TAKE A RIDE IN A VINTAGE AIRPLANE! Experience an unforgettable 30 minutes in one of these classic aircraft and share the living history celebrated at Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center.

Each of these aircraft types trained thousands of military and civilian aviators who served the Allies in WWII, and each is an acknowledged classic of American aircraft design.

The North American SNJ(AT-6) TEXAN, advanced trainer for the US Navy and US Army Air Corps during World War II. The prototype first flew in 1935. Over 17,000 Texans were built by North American and licensed manufacturers, more than any other World War II era trainer. The Texan flew in all branches of the U.S. military through 1958 and prepared U.S. pilots to fly high-performance, single-seat fighters.

The Boeing N2S(PT-17) STEARMAN. The Boeing Aircraft Company built the Stearman as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Navy. The PT-13, powered by the 225hp Lycoming was the first Stearman used for extensive military training and was supplied to civilian contract flying schools beginning in 1939. As the need for pilots increased, the Army ordered a version of the Stearman powered by the 220hp Contintental engine. This version was designated the PT-17 and became the most numerous version of the aircraft. A total of 3,769 PT-17s were built.

The Fairchild PT-19 CORNELL primary trainer.
The success of American air power in World War II was based on two main factors: the quality of American aircraft used during the war, and more importantly, the quality of American pilots who flew those planes into combat. The Fairchild PT-19 Cornell was one of a handful of primary trainer designs that were the first stop on a cadet's way to becoming a combat pilot. A total of 4,889 PT-19s Cornells were manufactured for the US. br>

To schedule a ride, or for further information about our flight program, contact: Brenda Benza at 607-739-8200 ext 233 or email at: coordinator@wingsofeagles.com