Another Stinson ‘Gullwing’ airborne in UK

FOLLOWING assembly, in-depth inspection and repair where necessary by the Classic Aeroplane Company at Oaksey Park, Wiltshire, Thomas Struthers’ Stinson V-77 Reliant NC33543 made its first 30-minute test flight on 2 March. Pilot Phil Hall said after landing that it handled as beautifully as it looks with its smooth, powerful Lycoming R-680E and well-balanced flying controls. This is the fourth ‘Gullwing’ in the UK, joining White Waltham-based G-BUCH, NC50238 at Compton Abbas and NC69745 at Birmingham Airport. The three N-registered