Noonan-Wiseman Aeroplane |
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November 12, 1933 |
Photographer: |
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Unknown |
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This is the first California-built
plane to fly. It was flown by Weldon Cooke who also made the first
flight over Oakland and the first flight over Mt. Tamalpais. |
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HST-97A |
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Curtiss Falcon |
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Date: |
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1934 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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A national airmail scandal in 1934
led to cancellation of airmail contracts with private airlines and
brought on a reorganization in the aviation industry. During this
period the Army Air Corps was enlisted to provide airmail service.
This Army Corps aircraft is being fueled at Oakland Airport. |
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HST-106A |
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Martin B-10 |
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Date: |
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April 19, 1934 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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The B-10 was the first modern-day
metal monoplane bomber. This photo is of the Army's "City of
Oakland" at dedication ceremonies at Oakland Airport. |
Number: |
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HST-108 |
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Lockheed 12A |
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Date: |
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November 30, 1937 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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The L-12 or Electra Jr. was designed
as a feeder plane for airlines and a high end corporate or personal
aircraft. |
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Number: |
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HST-141 |
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Stearman-Hammond Y-1S |
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Date: |
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June 19, 1937 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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Dean Hammond designed the Y-1S in
a competition to build a safe airplane for $700. World War II interfered
and only eleven planes were built at a significantly higher price.
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Number: |
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HST-131 |
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