Stearman C-3R

The Stearman C-3R was a rugged biplane with simple straight wings, a tough undercarriage with shock absorbers and two open cockpits with the pilot in the rear and two side-by-side passenger seats in the front. The C3R had a cutout in the aft portion of the wing center section for improved pilot visibility, a headrest in the aft cockpit, and slightly increased chord of the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The first Stearman was produced in 1927.

This Stearman was the last on the assembly line before Stearman was purchased by Boeing. It has both serial numbers. It was used by Tri-State Airlines as an air mail plane. It was a gift from Randy Graham and Lisa L. Graham Peterson.