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Rose Parade float ‘plane’ up for auction

By Ben Sclair · July 20, 2010 ·

Photo from eBay.

A Stearman replica (55% scale) that simulated aerobatics on the City of Burbank (California) 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade is up for auction on eBay. From the eBay listing: ” The plane is 14 feet long, with a wing span of 18 feet. It is 5 feet 2 inches tall. All measurements are approx. The exact weight is unknown, but estimated to be a couple hundred pounds. Because of its size, it takes about 6 people to lift it.”

About Ben Sclair

Ben Sclair is the Publisher of General Aviation News, a pilot, husband to Deb and dad to Zenith, Brenna, and Jack. Oh, and a staunch supporter of general aviation.

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