ONLY TWO Y-1s survive, neither in airworthy condition. In storage at the Smithsonian Institution’s Paul E. Garber Facility at Silver Hill, Maryland, is NC15533, while NC15522 (illustrated here) is on display at the Hiller Aircraft Museum at Redwood City, California.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

A Stearman-Hammond employee demonstrates the split elevators between the two fixed but adjustable fins. The highly polished finish of this factory-fresh example is noteworthy. Despite great hopes, though, orders did not exceed 13 aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

KLM’s sole Stearman-Hammond, PH-APY; note the wind-powered generator impeller mounted above the front of the port boom.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

Undercarriage compression on the ground; the mainwheel struts compressed through the wing into vertical stub fairings, clearly seen here. The poor fit of the door and engine panels is obvious. This photograph was taken at RAE Farnborough in 1939.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

The first of two aircraft bought by the US Navy in 1937, 0908. Designated JH-1s, the yellow-painted aircraft were used for radio-control experiments.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

A fly-by shows off the Y-1’s long-stroke undercarriage. KLM acquired one Y-1 for tricycle-undercarriage training.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

In spite of its high position, the Menasco engine was very neatly cowled. Here a mechanic tends to the 150 h.p. Menasco C-4S powerplant later installed on the Y-150.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936

Stearman-Hammond Y-1-S, 1937. Menasco C 4 S, 125 h.p.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman-Hammond Y-1 - СШАUSA - 1936