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Stinson SR-9 Reliant

STINSON SR-9 RELIANT

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

Stinson Aeroplane Company introduces the Model SM Reliant in 1933. In 1950 the last reliant was sold by the Air Service. 1327 Reliants of all types were made from 1933 – 1941.

ACQUIRED FROM:

CF-BNG was obtained in a trade with Western Canada Aviation Museum in Winnipeg, in exchange for a Saunders ST-27.

POWER

420 HP Pratt and Whitney R985 Wasp Jr.

PRIMARY USE:

Widely used by bush airlines and mining exploration companies and as an executive aircraft as it seated five.

HISTORY:

It was part of the OPAS fleet from 1937 until its sale to Green Airways of Red Lake in 1948. It was nicknamed the “Gull-wing” due to its elegant tapered wings. Used for the first water bombing in history by Carl Crossley. It was popular with the executives for its leather covered inside. Considered the Cadillac amongst planes in the 1930’s. It had no heating system and the engine had to be heated by blow torch before it would start in the winter.

STORY:

In 1979 CF-BGN was parked in a field when vandals set the field on fire, the plane went up in flames as well. The frame of the SR-9 was coated in red oxide paint to preserve the metal structure. It was donated to the CBHC and restored as a ground display by the volunteers. The aircraft was painted the colours of Green Airways.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Honorary ownership of the item for one year: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
  • One Year Individual Membership to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
  • A certificate of honorary ownership
  • Recognition of honorary ownership on display with the aircraft or truck in the museum for the year
  • Opportunity to have your photo taken with or in (where possible) your plane or truck
  • Any donor with a winning bid over $1000 will have their name added to the donor board in the centre's lobby
Organization
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Value
$0.00
Starting Bid
$100.00

Item

# Bid Status By Date
1 $150.00 PaulyB

This auction closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM.

Pickup Instructions

Shortly after winning your bid on any number of the planes included in the auction, you will be contacted by the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Detailed instructions regarding how to claim your winnings, along with each of the included perks will be included in this email.

For any auction related questions, please email [email protected]

Closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM

About Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s Flight Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours.