Each engine on the Ford Tri-Motor plane is 450 horsepower. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Credit: Isaac Biehl
This Tri-Motor model first flew on December 1, 1928. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Credit: Isaac Biehl
Credit: Isaac Biehl
Overlooking Pilot Butte. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Aerial view of the Old Mill District. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Tri-Motor transcontinental trips took 48-hours with overnight stops. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Credit: Isaac Biehl
This model, called the “Big Ford,” seats 10 people compared to the usual nine. Credit: Isaac Biehl

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