05/01/2005. Previously incorrectly identified as Convair 105 L-13A, remarks by Bill Lines, the FAA register and the Aerofiles have provided the information leading to the correct identification of this former Convair 105 L-13A, ex USAAF 46-165.

The Convair L-13 was powered by a Franklin engine rather than a radial. However, Longren (Torrance, California, USA) bought a number of surplus L-13's and repowered one with a 300 hp Lycoming R-680 radial as the Longren Centaur. This activity then passed to Acme (also at Torrance), who marketed the aircraft as the Acme Centaur 101 (Lycoming R-680) and Centaur 102 (Jacobs R-755) radials. Only a few were produced.

Caribbean Traders Inc, Miami, Florida, USA, also converted surplus L-13's as Husky II with a 300 hp R-680-13 or Husky III with a 450 hp P&W R-985-7. Several were produced.

So although this aircraft started life as an L-13, despite of the fact that it is masquerading in warbird colours, it is a Caribbean Traders Husky II.