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The Golden Years

Ford Trimotor

The History

1926 Ford Trimoter Introduced

The Ford Trimotor was introduced by the Ford Corporation. The plane was very similar to the Junker Transport. The plane was encased in corruagated aluminum. The Trimotor was powered by three 300 hp motors.