Sperry-Verville M-1 Messenger Replica, 22-0338, Cradle of Aviation Museum
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Registration: 22-0338
Construction Number: Unknown
Code Number: AS.22-338
Model Sperry-Verville M-1 Messenger Replica
Operator: Cradle of Aviation Museum
Airport: Garden City - Mitchel Field AFB (Closed), USA - New York
Photographer: Jon Wickenden
Date Taken: 22/01/2009
Date Submitted: 13/02/2009
Lawrence Sperry lived in Garden City and built aircraft at Farmingdale Airport. Sperry was killed in 1923 when he ditched a Messenger in the English Channel and drowned whilst swimming ashore. This M-1 was built by the museum using the original plans
Picture ID:1158515