Ford XB-906 bomber prototype (1931)

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An amazing piece of aviation history for immediate sale on eBay at $200 is the original report for the U.S. Army Air Corps evaluation of the Ford XB-906-1 bomber, based on their famous civilian Trimotor.

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Dear friends!
I found this little known aircraft: do you know something more about it? Even some pic or draw! Thank in advice!
 

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This was a version of the 5-AT-C, proposed as a bomber and tested (or to be tested), with the XB-906 designation, by the USAAC. As you can see, it was registered as NX6523 and it crashed on 9 September 1931 during a test flight. Obviously it was not proceeded with.
For more information go to Aerofiles data base.
 
Another topic existed in a private section of the forum. Topics merged.

The XB-906 was also mentioned in this topic: http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7573.0
 

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