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Thomas-Morse S-4
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Thomas-Morse S-4

1917 trainer aircraft by Thomas-Morse

Overview

The Thomas-Morse S-4 Scout is an American biplane advanced trainer, operated by the United States Army and the United States Navy. Dubbed the "Tommy" by pilots who flew it, the aircraft became the favorite single-seat training airplane produced in the U.S. during World War I. It had a long and varied career beginning with the S-4B, which first appeared in the summer of 1917.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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