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Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet, 1943. Creator: Boeing-Stearman
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Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet, 1943. Creator: Boeing-Stearman
Biplane trainer, yellow. Over 10, 000 Stearman trainers were built by Boeings Wichita Division, which had purchased the Stearman Company in the late 1930s. These Kaydets, along with Fairchilds and Ryans, served as the backbone of U.S. Army and Navy primary training in World War II. The original U.S. Army Kaydet was the PT-13 with a 220 Lycoming R-680 engine. The only complete standardization of an Army and Navy production design aircraft during World War II was achieved with the Boeing-Stearman E-75, which served the Army as the PT-13D and the Navy as the N2S-5. This Kaydet was accepted by the Navy on December 7, 1943, exactly two years after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The airplane was flown to the Ottumwa, Iowa, Naval Air Station, where it was used to train naval aviation cadets until 1946
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This print showcases the iconic Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet, a biplane trainer that played a vital role in World War II. Manufactured by Boeing's Wichita Division, this yellow aircraft was one of over 10,000 Stearman trainers built during the war. The acquisition of the Stearman Company by Boeing in the late 1930s allowed for mass production of these reliable planes. The Kaydets, including Fairchilds and Ryans, served as the backbone of primary training for both the U. S. Army and Navy. Standardization was achieved with the Boeing-Stearman E-75 model, known as PT-13D for the Army and N2S-5 for the Navy. Interestingly, this particular Kaydet holds historical significance as it was accepted by the Navy on December 7th, 1943 - exactly two years after Pearl Harbor was attacked. It then became an integral part of naval aviation cadet training at Ottumwa Naval Air Station until 1946. Displayed against a colorful backdrop that accentuates its vibrant appearance, this photograph captures not only an impressive aircraft but also represents America's commitment to technological advancements during wartime. Preserved at Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this image serves as a reminder of our nation's rich aviation heritage. With its impeccable design and contribution to military history, this Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet stands tall as a symbol of American ingenuity and resilience during World War II.
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