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  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • The first Air Force One which flew Dwight D. Eisenhower, returned to flight on March 19, 2016, taking off from Marana airport in Marana, Arizona. On March 22nd, Columbine II began the cross-country journey to Bridgewater, Virginia to undergo a complete restoration.
    TVR16_lockheed_constellation_columbi...jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3648.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3085.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_4245.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_6896.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_4154.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3715.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3615.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3588.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3482.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3408.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3314.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3266.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_4135.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3973.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3774.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3087.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3742.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3549.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3070.tif
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
<br />
1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
<br />
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed, three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company.  The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926.  The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11 and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.<br />
<br />
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. <br />
<br />
The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believed that this is the only flyable example remaining.  <br />
<br />
Waco Nine Aircraft Specifications:<br />
1 Pilot / 2 Passengers<br />
Length:  23 ft 4 in<br />
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in<br />
Maximum Speed: 92 mph<br />
Crusie Speed: About 65 mph<br />
Stall Speed:  32 mph<br />
Range: About 300 Miles
    MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_3158.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_6529.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_6271.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5395.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5320.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5013.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_6347.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5617.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5456.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5433.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5330.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5261.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5185.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5023.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5039.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_6485.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_6150.tif
  • Matt Bongers flies the UC-78 Bobcat from the Mid America Flight Museum near Mt. Pleasant, TX, with Kelly Mahon flying photo ship.<br />
<br />
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.<br />
<br />
Thirty-three AT-8s were built for the U.S. Army Air Corps, and production continued under the designation AT-17 reflecting a change in equipment and engine types. In 1942, the U.S Army Air Force (the successor to the Air Corps from June 1941) adopted the Bobcat as a light personnel transport and those delivered after January 1, 1943 were designated UC-78s. By the end of World War II, Cessna had produced more than 4,600 Bobcats for the U.S. military, 67 of which were transferred to the United States Navy as JRC-1s. In addition, 822 Bobcats had been produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force as Crane Is, many of which were used in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The aircraft did not last long in North American postwar military service. Few (if any) Bobcats were in service with the United States Air Force when it was formed in September, 1947. Surviving military aircraft were declared obsolete in 1949.<br />
<br />
Dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the pilots who flew them, it was one of the aircraft featured in the popular television series "Sky King" of the early-to-mid 1950s. The aircraft was replaced in later episodes by the T-50's successor, the all-metal Cessna 310.<br />
<br />
Postwar, surplus AT-17s and UC-78s could be converted by CAA-approved kits to civilian standard aircraft allowing their certification under the T-50s original Type Certificate (ATC- 722, issued 3-24-1940). They were used by small airlines, charter and "bush" operators and private pilots. Some were operated on float
    MAFM17_TVR_Cessna_AT-17_Bobcat_5196.tif
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    MAFM17_TVR_Lockheed_0012.tif
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