At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, we commemorated the 100th anniversary of Fairchild Aircraft. Plenty of Fairchild types could be found on the field, including a 1929 Fairchild 71, a number of Fairchild 24s, PT-19s, and even the mighty A-10 Thunderbolt II, built by Fairchild Republic. As a bonus, visitors to the EAA Aviation Museum could see what is believed to be the oldest Fairchild aircraft in existence, our 1927 FC-2W. #EAA #aviation #Fairchild #A10 #vintageaircraft #OSH25 #AirVenture | EAA -

Fairchild 91 (also known as the A-942) was a rare 1930s single-engine amphibious flying boat nicknamed the "Baby Clipper". Designed by Alfred Gassner for Fairchild Aircraft, it was originally intended for Pan American Airways (Pan Am) to serve river routes along the Amazon and Yangtze. Key Facts & History Production: Only 4 to 7 units were ever built (sources vary on the exact number, though most cite four primary airframes). Design: It featured a high-wing cantilever monoplane design with a sin

Airlift experience during World War II demonstrated the need for a large-capacity cargo aircraft that could be loaded from ground level, and Fairchild designed the C-82 Packet to meet the U.S. Army Air Forces’ requirements. The prototype first flew in September 1944, and deliveries began in late 1945. By the time production ended in September 1948, Fairchild had built 223 Packets. All but four were C-82A models. Named for the packet ships that hauled cargo between coastal seaports, the C-82 incl