Breese-Wilde Model 5
| Model 5 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | |
| First flight | 1927 |
The Breese-Wilde 5 is a custom built high wing monoplane that was produced for and used in the Dole Air Derby of 1927.
Design
The aircraft were conventional geared high-wing aircraft, powered with a Wright Whirlwind J-5 engine.
Operational history
The Pabco Pacific Flyer, serial number 1, was bought by the of San Francisco California owned by Samuel C. Irving. Irving's son, became the first contestant to enter the Dole Air Derby. While on the takeoff attempt for the Dole prize, Irving crashed the bright orange Pabco Pacific Flyer, escaping uninjured and exiting the ill-fated air race.
In November 1927, the aircraft was wrecked in the Mojave desert, ripping off both wings, it was then sold to Irving for $10.00. It was rebuilt by the Breese Aircraft Company to a cabin style with a new fuselage, wing, wheels and a new propeller. Aircraft Industries Inc, then lengthened the aircraft 8" and added new wings five feet longer. The new plane was re-registered as the seven place Irving Cabin Monoplane with the intent on use as an aerial radio broadcasting station KHAC Flying Broadcasters (Inc.). In June of 1929, the aircraft was sold again to the Pacific Finance Corporation for $2000 with 550 flight hours logged. The aircraft was dismantled in December 1932.
Aloha, serial number 3 (serial number 5 after modifications), was painted a bright yellow with red lettering across the side. It was purchased and piloted by Martin Jensen, with P.Schluter, a marine navigator responding to an ad for the position. The Aloha placed second in the Dole race, finishing behind "Woolaroc" winning a $10,000 prize. After the record flight, the extra fuel tanks were removed, four seats were added, and it flew around the Hawaiian islands as a Breese "Air Express" for Hawaiian Air Tours.In May 1928 the aircraft was sold for $6000 for a six month private tour of the United States. In November 1929 it was converted again to a five place aircraft with a Wright J-6 engine in New York. In October of that year it was placed into service as a aerial photography aircraft for the New York Daily News. In March 1932, the aircraft was grounded after bending a propeller. In 1933 it was destroyed in a hangar fire in Garden City, New York.
Varney Air Lines also flew a Wright J-4 powered model as an addition to its Swallow airmail aircraft. It later upgraded the engines to Wright J-5s
Specifications (Breese-Wilde Model 5)
Data from NASM
General characteristics
See also
References
External links
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