Vought VE-7
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The Vought VE-7 "Bluebird" was an early biplane of the United States. First flying in 1917, it was designed as a two-seat trainer for the United States Army, then adopted by the United States Navy as its first fighter aircraft. In 1922, a VE-7 became the first airplane to take off from an American aircraft carrier.[1]
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VE-7 "Bluebird" | |
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Mechanics work on a VE-7 | |
Role | Fighter and trainer |
Manufacturer | Lewis & Vought Corporation |
Designer | Chance M. Vought |
First flight | 1917 |
Introduction | 1922 |
Retired | 1928 |
Primary users | United States Navy United States Army Air Service |
Produced | 1918-1928 |
Number built | 128 |
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