An Icon Aloft.

Autor: DAVISSON, BUDD
Zdroj: Flight Journal; Mar/Apr2024, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p60-64, 5p, 7 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: The article discusses the historical significance of the Lockheed Vega airplane, which was introduced in 1928 and represented a major advancement in aircraft design. The Vega set numerous speed and distance records, making it a highly sought-after aircraft for record-breaking pilots. The plane was constructed primarily of wood, but later versions featured metal fuselages. The article also mentions the restoration of a Lockheed Vega by John Magoffin, which now resides in the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Arizona. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Supplemental Index