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Swallow TP Training Plane
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Left side view of a Swallow TP (training plane) sitting on a runway. The tail identifier reads: "X6174." The Swallow TP biplane was equipped with a Curtiss OX-5 engine. It was often used to train new pilots as it was fairly simple to fly and maintain.
circa 1920-1929
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New Whirlwind Swallow
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Left side view of a Swallow G-29 sitting on a runway. The ail identifier reads: "6099." This monoplane was powered by a 225 hp Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine.
OX-5 Swallow
circa 1920-1929
Three-quarter view from left rear of a OX-5 Swallow sitting on a runway. The tail identifier reads: "4250." This airplane was powered by a Curtiss OX-5 eight-cylinder V-8 engine.
New Swallow Whirlwind
circa 1920-1929
Three-quarter view from front left of a Swallow G-29 sitting on a runway. The tail identifier reads: "6099." This monoplane was powered by a 225 hp Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine.
Flyaway Delivery
circa 1920-1929
Aerial view of four WACO biplanes in flight. They are being delivered from the manufacturing company in Ohio. The three airplanes in the foreground are WACO 10 biplanes powered by 90hp Curtiss OX-5...
Cessna Model A
circa 1920-1929
Three-quarter right side view from front of a Cessna Model A aircraft sitting on a runway. The tail identifier reads: "1627."
