Boeing F4B-4 8918 of the US Navy's VF-3B “Diving Eagles" Squadron (USS Langley)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing P-12E now owned by the Planes of Fame Museum at Chino, California.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Two views of Boeing F4B-3 8892 taken in 1932 while the aircraft was awaiting delivery to VF-3B (USS Saratoga).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Eighteen Marine Corps Boeing F4Bs flying over the El Morro fortress in Puerto Rico during annual war games on February 15, 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing F4B-4 9027 from VF-6 (“Felix the Cat” Squadron), which flew with USS Saratoga during 1932-36.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing F4B-4 8919 from VF-3B “Diving Eagles” Squadron attached to USS Ranger. The tail was doped green.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing F4B-4 9014 in the non-standard markings used by VF-9M during 1933-38. Final examples of the F4B-4 incorporated a liferaft in the higher turtledeck fairing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

This Boeing F4B-3 is seen taking off from the flight deck of USS Saratoga in 1932. The aircraft's “High Hat” marking denotes that it was attached to VF-1B.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Another view of Boeing F4B-3 8911, possibly taken early in its career judging by the censor's mark just forward of the tailwheel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing P-12E of the early 1930s. The engine is a 500 h.p. Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing F4B-3 8911 from VJ-6M, the command aircraft at HQ US Marine Corps (Randolph Field) circa 1936. This aircraft previously flew with the US Navy at Anacostia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

Boeing F4B-4 8920 of VF-3, powered by a 500 h.p. Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial. Note the side curtains on the open cockpit, fitted to reduce draughts.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F4B / P-12 - СШАUSA - 1928

This Boeing XF6B-1 experimental fighter-bomber was later redesignated XBFB-1. The single-seat aircraft was designed to replace the F4B-4 and was powered by a 625 h.p. Pratt & Whitney R-1535 Twin Wasp Junior radial.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F6B - СШАUSA - 1933