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SKU: ENV1-605B 🇺🇸 AMERICAN AEROSPACE ARCHIVE MD 600N NOTAR Third Prototype (N605AS) Original 1998 Ground Photos & Master Negative Strip The Jeffrey Evans Aviation Estate Archive
A unique archival lot documenting the MD 600N NOTAR Third Prototype (RN-003) from a secondary ground angle. These frames showcase the iconic "Red Star" AirStar Helicopters livery at its 1998 industry debut.
"In the bustling crowds of the 1998 Heli-Expo, this third prototype stood as a red-and-white beacon of NOTAR innovation."
ARCHIVAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Quantity: 2 Original Color Photos + 1 Original Negative strip
- Dimensions: Photos measure 4" x 6"
- Film Stock: Authentic Agfa paper / Master Negative
- Timestamp: Development stamp "MAR 98" on reverse
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
- Third Prototype: Detailed documentation of airframe Serial RN-003.
- The "Red Star" Design: High-visibility Grand Canyon tour livery in museum-grade clarity.
- Heli-Expo 1998: Primary source imagery from the Anaheim, CA showcase.
CONDITION & PROVENANCE
Letter of Provenance: This lot includes an official letter confirming its origin from the Jeffrey Evans Archive. Preservation: Excellent archival condition. Photos feature sharp focus and the negative is free of degradation. 🚨 ARCHIVAL PROTECTION: All items are shipped in protective sleeves within a rigid mailer to ensure 100% safety during transit.
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- 1. Primary-source 1998 data—essential for the serious MD researcher.
- 2. Official Letter of Provenance included with your order.
- 3. Part of the exclusive Jeffrey Evans Aviation Estate cataloging.
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