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Re: Stinson C-91?
First of all the photo does not show a Model SM-6000 but a Model A.
I have no idea from where the details that the C-91 was a former SM-6000 comes from.
The C-91 was a former Model A c/n 9110 registered NC15110 to Central Airlines. It was sold in Panama and registered RX-17(2) in May 1938, ie the second Model A to carry that registration. (RX-17(1) was c/n 9102)
The owner of RX-17(2) was Transportes Aéreos Gelebert y Cia Ltda and was later impressed by the USAAF as '9110' on 14 Aug 1942.
Assigned to 20th Troop Carrier Sq on 10 Sep 1942 still as '9110'. According to unit records the aircraft was grounded in Jan 1943 due to lack of spares.
If 42-79547 was ever painted on the physical aircraft is not known, but it was transferred to the PAD in June 1943 (PAD = Panama Air Depot?) still not airworthy. A note made on 13 July 1943 said the aircraft may be taken to Trinidad, but as far as is known the aircraft never left the care of PAD.
Probably scrapped, but its final fate is unknown.
Cheers
Stig
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