CFS1 Stearman PT-13B 2024-05-17

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CFS1 Stearman PT-13B - Iconic WWII Trainer

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CFS1 Army Air Corps Stearman PT-13B
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1940 Boeing Stearman-75 Biplane Trainer in metalic Grey U.S. Army Corps livery. Due to 220-225 Hp engine shortages, wartime production required 255 units delivered to the Army Air Corps with 280 Hp Lycoming R680-11 radial engine, and designated as PT-13B, although officially the engine was certified with 225 Hp. Top speed was 135 mph compared to the 124 mph of the normally...

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