| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | NX58457 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | G & A XR-9/GA-45 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | G & A XR-9/GA-45 |
| Aircraft Version: | Firestone Model 45D |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | Firestone Aircraft |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 1946 to 1947 |
| Photo from: | William Engle Collection (via Tim Martin) |
| Photo ID: | 670136 |
| Photo Comment |
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G & A Aircraft designed the Model 45 series of rotor-craft for the U.S. Army who designated them XR-9, -9A & -9B. These were unsuccessful but the Firestone Rubber Company bought G & A in 1943 with the intention of producing a civil version. This resulted in the Firestone Aircraft Company Model 45D shown here. It was demonstrated at the 1946 Cleveland National Races but the hoped for orders did not materialize. This photo was added on 25 March 2024, and has since been viewed 486 times. |