Stearman Hammond Y-1 aircraft. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
Summary
The Stearman Hammond Y aircraft was produced to compete in a "Safe Aircraft" competition in January 1939. It was the winner of the $700 prize which was sponsored by the Department of Commerce. The model Y used many of the safety features the NACA's Fred Weick developed for his W-1 aircraft.
NASA Identifier: L16682
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nasa
stearman hammond y 1 aircraft
dvids
aircraft
1930s aircrafts
1940s aircrafts
1930 s
1940 s
nasa history collection
Date
1940 - 1949
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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