The Stinson L-5 was the only purpose-built L-bird and the second most widely used liaison aircraft in WWII. It was rugged and powerful. The L-5 was called the Flying Jeep as it could perform many of the same duties.
The Aeronca L-3 joined similar Grasshopper-types in spotting, directing artillery fire, transport, short-range reconnaissance, and training. Some served in North Africa for the Free French Forces.
The Taylorcraft L-2 was an observation and reconnaissance aircraft built for U.S. Army Ground and Air Forces in WWII. L-2s were powered by a 65-horsepower engines and served stateside for training operations.
Scenes from an Independence day flyover at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Your support of Alamo Liaison Squadron ensures continued participation in events like these.
Alamo Liaison Squadron participated in the Startzville, Texas annual 4th of July Parade with a flyover on Saturday, July 1, 2017. The event is hosted by the Startz Memorial VFW Post 8800 in Startzville (Canyon Lake), Texas. Your support of Alamo Liaison Squadron ensures continued participation in events like these.
ALS squadron leader Gene Jensen flew his L-4 Piper Cub to DeRidder, Louisiana—site of the former DeRidder Army Air Base—to participate in a event held there commemorating the birthplace of liaison aviation. Leading up to the U.S. entry into WWII, light aircraft such as the Piper Cub were run through test routines to prove their…
KSAT 12 San Antonio reporter, Katrina Webber: Group’s pastime involves flying high, elevating history. Alamo Liaison Squadron shares history of WWII combat planes in this September 2016 visit. You could say 75-year-old retired Air Force officer, Gene Jensen has a passion for planes. “I don’t remember not wanting to fly.” Jensen owns this Piper L-4…
Alamo Liaison Squadron members performed a flyover for a Veterans Day event in San Antonio, Texas. The flight of four L-birds was comprised of a Piper L-4, two Taylorcraft L-2 and a Legend Cub (L-4 replica). The event was organized by the Education Service Center, Region 20. Your support of Alamo Liaison Squadron ensures continued…
AOPA Pilot magazine, July 2015, by Barry Schiff. The Poor Man’s Warbird, Honoring the L-birds. A group of pilots dedicated to honoring and keeping alive the memory of the L-birds and their pilots was formed in 1981. Calling themselves the Alamo Liaison Squadron, their purpose is to purchase, restore, fly, and maintain liaison airplanes. Their…
The Alamo As, the Model A Ford Club of San Antonio, held its 50th Anniversary at Cannon Field in 2015. Visit the club’s website here for more photos.
Bob Salter was a storyteller, cyclist and professional air medical helicopter pilot. In 2014, he paid a visit to Cannon Field. A longtime member of ALS, Bob was also an accomplished fixed-wing pilot and certified flight instructor. He was known throughout San Antonio and the south Texas region for his many years as TV anchorman.…
Liaison aircraft return to Fort Sam Houston 72 years later to recognize veterans. Your support of Alamo Liaison Squadron ensures continued participation in events like these.
L-Bird: The Little Plane That Did on DVD, is an Emmy award winning short film directed by Brian Shipman. L-Bird chronicles the untold story of a single-engine taildragger and the role it played in the success of allied forces during World War II. It’s hard for many people to believe such a small airplane could…