
Historic Ford Tri-Motor Airplane
Season 5 Episode 13 | 26m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
Ride along in an air-tour of Bemidji in a historic 1929 Ford Tri-motor airplane.
Ride along as Common Ground joins an air-tour of Bemidji in a historic airplane. The 1929 Ford Tri-motor is credited with birthing the modern airline industry and Common Ground traces the story with aviation experts from the Experimental Aircraft Association. The show includes unique footage of the 80 year-old airplane in flight and a contribution from a WWll aviator who flew for the US Navy.
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Common Ground is a local public television program presented by Lakeland PBS
This program is made possible by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and members of Lakeland PBS.

Historic Ford Tri-Motor Airplane
Season 5 Episode 13 | 26m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
Ride along as Common Ground joins an air-tour of Bemidji in a historic airplane. The 1929 Ford Tri-motor is credited with birthing the modern airline industry and Common Ground traces the story with aviation experts from the Experimental Aircraft Association. The show includes unique footage of the 80 year-old airplane in flight and a contribution from a WWll aviator who flew for the US Navy.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Common Ground is a local public television program presented by Lakeland PBS
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