| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N14215 |
| Alternate Registration: | NX14215 |
| Other Marks: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rider R-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rider R-3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Rider R-3 Marcoux-Bromberg Special |
| C/n (msn): | A1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KBDL IATA: BDL Local: BDL Other: - |
| Collection: | New England Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2023 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 593091 |
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The Marcoux-Bromberg Special was built for the MacRobertson Race as the R-3 in 1933 in Santa Monica but crashed upon landing after its first flight killing the pilot. A larger engine was added in 1935 and in early 1936 the plane was rebuilt again with major changes so that it was renamed the Marcoux-Bromberg Special. The plane placed second in the 1936 Thompson with an average race speed of 248 mph. More modifications were made in subsequent years until the plane was retired in 1939 and is now on display at the NEAM. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 August 2023, and has since been viewed 158 times. |