The Raven prototype, YO-40 serial number 32-343, first flew in February of 1932.

She crashed later that year, on May 20th, but was rebuilt as the YO-40A
with an enclosed cockpit. This ship was flown as part of the test fleet at
Wright Field until she was retired and scrapped in 1938.


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image


San Diego Air and Space Museum Archives (Charles M. Daniels collection) - Larger Image


San Diego Air and Space Museum Archives (Ray Wagner collection) - Larger Image

After the rebuild...


Gordon Hubbard collection via 1000 Aircraft Photos - Larger Image

One of four Y1O-40Bs built. I believe that this ship is either 32-416 or 32-418.
She was photographed on May 11th, 1935 while serving with the
12th Observation Squadron at Brooks Field, Texas.


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image

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