| Thousands of American pilots learned to fly with the PT-17 Stearman. Often nicknamed the “kay-det“ for the cadets who flew it, green pilots had to complete 70 hours of flying in this trainer before graduating to more advanced aircraft. This aircraft, 41-8169, is marked in USAAF training colors. It wears the incorrect tail number 217786. | |
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| Image Dimensions | 640 x 480 |
| Photographer | Jason McDonald |
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| Caption Author | Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | January 01, 2006 |
| Location | RAF Duxford |
| City | Duxford |
| State or Province | Cambridgeshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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