| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N747Q |
| Military Code: | 217 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stearman 75 Kaydet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing PT-27 Kaydet (D75N1) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-4018 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Blakesburg - AntiqueMap |
| Region / Country: | Iowa, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: IA27 Other: - |
| Event: | AAA Fly in 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | Tim Spearman |
| Photo ID: | 735957 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
Built as 42-15829 and destined for use in Canada as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Allocated RCAF serial FJ298 but transferred back to the USAAF in 1943. Post war the aircraft became N50576 and in 1971 was re-registered as N747Q. Bought by its current owner in May 2012, the aircraft underwent a thorough restoration over three years and made its first post restoration flight in April 2024. Painted in the striking 'Recall' scheme used by the US Navy basic training bases during WW2 to indicate trainee pilots to return to base in the event of an emergency. This photo is copyright © Tim Spearman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 October 2024, and has since been viewed 99 times. |