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The Ford Tri-Motor 1926-1992: (Schiffer Aviation History)

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Researching the Trimotor history for a modelling project, this title is undoubtedly THE reference book for anyone interested in this legendary aeroplane.
Comprehensive in its scope, with detailed information on each aircraft produced, good quality photographs, it will provide almost all you need to understand the Tin Goose in depth.
Some nitpicking comments for future releases : add a bit more specifics on the engines used for each aircraft (P&W Wasp is OK, but it would do no harm to precise R-1340, knowing that other books sometimes confuse the Wasp (R-1340) with the Wasp Jr (R-985), and one is left in conjectures whether Mr Larkin has commited the same mistake - and I hasten to say he has not)...Bigger size photographs for the various liveries would also be a plus in the next editions of this book.

All in all, warmly recommended reading !

If you love aviation, history and books about classic aircraft, this is a book for you. Excellent photos of the interior, different planes built (only 199) the history of the development by Henry Ford - it also has a summary of each plane built, what happened to it and the survivors.

Why 3 engines? Because it was safer back then instead of two. Rugged, sturdy, well built and eye catching, this plane has become a true classic airplane. Built just before the Great Depression, it managed to continue to attract customers from airlines, corporations and private buyers.

This is a complete history of the Ford Tri-Motor. Development, design, use, accidents, data, statistics told in an informative and interesting way. You can tell the author is an aviation buff. I do wish they had some color photos, some of the paint schemes must have been very pleasing.

Big book on a true classic. Highly recommended for serious aviation buffs who want to learn about the early pioneering days of flight.

As a retired history teacher, I've read several thousand history books and this is probably my favorite book. (NO JOKE!)
It is an extraordinarly well researched (NOT SOMETHING YOU FIND EVERYDAY!) and written history of the Ford Tri-Motor. The reference/resource section on each and every one of the planes built is also exceptionally well done.

This book is an enjoyable insight into the adventures of the early days of aviation.

It inspired me to track down two of the remaining Ford Tri-Motors and go up in them. Got ten minutes instruction flying one of them!

This book should be rated six stars.....

This book brought back memories of watching airliners land at Grand central Airport when I was a child. I watched the Ford Tri-Motors land and wished I could fly in one. M. Larkins has presented the history of the Ford Tri-Motor in and an interesting and graphic way. He is the the authority on the Ford TGri-Motor. He has traced everyone that the factory produced and gives its history. The book goes through the evolution of the Ford.It is well illustrated with photos from the factory and from Mr. Larkins colletion. It is the best reference source for the Ford Tri-Motor. With all the detail it is still an easy read.

This book is an excellent collection to anyone interested in the history of aviation, especially civilian airplanes from 1926. Very detailed narrative, crisp black and white photographs, this book describes the history and development of an important part of air history.

Ford (yes, that one) went into the commercial market building a three motor air plane that helped develop civil, commercial and military use of planes. Three motors were more reliable than two back in those days, even though there were weight and drag penalties.

The Tri-motor was successful, purchased by nations all around the world. Photos and captions show all of these varients, discuss accidents, and survivors to this day. The only thing I would wish for is more color photos of this great plane of aviaton history. For serious buffs, a must have.

A solid reference book on the plane that really launched commercial aviation. The vast number of pictures, history of each plane and the details about many of the planes and owners made this a good read. However, I was hoping for more details on the construction, materials, aerodynamics, flight characteristics, maintenance, etc. If those facts and details had been included, it would have been a 5+.