The Model 24 is a civilian aircraft first produced in 1932. Model 24s were built with a variety of in-line or radial air-cooled engines and different passenger-carrying capacities. During World War II more than 1,000 Model 24s were produced for the military under the designation UC-61, but many civilian models flew for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). U.S. civilian members of the CAP flew countless patrol and rescue missions during the war using their own personal aircraft.

The civilian production Model 24-C8F on display (civil registration number NC16817) served in the CAP at Coastal Base 2, Rehoboth, Delaware, during World War II. The wartime owner of this airplane, CAP First Lieutenant M.M. Wilder, was awarded the Air Medal for his service at Coastal Patrol Base 2. This aircraft has been repainted as it was while flying for the CAP. It was donated to the USAF Museum in 1991 by Lt. Col. George L. Wiess, USAF (Ret.), Ft. Washington, Maryland.

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PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 120 mph.
Cruising speed: 103 mph.
Range: 525 miles
Service Ceiling: 15,000 ft.