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Swallow Airplane Company's impact on early US aviation

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Swallow Airplane Company's impact on early US aviation
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The Swallow Airplane Company, an early American aircraft manufacturer, played a significant role in the development of aviation in the United States during the 1920s. Based in Wichita, Kansas, the company produced several aircraft models primarily used for air mail and pilot training. The company's operation as a maintenance provider and subcontractor continued until its closure in 1956.

Notable figures such as Lloyd Stearman and Walter Beech were involved in designing Swallow planes. "The new aircraft designers included early aviation legends Lloyd Stearman and Walter Beech," with Beech later founding the Beech Aircraft Company and Stearman forming his own company that eventually merged with Boeing.

The first dedicated new aircraft by Swallow was the New Swallow or Swallow Commercial Three-Seater, launched in 1924. It was a wooden-framed three-seat biplane designed mainly for air mail service. "Around 50 of these first aircraft were built."

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In response to advancements during the 1920s, Swallow introduced the Super Swallow with a steel airframe. The Super Swallow first flew in 1926 and remained in production until 1929. Various versions existed, differing mainly by engine type.

One of their most successful models was the Swallow TP training aircraft, designed to cater to the growing number of pilots needed as aviation expanded. Over 200 TP aircraft were built between 1928 and the early 1930s.

By late 1929, General Aero Corporation of America acquired the company. Although no further new models were produced after this acquisition, "the company remained a maintenance provider and aircraft mechanic school" until it ceased operations in 1956.

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