USAF Cessna L-27A 4-View
December 1957 American Modeler

Airplanes and Rockets - December 1957 American Modeler magazine cover

Aircraft modeling has undergone significant changes over the decades - both in technology and preferences. Magazines like American Aircraft Modeler, and American Modeler before that, were the best venues for capturing snapshots of the status quo of the day.

I have been scanning and posting excerpts from my collection of AAM and AM, concentrating on model building articles and old advertisements. Whether you are here to wax nostalgic, or are just interested in learning history, hopefully you will find what you are seeking. As time permits, I will be glad to scan articles for you. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.

This 4-view for the USAF's Cessna L-27A (military version of the Cessna 310A) was scanned from page 14 of my purchased copy of the December 1957 American Modeler magazine. The 4-view for this fine model was drawn by Mr. Walter M. Jefferies, Jr. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.

"In 1957, the US Air Force selected the Cessna 310 for service as a light utility aircraft for transport and administrative support. The USAF purchased 160 unmodified 310A aircraft with the designation L-27A and unofficially nicknamed Blue Canoe, later changed to U-3A in 1962. An additional 36 upgraded 310 designated L-27B (later U-3B) were delivered in 1960-61; these aircraft were essentially military 310Fs and as such equipped with the more powerful 260 hp (194 kW) engines and can be identified by their extra cabin windows, longer nose and swept vertical fin. A USAF study after one year of operational service found the U-3A had direct operating costs of less than $12 an hour. " - Wikipedia

Airplanes and Rockets - USAF Cessna L-27A 4-View from December 1957 American Modeler

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USAF Cessna L-27A 4-ViewDecember 1957 American Modeler

USAF Cessna L-27A 4-View
December 1957 American Modeler