Aircraft Photo of N150 / C150 | Douglas M-2 Mail Plane | Western Air Express | AirHistory.net #161730
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N150
Alternate Registration:C150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas M-1 Mail Plane
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas M-1/2/3/4 Mail Plane
Aircraft Version:Douglas M-2 Mail Plane
C/n (msn):244
Operator Titles:Western Air Express
Location
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
 
Photo Date:20 April 2004
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 161730
Photo Comment

One of 57 Douglas M-1 to M-4 Mail Planes built in 1926/27. This example served Western Air Express. Each variant was powered by the 400 hp Liberty engine and could carry up to 1900 lbs of mail. This is the only survivor.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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