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An aircraft of United Airlines and its predecessor subsidiaries has soared through the skies for over 75 years. Initially used to transport U.S. mail, the planes soon took on a few adventurous passengers. In a matter of years, air travel was embraced by the general public, creating a demand for ever larger, faster, more luxurious aircraft. For a closer look at some of the more than one hundred planes United and its predecessor companies have flown over the years, click on any of the thumbnail photos below.
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Swallow
First year in service: 1926
Manufacturer: Swallow Aircraft Mfg.Co.
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot, no passengers
Cargo capacity: 300lbs
Cruising speed: 90mph
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Curtiss Carrier Pidgeon
First year in service: 1926
Manufacturer: Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Co.
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot, no passengers
Cargo capacity: 1,855 lbs.
Cruising speed: 105mph
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Ryan M1
First year in service: 1926
Manufacturer: Ryan Aircraft Mfg. Co.
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot, 1 passenger
Cargo capacity: 600 lbs.
Cruising speed: 135mph
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B40A
First year in service: 1927
Manufacturer: Boeing Airplane Co.
Passenger capacity: 2
Cruising speed: 105-125mph
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Douglas M3
First year in service: 1927
Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft Co.
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot, no passengers
Cargo capacity: 1,000 lbs.
Cruising speed: 115mph
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Fokker F10A
First year in service: 1927
Manufacturer: Atlantic Aircraft Corp.
Passenger capacity: 12 passengers
Cargo capacity: 2,800 lbs.
Cruising speed: 123mph
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B80A
First year in service: 1928
Manufacturer: Boeing Airplane Co.
Passenger capacity: 14
Cruising speed: 125mph
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Curtiss Falcon
First year in service: 1929
Manufacturer: Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Co.
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot, no passengers
Cargo capacity: 805 lbs.
Cruising speed: 135mph
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Boeing 221A "Monomail"
First year in service: 1930
Manufacturer: Boeing Airplane Co.
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot, 8 passengers
Cargo capacity: 750 lbs.
Cruising speed: 135mph
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B247
First year in service: 1933
Manufacturer: Boeing Airplane Co.
Passenger capacity: 10
Cruising speed: 155-170mph
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