The Mite moved under its own power during the parade, something unlikely to be approved in the 21st century. It is seen here passing 47 West Hastings Street. CF-HFO was destroyed in a hangar fire at Edmonton Air Base in March 1967. Photo from: City of Vancouver Archives

This first Mooney M-18 Mite was donated to the Smithsonian in 1981. Flying with the original belt driven Crosley car engine, it later had Lycoming O-145 and Continental A65 engines. The last changes made the aircraft a M-18C and changed the cn to 201. Originally displayed at the Garber storage facility, the aircraft underwent a thorough cleaning and preservation circa 2000 - 05 for display at the Udvar-Hazy Center.

Single-seat Mooney Mite built in 1955

Gladys Davis flying her M-18C over downtown Concord, California, with appropriate "City of Concord - California" titles. She was on her way to the start of the Powder Puff Derby, an annual women's cross-country race from California to South Carolina. She came in fifth.

1951-built single-seat Mooney M-18C Mite at Pompano Beach Air Park in 1973.

Unmistakably a Mooney, built in 1951