The WACO "225"
[Aviation Trade Catalogue]
From Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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From Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks member since 1996
About this Item
15, [1] pp. Illustrated with 15 photographic images. Oblong 8vo: 5-1/2" x 8-3/8" The catalogue features both the Straight-Wing, and Tapered-Wing versions of Waco's "225" open cockpit bi-plane, so designated because it's powered by the Wright J-6 7-cylinder, 225 HP "Whirlwind" motor. The company began business as Weaver Aircraft Company of Ohio in 1920 but changed its name to the Waco Aircraft Company in 1928/29. Waco "established themselves as producers of reliable, rugged planes that were popular with traveling businessmen, postal services and explorersâ ¦." The company ceased operations in 1947, "having suffered the fate of a number of general aviation companies when an anticipated boom in aviation failed to develop following World War II.â [Wiki] Here offered a fairly early catalogue from this firm. Some general wear & soiling to wrappers. Front cover date stamped with "1931". String hole along spine. A VG+ copy. Printed paper wrappers, stapled. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. Seller Inventory # 31916
Bibliographic Details
Title: The WACO "225"
Publisher: The Waco Aircraft Company, Troy, Ohio
Publication Date: 1930
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: Ca 1931.
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