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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
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