Bell X-5Bell X 5 airplane model. The X 5 was the world's first airplane to vary the sweepback of its wings in flight. It was built to prove the theory that by increasing the sweepback of an airplane's wings after takeoff, a higher maximum speed could be obtained, while still retaining low takeoff and landing speed and higher rate of climb with the wings swept forward. The X 5 was based upon the design of a Messerschmitt P. 1101 airplane discovered in Germany

The last Skyray left service on February 29

OH-6 Loach helicopter model

This versatile asset provides in-flight refueling to both tactical aircraft and helicopters as well as rapid ground refueling when required

and defense systems operator

in May 1961

Navy versions (T-28B and C) were powered by 1

airborne Direct Air Support Center

MD-80 Valuejet airplane model

Gulfstream C-37 airplane model

The Curtiss-Wright manufactured engine had a thrust of 15

With its advanced enclosed cowling and a 400+ H

Scale 1/24