American Aviation Historical Society
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AAHS Image Library ID = AAHS-1171
Ford 5-AT-B Tri-motor
Operator:
Civil Reg#: N69905
Military ID:
C/N: 5-AT-40
Notes: Ex NC-9684 of PAA, brought back from Cuba by Milton Hersberger and modified to take 450hp Wrights, Lockheed Lodestar wheels and Republic P-47 oleo struts. Crashed and destroyed near Hungry Horse, MT, 17-Aug-1953
Photo Date: 14-Aug-52
Photo Location: Orofino, ID
Photographer: Bill Larkins
Collection: Bill Larkins