The Fairchild FC-1 was produced in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. It and its derivatives of light, single-engine, high-wing utility monoplanes were designed to provide a camera platform for Sherman Fairchild s aerial photography and survey business, Fairchild Aerial Surveys. The prototype FC-1 first flew in June 1926. Initial flight tests found…
A version of the Fairchild FC was optimized for cargo carrying was produced as the FC-2W with a Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engine and increased wingspan. Two of this later version were destined for fame: City of New York, flown by Charles Collyer and John Mears for the overland portions of their record-breaking around-the-world trip in June – July 1928, and Stars and Stripes (Serial No. 140),…
The Grumman F11F F-11 Tiger was a supersonic, single-seat, carrier-based U.S. Navy fighter aircraft, which was operational during the 1950s and 1960s. Designated the F11F Tiger in April 1955 under the pre-1962 Navy designation system, it was designated as F-11 Tiger under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system. The F11F F-11 was used…
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 — commonly called the Me 109 (most often by Allied aircrew and amongst the German aces, though this was not the official German designation), is a German World War II fighter aircraft. It was designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid-1930s. The Bf 109 designation was…
The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype of the B-70 nuclear-armed, deep-penetration strategic bomber for the U.S. Air Force s Strategic Air Command. In the late 1950s North American Aviation designed the Valkyrie bomber as a large, six-engine-powered aircraft capable. It was capable of reaching Mach 3+ while flying at 70,000 feet. At…
The Piper J-3 Cub is an American made light aircraft. It was built between 1937 and 1947 by Piper Aircraft. The aircraft features a simple, lightweight design that provides good low-speed handling properties and short field performance. The Cub is possibly the best known airplane. The Cub s simplicity, affordability and popularity — as well…
The Piper J-4 Cub Coupe is a two-place side-by-side aircraft. It was built between 1938 and 1942 by Piper Aircraft. It was Piper s first model with side-by-side seating; combined with docile low-speed handling. The fuselage of the J-4 is wider than the J-3 and the aircraft had an enclosed rear deck. The first J-4s…
The Waterman Arrowbile was a tailless, two-seat, single-engine aircraft that used a pusher-power configuration. It was intended to be roadable aircraft. It was built in the U.S. in the late 1930s. In May 1935 Waterman made a submission to the government funded Vidal Safety Airplane competition. It was for the Arrowplane, sometimes known as the…