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This is the famous Stearman! Designated as the Boeing Stearman Model 75, this biplane is widely known simply as the Stearman.

Stearman became a subsidiary of Boeing in 1934. After being awarded a Government contract, Boeing manufactured over 8000 model 75’s during the 1930’s and 40’s. These aircrafts were used as trainers for the military pilots of the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), the predecessor of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF).

After World War II, thousands of Boeing Stearmans were declared surplus. These surplus aircraft were sold to the civil market for prices ranging from $300 to $600 dollars. With the Stearmans being widely available and relatively inexpensive, they immediately became popular with the Crop Dusters.

The model 17 was of rugged construction, and conventional biplane design with large, fixed tailwheel undercarriage. It’s commonly stated: “These airplanes are built like tanks”. These converted military trainers served the agricultural community well into the 1970’s.

Today, many of these aircraft are being and have been restored back to their former Glory. Our Stearman endured an extensive restoration in 1999. It’s powered by a seven cylinder, 220 horsepower, 668 cubic inch Continental Radial engine.

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