Famous Military Aircraft You Can See in Museums

Historic warplanes that survive and are on public display, from a First World War Camel to Cold War spy planes and the first stealth jet. Each photo shows one particular airframe rather than just the type, and its caption says which aircraft it is, what it did and which museum holds it. The test for a place: a famous type or a famous individual aircraft, preserved and open to visitors. Most are in the United States and Britain, with stops in Japan and Vietnam, and the gallery runs in rough order of each aircraft's era. Displays move between halls and sites, so check with the museum before a long trip.