Saturday, April 17, 2021

Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing. First flew in 1932

 


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  1. I would gladly give 3 fingers from my left hand for one

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    1. That’s steep. It would have to be a twin beech m.18 late 30s for me. https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/beechcraft-d18s-twin-beech/nasm_A19761792000

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    2. yeah, they are sweet too. But I always had a thing for the Model 17.

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    3. Klaus, only if Penny were part of the deal.

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  2. Jackie Cochran set an altitude record in a D17W in 1939.
    30,052 feet.

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  3. What a beautiful design. Timeless.

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  4. Australian registration

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  5. And they could still be selling them today if they but had the wit to keep making them.

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  6. Go to: https://www.griffonaerospace.com/systems/lionheart/
    They're available as a kit.

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