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Own a One-of-a-Kind Curtiss Speedwing

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Aerospace Museum of California is selling its unique 1932 Curtiss-Wright Travel Air B-14-B Speedwing, N12332, the last surviving aircraft of its kind.
  • The biplane, originally damaged in the late 1990s, underwent a complete restoration between 2000 and 2007 to "factory new" condition.
  • The Speedwing was a high-performance aircraft for its era, featuring a 300-horsepower engine, a top speed of 177 mph, and impressive climb capabilities.
  • Proceeds from the sale of the historic aircraft will be used to fund interactive educational exhibits for students at the museum.
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If you have always dreamed of owning an unique airplane, one that nobody else in the world has, this is your chance to fulfill that quest. The Aerospace Museum of California is selling its 1932 Curtiss-Wright Travel Air B-14-B Speedwing, N12332, one of two biplanes of the kind produced by the early airplane manufacturer. The other airplane was destroyed in a crash in the mid-1930s.

N12332 was also damaged in a ground accident in the late 1990s, but it was completely restored to what the museum calls “factory new” condition. The restoration project took place between 2000 and 2007, and many components were replaced not only because of damage but also due to its age.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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