1937 LOCKHEED 12A

1937

LOCKHEED

12A

Used

History: This plane has great history! “Born” June 25, 1937 The “Gilmore Oil Lockheed 12A” Used as Lockheed’s promotional aircraft for Model 12A Flown to 5th place in Bendix Trophy Air Races in 1937 by world-champion stunt pilot Milo Burcham (1937 Los Angeles newspaper article) Flown by Howard Hughes’ primary flight instructor,Charlie LaJotte (1939 Los Angeles Times article) Military service flying French generals (LeClerc and De Gaulle) and combat – dropping hand grenades from cabin door! (French military livery)

1900.0

Lockheed 12 Electra Junior in perfect condition. UNIQUE GOLDEN-AGE AIRCRAFT: Extensive, documented history Mechanically restored/airworthy Ready for finishing/showing One of only ~10 flying in the world (fresh annual available) · Accident-free for entire log history (from WWII military release to present!) · Illustrious WWII military service history (Free French Air Force). · Lowest time of all remaining Lockheed 12As in the world, less than 1900 hours TTAF. · Remarkably well preserved, requiring only minor metal work, interior and paint or polish work to be air show condition. · Original with very few exceptions, ready for final finishing Plane can be delivered anywhere in US or Europe. Possibility to sell either in US and keep N tail number or proceed with import to Europe including fresh C of A

Airframe TT: <1900 hrs (the lowest in the world) ? Engines: <100 hrs since Aero-Engines overhaul (chromed and balanced) ? Props: <100 hrs since Northwest Propellers overhaul ? Available for immediate inspection. ? Annual February 2014. ? Complete logs since WWII military service.

Complete logs since WWII and extensive documented history.

Exterior stripped to bare, polished aluminum.

Full interior aluminum reskinning Set of art deco original hardware Commode (w/ privacy door) Other extras: Sperry auto pilot, 3-place couch seat, high-capacity engine oil tanks, cockpit partition, emergency exit window Interior now finish painted with headliner, fabric, full leather seats, and carpet