration at the IWM, Duxford, United Kingdom.
This former 121st TFS District of Columbia ANG F-105D shows the massive size of the single-engined 'Thud', powered by the P&W J75 turbojet. This example is believed to be currently being restored by the Yanks Air Museum at Chino, CA.
The mighty 'One-Oh-Wonder', arguably one of the most potent interceptor aircraft of the 1960's. This aircraft remained in AMARC for many years until she was transported to Toulouse in France and is now on display in a small museum there.
Formerly operated by the 136th FIS New York ANG (part of the unit's 'I Love NY' artwork can be seen on the intake splitter plate) this F-101B Voodoo is the last of the 'One-Oh-Wonders' left in storage in AMARC.
This C-121C was last operated by the 193rd TEWS Pennsylvania ANG and was retired to AMARC in 1977. She survived the scrappers torch because she contained too many bird droppings and she became the last of the military Connies to be stored at AMARC.
Last operated by VMA-542 out of Cherry Point NC as WH-01 this Harrier is listed as an unmodified AV-8A version and was retired to AMARC in April 1986 and is believed still current today (March 2008).
Last operated by VMA-513 out of Yuma, AZ, this Harrier was retired to AMARC in September 1986 and is believed still current today (March 2008). This aircraft was originally constructed at Dunsfold in Surrey, England.
An interesting find at AMARC in late 1989, it appeared as if this ex. Air National Guard 'Hun' was being prepared for conversion to QF-100F drone standard. She eventually ended up on display at Duncan AZ, one of the few lucky Huns which were not shot out