| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | CH-168 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 9 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 9 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 9B Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 190 |
| Operator Titles: | Swissair |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | DübendorfMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSMD IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1932 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 13673 |
| Photo Comment |
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The first of two Orion 9B's delivered to Swissair in 1932. These were the fastest airliners of the day - 195 mph cruise for 580 miles with a 575 hp Wright Cyclone and retractable u/c. 6/8 passengers. The cockpit cover is in the open position. Painted red overall. From Swissair 60 years ago. This photo was added on 7 October 2017, and has since been viewed 519 times. |