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DeKellis-Olson Air Truck

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Bill-Higdon

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From Aerofiles
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DeKallis, somewhere in CA.

Air Truck 1956 = 1pCT; 450hp P&W R-985; span: 39'42" length: 29'6" load: 2980# v: 93/68/25. Frankensteinian ag triplane, created from BT-13 parts by olive grover DeKallis, reportedly had space inside to carry a Jeep. Four-wheel landing gear, twin booms with twin fins. Operational history unknown [N2851D]."

Fro, PRUNE
https://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/532661-dekellis-olsen-air-truck.html

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