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27 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

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GE90FAN · 27 Mar 2026

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Aircraft

Stearman Model 75 (PT-17 Kaydet) PT17

U.S. Navy WWII Trainer scheme

Manufacturer

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-500mm

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Boeing Beginner

5 badges earned

Location

William T. Piper Memorial Airport

LHV/KLHV

41.1356, -77.4223

Open map

William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic WWII trainer; thousands of American pilots trained in Stearmans, making it a foundational aircraft in U.S. military aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Common for a WWII trainer, rare in modern active flying (hundreds worldwide).

Record Flights

No notable long-haul records; known for aerobatic and training flights.

Safety & Events

Numerous have appeared in air shows and films; survivors are flown by vintage and warbird organizations globally.

Future Outlook

Surviving examples are preserved, restored, and flown by enthusiasts; many in museums.

Specifications

Continental R-670-5 radial engine

Engine

9.81 meters

Wingspan

7.54 meters

Length

755 kilometers

Range

169 kilometers per hour

Speed

2 seats (tandem)

Capacity

1,317 kilograms

MTOW

2.67 meters

Height