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1929 STAR CAVALIER MODEL B
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| Country: |
USA |
Wingspan: |
31' 6" |
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| Year: |
1929 |
Length: |
19' 11" |
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| Engine: |
Velie 5 cylinder radial |
Cruise Speed: |
85 mph |
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| Horsepower: |
65 |
Gross Weight: |
1400 lbs. |
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| Quantity Mfg: |
13 |
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| The Cavalier was manufactured by the
Star Aircraft Corporation in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The famous
William D. "Billy" Parker was the general manager
through out the company's existence. Competing for sales with
the popular Monocoupe line of airplanes, the Cavalier was
designed as a more rugged aircraft. Philips Petroleum, who
backed the Star Corporation, used many of the little monoplanes
to fly into unimproved oil drilling sites. This particular
Cavalier Model B was chosen to be used to advertise the Star
line of aircraft and was painted like and flown on a good will
tour with the famous Travel Air 5000 "Woolaroc". The
"Woolaroc" won the famous Dole race from San Francisco
to Hawaii. The picture above is an actual photograph of the
museum's Cavalier Model B taken in 1929. This aircraft is one of
only a few Cavaliers to survive, it currently in storage but
will be restored to original flying condition in the future. |
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