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The NC-4 Taxis into Lisbon Harbor

The NC-4 successfully concludes the transatlantic flight on May 29, 1919.

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The Piper J-2 Cub

The Cub was simple, slow, safe and affordable - perfect for a beginner pilot.

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The Piper J-2 Cub

This is the first official Piper J-2 (between the Taylor J-2 and the Piper J-3); a total of 1,207 Taylor and Piper J-2 Cubs were built.

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The Success of the J-3 Cub

The J-3 was a resounding success with fixed-base operators, flight schools, and airminded people; 20,000 were built from 1938 to 1947.

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The T-2 Coming in for a Landing

Macready pilots the T-2 toward Rockwell Field near San Diego.

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The T-2 in the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian acquired the T-2 in 1924.

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The Upgraded J-3 Cub

In 1937, the more market-competitive J-3 Cub had brakes, a tail wheel, compass and airspeed indicator, and a standard yellow color.

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The World Cruisers

Delivering fuel and oil after a water landing was often a laborious process.

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The Wright EX

The Wright EX was designed for exhibition flying.

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The Wright EX Vin Fiz

The Vin Fiz was the first airplane to cross the United States from coast to coast.

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