Aircraft Photo of N19131 | Duramold F-46 | AirHistory.net #170817
Location
City / Airport:Santa Monica - MunicipalMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KSMO   IATA: SMO   Local: SMO   Other: -
 
Photo Date:10 October 1988
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)
Photo ID: 170817
Photo Comment

Sometimes known as the Fairchild F-46 but developed by Fairchild subsidiary Duramold. Duramold was patented process of using heat and pressure to mould a plywood-resin material into shape. Used to make radomes but more dramatically the Hughes Hercules. Only one F-46 built.

This photo is copyright © Geoff Goodall, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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