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Davis Aircraft V-3
Vulcan Aircraft V-3
 Davis V3 - N867H
Vulcan Aircraft updated the engine of the American Moth from a 60 hp Detroit Air-Cat to a Warner radial and the aircraft became the Vulcan V-3. It finished second in the National Air Races “A” Division, New York to Los Angeles Derby. Later it took first in the Los Angeles to Cincinnati race at 90.3 mph. Shortly after these achievements, William Burke died leaving the company’s future in doubt.
 Davis V3 - LV-RAA
Walter C. Davis was a former WWI pilot who had been working in his family’s business, the Davis Automobile Company of Richmond, Indiana, when it was sold in 1928. Redirecting his talents back to flying, he purchased the production rights to the Vulcan V-3 and began work on the first Davis aircraft in March 1929.
 Davis V3 - NX380
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