This wire-wheeled Alexander Eaglerock biplane, dubbed the City of Ottumwa, was part of a statewide airplane armada around 1930. The group of planes flew from landing field to landing field to stimulate interest in aviation. This plane was owned by Cliff Kysor, a pioneer Ottumwa flyer who raced nationally. He used the City of Ottumwa to give lessons, take people on rides, and make an occasional ferry run.
For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157
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This wire-wheeled Alexander Eaglerock biplane, dubbed the City of Ottumwa, was part of a statewide airplane armada around 1930. The group of planes flew from landing field to landing field to stimulate interest in aviation. This plane was owned by Cliff Kysor, a pioneer Ottumwa flyer who raced nationally. He used the City of Ottumwa to give lessons, take people on rides, and make an occasional ferry run. For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157