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Bede BD-2 N937BD
Bede BD-2 N937BD. at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C, this heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane was intended for a globe-circling, non-refuelled flight that never made it that far. In Nov 1969 Jim Bede made a record flight of more than 70 hours, covering almost 9, 000 miles. He took off with 451 gallons of fuel and had 121 gallons left when he was forced to land after an electrical failure. Date: 1967
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1967 1969 Bede Continental Covering Electrical Failure Forced Fuel Gallons Heavily Hours Illinois Intended Miles Modified Powered Rebuilt Record Rockford Sailplane Schweizer Made
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This photograph showcases Bede BD-2 N937BD, a heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane, at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C engine, this aircraft was the dream of its creator, Jim Bede, who aimed for a record-breaking, non-refuelled, globe-circling flight. In November 1969, Bede embarked on this ambitious journey, taking off with an impressive 451 gallons of fuel. However, after more than 70 hours in the air and covering nearly 9,000 miles, an electrical failure forced him to make an unscheduled landing, leaving him with only 121 gallons of fuel remaining. Despite the premature end to this historic flight, Bede's determination and ingenuity left a lasting impact on the world of aviation. This image, from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time when innovation and adventure intersected, showcasing the spirit of aviation that continues to inspire us today.
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