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Stinson L-5
Sentinel
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In 1939,
Stinson entered the light-plane market with the Model 105.
An improved Model 10 Voyager was introduced in 1941.
Six Model 10s were tested by the U.S. Army under the designation YO-54 and purchased with a more powerful engine as the O-62. The O-62 designation was changed to the "L" for Liaison L-5 designation in 1942. 3,590 were ordered making the L-5 the second most widely used AAF liaison aircraft. Almost 500 L-5s were transferred to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and received the designation OY-1. The unarmed L-5 was used for reconnaissance, removing litter patients from front areas, delivering supplies to isolated units, laying communication wire, spotting targets, transporting personnel, rescuing personnel in remote areas and even as a light bomber. In 1962 surviving L-5s were re-designated U-19 by the U.S. Air Force. For more on the history of the Sentinel, go to Jim Gray's "Brief History of the L-5 Design". |
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