| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N91161 |
| Alternate Serial: | 91161 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American NA-143 Navion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American NA-143/145/154 Navion (L-17) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American Navion A (NA-145) |
| C/n (msn): | NAV-4-216 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Lil Bill |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | ChinoMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KCNO IATA: CNO Local: CNO Other: - |
| Collection: | Planes of Fame Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 596367 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
"Lil Bill" at Planes of Fame Museum. The military L-17 Navion started as the civilian 185hp NA145 model. It bore some resemblance to the P-51D, but had a tricycle landing gear. The USAAF became interested in 1946 and ordered 83 for observation, liaison and as trainers for ROTC, plus six as unmanned drones. Ryan Aircraft acquired manufacturing rights in 1947, delivering the L-17B and L-17C. In 1960, TUSCO acquired rights and made the L-17. By the time production ended, around 2,500 had been built. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 August 2023, and has since been viewed 232 times. |