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Pioneer Airport (WS17), 2010-09-24 As a trainer, this two-place open-cockpit plane was easy to fly. |
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Pioneer Airport (WS17), 2010-09-24 Built in 1937, this aircraft was sporty, yet easy to fly; high-performance with room for two passengers up front. |
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Pioneer Airport (WS17), 2010-09-24 This aircraft took place in the 1977 Lindbergh Tour; it currently resides near the EAA Ryan NYP replica. |
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Pioneer Airport (WS17), 2010-09-24 On display among other Golden Age aircraft in one of the several hangars bordering Pioneer Field. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2008-07-13 This 1938 was the prototype for the circa 2,000 Chiefs built before and after the War. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2008-07-13 This aircraft is the prototype Aeronca Chief, built in 1938. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2010-08-08 The side view of the NEAM Bleriot shows some of its control mechanisms. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2010-08-08 You can see why this aircraft gained the nickname "Jungle Gym." Next to it is a luxury car of the same vintage. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2010-08-08 I'll let the beautiful lines of this magnificent aircraft speak for themselves. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2010-08-08 This unusual 2-place (side-by-side) aircraft is the 8th of a total 18 built. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2010-08-08 The Heath Parasol existed before there were any light sport aircraft; this 1928 design came fully equipped with a modified Henderson motorcycle engine for less than $1,000. |
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Bradley International Airport (BDL), 2010-08-08 Original ca. 1911 Bleriot; rebuilt 1973. On display at the New England Air Museum. |