Vintage North American O-47A Preparation with Pilot at Ames, 1940 Image
A historical scene featuring a North American O-47A observation aircraft accompanied by a uniformed pilot at Ames in 1940. The aircraft, displaying Army Air Corps markings and equipped with a circular antenna for direction finding, stands on a concrete surface next to a utility vehicle. Pilot W.H. McAvoy, an Ames test pilot, is seen walking away from the aircraft after a test flight. This vintage aviation photo captures a moment in early American aviation research. Useful for illustrating aviation history, military equipment studies, air force pilot narratives, or showcasing vintage aircraft technology in educational publications or history-themed exhibits.
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