Aircraft Photo of 43-2680 / 32680 | Interstate L-6 Grasshopper | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #821014
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:43-2680
Alternate Serial:32680
Aircraft Original Type:Interstate S-1 Cadet
Aircraft Generic Type:Interstate S-1 Cadet (L-6 Grasshopper)
Aircraft Version:Interstate L-6 Grasshopper
C/n (msn):123
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:15 December 2024
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 821014
Photo Comment

The USAAF contracted with new manufacturer Interstate for 250 of their S-1B tandem seat liaison aircraft designating it as L-6 but overheating problems with its 115hp Franklin engine were never fully solved. This one was registered N60458 postwar

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

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