The Stinson 108 is one of the more iconic designs to come out of the post-World War II aviation boom. The Stinson 108 Voyager, as it is also known, was built by Consolidated Vultee from 1945 to 1950. The aircraft has a distinctive curved yoke and tear-drop shaped wheel pants, harkening back to a time when aircraft often looked more like pieces of sculpture than modes of transportation. Some might go so far as to call the Stinson 108 a romantic design.
His and Hers Stinsons
Key Takeaways:
- The iconic post-World War II Stinson 108 aircraft served as the catalyst that brought together Lissa and Steve Smith, a couple from Washington State, who both independently sought out and purchased the model for family travel.
- Lissa and Steve each own a Stinson 108 ("Ruby" and "Li'l Red"), remarkably acquiring their planes from the same seller a year apart, underscoring their shared connection to the aircraft.
- Now married, they continue to fly their individual Stinson 108s to destinations, demonstrating their deep mutual love for aviation and the respect they share for each other's piloting abilities.
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