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Oldest commercial flight soars in Southwest Florida

Posted at 7:19 PM, Jan 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-27 06:34:09-05

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Local aviation enthusiasts and history buffs are getting the chance to soar in the oldest commercial plane in the world.

A 1929 Ford Tri-Motor plane took flight from Page Field Thursday. 

Formally called The "Tin Goose", the Ford Tri-Motor airplane paved the way for commercial flights during The Great Depression. 

The plane will be on display and taking flight through January 29th. 

Go to flytheford.org for tickets.