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Original U.S. WWII Framed USMC Stinson L-5 Sentinel Aircraft Roundel Removed From Fuselage Skin at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina - 25¼ X 44¼”

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Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. Now this is a fantastic display piece, perfect for the avid aviator collector! This framed 41 ½” x 22” cut piece of material is the roundel removed from a USMC used Stinson L-5 Sentinel while it was decommissioned at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. It is in fantastic condition with nearly all colors still easily discernible. The frame measures 25¼ X 44¼”.

This roundel example is the one that was used from August 14th, 1943 to January 14th, 1947. The Insignia with a red outline was replaced with an Insignia with a blue outline through the amendment of Army-Navy aeronautical specification AN-I-9 on 14 August 1943. This was followed by an amendment to Technical Order 07-1-1, issued on 24 September 1943, for units in the field. On some US Navy aircraft in the Pacific the blue outline was lighter than the insignia blue.

It is nicely marked on an affixed label in handwriting:

FUSELAGE INSIGNIA
FROM A MARINE STINSON
OY-1 CHERRY POINT N.C. 194_

A fantastic framed fuselage insignia with great research potential! Comes ready for further research and display!

The Stinson OY-1

During World War II, the Stinson OY-1 (Army designation known as an L-5) Sentinel played a crucial role as a versatile liaison and observation aircraft. Known for its reliability, ruggedness, and remarkable performance, the Sentinel became a valuable asset for the U.S. Army Air Forces and  U.S. Marine Corps / U.S. Navy as well as the Royal Air Force under Lend-Lease.

Developed by the Stinson Division of the Vultee Aircraft Company (Consolidated-Vultee in 1943), the OY-1 Sentinel was loosely derived from the civilian Stinson Model 105 Voyager. It was specifically designed for military use and made its first flight in 1941. The aircraft featured a high-wing configuration and a robust structure, allowing it to operate in various terrains and challenging conditions.

With its powerful engine, large slotted flaps, and half-span fixed wing slots, the Sentinel could operate from improvised airstrips, small clearings, or even unprepared fields. This flexibility made it an ideal choice for reconnaissance missions, artillery spotting, medical evacuations, and transporting personnel or supplies to remote locations.

Equipped with a six-cylinder Lycoming O-435-1 engine, the OY-1 Sentinel had a maximum speed of around 125 mph and a range of approximately 400 miles. The OY-1’s ability to fly low and slow allowed for effective observation and communication with ground forces. The aircraft was often fitted with cameras, additional radios or litters, depending on the mission requirements.

The Stinson OY-1 Sentinel served with distinction in various theaters of World War II, primarily Italy, Western Europe, Pacific, and China-India-Burma theater. It played a vital role in supporting ground operations, providing vital intelligence, and conducting search and rescue missions. Even after the war, the OY-1 Sentinel continued to serve in the military, as well as civilian roles, such as forest fire spotting and aerial surveying.

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