Dates

Event

1922

Constructed as a CF.
Only 1 of type built

8 June 1922

First flight.

Circa 15 June 1922

The Bellanca CF flew at the Midwestern Flying Meet at Monmouth, Illinois, where it won all four events of speed, time to climb, and gliding endurance.

1923

Won the 1923 National Air Race.

1924

To Yellow Aircab Company of New York with new c/r N11036.

1925

To Continental Aircraft Corporation keeping c/r N11036.

Based with Roosevelt Field Air Museum on Long Island, NY.

16 December 1930

To William S. Smith with new c/r N11036 (SPORT CF, C56).

27 December 1932

Civil registration, N11036, cancelled.

1960

To Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Reston, VA.
Donated by the Bellanca family following the death of Giuseppe Bellanca.
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From January 1979 to May 1980

Restoration completed.

12 April 2012

Photographer: Daniel L. Berek
Notes: For once, I kept this shot underexposed; I like the way the light highlights the wood. This beautiful little monoplane was the prototype for the Crusairs and Pacemakers. This aircraft won two races and even hosted two marriages. Who said the Golden Age of Aviation was not the most romantic era