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.
Created by
Eric Long
Date Created
11/15/2016
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aircraft; Aviation; Commercial
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