1927 Stinson SM-1 Detroiter Monoplane, "The Pride of Detroit"

Summary

William S. Brock and Detroit businessman Edward F. Schlee tried to fly this airplane around the world in 1927. Starting from Harbour Grace, Canada, they flew east for 12,295 miles. At Tokyo, Japan, a typhoon -- and worried telegrams from family and friends -- convinced them to end the attempt. Nevertheless, they were celebrated as heroes when they returned to the United States -- by ship.

William S. Brock and Detroit businessman Edward F. Schlee tried to fly this airplane around the world in 1927. Starting from Harbour Grace, Canada, they flew east for 12,295 miles. At Tokyo, Japan, a typhoon -- and worried telegrams from family and friends -- convinced them to end the attempt. Nevertheless, they were celebrated as heroes when they returned to the United States -- by ship.

Material

Metal
Cloth
Leather
Wicker

Color

Yellow
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.708 ft

Width: 45.833 ft

Length: 33 ft

Inscriptions

On sides: PRIDE OF DETROIT / TOTAL MILES FLOWN 40,000-397 HOURS / OWNED BY WAYCO AIR SERVICE WALNUT 6138 Left door: SCHLEE"/"BROCK On tail: STINSON / DETROITER N-C 857 / HOPPY

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