Available keepsake merchandise like canvas prints of the various models, collectible cups, and an authentic WWII propeller at Lake Havasu Museum of History for the grand opening of McCulloch in the Air. Photo by Phaedra Veronique
LAKE HAVASU CITY – Gyroplanes manufactured by famed entrepreneur Robert P. McCulloch are displayed throughout various education centers and museums in the U.S. Now the Lake Havasu community will have an opportunity to enjoy the planes as well with the grand opening of the McCulloch in the Air exhibit which made its debut this past Sunday.
The grand opening of McCulloch in the Air exhibit took place on Sunday, October 13 at 8 a.m. in the Lake Havasu Museum of History’s park lot. Built by the McCulloch Aircraft Corporation, the design was inspired by helicopter designer Drago Jovanovich who was instrumental with the previous Piasecki designs in Philadelphia.
The aircraft flying as the Jovair J-2 in 1962 was a design that was acquired by the Helicopter Engineering and Research Corporation (HERC). This put the aircraft into production between 1970 to 1974.
It is said that 83 gyroplanes were built, rumored to be sold at $15,900. The museum’s grand opening of McCulloch in the air shared a wealth of information about McCulloch’s inspiration and the process that went behind the makings of the elite planes.
Museum visitors were able to view a thirteen-minute documentary about the history of the gyroplanes and shop for keepsake merchandise like canvas prints of the various models, collectible cups, and an authentic WWII propeller.
The museum welcomes the community to learn more about the gyroplanes that made history. You can view the now permanent exhibit, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Havasu Museum of History. Make a visit today and find out why our local museum holds the history of Lake Havasu.
Phaedra Veronique
