| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N4712V |
| Military Code: | 104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stearman 75 Kaydet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing PT-13D/R985 Kaydet (E75) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-5094 |
| Display Paint: | Morton Air Academy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ostend / BrugesMap |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EBOS IATA: OST Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 28 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | Vico Sanders |
| Photo ID: | 722252 |
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Morton Air Academy was contracted to train United States Army Air Forces flying cadets during World War II. "A.A.F.C.S. Blythe" in the badge indicates Army Air Forces Contract Service at Blythe Field, California. This PT-13D Kaydet biplane was registered to Sky West Aviation Inc. (Albuquerque, NM) on 26 August 2024, but it crashed near Nettersheim, Germany on 30 August 2024. One occupant died in the crash, another was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. Unconfirmed information suggests that it struck a wind turbine in poor visibility conditions. This photo is copyright © Vico Sanders, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 August 2024, and has since been viewed 446 times. |