Stearman M-2 Bull Stearman – World Warbird News https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com The latest in warbirds and historical aviation Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:36:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WWN-icon-256-150x150.png Stearman M-2 Bull Stearman – World Warbird News https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com 32 32 Rare M-2 Bull Stearman takes back to the air https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2011/07/22/rare-m-2-bull-stearman-takes-back-to-the-air/ https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2011/07/22/rare-m-2-bull-stearman-takes-back-to-the-air/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:31:34 +0000 http://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/?p=396

Continue reading]]> Alan Lopez’s rare Stearman M-2 flew on July 20 at Robbinsville Airport, NJ, where the biplane was restored by the Posey Brothers. The aircraft was found in a lake by Bob Cameron many years ago. The first flight was uneventful and further testing will be undertaken. According to Antique Airfield News, this is the first time a Bull Stearman has flown since October 8, 1938.

A video of the first landing is also available as well as pictures of the aircraft.

Update: a video of the second flight is now available on YouTube:

 

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