Pitcairn-Cierva PA-39

PA-39 BW829

Seven PA-18 Autogyros were recalled during WWII and rebuilt as PA-39 for the British Air Commission in the latter half of 1941. BW829 was the first constructed.

The were used experimentally and for RAF communications duties.

Pitcairn PA-39 N3908

BW829 to BE833 were crated and shipped to England but were lost when their transport was sunk.

BW834 and 835 remained in the USA and were used by the British Air Commission personnel for communications duties.

Year: 1939
Seats: 2
Engine: Warner Super Scarab, 165 hp
Gross wt: 2150 lb
Rotor dia: 42 ft 3 in
No of blades: 3

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