The Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing was designed to carry air mail along the routes of the eastern United States. Efficient and economical, it helped build the route structure for what would ultimately become Eastern Air Lines. The Mailwing NC-2895 was built in 1927 and was the prototype for a series of Pitcairn mail planes. Created by Eric Long Date Created 07/12/2016 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation; Commercial Rights and Restrictions CC0
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