Yackey Aircraft Co BRL-12
![]() Yackey BRL-12 on expedition
The 1926 Yackey BRL-12 Transport was a conversion of war surplus Breguet 14.B2 with corrugated-metal fuselage.
One was converted for Dr Matthew Stirling 1926 New Guinea expedition, as "The Ern" for $7,500. When glue on the wooden floats deteriorated after two months, the plane was abandoned on the Mamberamo River.
![]() On river bank after one pontoon failed courtesy Howard Hamer
Engine: Liberty 12, 420hp
Wingspan: 48'3"
Length: 29'1"
Useful load: 2400 lb
Max speed: 120 mph
Cruise speed: 114 mph
Stall: 32 mph
Seats: 3
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