REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 988

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N6705K

N6705K
The New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks, CT, USA
28 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: 1947-05-??
Engine: Franklin 6A8-215-B9F (215 HP at 2500 RPM)
Remarks: Extended wings, large spray rails, 3-bladed propeller, fan spinner, flush fuel cap, extended oil drain, baggage vents.
Mode S Code 52157311
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
NC6705K
N6705K
1947-05-?? Manufacturing Date.
1947-05-?? Test flight.
1947-11-05 Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corporation to Leslie H. Bowman; Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
(1966) Gordon Travis;
????-??-?? Russ Mooney/Stell;
????-??-?? Landon Cullum; Wichita Falls, 
????-??-?? Richard Reichelt; Roslyn Heights, New York, USA.
????-??-?? Romeo A. Lalli; Stratford, Connecticut, USA.
1988-08-09 Cancelled from US CAR.
1989-07-28 Donated to the Museum by owner Romeo A. Lalli's widow.  Displayed in Museum on a ceremony held on 28 July 1989, celebrating  designer P. H. Spencer.
  The New England Air Museum;
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
USA

Tel: (860) 623-3305
Fax: (860) 627-2820
E-mail: staff@neam.org

   
  Sources: RAC Seabee Delivery List.
FAA Aircraft Registry.

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