Army Air Corp Insignia

BOLOMK1 · Post by **BOLOMK1** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:41 am

Would anyone be familiar with the horse and rider insignia on this aircraft?Photo dates from @1940 at the old Spearfish S.D.Airport.I believe was taken during exercises with the 4th Cav from Ft.Meade.

Aircraft is a Douglas O46-A

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joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:37 pm

Sorry i can`t help with the insignia John, perhaps niner delta can help?

Nice period photo though, thanks for posting it up. Is that another one from your Dads collection?

Joe

BOLOMK1 · Post by **BOLOMK1** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:27 pm

Yes it is.Here's another showing the old native sandstone control tower.It was demolished when I-9o went thru in the late '60s.

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Post by **Niner Delta** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:48 pm

Could not identify the horse and rider insignia on the side of the plane, looks similar (rider on horse) to Wyoming Air National Guard, but not the same.

Found a picture of Maryland National Guard plane, but that's about it.

Vern.

Karl/Pa. · Post by **Karl/Pa.** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:26 pm

I recognized that one. They're part of the blue and grey.

BOLOMK1 · Post by **BOLOMK1** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:01 pm

The Wyoming connection was my first thought also Vern.But the horse and rider in the Wyo. Air Guard logo are a bronco and cowboy in a bucking configuration.Also,when did the Guard acquire aircraft?I was unaware that they had an aerial component prior to WW2.

Thank you for researching;that is also the same type/model aircraft in your pic.From what I've found out about the O46 it was just a bit too clumsy and slow for use in the war.

John