Wednesday, March 25, 2020

on the trailer is a late 1940s midget racer airplane, the LeVier Cosmic Wind (thanks Shas!) named Ballerina n(see the tiny painting on the plane?), number 5. Number 3 was Little Toni (middle photo) Number 4 was named Minnow.



Herman "Fish" Salmon and his airplane, the "Cosmic Wind," at the 1947 National Air Races.

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4 comments:

  1. Shas2:26 AM

    That large bulbous intake on side, corrugated tail... that's my friend is famous little rascal with fantastic name of Cosmic Wind! The LeVier Cosmic Wind.

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    1. Jesse2:38 AM

      Thank you! Adding that, and a photo of it with the wings attached, to the post.
      Much appreciate the help!

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  2. Unknown11:06 AM

    There were three of the originals built the one on the trailer is Ballerina, racing number 5. It is now in England. Nummber 3 was Little Toni and number 4 Minnow.

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    1. Jesse12:10 PM

      WOW. I'm not often stunned, and you might not even understand way I am, but I am. THANK YOU! Can I get your name to give you a proper thank you in the post title? How in the heck did you know this info? I'm amazed!

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