More looks at the Electra today. The object in the foreground is an aircraft towing tractor. Its current day counterparts are still on airport tarmacs today.
Another passenger plane- the Boeing 247. This one is one of just four of its kind left in complete condition on the planet.
Another model, this being a 1924 Douglas World Cruiser.
Above, something much more contemporary, with a very wide wingspan. This is the Snowbird, a human powered ornithopter. This was a project by the University of Toronto, the first of its kind to fly straight and level. The main body is small, though the wingspan is thirty two meters wide. It now resides here.
This is nearby. The Douglas DC-3 is a big step forward in what passenger planes were to become.
Love ❤️ these photos, William.
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DeleteWonderful exhibit and photos. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead..
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Delete...I remember when flying was a pleasure, 911 changed all of that!
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DeleteThese early passenger planes are now classics. The Electra certainly has a major place in history as does the DC-3. There are any number of DC-3s that are still airworthy and flying.
ReplyDeleteThey changed things considerably.
DeleteI had many memorable rides on the DC3's.
ReplyDeleteI have not been on them
DeleteFascinating ~ great museum ~ thanks
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DeleteSuch a great museum to tour, William.
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DeleteYou can recognise the Boeing design right way but I really like the DC3
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DeleteWhat a nice exhibition and photos.
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DeleteNice to see your photographs from the museum.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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DeleteExcellent photos from this exhibit!
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DeleteBeautiful classics from aviation history.
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