Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
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Chicago, Illinois U.S.A. The Excelsior Supply and Manufacturing Company was the biggest factory to produce Excelsior motorcycles and was part of the well-known Schwinn Bicycle Company. Excelsiors were produced in the U.S.A. from 1908 through 1931 when Ignaz Schwinn decided to discontinue manufacture of motorcylces. This motorcycle was donated by Paul Richards of Poughkeepsie, New […]
This sophisticated cabin monoplane is probably the most elegant aircraft in the collection. Designed to seat four, the Fairchild 24 became a comfortable and luxurious way to travel by air for the well-heeled. It is known for its pleasant handling, speed and reliable performance. Discerning buyers could choose between a Warner radial or Ranger inline engine. The Fairchild 24 remained in production from 1932 until 1948.
Reuben Fleet, the founder of Consolidated Aircraft Company in 1923, designed the first Fleet civilian model in 1928. Successive designs and modifications led to the Fleet Finch, which was developed by a Canadian subsidiary to meet the primary training needs of the RCAF in 1938. The durable aircraft rightfully earned the nickname: the husky, trusty trainer.
Reuben Fleet, the founder of Consolidated Aircraft Company in 1923, designed the first Fleet civilian model in 1928. Successive designs and modifications led to the Fleet Finch, which was developed by a Canadian subsidiary to meet the primary training needs of the RCAF in 1938. The durable aircraft rightfully earned the nickname: the Husky, Trusty trainers.
Reuben Fleet, the founder of Consolidated Aircraft Company in 1923, designed the first Fleet civilian model in 1928. This 1930 Model 1 was the first in a long line of rugged and reliable sport biplane models produced by Fleet into the early 1940s. The basic design remained the same over the years with various engines and minor external changes apparent throughout the evolution of the design.
The Fokker D.VII was so good and so feared by the Allies that all of them had to be surrendered by terms of the Armistice. It was extremely maneuverable, could fly at a very high angle of attack, and was exceedingly strong. Our reproduction was the last aircraft built by Aerodrome founder Cole Palen prior to his death in 1993.
Perhaps the most famous aircraft of WWI, the Fokker Dr.I was built in relatively small numbers. It was difficult to fly and only the best German pilots were able to tame it. However, in the hands of a pilot like Manfred von Richthofen, it was capable of lethal maneuverability. The “Red Baron” went to his death in a Fokker Triplane and the controversy surrounding whether he was shot down from the air or from the ground continues to this day. There are no known original Triplanes extant.
Perhaps the most famous aircraft of WWI, the Fokker Dr.I was built in relatively small numbers. It was difficult to fly and only the best German pilots were able to tame it. However, in the hands of a pilot like Manfred von Richthofen, it was capable of lethal maneuverability. The “Red Baron” went to his death in a Fokker Triplane and the controversy surrounding whether he was shot down from the air or from the ground continues to this day. There are no known original Triplanes extant.
Perhaps the most famous aircraft of WWI, the Fokker Dr.I was built in relatively small numbers. It was difficult to fly and only the best German pilots were able to tame it. However, in the hands of a pilot like Manfred von Richthofen, it was capable of lethal maneuverability. The “Red Baron” went to his death in a Fokker Triplane and the controversy surrounding whether he was shot down from the air or from the ground continues to this day. There are no known original Triplanes extant.
The Fokker Eindecker was so successful that the term “Fokker Scourge” was coined for the period during which it dominated the European skies. It was a modification of a French Morane that Anthony Fokker had purchased. Fitted with a synchronous machine gun that could fire though the arc of the propeller, it provided air superiority until early 1916. Our example is a reproduction built in the 1980s. It is often trucked to various locations to represent the Aerodrome as a static display.
