The Stinson L-1 Vigilant seen here has had a long and exciting life. Delivered to the Air Corps in 1941, 40-3012 served all over the United States before being purchased by legendary Hollywood pilot Paul Mantz at the war’s end. After decades of work as a camera plane, this airworthy craft now resides in the Fantasy of Flight museum in Florida. This photo shows the plane shortly after its sale to Mantz. The aircraft had last been assigned to the Air Transport Command (ATC) division in Alaska.
This L-1 was a rare bird. Built as 41-18912 for the Army Air Force, it was equipped with floats and redesignated the L-1F. Only a handful were so converted.
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