| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 23-1230 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DWC World Cruiser |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DWC World Cruiser |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DWC World Cruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 146 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Chicago |
| 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: | 3 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 288387 |
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On display at the National Air and Space Museum. The 'Chicago' was one of two U.S. Army Air Service airplanes to complete the first round-the-world flight in 1924. Starting from Seattle, the westwards flight took 175 days to accomplish. 'Chicago' was flown by Lt. Lowell Smith and Lt. Leslie Arnold. The 'New Orleans' was the other World Cruiser to finish the historic flight, as 'Seattle' and 'Boston' were damaged en route. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 October 2020, and has since been viewed 270 times. |