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Articles
Most about Monocoupes, but some about the golden age of air racing and other antique airplane related stuff. Some of these link to pages which are 700KB to 800KB per page, so be aware of the download time. All of the links below will open a new browser.
Sportsman Pilot article on NC18629, a 1931 Monocoupe 110, restored by Ted Hendrickson Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4. This aircraft is currently on display at the Western Aero Museum at Oakland airport. It is a beautiful Monocoupe and if you are passing through OAK or near there it is well worth the stop to see it. Here are pictures I have taken of N18629.
Sport Aviation, June 1987, article on the Kinner ‘Coupe, the only existing Kinner powered Monocoupe 125 page 1, page 2, page 3.
Sport Aviation article on Bud Dake and his Monocoupes Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10.
The Golden Age of Air Racing, Observations and Reflections, by John Underwood, Sport Aviation, November 1991 and December 1991. A great article, back in the year that the racers from the early 1930’s were featured front and center at Oshkosh. Each page is about 800MB in size. Part 1: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10, Page 11, Page 12, Page 13, Page 14. Part 2: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7.
Sport Aviation, March 1996, article on Clipwing N2347 Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10.
Sportsman Pilot article on Monocoupe 110, NC114V. |
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Monocoupe Articles From Publications and Links to Photo Albums on the web with Monocoupe Pictures
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Photo Albums and Other Web Sites
Links to photo albums of Monocoupes. Some are mine, plus albums from others.
My photo album of Model 90’s, Model 110’s, Model 110 Specials, and Velie & Other Coupes.
Keith Folkerts picassa web album of Monocoupes and Folkerts Specials. Some really nice pictures and includes annotations.
Pictures I have taken of N18629, 1931 Monocoupe 110 at the Western Aero Museum in Oakland.
The History of Air Racing and Record Breaking. A great web site including some pics and info on N501W and Johnny Livingston.
Early Birds Foundation website and their Monocoupe 110 project.
Nice web article about Phoebe Omlie and her Monocoupe, includes links to other pictures.
Bob Jellison’s web site about his fathers flying service, Jellison Flying Service, which owned a Monocoupe Model 90, NC187K. There are two pictures of NC187K on his web site and Bob sent along scans of 7 photos of the plane. These are great vintage photos.
Don Warrington’s web site with information about Langley Day. Don’s grandfather, Chet Warrington organized these events, which took place at College Park airport, College Park, MD, in May of 1933 and 1934. Tony Little and NC12350 were very successful as the results show.
The Long Island Aviation Country Club, of which, Reginald “Pete” Brooks, was a member. Pete Brooks flew his Monocoupe 110 in many exciting exhibitions during the mid 30’s.
The Philadelphia Aviation Country Club, located at Wings Field, just five miles from Patco Field where NC12350 was based, hosted many aviation related events.
A nice collection of Monocoupe pictures from the San Diego Air and Space Museum posted on Flickr. |
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