Somerville 1912 Biplane

The 1912 Somerville Biplane was an exhibition and sightseeing ship for Earl S Daughery, who relocated to Long Beach CA and founded its municipal airport.

Somerville Biplane with Daugherty at the helm

Coal City’s Illinois Aero Construction Co (IAC) initials were on the plane and 51; most likely when it was used as a trainer at IAC’s flying school.

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