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  • Stearman!

    John F. Hanson|May 1, 2014

    The Stearman is one of the most classic biplanes in history. Designed by Lloyd Stearman in the 1930s, the Stearman line evolved through several different engines, landing gear types, cowling configurations, and indeed even corporate managements. The most common model produced after Stearman became "Boeing Stearman" on April 1, 1938 was the Boeing Model 75. The physical lines of that model can first be seen in the model 70, which appeared in late 1933. As the clouds of worldwide war formed in... Full story

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