WW2 US Army Air Force – MAIN ACCEPTANCE DATA PLATE – FAIRCHILD UC-61A – RARE!

You are bidding on a VERY NICE original WW2 U.S. Army Air Force Fairchild UC-61A Forwarder Aircraft Main Acceptance Data Plate! This original military identification plate was issued for a Fairchild UC-61A utility and liaison aircraft, bearing the individual aircraft serial number 43-14682.

The Fairchild UC-61A Forwarder was a military adaptation of the Fairchild Model 24W-41A, powered by a Warner Super Scarab radial engine. Manufactured during the Second World War, these aircraft served with the U.S. Army Air Forces in liaison, communications, light transport and general utility duties. Numerous examples were also supplied to Great Britain under Lend-Lease, where they were designated Argus II and employed by the Royal Air Force and Air Transport Auxiliary. Military acceptance plates recorded the aircraft type, serial number, procurement order and official acceptance information, providing an important identification record for each aircraft.

Made of aluminum, this Data Plate is in EXCELLENT used condition! Some slight marks and  wear due to use and age, but nothing that detracts. The plate is clearly marked:

U.S. ARMY AIR
FORCES
UC61A
43-14682

The original acceptance field is also present, and all four mounting holes remain intact. An ORIGINAL and increasingly difficult-to-find military aircraft identification plate from an individually numbered WW2 Fairchild Forwarder that would make a FANTASTIC addition to any Fairchild aircraft restoration, USAAF aviation display or advanced American military aviation collection!