Biplanes (Photo Diary)

Shown below are some of the biplanes which are on display at the Evergreen Air Museum in McMinnville, Oregon.

Shown above is a 1997 Oldfield Baby Great Lakes. This is a homebuilt aircraft constructed from a kit. It is generally built by pilots for aerobatics and Sunday cruising.

Shown above is a 1939 Beech DD17A Traveler, commonly known as the Staggerwing.

Shown above is a 1916 aircraft designed as a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft which later served to carry mail.

Note that formal attire—jacket and tie—is apparently required in piloting this aircraft. Shown above is a replica of a 1909 Curtiss Pusher. It had a top speed of 50 miles per hour.

Shown above is 1929 Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling. It was designed to be used by the U.S. Navy as a trainer. It had a top speed of 104 miles per hour and could cruise at 88 miles per hour.

Shown above is a 1943 Boeing Stearman Model 76 Kaydet.  This aircraft was used as a primary trainer by both the U.S. Army  and the Navy. It was originally flown in 1934. It has a top speed of 150 miles per hour and can cruise at 110 miles per hour.

Shown above is the 1935 Yellow Peril (Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3. This was the only aircraft designed and manufactured by the U.S. Navy. It was used as a trainer.

Shown above is a 1984 Aviat Christen Eagle.