| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N83423 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC83423 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca 7 Champion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca 7 Champion (L-16) |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca 7AC Champion |
| C/n (msn): | 7AC-2090 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Wapakoneta / Armstrong Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | Armstrong Air & Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Kevin Kuhn |
| Photo ID: | 677133 |
| Photo Comment |
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From here to the moon. The Aeronca Champ in which Neil Armstrong learned to fly, and first soloed at the age of 16, at the Port Koneta Airport north of town. Displayed just a few steps from the Gemini VIII capsule he would go on to fly later on. This photo is copyright © Kevin Kuhn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 April 2024, and has since been viewed 119 times. |