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December 12, 2024

Luscombe Auctions Off Entire Aircraft Factory

Bids For Full Package Open Through December 19

The entire Luscombe 8A Aircraft Corporation manufacturing factory in Jamestown, New York is being auctioned off. Starman Bros Auctions will be accepting bids through December 19 and hosting open houses in the meantime. Luscombe Aircraft was founded by Donald ‘Don’ Luscombe in 1933. Luscombe Aircraft was founded by Donald ‘Don’ Luscombe in 1933. He had already established his reputation as a designer for Mono Aircraft, manufacturer of the speedy Monocoupe series. However, he wanted to develop his own construction method that was lighter, more durable, and cheaper.

From 2014 (YouTube Edition): One Of the Airshow Industry's Most Creative Performers Talks Shop With ANN

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton caught up with Kyle Franklin at the Concorde Battery display booth. Patton has been checking up on the health of the airshow industry and he asked Franklin to give his views. Franklin indicated that, in his opinion, the industry is coming back from the doldrums it was in last year. Franklin ranks as one of the most popular performers because of the type of routines he performs and the airplanes he uses.