| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | NX626N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca C-1/2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca C-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 10 July 1978 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 276280 |
| Photo Comment |
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First flying in 1929 this unassuming monoplane changed the face of aviation by opening the market of private aircraft ownership. This example was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1946. Restored in 1976 it was only briefly displayed here but it was later moved to the Udvar Hazy Centre. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 September 2020, and has since been viewed 128 times. |