Aircraft Photo of A6881 | Boeing XPB-2 (Model 50) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #9161
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A6881
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 50 PB
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 50 PB
Aircraft Version:Boeing XPB-2 (Model 50)
C/n (msn):801
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location
City / Seaplane Base:Philadelphia - Henry C Mustin Naval Air Facility Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Pennsylvania, United States
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:1928
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID: 9161
Photo Comment

The sole Boeing PB first flew in 1925 and was intended as a long range naval patrol bomber able to fly non-stop from California to Hawaii. It did not go into US Navy operational service. In 1928 it was modified as the XPB-2 and fitted with two P & W R-1860 of 800 hp in 'push-pull' configuration. From Boeing 60 years ago.

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