Ford Radio Beacon Station

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In 1926, Henry Ford’s engineers developed a radio beacon that helped to guide the flight of aircraft over long distances, and during bad weather. This collection relates to the history of the original radio beacon station—once installed at Ford Airport, now on display inside Henry Ford Museum.

Radio Goniometer Used at Ford Airport, circa 1927 - 2

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Radio Beacon Transmitter Used at Ford Airport, 1927 - 2

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Radio Beacon Transmitter, Patented by Ford Motor Company, 1928

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Radio Beacon Station Building Used at Ford Airport, 1927 - 2

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Diagram for Radio Beacon Patent, #1,937,876, Granted December 5, 1933

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Radio Station "WFO" License for Operating the Ford Aircraft Radio Beacon, October 1926

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Radio Beacon Transmitting Station and Antennas at Ford Airport, 1926

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Detail of Goniometer Used inside the Radio Beacon Transmitting Station at Ford Airport, 1926 - 1

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