Pilgrim 100-B N709Y facts for kids
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! Type | Pilgrim 100-B |- ! Manufacturer | American Airplane & Engine Corp (Fairchild) |-
! Manufactured | 1932 |- ! Registration | N709Y |-
! Preserved at | Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Anchorage, Alaska |- |}
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Pilgrim 100B Aircraft
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| Location | Anchorage, Alaska |
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| NRHP reference No. | 86002230 |
| Added to NRHP | August 7, 1986 |
The Pilgrim 100-B N709Y is a special airplane from the early days of flying in Alaska. It's a single-engine aircraft, meaning it has just one engine to make it fly. This particular plane was built in 1932. Only 10 of this type of aircraft were ever made, making it quite rare!
Airplanes like the Pilgrim 100-B were super important for connecting people in Alaska. They helped transport mail, people, and supplies to faraway places. Back then, roads were few, so planes were often the only way to reach many parts of the territory.
The Pilgrim 100-B Aircraft
The Pilgrim 100-B was designed for tough conditions. It could land and take off from short, rough airstrips. This made it perfect for the wild and remote areas of Alaska. Its strong design helped it carry heavy loads.
A Rare Survivor
The Pilgrim 100-B N709Y is one of the few of its kind still around. In 1986, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important part of history. At that time, it was the last Pilgrim aircraft that could still fly! It was located at Dillingham Airport then.
Home at the Museum
In 2001, the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum bought the Pilgrim 100-B N709Y. They moved it to their museum in Anchorage, Alaska. Today, it's a "flying exhibit," which means it's not just on display. Sometimes, it still takes to the sky! This helps people see and understand what early Alaskan aviation was like.
