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1946 Luscombe 8A airplane photographed in 1948. Ames, Iowa, USA. Scanned film with significant grain.
The airplane shown is a Stearman PT-17 biplane which was used by the US Army and US Navy to train pilots leading up to, and during, WWII.  The airplane was used in basic, or primary, training of new pilots.  The photo shows the full airplane from the right front quarter view.  One can see the silhouette of the pilot's head in the cockpit.  The engine is not running.  The markings on the lower wing can be seen and show US Army.  The photo is a classic sepia tone and evokes a clear feeling of history and nostalgia.
Ajman (is one of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates). Postage Stamp on black background. Studio Shot.
Miramar, California, USA - September 22, 2023: Vicky Benzing's 1940 Stearman sits in the hangar at America's Airshow 2023.
Irvine, California, USA - August 7, 2024: Afternoon light illuminates a historic Marine Corps Plane and hanger at the Orange County Great Park.
An old aeroplane/airplane. A biplane’s propeller against the sky. The setting sun is reflected in the aircraft’s golden yellow undercarriage.
A beautifully restored L-4 Grasshopper flies by at Massey Aerodrome, a small grass field on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper is a light observation and liaison aircraft that served with distinction during World War II. Developed by Piper Aircraft Corporation, the L-4 Grasshopper was a militarized version of the Piper J-3 Cub, a popular civilian aircraft of the era.\n\nThe primary role of the L-4 Grasshopper was observation, reconnaissance, and liaison duties. It was used for artillery spotting, aerial photography, courier missions, and communication tasks, providing vital support to ground troops.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper saw extensive service during World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Forces, the U.S. Navy (as the NE-1), and other Allied air forces. It played a vital role in numerous campaigns, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.
Denver, Colorado, USA: 1930 Alexander Eaglerock Model A-14 NC205Y, a fixed-gear three-seater biplane powered by a Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine, at Denver International Airport, Concourse B - The Alexander Airplane Company built 893 Eaglerock aircraft in Englewood and later in Colorado Springs between 1926 and 1932.  This airplane, from its construction in 1930 to the early 1940's, carried mail and passengers from Rapid City, S.D. Eaglerocks were used as photographic platforms and crop sprayers, for barnstorming and even Competitive racing.
Odena, Spain – November 07, 2020: old biplane aircraft. Pitts Special S-2B rear
Douglas AD-5N Skyraider dive bomber with extra fuel tank and torpedo taxiing. Photo taken in 1953.
St Louis, MO, USA A replica of Charles Lindberg's Spirit of St Louis airplane hangs from the Missouri History Museum in St Louis
A scale model of the iconic bare-metal DC-3 Dakota in the desert.
Vietnam 1969
Details of Vintage Model Biplane
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Denver, Colorado, USA: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny biplane c/n 65, used by the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) with s/n SC1918 - N7628B - Introduced in 1951, the Curtiss JN-4 Jenny is a biplane that was developed by Glenn Curtiss and was used as a training aircraft during the war. It was the first mass-produced aircraft in the USA. - Denver International Airport.
Miramar, California, USA - September 24, 2023: Vicky Benzing's Stearman sits on the tarmac between performances at America's Airshow 2023.
Sikorsky VS-44 NC41881 in Catalina AIrlines livery southern California 1967. Built 1942. Restored and currently at New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, USA.
A beautifully restored L-4 Grasshopper flies by at Massey Aerodrome, a small grass field on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper is a light observation and liaison aircraft that served with distinction during World War II. Developed by Piper Aircraft Corporation, the L-4 Grasshopper was a militarized version of the Piper J-3 Cub, a popular civilian aircraft of the era.\n\nThe primary role of the L-4 Grasshopper was observation, reconnaissance, and liaison duties. It was used for artillery spotting, aerial photography, courier missions, and communication tasks, providing vital support to ground troops.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper saw extensive service during World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Forces, the U.S. Navy (as the NE-1), and other Allied air forces. It played a vital role in numerous campaigns, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.
1977 issue stamp commemorating Charles Lindbergh's 1927 solo transatlantic flight.
Saint Mere Eglise, France – October 14, 2023: Old title certificate from airborne training center parachute school, signed by the commander and the student
New York, USA, 1930s Winter: Side view of an early propeller passenger plane with pilot in cockpit, on a snow-covered runway, engines about to start, capturing the pioneering days of aviation.
Yellow biplane flying through broken clouds and blue sky
Vintage Plane
Porterfield LP-65 airplane in livery used for the 2003 National Air Tour flying at Blakesburg, Iowa, USA, September 1, 2008.  Built in 1941.
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Piotrkow Trybunals, Poland – May 13, 2021: An old historical plane in the air
Free Images: "bestof:New Standard Designation: D-29A Official Nickname: Trainer Notes: 1929.0 Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive Catalog #: 00069303 Manufacturer:"
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