Initial registration date was 28 March 1929 (ex NC4938). It was later acquired by New England Airway, which was incorporated on 1 January 1931, and painted in their livery. Considering the factory applied swirl pattern on aluminum areas (a la Spirit of St Louis) the photo date would be closer to early 1929. The aircraft ended up in Papua New Guinea where it was destroyed by enemy action at Wau on 21 January 1942. Photo from Robinson Family Album via Tim Martin

This Ryan Brougham (ex NC4938) was acquired by the original NEA which was incorporated on 1 January 1931. Could that be managing-director George A. Robinson proudly showing it off? For the record, a copy-cat New England Airways started operating after World War II, prompting legal action which caused them to desist. The aircraft ended up in PaPua New Guinea where it was destroyed by enemy action at Wau on 21 January 1942. Photo from Robinson Family Album via Tim Martin

Was in Papua New Guinea at the start of the Pacific War and destroyed in a Japanese air raid. Unclear if it was airworthy at the time.