It’s a distinct airplane with a lot of history; the Ford Trimotor, or “Tin Goose,” harks back to a time when passenger air travel was a luxury, ushering in a new era of transcontinental travel with the airline that would later become TWA.
Photos: An Unforgettable Ride in the Ford Trimotor
Key Takeaways:
- The Ford Trimotor, or "Tin Goose," is a historic three-engine aircraft that pioneered early passenger air travel and was utilized worldwide for various purposes between 1926 and 1933.
- Very few Trimotors remain airworthy today, with one recently making a stop in DeLand, Florida, as part of an EAA flight experience tour.
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