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Boeing F4B-4, 1933. Creator: Boeing Aircraft Co
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Boeing F4B-4, 1933. Creator: Boeing Aircraft Co
Wing Span 914 cm (360 in.), Length 612 cm (241 in.), Height 285 cm (112 in.), Weight 1, 070 kg (2, 354 lb). The Boeing F4B/P-12 series served as the primary fighter of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Air Corps in the early 1930s, and it remained in service in numerous roles until the early 1940s. It was the last wooden-winged, biplane fighter produced by Boeing and used by the U.S. military. The large quantity of F4B/P-12s built and purchased helped to establish Boeing as an important aircraft manufacturer and to sustain the firm through the economic hardships of the Great Depression. Total production of the F4B/P-12 series reached 586. The fourth and final version of the design was the F4B-4, 92 of which were built. Twenty-one were assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps. The NASM F4B-4 is one of these. It was assigned to Marine Fighting Squadron 10, and served there until July 1933. It was then transferred to VF-9M at Quantico, Virginia, where it flew until 1939
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This print showcases the iconic Boeing F4B-4, a remarkable aircraft that played a significant role in the early 1930s. Created by Boeing Aircraft Co, this magnificent fighter served as the primary choice for both the U. S. Navy and U. S. Army Air Corps during its time. With its impressive dimensions of a wing span measuring 914 cm (360 in. ), length of 612 cm (241 in. ), height of 285 cm (112 in. ), and weighing an astonishing 1,070 kg (2,354 lb), it truly stood out among its contemporaries. Notably, the F4B/P-12 series was instrumental in establishing Boeing as a prominent aircraft manufacturer during the challenging times of the Great Depression. Its versatility allowed it to remain operational until the early 1940s, serving various roles within different branches of the military. The particular model depicted here is one of only 92 F4B-4 versions ever built by Boeing Aircraft Co. , with twenty-one being assigned to the esteemed U. S. Marine Corps. This specific aircraft belonged to Marine Fighting Squadron 10 before being transferred to VF-9M at Quantico, Virginia where it continued flying until 1939. With a total production reaching an impressive number of 586 units across all variants, this wooden-winged biplane fighter holds immense historical significance for both aviation enthusiasts and those interested in America's military past.
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