Affectionately known as the “Tin Goose,” the Ford Tri-Motor was the largest civil aircraft in America when it first flew on August 2, 1926. Its all-metal, corrugated aluminum construction and the prestigious Ford name made it immediately popular with passengers and airline operators. Highlighted in this image are the fuselage and cockpit of the Ford 5-AT Tri-Motor. Created by Eric Long Date Created 06/17/2018 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation; Commercial Rights and Restrictions CC0
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