This Day in Aviation History
August 13th, 1932
First flight of the Gee Bee Model R.

The Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster was a special purpose racing aircraft made by Granville Brothers Aircraft of Springfield, Massachusetts at the now abandoned Springfield Airport. Gee Bee stands for Granville Brothers….

Source:
Wikipedia, Gee Bee Model R: http://gstv.us/1KilewY

YouTube, Gee Bee (Replica) http://gstv.us/1KilyvH

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