Hamilton Metalplane | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Hamilton Metalplane

Hamilton Metalplane | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Up on floats, an all-metal airplane built by the Hamilton Aero Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee in 1928.  Thomas Hamilton already had a national reputation as the manufacturer of wooden propellers when he turned to constructing all metal planes.  The Hamilton planes were successful and by the end of 1928 the company had merged with United Aircraft, eventually becoming part of the Boeing Airplane Company.  The Milwaukee factory closed in 1929.
DESCRIPTION
Up on floats, an all-metal airplane built by the Hamilton Aero Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee in 1928. Thomas Hamilton already had a national reputation as the manufacturer of wooden propellers when he turned to constructing all metal planes. The Hamilton planes were successful and by the end of 1928 the company had merged with United Aircraft, eventually becoming part of the Boeing Airplane Company. The Milwaukee factory closed in 1929.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:11451
Creation Date:circa 1928
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Milwaukee aviation transparencies, ca. 1920-1950
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:lantern slide
Original Format Number:PH 3394.12
Original Dimensions:1.25 x 1 inches
SUBJECTS
Airplanes
Outdoor photography
Piers
Water

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