Anderson Special N5541N Ace of Diamonds, Beetle Bomb
Anderson Special N5541N "Ace of Diamonds, Beetle Bomb" formula one racer; race number 63 - Information: (Alvin E) Anderson Propeller Co, Elmhurst IL. - N5541N, the Anderson Special, named "Ace of Diamonds, Beetle Bomb" emerged in 1948 powered by an 85hp Continental C85and flown by Bruce Raymond. Diamond-shaped fuselage cross-section; modified as mid-wing in 1949. Crashed in racing in 1950; wings were salvaged for use on 1953 Pitts "Yellow Jacket"
Picture No
13100217
Media ID
47749228
Size
5906px x 2795px
(5.1MB)
Credit
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Unattributed Photograph - original negative acquired from the WILL BLUNT collection
Date
circa 1949
