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The L-2, adapted from Taylorcraft's pre-war commercial model Tandem Trainer, was initially designated the O-57 at the time it was first ordered by the Army Air Corps.
The airplane was given its service tests in the summer of 1941 during maneuvers in Louisiana and Texas where it was used for various support purposes such as a light transport and
courier.
Bill Johnson is restoring 2 examples of the L-2, both “M” models. The first was a flyer that is being completely restored and upgraded with an 0-200 Continental and
Cleveland brakes. The other was a basket case that will go back completely original with a Cont. 65. Both will have Green Houses and “Wing Spoilers”. An airframe jig
was built with the flyer as the model for repairs to the second one. Bill’s intent is to keep the first one and sell the second ship to some lucky soul..
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