Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger – фото та відео

У 201 Сперрі Месенджер 2006 — 2004 — ненав'яте місцеперебування Пізніше літак був позначений США як M-1 і MAT. У період з 1920 по 1926 рік Sperry випустила близько 50 Messengers і цивільну двомісну версію Sport Plane. Літак першим контактував між літаком і можачим кораблем під час польоту.

Джерело: Вервілл-Сперрі M-1 Месенджер у Вікіпедії

The Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger was a small and simple biplane that was designed for communication and experimentation purposes by the United States Army Air Service in the early 1920s. It was powered by a 60 hp Lawrance L-4 radial engine and had a top speed of 96.7 mph. The aircraft was built by the Sperry Aircraft Company, founded by Lawrence Sperry, who was also known for his inventions of the autopilot and the aerial torpedo. The M-1 Messenger was used for various tests and demonstrations, such as hooking on to an airship in flight, landing on the steps of the Capitol building, and flying across the English Channel. The aircraft was also modified into a two-seat civilian version called the Sperry Sport Plane. The M-1 Messenger was one of the first examples of a light and versatile aircraft that could be used for multiple roles and missions.