REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 988

N6705K (s/n 988)
The New England AIr Museum
Windsor Locks, CT, USA, May 2004
Photo: © Derek Linder

AIRCRAFT DATA

Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model: Republic RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No: A-769
Serial Number: 988
Manufacturing Date: 1947-
Engine: Franklin 6A8-215-B9F (215 HP at 2500 RPM)
Remarks: Entended wings, large spray rails, 3-bladed propeller, fan spinner, flush fuel cap, extended oil drain, baggage vents.
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
NC6705K
N6705K
1947- Reserved registration number at factory.
1947- Manufacturing Date.
1947- Test flight.
(1966) Gordon Travis;
   
  Stell;
  Romeo A. Lalli; 
   
1989- Donated to the Museum by owner Romeo A. Lalli's widow.  Displayed in Museum on a cermony held on 28 July 1989, celebratiing P. H. Spencer.
  The New England Air Museum;
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
USA

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Updated: 2004-09-21
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