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 is the cabin of the Ford Tri-Motor.

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December 04, 2019

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Eric Long

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NASM2020-10947-000001

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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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Smithsonian Institution

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