This shiny, never run Fitzpatrick .61 engine, complete with its original packaging and instructions, was donated to the museum this afternoon by Basil P. Cooper, Jr.
Thanks, Basil, for helping to grow the museum’s collection!
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Wow, cool!!
At 17 I worked at playco toys in 1994. They carried an airplane version and a gold semi-rectangular headed helicopter version.
One of the prettiest engines I’ve ever seen. $199.99
Always ran perfect. Loved the tune pipe on YS 20/20!
Thanks for sharing the memories! They are great engines!
I also used to work at Playco Toys in Chula Vista and also Spring Valley. I also have one of these engines.