Aircraft Photo of N11153 / NC11153 | Stinson SM-6000-B Tri-Motor | American Airways | AirHistory.net #656365
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N11153
Alternate Registration:NC11153
Fleet number:29
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson SM-6000 Tri-Motor
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson SM-6000 Tri-Motor
Aircraft Version:Stinson SM-6000-B Tri-Motor
C/n (msn):5021
Display Paint:American Airways
Location
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KOSH   IATA: OSH   Local: OSH   Other: -
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2003
 
Photo Date:29 July 2003
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 656365
Photo Comment

Delivered new to Century Airlines in 1931 as N11153. In 1932, Century was absorbed by American Airways. Later flown by Chicago and Southern Airways, and Chesapeake Airways. Converted to a bug sprayer, then purchased by R.P. Rice in 1964. Mr. Rice restored the a/c back to original configuration. In 1972 it was sold to Mr. Dave Allyn. In 1996 acquired by Yellowstone Aviation of Jackson, WY. To Pleasant Aviation, Inc. in 2019. This is the oldest surviving American Airlines aircraft. This a/c participated in the September 2003 National Air Tour and was assigned number "29" for the event.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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