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United States Navy - Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 42874, NACA 158, of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) at Moffett Naval Air Station. (Grumman G-50) 42874 was assigned to NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, NAS Moffett Field, CA, which later became the NASA Ames Research Centre from 22 June 1945 until 9 September 1960 as NACA 158, for variable stability research. In 1948, the aircraft was modified by Ames engineers to become the worlds first variable stability aircraft. Used for generalized studies of lateral-directional flying qualities criteria and as an in-flight simulator for new aircraft under development. Now on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum, on loan from NationalNaval Aviation Museum. Date: 18 May 1957
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1945 1948 1957 1960 Advisory Ames Assigned Committee Development Diego Engineers Grumman Hellcat In Flight Laboratory Loan Modified Naca Nasa Qualities Research Simulator Space Stability Studies Variable Worlds Aeronautics
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This photograph showcases the United States Navy's Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 42874, assigned to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) at Moffett Naval Air Station in California. Known as NACA 158, this Hellcat served the NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory from June 18, 1945, until September 9, 1960. During this time, it underwent significant modifications by Ames engineers, becoming the world's first variable stability aircraft. The Hellcat was utilized for generalized studies of lateral-directional flying qualities criteria and functioned as an in-flight simulator for new aircraft under development. This historic aircraft is now on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum, on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. The image was captured on May 18, 1957, capturing a moment in aviation history as the United States Navy's Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 42874 continued to contribute to the advancement of aviation technology.
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