Notes: This Starfighter is preserved by WTD 61, the German Flight Test Center. "Last Flight at WTD 61 22.5.91" is marked on the rear of the aircraft, signifying that it was the last F-104 to fly in the GAF. Original serial number was 26+60.

Notes: Operated by the German Flight Test Center.

Notes: #98+03 is Instrumented Production Aircraft #3 (IPA3).

Notes: The US designation is CH-53G

Notes: "ASSTA 2" on the tail indicates the aircraft participated in the Display System Upgrade & Defensive Aids Sub-System Upgrade program.

Notes: #664 was originally the first production A-10A. It was converted into the two seat YA-10B, which was the only one ever built. It's pictured here refurbished, at the Edwards Air Force Flight Test Center Museum.

Notes: Deploying the chute after taking part in a heritage flight... #665 is one of the show jet's of "Team Target" and wears a Southeast Asia camo scheme.

Notes: In 1983 this ship had the entire bottom painted in an American flag scheme for a change of command ceremony. That scheme was reapplied as a surprise for the 2005 Edwards Air Show, which marked the aircraft's retirement. It was later moved to Holloman to be used in ground training.

Notes: Wears "NAWC-Naval Air Warfare Center" on the tails.

Notes: #100 is displayed at the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum.

Notes: The Douglas built F4D-1 "Skyray" was re designated as F-6A in 1962. This aircraft is displayed at the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum.

Notes: 159829 is now displayed at the Wings over the Rockies Museum, wearing VF-211 markings.

Notes: Sent to AMARC 11/9/1994

Notes: The red 'X' indicates this CT-133 belonged to the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) at CFB Cold Lake. This aircraft is now retired.

Notes: The side door is open, showing an AIM-9 on the rail.

Notes: #336 is seen in a fairly 'clean' configuration, while on a test flight from Palmdale.

Notes: The false canopy painted on the underside is clearly visible.

Notes: #010 was the first of two PRTV aircraft.

Notes: #067 is seen on approach to Palmdale, wearing the ASARS 2 nose and numerous SIGINT antennas. Note the patches beneath the wings... When descending from high altitude and entering warm air, the freezing cold fuel in the wings creates ice on the underside.

Notes: #407 was one of numerous F-16s that were originally built for Pakistan. Due to political reasons, they were embargoed and stored at AMARC for over 10 years. Edwards received nine of these 'new' aircraft for test ops., in 2003.

Notes: Seen on approach to Palmdale. #784 was the fifth of the five original full scale development aircraft, and nicknamed 'Scorpion 5' during its initial testing.

Notes: On the ramp at the USN Test Pilot School.

Notes: 35+83 is the 'Recce' version of the F-4. The WTD 61 logo adorns the side of the intake. This aircraft eventually went to Turkey.

Notes: Operated by the German Flight Test Center, 26+60 was one of the last Starfighters still flying for the GAF at the time of this photo. The serial would eventually be changed to 98+04.

Notes: This Talon was later converted to a 'C' model.

Notes: Seen wearing the VIP 'Marine 1' green and white scheme, and "NAWC Aircraft Division" is on the rear side of the aircraft.

Notes: #174 was the fourth B-1 produced, and was later used to test avionics for the B-1B program. The aircraft was moved to the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Ashland, NE in 2003.

Notes: Note the VX-1 'sinking sub' logo on the tail.

Notes: Marked with "AWFC" (Air Warfare Center) on the tail.

Notes: #669 was the original "Trout 99" VIP/Test aircraft at Edwards. This aircraft was retired in 2006 and now 412th FLTS has a newer C-135E.

Notes: Nicknamed "Firebird II", this DC-9 test-bed is classified.

Notes: #98+03 is Instrumented Production Aircraft #3 (IPA3) and was one of the first two seat models used for flight training. Note the additional Italian marking on the fuselage.

Notes: Just off the production line at the time, #98+33 is seen returning from a test mission. This two seat version would be one of the first production trainers.

Notes: 98+60 makes an approach to Ingolstadt - Manching.

Notes: Returning from a test mission, two HARMs and some additional pods can be seen on the aircraft.

Notes: This Phantom held its registration until 1992. It may have been turned into a drone, but its exact disposition is unknown.

