| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N74154 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fulton FA-3 Airphibian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fulton FA-3 Airphibian |
| Aircraft Version: | Fulton FA-3-101 Airphibian |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KIAD IATA: IAD Local: IAD Other: - |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 8 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 52266 |
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In 1950, the Airphibian became the first roadworthy aircraft to receive a type certificate from the CAA. It was a technical success but the inherent compromises necessary in the design meant that the performance specs were disappointing. This very interesting piece of aviation history is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 March 2018, and has since been viewed 254 times. |