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HISTORY
Honoring 100 Years Since Travel Air’s Founding
The pioneering airframe manufacturer began operations in 1925 and its legacy has greatly outlived its six-year lifespan.
by Edward H. Phillips
Walter Beech was photographed flying a Travel Air Model A near Wichita in summer 1925. Powered by a Curtiss OX-5 engine rated at 90 horsepower, the biplane’s front cockpit could accommodate two passengers. (Source: Textron Aviation)
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FEBRUARY 2025
