This 1945 Stinson L-5G Sentinel Is a Veteran ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1945 Stinson L-5G Sentinel [Courtesy: Jan Johnson]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1945 Stinson L-5G Sentinel.

The Stinson L-5G Sentinel saw widespread use as a liaison and utility aircraft during World War II and into the Korean War. This aircraft is one of many modified for use as an ambulance, with a deck installed behind the rear of the cabin and additional access doors to accommodate a stretcher.

Like several military utility airplanes of the era, including Pipers, Aeroncas, and Taylorcrafts, the Sentinel was developed from a popular civilian model, in this case, the Stinson 105 Voyager.

The Stinson has the advantage of relative novelty, as observers at the airport are less likely to recognize it compared with, say, a common Piper Cub in a military paint scheme.

The airplane for sale here is freshly restored with sharp insignia and is sure to attract attention and add interest to any fly-ins the pilot might attend. It would also make a fun cross-country machine for two people who are not in a hurry.

This 1945 Stinson L-5G Sentinel has 1,720 hours on the airframe and 70 hours on its 190 hp Lycoming O-435 since overhaul. The VFR panel features a Garmin GTR 225 comm radio and a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In and Out. Additional equipment includes nav/comm equipment from the World War II era, used for display only. The aircraft received new covering, paint, and interior in 2022.

Pilots interested in owning a warbird with an interesting story that is easy to fly and practical as personal transport should consider this 1945 Stinson L-5G Sentinel, which is available for $120,000 on AircraftForSale.

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