1942 Boeing Stearman B75N-1

First flown in 1934, the Stearman name changed depending on the nation and military branch flying it. Most common was the PT-17, built for the US Army Air Corps and outfitted with a 220 hp Continental R-670-5 engine. Regardless of name, the plane served as the primary military trainer for a half dozen nations. Its welded steel fuselage allowed the plane to take the punishment of student pilots while the wooden wings and fabric covering reduced costs compared…