Model 100 P12 NC873H Art
Model 100 P12 NC873H Art.
The Model 100 P-12 NC873H, first introduced in 1928, was celebrated as a sleek and high-performance single-seater aircraft. Powered by the powerful 9-cylinder Pratt & Whitney “Wasp” 450 hp engine, this aircraft became a well-loved icon of military aviation during the late 1920s and 1930s. It served as both a commercial and military aircraft, with notable versions like the Navy’s F4B and Army’s P-12 fighters. NC873H, originally a factory demonstrator, later found fame as part of Hollywood stunt-pilot Paul Mantz’s collection. During WWII, the Civil Air Patrol flew this aircraft with the Michigan Wing, and today it remains a beautifully restored piece of history at The Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Massive 40×60 canvas wraps and framed canvas wraps available upon request!
Design by Ron Finger
MinnesotaMaj. Ron Finger, a freelance illustrator and member of Civil Air Patrol’s Minnesota Wing, was honored as Artist of the Year by the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, and as an Air Force Art Program artist, he documents U.S. Air Force operations while also creating historical emergency service art for Civil Air Patrol.
Model 100/P12 NC873H Art vintage style military aviation travel poster art by – Squadron Posters!
Model 100 / P-12 NC873H (1929)
• Capacity: 1
• Length: 20 ft 1 in
• Maximum speed: 166 mph
• Cruise speed: 140 mph
• Range: 600 mi
• Service ceiling: 24,000 ft
The Model 100 was described as, “a dashing and handsome single-seater of terrific performance,” when it debuted in 1928. In addition to the Civil-commercial version, were the variants for the Navy’s F4B and the Army’s P-12 fighters. Its great design was one of the best-known and best-loved military airplanes of the 1929-1939 decade.
The Model 100 was powered with the 9-cylinder Pratt & Whitney “Wasp” 450 hp engine. Of the four examples sent to various departments and companies for evaluation, NC873H was used as a factory demonstrator and destined for an active and eventful life. Eventually it was acquired by famous Hollywood stunt-pilot Paul Mantz for its debut on the silver screen. Civil Air Patrol flew NC873H during WWII out of Michigan Wing. It survives today, restored to flyable condition, at The Museum of Flight in Seattle Washington. Check out this stunning Model 100 P12 NC873H Art by – Squadron Posters!
Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)
This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!
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