Remarks: (Code: JO-D)The amazing cockpit of this old classic. The legless dummy pilot looks more effective from the exterior! Thanks to the staff for the access to the aircraft. Much appreciated.
Remarks: First time in database.
The Pou du Ciel (Flying Flea) was a controversial light aerplane designed in France by Henri Mignet in the 1930's. Its novel design made it simple to build, but it was said to be unsafe. This model was built by Bob Raper in the 1980's
Remarks: This particular plane was designed for service in the Far East during WWII, but the war ended before the aircraft saw service. It was transferred to French Naval Air Service for service until 1962 before being handed over to the association that rules the museum.
It bears the markings of a 463 Squadron (RAAF) Lancaster which performed 93 raids over Europe, some of them with several RAAF Association members.
Remarks: Aircraft was built to Contract Noa-464 at Consolidated Aircraft’s factory in New Orleans, Louisiana and was taken on charge by the United States Navy as Bu46624 on the 23rd November 1944. It was then based at Elizabeth City between November 1944 and January 1945, and at Terminal Island from February 1945 to April 1945.After it’s Navy service it was placed in storage at Litchfield Park, Arizona, on 15th January 1953 being struck off charge in June 1956. At that time it had a total of 1407 hours on the airframe. registed N6502C
