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POTEZ 63-11 • $595,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Unique POTEZ 63-11twin engines reconnaissance aircraft powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney R 985 three seats dual controls . Used during World War 2 the 63-11 was a French observation and light bomber Airplane . For more infos call 9563570379 • Contact John Garric , Owner - located Harlingen, TX United States • Telephone: 956.357.0379 • 956.412.6465 • Fax: 956.412.6465 • Posted April 7, 2020

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What a fascinating aeroplane. I love quirky and rare types such as this. Is it a restored mostly original airframe or a scratchbuilt replica?


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What a fascinating aeroplane. I love quirky and rare types such as this. Is it a restored mostly original airframe or a scratchbuilt replica?


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Scratch built, there are no original survivors. Original drawings were used for the most part.

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I also thought this was a fascinating and innovative project.
Did it ever really fly? The pictures show it a few inches off the ground, but I don't recall any airborne images.
It will likely, not be easy to sell.
It would look pretty cool in formation with a Blenheim.

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DH82EH wrote:
I also thought this was a fascinating and innovative project.
Did it ever really fly? The pictures show it a few inches off the ground, but I don't recall any airborne images.
It will likely, not be easy to sell.
It would look pretty cool in formation with a Blenheim.

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That was my recollection as well - that it never has actually flown - can anyone confirm?
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This is about as cool as it gets. I've always dreamed about resurrecting an extinct warbird, and this gentlemen did it. No idea why he picked this odd bird, but hey, all the more kudos to him for making a gem of an outlier.

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DH82EH wrote:
I also thought this was a fascinating and innovative project.
Did it ever really fly? The pictures show it a few inches off the ground, but I don't recall any airborne images.
It will likely, not be easy to sell.
It would look pretty cool in formation with a Blenheim.

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How many inches above ground make it a flight?

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Well, if I get to make the rules, then I'll say you have to retract the undercart :lol:

(That's "landing gear" to you) :shock:
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Some people maintain that the 1904 Write Flyer was the first one that "flew" (i.e., flew a circle, out of ground effect). The initial Flyer is given those accolades because the subsequent aircraft demonstrated the capabilities.

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Well, if I get to make the rules, then I'll say you have to retract the undercart

By that definition the Wright brothers never actually flew! :shock:

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DH82EH wrote:
Well, if I get to make the rules, then I'll say you have to retract the undercart

By that definition the Wright brothers never actually flew! :shock:

LOL. Good one.

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