| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A7114 |
| Military Code: | 6F4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing PW-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PW-9/FB |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing FB-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 820 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 277298 |
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While Boeing manufactured the Thomas-Morse MB-3 for the Air Force, the PW-9 was the first fighter designed and built by Boeing. The FB was the Navy / Marine version and 27 FB-2s were the first Navy aircraft built specifically for carrier operations. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 September 2020, and has since been viewed 145 times. |