The Ford Trimotor (also called the Tri-Motor, and nicknamed The Tin Goose) was an American three-engined transport aircraft that was first produced in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and that continued to be produced until June 7, 1933. Throughout its time in production, a total of 199 Ford Trimotors were produced.[1] It was designed for the civil aviation market, and was also used by military units and sold all over the world. (Source Wikipedia)