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Travelair Mystery Ship

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

The Travelair Mystery Ship was more of a marketing gimmick than anything else. Developed in great secrecy, it’s only purpose was to attract more attention.
In the late 1920’s the Travelair company built a few “Mystery Ships,” racing airplanes whose details of construction were closely guarded secrets. In 1930, Texaco bought the fourth “Mystery Ship” from [...]

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Granville Racer – Time Flies

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

“Time Flies” – Granville racer

Frank Hawks’ racer, the last Granville (see GeeBee) racer. Designed by Howell Miller.
Last flown by Earl Ortman in 1942. It broke apart over East Hartford, CT; Ortman parachuted safely.

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