Remarks: Developed as a two-seat fighter-bomber with long range capabilities. The U.S. Army Air Corps appropriated 50 and designated them as advanced trainers.
Remarks: Designed as a safe and simple-to-fly general aviation aircraft. Single control wheel controls pitch and steering, eliminating the need for rudder pedals.
Erco 415-E 'Ercoupe'
Aircraft Type: General Aviation
Aircraft Status: Flying Aircraft
Manufacturer: Engineering & Research Corporation
Location: Chino
Year Built: 1948
Remarks: Over 5,600 'Ercoupe' aircraft were built and sold from 1940 to 1969 by several manufacturers. This aircraft was built by Sanders Aviation.
Luscombe 8a Master 'Silvaire'
Aircraft Type: General Aviation
Aircraft Status: Restoring to Flight
Manufacturer: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
Location: Storage
Year Built: 1948
Remarks: Streamlined, all metal construction with side-by-side seating make this a classic of the Golden Age of aviation.
Remarks: Developed by Cessna from their T-37 'Tweet' Basic Jet Trainer. The A-37s delivered a range of attack armament during the Vietnam War (photo not of the museum's aircraft).
Remarks: Seventeen Northrop Alphas were built. Planes of Fame Air Museum's Alpha is one of only two known to survive (photo not of the museum's aircraft).
Remarks: A militarized version of the popular fixed-tailwheel monoplane of the 1930s. During WWII it was used by the U.S. armed forces as a utility aircraft and trainer.
Remarks: Advanced trainer of the U.S. Army Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Air Force during WWII. These aircraft continued to serve other nations until the 1970s.
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