How’s this for an “Executive Transport”? Gordon Bain flew alongside it over Arizona this spring.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman C1 / C2 / C3 / 4E / 6 Cloudboy - СШАUSA - 1927

Bill Alien’s Stearman C3R, NC794H, over Casa Grande, near Phoenix, during the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association’s fly-in in March 1999.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman C1 / C2 / C3 / 4E / 6 Cloudboy - СШАUSA - 1927

The result of an 18-month restoration in its element. The only major alteration to the Stearman’s original shape is the adoption of a tailwheel instead of a skid.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman C1 / C2 / C3 / 4E / 6 Cloudboy - СШАUSA - 1927

Landing lights in large streamlined fairings on the lower wings were standard on the C3R - they are prominent in all the air-to-air photographs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman C1 / C2 / C3 / 4E / 6 Cloudboy - СШАUSA - 1927

One of only three flying examples of 38 built, the Stearman banks in towards the camera aircraft, showing its bright yellow upper wing paint scheme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman C1 / C2 / C3 / 4E / 6 Cloudboy - СШАUSA - 1927

Simple instrumentation on the Stearman’s crackle-finished panel. The ASI is calibrated up to 140 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman C1 / C2 / C3 / 4E / 6 Cloudboy - СШАUSA - 1927