Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series HA7909 Boeing P-12E Aircraft 10 from "Skylarks" Demonstration Team, Maxwell Field, AL 1937.
The Skylarks were formed in 1935 and instructed by
Captain Claire Chennault of the aerial demonstration
team “Three Men on the Flying Trapeze” that disbanded in 1936. Flying the Boeing P-12E the team learned
tight formations such as loop formations, inverted flight, Immelmans
and double rolls.
The highlight of their short existence came when the
performed at the 1937
National Air Races held in Cincinnati Ohio. The team consisted of Carl Storrie, Clayton Hughes, Wilbur Aring
and CO Capt. Charles McAllister. Shortly thereafter; the “Skylarks” were disbanded when
personnel were re-assigned.
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