Aircraft shown in 1988 movie "Pancho Barnes"

[leuen]

Does anyone recognize this aircraft shown in the movie?

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Thanks for your help.

Bernard

 

[tiger1962]

Possibly a Stearman with an aftermarket engine cowling and enclosed rear cockpit.
"Pancho" was a highly respected stunt pilot and bar owner - Chuck Yeager thought she had 'the right stuff' - enough said.

 

[michaelvader]

Hallo friends,
I believe the plane to be a WACO biplane type. I refer to the landing gear that shows the big main leg and aditional struts in front and behind as these ones:

Best regards

Michael

 

[tiger1962]

Hallo friends,
I believe the plane to be a WACO biplane type. I refer to the landing gear that shows the big main leg and aditional struts in front and behind as these ones:

Best regards

Michael

I agree Michael, the tail fin shape is also more Waco than Stearman. It could be a Waco UPF-7:

 

[leuen]

Thanks four yur replies. Tiger would right, I meanwhile found the Waco Tapperwing, which might be close to the searched aircraft. Here another shot:

But there is a further plane which I can't identifiy and isn't listed in IMDb site:

I would appreciate your advie too.

Bernard

 

[tiger1962]

Thanks four yur replies. Tiger would right, I meanwhile found the Waco Tapperwing, which might be close to the searched aircraft. Here another shot:

But there is a further plane which I can't identifiy and isn't listed in IMDb site:

I would appreciate your advie too.

Bernard

Thank you for the acknowlegement, but Michael identified it first - thank you Michael. This second one appears to have a Piper Cub engine and paint job - maybe a one-off homebuilt?