Ford Tri-Motor visits Dayton
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Commander Aero hosted the EAA's 1929 Ford Tri-Motor at Dayton Wright Brothers Airport.

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Colin Soucy enjoys telling about the Tri-Motor's history.

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Touting safety, Henry Ford had the Tri-Motor fitted with three engines.

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EAA 48's Art Newton signals Soucy to start the engines.

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Corrugated metal adds strength but not looks.

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Bedtime for the Tin Goose.

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No baggage screening, no wands -- no drink cart.

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EAA volunteers relax as the Tri-Motor starts another fare flight.

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Tom Leahy checks fuel depth in the tanks with a wooden pole.

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Tom Leahy lowers the fuel hose after topping the Tri-Motor's tanks.

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The Navion Society's national fly-in at Moraine included dinner at Commernder Aero and a look at the Tri-Motor.

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In no hurry, the Tri-Motor soars overhead after takeoff from Dayton Wright Brothers.

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Big windows gave passengers and crew a great view.

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Built in 1929, the Ford Tri-Motor is still flying passengers.