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Monocoupe 110:
In the early 1930s, the Monocoupe Aircraft Corporation in Moline, Illinois, built a new aircraft called the Monocoupe. Monocoupes became popular for their speed and efficiency. Depending on their powerplants, their top speeds ranged from 120-148 mph.
This beautiful Monocoupe, NC12345, (which previously belonged to John L. McCarthy) has a Warner Super Scarab 50A 145 hp engine, which gave it a maximum speed of 133 mph and a cruising speed of 112 mph.
The Monocoupe was a popular sight at the College Park Airfield, particularly in the early and mid 30s when the airfield was often front page news with its numerous air shows and air races. Many well-known pilots raced in the speedy Monocoupe, including Phoebe Omilie and Helen MacClosky, both frequent visitors to the Airfield. |