Identify this aircraft

[chomp_rock]

Do just what the topic says, identify this aircraft (or at least try)

[JRoc]

Well, I'm sure it's gotta be a Cessna, at first I thought it was a Bird Dog, but the gear and wing struts are different.

Ima guess Cessna 120 or a 170. They all look so alike.

[Mr. Bones]

it's definitaly a Cessna but i don't think it's a 170  ;)

[JRoc]

Really? I was a front profile photo of a late '70's 170 that looked a bit similar, in regards to the windsheild and engine cowl.

[chomp_rock]

Not even close  ;D

[Rifleman]

The two Cessnas mentioned are both tail-draggers.....

[Stormtropper]

A super cub with tricycle gear configuration???

[Felix/FFDS]

Stinson Voyager - tricycle wheel variant.

[chomp_rock]

nope!

[Felix/FFDS]

Got it

Three seater Macchi M.B. 308G

[xFLAMESx]

Man Felix is good
Here's another 308:

The next step is the seaplane version.

Carl out.....

[Felix/FFDS]

Man Felix is good
Here's another 308:

The next step is the seaplane version.

Carl out.....

I knew I'd seen it before - the shape of the tail threw me off, since it's about the same shape of the Voyager.  Then, piqued, I plunged through my references until I spotted - the same photo.

[Hagar]

It's not the prettiest single-engined light aircraft I've ever seen, especially as it's an Italian design.

Strange how everyone associates the name Cessna with light aircraft these days. In the old days they were all commonly referred to as Piper Cubs.

[chomp_rock]

Very good, I was beginning to think you'd never get it

[chomp_rock]

By the way, you said you found the exact same photo. Was it in a book called The Complete Encyclopedia Of World Aircraft?