Hi there, I recently acquired a large collection of photographs from the golden age of flight, c1920-1940. I’ve been having fun identifying the planes but there are some I’m having trouble with. Any help is appreciated!:angel:
By: J Boyle - 16th October 2017 at 02:46
It’s on display inside, they might be adjusted to fit the space.
By: Rosevidney1 - 15th October 2017 at 22:43
The blades on the HOS-1 , later H-6, terrify me! They certainly don’t appear to have 120 degrees spacing between them.
By: cthornburg - 15th October 2017 at 18:05
Northrop YC-19 another pix of it.
Chris
By: Duggy - 15th October 2017 at 15:40
Looks like a Northrup Aircraft Corporation Alpha (X-127-W)
Being tested by the U.S. military.
By: Arabella-Cox - 15th October 2017 at 15:15
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By: Sabrejet - 15th October 2017 at 10:33
Helicopter is an HOS-1: USCG operated a number of these circa 1946.
By: J Boyle - 15th October 2017 at 09:03
Yes, I believe you’re correct.
By: wieesso - 15th October 2017 at 06:37
Isn’t the racing aircraft a 1929 Howard DGA-3 Pete ?
By: J Boyle - 15th October 2017 at 05:12
The helicopter is a Sikorsky R-6, basically the R-4 engine and rotors in a more streamlined airframe.
Anywhere produced under license by Nash Kelvinator, a division of the Nash automobile company better known for making innovative refrigerators.
About 200 were produced, many going to the UK as Hoverfly IIs (the R-4 was the Hoverfly I).
Can you provide more contrast in the first photo?
I have a hunch what it might be, but really need a better photo.
I’ve seen the other aircraft, clearly a racing ship, but can’t put my finger on a name.
By: Gypsum - 15th October 2017 at 02:35
Thanks for the info J Boyle, much appreciated! I have three more I can’t seem to identify. Anyone know what they are?
By: J Boyle - 14th October 2017 at 23:50
Specifically, it’s a P–12E.
The field listed is in the Canal Zone.
Note the later radio antenna.
Also, noted the Navy-style (F4B-3/4) headrest, which holds a life raft, something that would have been added for use in Panama.
In fact, in period they were called the “Panama headrest”.
By: Gypsum - 14th October 2017 at 19:00
Ah, thanks Adrian! I figured out it was a Boeing, but of course I couldn’t find the “IX”. :p
By: adrian_gray - 14th October 2017 at 18:54
It’s a Boeing P12 – once you know that, it’s easy to read the last character of the caption! Looks a trifle bent.
Adrian
By: Gypsum - 14th October 2017 at 18:36
I feel like I’ve come across this particular plane before but am currently drawing a blank. Anyone know what it is? Thanks!
By: Gypsum - 11th October 2017 at 19:21
Excellent, thanks for your help!
By: J Boyle - 11th October 2017 at 18:26
The first aircraft is an Aeronca LB. The Navy seems to have tested one, hence the military colours.
The next aircraft is well known, a Northrop Delta.
The final photo is of a Ford Tri-Motor. Without a better view or “N number” I can’t tell whether it’s a 4-AT or a 5-AT.
By: Gypsum - 11th October 2017 at 16:40
Thanks for the help everyone, it is much appreciated! I have three more unidentified planes here. Any ideas?
By: Duggy - 11th October 2017 at 03:32
Curtiss-Wright AT-9 Jeep
LINK – http://axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?13451
By: J Boyle - 11th October 2017 at 03:11
Kermit Weeks has a CW.22, and according to Wiki the RAF flew some ex-Burmese examples.
The AT-9 was a multi-engined trainer, very few survive, one is in the USAF museum. Unlike many wartime types, it never had a civil career, two seats and two thirsty engines with no practical civil application.
By: cthornburg - 11th October 2017 at 02:36
3rd one is Curtiss A-1/O-3 Falcon
Chris
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