c/n 1287, N8208J

[Doug Johnson]

4 picture check your albums. Please do an internet search maybe you'll come up with one I couldn't find, I need all the help I can get.

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c/n 1287, built 11/67 as model H-295 original registry N6345V Norm Hibbard (Hibbard Aviation 3^rd of 5) CA install Rajay turbocharger sold '67, Rudy Hurwich CA install Airglas 3600 wheel skis red polka dot Helio with “Air Bear Aviation” (Comtol Air Transport inc) sold '70, Jaars (22^nd Helio of 46) NC dereg export OB-M-951 accident while landing no details @ unknown area 12/87, new numbering system '88 rereg OB-951 Peru Jaars install 3,800lb up-gross cargo door & Brownline tracks individual energy absorbing seats sold '98, dereg export N8208J Airborne Scientific inc [Clifford Gill (2^nd of 2 Helios)] AK accident during take-off a strong gusty cross wind was encountered the pilot elected to abort the take-off but a wing tip and the propeller were damaged @ Laramie WY 02/99, rereg Clifford Gill (Aerial Photography) Overland Park, KS

It would be nice to have a current photo anyone know Mr. Gill?

Notice c/n 1203, N5462E in background

[Doug Johnson]

Added a black and white photo with c/n 1203, N5462E in background

Added Comstol Air Transit article in Aircraft Illustrated Aug '69

Now we need a color photo of c/n 011 as N4206B with blue polkadots.

[Doug Johnson]

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[Au Miner]

Looks like it is up for sale for $147K in Homer
TTAF 12460
TTE 4265
SMOH 122

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=HELIO&model=H-295&listing_id=2407211&s-type=aircraft