Remarks: Developed as a two-seat fighter-bomber with long range capabilities. The U.S. Army Air Corps appropriated 50 and designated them as advanced trainers.
Remarks: Designed as a safe and simple-to-fly general aviation aircraft. Single control wheel controls pitch and steering, eliminating the need for rudder pedals.
Remarks: Developed by Cessna from their T-37 'Tweet' Basic Jet Trainer. The A-37s delivered a range of attack armament during the Vietnam War (photo not of the museum's aircraft).
Remarks: Seventeen Northrop Alphas were built. Planes of Fame Air Museum's Alpha is one of only two known to survive (color photo not of the museum's aircraft).
Manufacturer: Stinson Aircraft Division of Aviation Manufacturing Corportation
Location: Grand Canyon/Valle
Year Built: 1943
Remarks: A militarized version of the popular fixed-tailwheel monoplane of the 1930s. During WWII it was used by the U.S. armed forces as a utility aircraft and trainer.
Remarks: Advanced trainer of the U.S. Army Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Air Force during WWII. These aircraft continued to serve other nations until the 1970s.
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