NX87451 Seabee prototype 1946 (Republic Aviation photo)
Hi!
New to this group, I am glad to see that many of you share my interest in the Republic RC-3 Seabee (my favorite aircraft)!
SE-AXB (s/n 268) Sweden July 1999 (Photo: Steinar Saevdal)
For a few years I have been making a website dedicated to the Seabee at:
http://www.seabee.info/seabee.htm
I am trying to research the individual histories of all 1,060 Seabees built 1945 - 1947 (+ 2 built in the 1970s from parts by Fulton Ivy). I am also trying to find photos of each and every one of them... You will understand that I still have a LONG way to go... When joining this forum of dedicated airplane "nuts", I was wondering if any of you can help me in my Seabee research?
I am interested in any Seabee photos you can contribute. Especially I am looking for old photos of Seabees that now are in "Seabee heaven" - i.e. that have crashed, been scrapped, etc. There are many hundred Seabees I am still missing photos of. Any historical details for ANY Seabee will also be of great interest! If you have any Seabee stories to tell, I would be glad to publish them on the Seabee website.
If you can help, you can send to my e-mail address at the website (high resolution if possible). On request, a "snail"-mail address (Norway) can be provided too.
SE-AXB (s/n 268) Sweden August 2008 (Photo: Steinar Saevdal)
Thanks!
Warmest wishes from Norway (ambient temp: -20 °C / -4 F)