Morrow 1-L

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Morrow 1-L
RoleTrainer
National originUnited States of America
Manufacturer Morrow Aircraft Corporation
Number built1

The Morrow 1-L was a prototype tandem-seat trainer produced by the Morrow Aircraft Corporation. It employed plastic impregnated wood in its construction.

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Design and development

Morrow Aircraft factory designed and built the Model 1-L tandem two-seat trainer for Civilian Pilot Training Program. Morrow Aircraft used a plastic bonded plywood construction for the body and was powered by a Lycoming O-435 engine. The Model 1-L was also called the Victory Trainer. The factory was at the Municipal Airport, San Bernardino, now Norton Air Force Base. [1] Designed by Edgar Schmued who also worked on the North American P-51 Mustang. The Victory Trainer prototype was built, but not used for the World War II effort. The Victory Trainer wing and tail resembled that of the P-51 Mustang, so the plane was called the Little Mustang by some. [2]

The aircraft was officially tested by Vance Breese in front of an audience of American and British military officials on 1 November 1941. [3] Construction on a static test as well as a second airworthy airframe began a few weeks later. [4] Following completion, the aircraft was flown to Purdue University Airport, where it was tested by Purdue University students. [5]

Specifications (Morrow 1-L Victory Trainer)

Data from Morrow Aircraft Corporation

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. "Aircraft Firm to Establish Plant in Valley". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 2 October 1940. pp. 11, 19. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  2. Visschedijk, Johan (31 August 2012). "Morrow 1-L". 1000AircraftPhotos.com. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. "Morrow Plane in Official Test Today". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 1 November 1941. pp. 11, 19. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  4. "Morrow Plant Constructing Two New Ships". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 19 November 1941. p. 6. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  5. "Student Project in Airplane Testing". Aeronautical Engineering Review. 2 (7): 139. July 1943. Retrieved 8 November 2022.

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