| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 33622 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Breese Penguin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Breese Penguin |
| Aircraft Version: | Breese Penguin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 33622 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Garden City - Roosevelt Field (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Cradle of Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 2017 |
| Photo by: | Phil |
| Photo ID: | 266365 |
| Photo Comment |
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From the museums website :- During World War One the Army wanted to develop a non-flying trainer which would give student pilots the feel of airplane controls at near-flying speeds, without the danger of actual flight. The only aircraft of this type produced was by the Breese Aircraft Corporation of Farmingdale. In 1917 Breese received a contract for 300 trainers called "Penguins". The Penguin's wings were too short and its engine too small to allow it to fly. This original is the sole surviving example. This photo is copyright © Phil, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 July 2020, and has since been viewed 708 times. |