Gastonia, North Carolina KAKH
“Golden Age of Aviation” Aircraft for Sale: 1933 Waco UIC Cabin Biplane
Overview:
The 1933 Waco UIC is an antique cabin biplane with a storied history tied to prominent figures in early aviation and WWII. The UIC model was a major upgrade from its predecessor, featuring a 210 hp Continental seven-cylinder radial engine, a luxurious interior, and a range of refinements that made it highly desirable.
Price : $259,000
Key Specifications:
Model: Cabin Waco UIC
Year Built: 1933
Registration: NC13418
Construction Number (C/N): 3776
Aircraft Type: Fixed-wing single engine
Seats: 4
Engine Type: Reciprocating
Engine Model: Continental Motor W670 Series
Horsepower: 250
Speed: 150
Weight: Less than 12,000lbs
Airframe Info:
Color: Cream with Vermilion and Gold trim
Original Paint Scheme: "Fish hook" design
Notable Owners:
John Paul Riddle:
Co-founder of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Early aviation pioneer and WWII flight trainer
Inducted into various aviation halls of fame
Ruth Ellen Dailey Helm:
Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) during WWII
Recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal for her service in the performance of her duties, she flew the following aircraft: AT-6, AT-17, B-25, C-47, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-63
After she quit flying in 1954, Helm stayed active in the community - participating in such organizations as the Tucson Chapter of Ninety-Nines - a group created in 1929 by 99 women pilots, including Amelia Earhart
Active community member and philanthropist
Captain Carl A. Overstreet:
Flew the F-84G Thunderjet & was trained in dropping nuclear bombs and advanced in machine guns, bombs, and rockets
First pilot to fly a Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady operational mission over Poland, East Germany and the then USSR as a CIA-contracted spy during the Cold War
During the Cuban Missile Crisis Overstreet flew the RF-101 fighter-bomber, known as the “Voodoo.”
Retired from the Air Force in 1964 as a Captain, having been awarded the Soldier’s Medal, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and three Air Medals
Maurice Hodges:
Oilfield manufacturing pioneer
Restored and maintained vintage aircraft, avid air show participant
Aircraft Accolades:
Served the C.A.P. during World War II
Vintage Airplane Magazine: October 1997
Oldest Cabin-type WACO at the 2023 WACO Historical Society Fly-in
2022 AirVenture Antique Aircraft Lindy Award: Silver Age Outstanding Closed Cockpit Biplane
Comes with 91 years of original documents, log books, and receipts
Why Own This Aircraft?
Owning this 1933 Waco UIC cabin biplane means acquiring a piece of aviation history with connections to notable pilots and significant contributions to military aviation. This meticulously maintained aircraft is not only a collector's item but a testament to the golden age of flight.
Contact Information:
For more details and to schedule a viewing, please contact Keith Lange at keith@lonewolfstol.com
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1933 WACO UIC
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