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Stinson Reliant SR-5E – A precision scale copy of the straight-wing classic

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The Stinson SR-5E Reliant is a beautiful example from a time in aviation when sharp looks were just as important as aerodynamics. Powered by a big Lycoming or Wright radial engine, more than 1,300 Reliants were produced from 1933 to 1941. Different models of the Reliant (from the SR-1 to the SR-10) were made during that time and included both civilian and military versions. There were two distinct types of Reliants: the straight wings (up...

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