Notes: 38+13 was one of the first F-4 of WTD 61 to be modernized under the ICE program. Note the "ICE 13" on the tail.

Notes: Note the load out of two test 'Taurus' stand-off weapons.

Notes: The replacement for the Navy's "Project Magnet" Constellation, was RP-3D #227, which was nicknamed "Paisano Tres" (Friend No 3). "Project Magnet" was a program that began in 1951, with the supposed objective of mapping the earth's magnetic field. The aircraft was owned by the USN and operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. It saw its last bit of service with VX-30, and was sent to AMARC on 12/29/2003.

Notes: This unique aircraft was first sent to Allison for engine testing. In 1954 it was brought to Calspan Technologies to be converted into an in-flight simulator, and was jointly operated by Calspan and the Wright Air Development Center. The most noticeable exterior modification was the addition of an F-94 nose. #120 made countless test flights, including flight control evaluations for the X-15, X-24, F-15 and F-16. It retired 4/28/1997 as the oldest flying USAF aircraft.

Notes: ECR Tornado 46+46 launches for a flight test before being repainted.

Notes: #242 is on short final for a simulated carrier landing. 162699 was originally an F-14A, and converted to 14B.

Notes: The VX-9 Point Mugu F-14 Det. decommissioned in 6/04. #242 was sent to AMARC 6/23/04

Notes: A very rare sight, caught passing through from Nellis.

Notes: This special photo mission aircraft of the German Test Center is seen taxiing back to the hangar. This aircraft has been retired.

Notes: 38+13 wears a special Bavarian style scheme that celebrates the 45th anniversary of the German Flight Test Center.

Notes: 98+25 is the prototype Tiger UTH.

Notes: This helicopter in Bavarian style colors works with the German Flight Test Center.

Notes: #98+30 is Development Aircraft #5 (DA5) It was the primary aircraft for avionics integration, and first for CAPTOR and radar testing.

Notes: 98+29 originally participated in supersonic handling trials and was the first EF to attain Mach 1.94.

Notes: DA1 and DA5 take off in formation.

Notes: This rare Sukhoi SU-22 "Fitter" was utilized by the German Test Center at one point.

Notes: A unique Hind Mi-24D is seen in a German paint scheme, and wearing the logo of the WTD-61.

Notes: One of a few rare former East German MiG-21s which were kept in service for test and evaluation purposes, for a very short period of time.

Notes: #030 makes the approach to Nellis.

Notes: On approach to NASNI.

Notes: One of the ex embargoed Pakistani F-16s makes an approach after the short hop over from Edwards.

Notes: Boeing test pilots take an Apache in the newer gray scheme for a flight.

Notes: The P-791 is an experimental aero static/aerodynamic hybrid airship. Its first flight was made on 1/31/06 at Palmdale. Let the conspiracy theories fly.

Notes: On static display... #835 was originally used in the Highly Integrated Digital Electronic flight Control system (HIDEC) program.

Notes: 98+30 is primarily used in developmental testing of the weapon systems and software of the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Notes: On approach and wearing the WTD 61 logo on the intake.

Notes: One of Raytheon's test bed A-3 aircraft is seen returning to their base at Van Nuys. Note the fighter radome grafted onto the nose.

Notes: This B-52H was to replace NB-52B #008 as Dryden's "Mother Ship". As of 2007, it was unclear whether the aircraft would stay at NASA.

Notes: This model was originally called a A3D-2T, then redesignated as TA-3B. After leaving the USN, it went to Hughes as N575HA, then switched to N875RS under Raytheon. The belly radome can be utilized in testing radar.

Notes: #75 returns from the engine run-up area with wings folded after an engine test. Note the engine intake protector attached. #75 also wears the Rayheon RTD logo on the tail.

Notes: One of the F/A-18C's being refurbished at the Depot is taken out for a test flight before being painted.

Notes: 98+59 comes in for a landing the day before WTD 61 has their 50th anniversary open house and air show. Note the orange helmets on the crew.

Notes: 37+16 taxis out in its striking new paint scheme that celebrates the 50th anniversary of WTD 61. Note the mathematical formulas written on the fuselage.

Notes: The 50th anniversary Phantom is seen airborne the day before the WTD 61 open house. Notice "Spooky" is juggling WTD 61 logos.