Aircraft N2895 — 1927 Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing Photo

On display at the America by Air exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Built in 1927, this PA-5 carried airmail along the eastern United States. The service would lead to the formation of Eastern Air Lines.
Photo Info
Photographer
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Shot Date 2016-06-03
Upload Date 2016-10-05
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EXIF Data
Camera Make NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model NIKON D800
Shutter Speed 1/20 sec
Aperture f/5.6
ISO 320
Focal Length 28 mm
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Metering Mode Center-weighted average
White Balance Manual
Dimensions 1200 × 801
Date Taken 2016-06-03 14:34:05
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