stinson voyager

These unique and beautiful prints are being offered for the first time to the public. They were created by my father John G. Goebel of Baltimore, Maryland in the 1960's and 1970's. This print is one of a series of 4 black and white prints done on high-grade white stock, and suitable for matting mounting and framing. The prints measure 11x17 inches and after matting and mounting are suitable for framing in a standard 16x20 frame

If you would like your print mounted, matted and/or framed, please contact us during or after the sale so arrangements can be made. the cost for a mounting and matting is 30.00, and shipping will be a flat rate of 10.00 per print.

Your individual print will be shipped to you in a flat envelope.

Be the first to own this unique slice of aviation history! Please look at our other pictures while you are here! Thank you for visiting!

The L-5 "Sentinel" began life as the pre-war Stinson model 105. The model 105 was nicknamed the "Voyager", built by the Stinson division of Consolidated Vultee. . When the war broke out, the "Voyager" was pressed into service as a liason aircraft. It also flew in the artillery spotter role and as an air ambulance. The military L-5's had their fuselages structurally reinforced and lengthened to accommodate two litter patients. The L-5 was powered by a 190 hp Lycoming O-435-1 engine. Three versions were produced for the US Army Air Force; the L-5 and L-5A standard two-seat short-range aircraft, the latter being identical to the L-5 except for having a 24 volt electrical system, and the L-5B, or Sentinel II, was adapted to carry a stretcher or light cargo.

Capable of operating from forward unimproved airstrips, the L-5 "Sentinel" delivered information and needed supplies to the front line troops On the return trip, she would evacuate the badly wounded soldiers to rear area field hospitals for medical attention.

Over 3,000 L-5s were constructed and s