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