N49238 was manufactured in November 1942 and served as a training platform for fledgling pilots preparing for war.  During WWII, the Corsicana airfield was established in order to train these pilots.  The aircraft used was the PT-19 just like the one we have.  Therefore, the aircraft has a significant relationship with the city of Corsicana, TX.  For that reason, our aircraft is named The Pride of Corsicana.

We take pride in taking this aircraft to air shows throughout the state.  We conduct rides for those who are 12 and over to show them what the young men of the 1940’s began flying right off the farm.  They flew these aircraft to gain skills so that they might progress to flying the B-17 or B-25 or even a P-51 during the war.  This was the first aircraft that many of them saw for the first time.

This year we have made the decision that the 1940’s brakes are no longer suitable to stop this aircraft and will be replacing the entire brake system along with the wheels and tires to ensure that we can continue to operate this aircraft for many more years. 

We are asking for your help to make this conversion during the winter months that are too cold to fly in an open cockpit aircraft.  Any amount will help and we thank you in advance for whatever you can do.  Our goal is $5,000 which along with contributions from our own members will go far towards the completion of these modifications.

Coyote Squadron is proud to take our aircraft to air shows in our local area.  The ability to show the younger generation the aircraft that their forefathers flew is a privilege that we take seriously.  Educating the younger generation about the men and women who served their nation in time of peace and war is an important duty.  Being able to show them the actual aircraft that they used and which are still in a flying capacity is what being in the Commemorative Air Force is all about.