5954 On display at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry, this is one of two surviving Stukas in the world. The R-model or ‘Reichweite’ was identical to the B-2, but with additional fuel tanks for longer range. This Trop has a special dust filter for the engine for desert operations. Flown by 3./St.G 1 under the command of Fliegerführer Afrika, it has the unit's Hans Huckebein insignia on the cowling. (mehr von 5954)
NC288 Mail plane on display at the Museum of Science and Industry. This was the first model of Boeing aircraft to carry passengers along with the mail. (mehr von NC288)
5368 Inverted Jenny on display at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. The Jenny saw widespread use as a trainer with the U.S. Army Air Service, as an airmail carrier and for barnstorming and joyrides. The model D was powered by a 90 h.p. Curtiss OX-5 engine. This aircraft was built in 1917. (mehr von 5368)