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  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
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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
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  • John O'Conner flies his freshly restored FG-1D Corsair named 'Kathleen' behind Larry Kelley's B-25 'Panchito'. The Goodyear FG-1D Corsair N209TW was the Grand Champion recipient in the WWII category at EAA Airventure 2010.
    osh10_fg1d_corsair_BW_3288.jpg
  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
    miramar08_firefly_BW_9168.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_4135.jpg
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  • 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
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  • 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_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_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_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
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  • Currently painted in the colors of FP-680 (AF63-7680), the jet flown by Robin Olds during Operation Bolo, F-4D Phantom II, AF65-0749 is being flown by Ret. LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kirby with passenger Lunar Sawyer in the back seat. One of the only civilian-operated Phantoms in the world, it took an act of Congress by means of an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill of 1999 to allow the Collings Foundation to acquire and operate its F-4 Phantom.
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  • Warbird Re-enactor, Shane Van Linn makes use of Jack Roush's newest P-51B Mustang 'Old Crow' at EAA Airventure 2008.
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  • Warbird Re-enactor, Shane Van Linn makes use of Jack Roush's newest P-51B Mustang 'Old Crow' at EAA Airventure 2008.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel flies his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 behind a North American B-25J Mitchell bomber named Executive Sweet off the coast of San Diego, California.
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  • 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 />
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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
  • MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_2755.jpg
  • Kelly Mahon flies Mid America Flight Museum's Waco Nine over Mt. Pleasant, Texas.<br />
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1925 Waco Nine NC1536 serial number 9<br />
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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
  • MAFM17_TVR_Waco9_biplane_2735.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_3158.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
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  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
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  • Hispano AviaciÛn HA-1112-M1L Buchon
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  • Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L Buchon
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  • Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L Buchon
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  • Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L Buchon
    TVR16_ha1112_bushon_3088.jpg
  • FG1-D Corsair, BuNo 92471 C/N 3732
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  • FG1-D Corsair, BuNo 92471 C/N 3732
    TVR_f4u_corsair_2774.jpg
  • P-51D Mustang 44-74445 N4132A "Pecos Bill" owned and flown by Cowden Ward
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  • P-51D Mustang 44-74445 N4132A "Pecos Bill" owned and flown by Cowden Ward
    TVR_p51_cowden_0707.jpg
  • P-51D Mustang 44-74445 N4132A "Pecos Bill" owned and flown by Cowden Ward
    TVR_p51_cowden_0757a.jpg
  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
    TVR_trimotor_1203.jpg
  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
    TVR_trimotor_1814.jpg
  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
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  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
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  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
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  • The Fairchild 22 Model C7 was an American two-seat touring or training monoplane designed and built by the Kreider-Reisner division of the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation at Hagerstown, Maryland. The aircraft was designed by Kreider-Reisner during negotiations by Sherman Fairchild to take a major share in the company. Marketed as the Fairchild 22 Model C7 the aircraft was certified in March 1931. The Fairchild 22 was a mixed-construction, braced parasol-wing monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear and a braced tail unit. It had two tandem open cockpits and was initially powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Armstrong Siddeley Genet radial engine. After test flying the prototype the first production aircraft were re-engined with a 75 hp (56 kW) Michigan Rover inverted inline engine. The aircraft was fitted with both inline and radial piston engines.
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  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
    TVR_trimotor_1220.jpg
  • This 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor, registered NC9612, has a unique and storied history. In 1929, it was delivered as a new passenger plane to Mamer Flying Service in Spokane, Washington. It was later sold to K-T Flying Service of Honolulu and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it suffered superficial bullet holes from Japanese strafing. Brought back to the mainland in 1946, it was leased by TWA for their 1949 20th Anniversary celebration. It then went to an agricultural operator in Idaho and was modified to a sprayer and also as one of the pioneer forest fire fighting air tankers. Johnson Flying Service in Montana flew it for several years to drop Smoke Jumpers and supplies to fire fighters. Since 1969, the plane has been privately owned, hangared and was part of the Wings and Wheels museum collection previously located in Orlando, FL. This was a no concession, no compromise restoration in which the airframe was reworked, a new interior installed and the exterior completely re-skinned, with most work being performed under the supervision of Master Restorer Bob Woods of Woods Aviation in Goldsboro, NC. The wings were reworked and re-skinned by expert craftsman Maurice Hovious of Hov-Aire in Vicksburg, Michigan. The landing gear, including the unique Johnson bar braking system, is complete and original. The original straight-laced wire wheels have tires that were re-sculpted to replicate the correct profile and tread pattern of the period. The wood paneling of the interior has been skillfully re-created. There are no modern avionics or communications gear - just what came with the plane when it was delivered from the Ford factory in January of 1929. Exhaustive efforts were made to ensure originality in every detail with assistance from Tim O'Callaghan of the Henry Ford Museum and American Aircraft Historian Bill Larkins, author of "The Ford Tri-Motor" book. Also assisting were Retired Eastern Airlines Captain Bob Beitel and Retired Admiral Witte Freeman of t
    TVR_trimotor_8630.jpg
  • The Fairchild 22 Model C7 was an American two-seat touring or training monoplane designed and built by the Kreider-Reisner division of the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation at Hagerstown, Maryland. The aircraft was designed by Kreider-Reisner during negotiations by Sherman Fairchild to take a major share in the company. Marketed as the Fairchild 22 Model C7 the aircraft was certified in March 1931. The Fairchild 22 was a mixed-construction, braced parasol-wing monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear and a braced tail unit. It had two tandem open cockpits and was initially powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Armstrong Siddeley Genet radial engine. After test flying the prototype the first production aircraft were re-engined with a 75 hp (56 kW) Michigan Rover inverted inline engine. The aircraft was fitted with both inline and radial piston engines.
    TVR_fairchild22_8161.jpg
  • The Fairchild 22 Model C7 was an American two-seat touring or training monoplane designed and built by the Kreider-Reisner division of the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation at Hagerstown, Maryland. The aircraft was designed by Kreider-Reisner during negotiations by Sherman Fairchild to take a major share in the company. Marketed as the Fairchild 22 Model C7 the aircraft was certified in March 1931. The Fairchild 22 was a mixed-construction, braced parasol-wing monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear and a braced tail unit. It had two tandem open cockpits and was initially powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Armstrong Siddeley Genet radial engine. After test flying the prototype the first production aircraft were re-engined with a 75 hp (56 kW) Michigan Rover inverted inline engine. The aircraft was fitted with both inline and radial piston engines.
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