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    Airframe Family: Curtiss 48/N2C Fledgling / 51/J/Fledgling / A-3
    Latest Model:51 Fledgling
    Construction Number:B-109
    Last Civil Registration:N656M
    Compressed ID:Curtiss 51 cn B-109 cr N656M
    Latest Owner or Location:Eagles Mere Air Museum Foundation, Wayne, PA

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    Dates

    Event

    1929

    Constructed as a 51.

    To unknown owner with c/r N656M.

    Markings Applied: NC656M

    31 March 1993

    Certificate of airworthiness for N656M (FLEDGLING, B-109) issued.

    10 August 2001

    To Heritage Aircraft Inc, Chalfont, PA keeping c/r N656M.

    To Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, NY.
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    20 August 2014


    Photographer: Daniel L. Berek
    Notes: Curtiss Fledgling - Candidate for Restoration (NC656M) - The NC-2, Model 51 Fledgling was a two-place biplane trainer from 1930. It may be a basket case, but I am sure this old wreck will, someday, be a shining restoration show piece. The fuselage framework (in white) has already been restored.

    25 August 2016

    To Eagles Mere Air Museum Foundation, Saint Davids, PA keeping c/r N656M.

    Operated by Eagles Mere Air Museum, Merrit Field Airport, Eagles Mere, PA.
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    30 October 2018

    To Eagles Mere Air Museum Foundation, Wayne, PA keeping c/r N656M.
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