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Federal Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Tuesday August 06, 2024 ( 1 items )  

Silvered Wings: Boeing Model 100/P-12 - 1929
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Boeing Model 100/P-12 NC873H (1929) * Capacity: one * Length: 20 feet 1 inch * Maximum speed: 166 mph * Cruise speed: 140 mph * Range: 600 miles * Service ceiling: 24,000 feet The Boeing Model 100 was described as "a dashing and handsome single-seater of terrific performance" when it debuted in 1928. In addition to the civil-commercial version were variants for the Navy's F4B and the   more