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Restorers fire up 1936 Wright Cyclone radial engine for first time
Original: Full footage of the first startup of our 1936 Wright Cyclone 1820 radial engine.
The Uiver Memorial DC-2 Restoration Project has released full footage of the first startup of its 1936 Wright Cyclone 1820 radial engine. The vintage nine-cylinder engine was brought back to life as part of the team's ongoing effort to restore a Douglas DC-2 linked to the 1934 Uiver memorial. Aviation enthusiasts have been watching the clip and praising the restoration work.
Why now: The rare sight of an 88-year-old aero engine running again is drawing strong interest from aviation fans.
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- Full footage of the first startup of our 1936 Wright Cyclone 1820 radial engine. · Uiver Memorial DC-2 Restoration Project Info · 77.1K
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