1941  Taylorcraft  BL-65 

NC34051

NC34051 is a BC65 built in 1941.  Used during WWII in the Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) program it found it's way to Nebraska after the war.  There it was used for flight instruction and after learning to fly in it,  Jessie and Mertie Henry (Sheryl's grandparents) purchased it for their personal use.  After selling it in the early fifties, it went through several owners until in 1996 we were able to purchase the plane.  Currently NC34051 is in line for restoration behind NC43859. 

The Henry family in front of NC34051 c. 1949   

Sheryl's mother (Marlene) is the smallest child - standing on the wheel

Fuselage as it was found in a barn in Nebraska. 

The following are as the plane is stored in Waterville, Ohio

Wing and tail feathers in the rafters

Fuselage and wing

Fuselage and wing

Fuselage and wing

Wing and tail feathers

Available colors for the 1941 models.   

At the time the Henrys owned NC34051, the color was red and black separated by a gold stripe.  We plan to restore the plane to these colors.

1941 De Luxe ad

1941 De Luxe ad