The M.F.P. Tractor Biplane was built in 1916 by Polson Iron Works using unique steel construction method.
Designed by Walter H. Phipps of the Steel Constructed Aeroplanes Co, NY. Constructed by the Polson Iron Works, Toronto, Canada. Three people formed the M.F.P company: J.B. Miller, Walter L. Fairchild, Walter H. Phipps
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 M.F.P. Tractor Biplane model B 2, front view |
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This is the first page of an article titled, "The M.F.P Tractor Biplane," published in "Flight", June 15, 1916, (page 504) and reproduced (in PDF format) on the site of Flightglobal.com The topic of this page is the construction and flights tests of model B 2 biplane constructed in steel by Polson Iron Works, designed by W.H. Phipps, using little or no welding. This page includes a front view (as above) and a rear view of the biplane.
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Plan, side and front elevation to-scale drawings, the second page of the article "The M.F.P Tractor Biplane," published in "Flight", June 15, 1916, (page 505)
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Three views showing the construction of the fuselage and main planes, the third page of the article "The M.F.P Tractor Biplane," published in "Flight", June 15, 1916, (page 506)
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The fourth and last page of the article "The M.F.P Tractor Biplane," published in "Flight", June 15, 1916, (page 507), showing the biplane in flight, two three-quarter views of the plane, and specifications of models B2, C and D.
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