FORD TRIMOTOR

Historical Note:    Our Ford Trimotor model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted Ford Trimotor model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane. The Ford Trimotor model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original Ford Trimotor model airplane. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod. This top-quality Ford Trimotor model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

Scale:    1:52
W/S:      17.0    inches
Lgth:      11.5    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KF3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Price:    $175.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    The Ford Trimotor (Tin Goose), is a three engine civil transport aircraft first introduced in 1925 by Henry Ford and was further continued until June 7, 1933.

The Ford Trimotor was famous with the military and sold all over the world. 

The Ford Trimotors used an all-metal construction.  The aircraft resembled the fokker F.VII but it was all metal.

During 1926 to 1933, a total of 199 Ford Tri-motors were built , including 79 of the 4-AT variant and 117 of the 5-AT variant, plus other aircrafts for testing.  The Ford Trimotor was flown by over 100 airlines in the world.  Ford Trimotor variants especially the 4-AT serial number 10 was built in 1927 had many notable accomplishments.  The 4-At was flown by Charles Lindburgh, Amelia Earhart and many others.  It also made the first commercial flight from the United States to Mexico City and the first commercial flight over the Canadian Rockies. 

During November 27 and November 28, Richard Evelyn Byrd and crew made the first flight over the South Pole in a Ford Trimotor.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt had flown a Ford Trimotor in 1932 during his presidential campaign.   

There are still 18 Ford Tri-motors in existence as of 2006.  There are few Ford Trimotors in flyable condition.  One aircraft resides at the Zoo in Kalmazoo, Michigan.  Another one is located at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  And the last aircraft resides at San Diego Air Space Museum.