Frank Blazek’s Fokker F.III, formerly the property of flamboyant Bert Acosta, arrived in the USA with its maker, Anthony Fokker, in 1921. Fokker had plans to open a factory and the F.III, with its comfortable closed cabin, was detailed to carry VIPs here, there and everywhere. It was later used for aerial mapping and finished its career in the service of a rum-runner. It is seen here at Roosevelt Field, circa October 1929.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

Beechcraft A17F NC12583 with Bob Fogg at the controls. Howard Hughes acquired this Staggerwing in 1935, using the brute to sharpen his skills for an attack on the landplane speed record.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

A chagrined NAT mail pilot endures the probing of the idle curious while waiting for someone to fetch a ladder. The heavily-loaded Curtiss Carrier Pigeon, firmly secured by its propeller, had attempted to taxy over Roosevelt Field terrain softened by winter rain and melted snow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Carrier Pigeon / Model 40 - СШАUSA - 1925

One of the first Brunner-Winkle Bird As being demonstrated at Roosevelt Field in 1929. Designer Michael Gregor, formerly of the Imperial Russian Air Service, subsequently collaborated with Sasha Seversky on the SEV series.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Brunner-Winkle Bird A / B / C - СШАUSA - 1928

Igor Sikorsky’s S-36 gets an airing from Charles A. Lindbergh at Roosevelt Field on January 27, 1928. N3699 was leased to Pan Am for a brief period and is thought to have been dismantled by the factory upon completion of the S-38 prototype.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-36 / S-38 - СШАUSA - 1927

Frank Blazek, the proud owner of nearly-new Mohawk Pinto 6832 in June 1931.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mohawk MLV Pinto - СШАUSA - 1928

A dismal day in the life of Frank Blazek. His Pinto spun during a turn on finals for Plainfield, New Jersey, putting Blazek in hospital for seven weeks. A spectator found the pilot’s pocket camera by the wreck and took this photograph!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mohawk MLV Pinto - СШАUSA - 1928

Hunter Boyd’s first R&D project, the Model A, was built in 1925. It was a melding of technology and theology, its realisation being attributed to the power of prayer! Of all-metal construction, the A featured variable-camber wings, which also folded - intentionally, that is!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boyd Flying Craft Model A - СШАUSA - 1924