Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress: Although not assigned to Langley this Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress was used by the NACA staff as a test platform during bomb dropping trials. The aerodynamic behavior of a bomb during its descent onto its target was an important consideration during World War II.

B-17G Flying Fortress

Consolidated B-24D Liberator: The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most numerous American bomber of World War II (over 18,000 were produced). The NACA flew this B-24D at Langley before transferring it to the new NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio. The large hanger in the background is the Army Air Forces Lighter-than-Air hanger.

B-24D Liberator

North American Aviation's B-25 medium bomber over Inglewood, Calif. LC-DIG-fsac-1a35397