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Nixon Special biplane
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Nixon Special biplane
Nixon Special biplane single-seater, built by John F Nixon, of Philadelphia PA. from plans published by John F McMahon in Aerial Age, powered by a 32-35hp Hall-Scott A-1; span: 22'0" length: 18'6" v: 98/x/22. Test-flown by Bert Acosta at Hazelhurst Field, Mineola NY, who then taught Nixon how to fly in a Jenny. Hung in a family barn in 1926, it was restored in 1957 for museum display. Date: circa 1920
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
A black and white photograph capturing a moment from the early days of aviation. A pilot, dressed in a flight suit typical of the era, stands proudly beside his biplane, which features two wings stacked one above the other with support struts and wires between them. The aircraft has an open cockpit design common to that period, a single propeller at its nose, and fixed tail-dragger landing gear. The setting appears to be an open field—a natural choice for airstrips before paved runways became standard—suggesting this photo was likely taken after a successful flight or just before takeoff on a new adventure in the sky. The image is framed with rough edges giving it an authentic vintage feel.
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