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Description
Original Douglas DC-6 aircraft pilot control wheel / yoke.
Approximately 12 inches across.
Features include:
- Original red Douglas script center cap with blue stripe design
- AUTO PILOT REL. control
- HYD. PANEL LTS. control
- Original splined center mounting hub
- Molded finger-grip wheel
- Original black finish with age and cockpit-use wear
This configuration matches documented Douglas DC-6 control wheels from the piston-powered commercial airliner era.
The Douglas DC-6 first flew in 1946 and was produced through the late 1950s. It was used extensively as a commercial passenger and transport aircraft.
Condition is as shown. There are scuffs, scratches, finish wear and other signs of age/use. No attempt has been made to restore or refinish the piece.
No aircraft history, tail number or specific aircraft provenance is known.
Sold strictly as a vintage aviation collectible/display item. Not represented as tested, serviceable or airworthy.
You will receive the exact control wheel shown in the photographs.
