Harper Aircraft Manufacturing Company

The Harper Aircraft Manufacturing Company, also known as Harper Aircraft Company was a manufacturer of airplanes in the early 1930s.[1] Jack. L. Harper was the company president and founder.[2] The Harper Aircraft Company was located in Bedford, Ohio.

The Harper Aircraft Company built a small monoplane powered by a 35 hp Szekely three-cylinder engine. The company also built the "Roberts Special," powered by a 65-horsepower LeBlond engine, it was a standard Harper airplane with a special variable wing.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Bell, R.W.. "The Harper Aircraft Manufacturing Company, Inc.." Bedford Historical Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June 2010. <http://www.bedfordohiohistory.org/build/harper-aircraft.php>.
  2. ↑ Air commerce bulletin, United States. Bureau of Air Commerce, United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority,U.S. G.P.O., 1933, p. 103
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