| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N3908 |
| Alternate Serial: | BW-830 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Pitcairn PA-39 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Pitcairn PA-39 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pitcairn PA-39 |
| C/n (msn): | M-98 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOSH IATA: OSH Local: OSH Other: - |
| Collection: | EAA Airventure Museum |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15309 |
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Sometimes referred to as the Pitcairn-Larsen PA-39. Seven of these 1941-built autogyros were ordered by the UK's Fleet Air Arm for observation duties. Three were lost when their cargo ship was torpedoed. Two reached the UK. BW830 was retained for tests in the USA and is now the sole survivor. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 October 2017, and has since been viewed 238 times. |