The subject of this article, Max Krueger's strikingly-painted Waco GXE NC7970, photographed in 1981.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

The Waco's tail surfaces are of fabric-covered steel tube construction.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

A close-up of the Waco's Curtiss OXX-6 engine, the distinctive inlet and exhaust manifolds betraying its lineage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

Occupants of the Waco’s two-seat forward cockpit have their view somewhat restricted by the cat's-cradle of cabane struts and the underwing radiator.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

NC7970 spans 30ft 7in (lower wing 29ft 3 1/2 in); its length is 23ft 3in.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

NC7970's rear cockpit, uncluttered by instruments but complete with baseball-bat-style stick.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927