Authentic repaints for Golden Age Simulations' Pitcairn XOP-1 autogyro. A-8850, assigned to Test & Development Squadron Four of the Fifth Naval District (VX-4D5) at Naval Air Station Anacostic, Maryland, was flown by Lt. Alfred M. Pride on September 23, 1931 when he made three takeoffs and landings on the USS Langley (CV-1) while it was underway, the first landings on an aircraft carrier by a rotary-winged aircraft. A-8976 was assigned to Marine Observation Squadron Six (VO-6M) of the East Coast Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia and deployed to Nicaragua for testing in combat. (It was found unsuitable due to its low speed, short range, small payload and lack of armament.)
by Mick (2007-09-27 19:58:47)
by Mick (2007-09-27 19:58:47)
