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Fleet Model 1

Back to 1919-1940 - Golden Age

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Fleet Model 1

  • : United States
  • : 1930
  • : Warner Scarab
  • 110
  • 28 '
  • 113 mph (181 km/hr)
  • 1820 lbs (826 kg)

  • : Active
  • 28 ' 9"
  • : Original

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 markings on this aircraft represent the Navy N2Y-1 version. It was designed with hooks to catch a trapeze suspended from an airship. Once attached, the aircraft would be hoisted aboard and secured in the hanger-like interior of the airship. Seven such N2Y-1 planes were built and successfully demonstrated in trials with the USS Akron and USS Macon in the early 1930s. Fleet and Consolidated moved from Buffalo, NY to San Diego, CA in 1935. It was here that the massive factory complex would turn out many aircraft including the Consolidated PBY seaplane and B-24 bomber during WW2.

This Fleet is privately owned and operated by Dr. David Trost of Westchester, NY.  In the 1960s, it was a frequent visitor to Old Rhinebeck when owned and flown by Richard Coughlin, the father of current Aerodrome pilot Brian Coughlin.


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