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PW-9 and DH-4 on Field

First FB-5 Configured as a Seaplane

Women Sewing Fabric on Fuselage

Women Prepare to Cover FB-5 Fuselage

Model 203 at Boeing School of Aeronautics

Boeing Model 203 Trainer on Ground

Boeing NB-1, Model 21 Naval Trainer, Docked at Lake Union

Boeing Model 80-A in Flight

Assembly of Model 80

DH-4 on Ground

VNB-1, Model 21 Floatplane Prototype, on Lake Union

DH-4 on Tarmac

Boeing NB-1, Model 21 Trainer, on Lake Union

DH-4Bs Being Remodeled

Model 80 in Flight

Model 64 Experimental Training Plane on the Ground

Fleet of F4Bs in Flight

Model 80A Above Seattle Waterfront

P-12B Cockpit Lining Model

Stearman Kaydet PT-17 Primary Trainers built for Peru, Great Britain, China, US Navy, and US Army

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Model of Boeing PW-9

The Model 15 (PW-9) was the first successful Boeing-designed fighter and established the company as a major American builder of military aircraft. Its internal bracing was arc-welded tubing rather than the spruce and wire used in older biplanes. However, it still had wooden spars and ribs. Boeing also introduced the first oleo shock absorbers for aircraft. It was designated PW-9 (for "pursuit water-cooled design 9) by the Army and designated FB-1 by the Navy. Between 1923 and 1928, Boeing built 157 PW-9/FBs in different versions, as well as 77 derivatives as NBs (Navy training planes). The NBs were 4 feet longer than the PW-9/FBs and powered by either 180- or 200-horsepower engines. Boeing sold five NBs to Peru.

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Unique identifier BI222285

Boeing ID 709b

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Size 5058px × 3571px 17MB

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