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Photos: An Unforgettable Ride in the Ford Trimotor

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Ford Trimotor, known as the "Tin Goose," was a historically significant three-engine aircraft (1926-1933) that revolutionized early passenger air travel and served various global roles.
  • Very few of these iconic planes remain airworthy today, with one recently participating in an EAA flight experience tour in DeLand, Florida, offering unique historical flight experiences.
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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.

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