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SUMMARY
Members of the Mississippi Wing named the World War II trainer
Mississippi Queen earlier this year and aim to use the
aircraft to tell the role that the great state of Mississippi played
in preparing pilots for duty. They hope to have the aircraft ready to
fly and exhibit in Spring 2021. They would like to complete some paint
and fabric work and have a protective coating applied to the aircraft.
In addition, they will need some avionics equipment, like headsets and
a radio intercom system in order to perform flights.
HISTORY
This aircraft was built in 1942 and was first assigned to the
Army Air Force Flight Training Command at Columbus Army Airfield in
Mississippi where she served until June 1944. She was then assigned to
the Army Air Force Flight Training Command at Laurel Army Airfield,
also in Mississippi, until after the War ended. Following the War,
this PT-19 was turned over to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation
for disposition. After some modifications, she was sold on the
civilian market. This aircraft has only had four previous owners
before being acquired by the Commemorative Air Force.
PROGRESS
The Mississippi Wing members received this aircraft a few months
ago, so most of the work completed has been to evaluate the condition
of the aircraft and determine what work is needed.
TASKS AHEAD
Wing members are excited to dig into this project and fix a few spots on the fuselage and wings, plus raise funds for needed for the needed electronics, radio and headsets, by the Spring of 2021. The State of Mississippi has many important historic aircraft bases that were active during World War II. Using this aircraft to provide living history flights will enrich the educational opportunities available to people in the area. Especially, the ability to give tours over the many important historic aircraft bases throughout the state.
VISION
The PT-19 tells the story of what pilot training entailed and
how young military pilots learned to fly these airplanes. To enforce
the history of pilot training in Mississippi, the aircraft was named
Mississippi Queen. This airplane will show young people
today how the path to become a military pilot started and perhaps
inspire others to seek a future in aviation.
ABOUT 12 PLANES OF CHRISTMAS
Each year the CAF holds an annual fundraiser to help support and highlight aircraft projects for planes in need of restoration, maintenance or repairs. Donors may contribute to a specific aircraft project or to the CAF’s Restoration Grant Fund.
Don’t want to donate online?
Call 877-767-7175
or mail check to: CAF Headquarters, P.O. Box 764769 Dallas, TX, 75376
The Restoration Grant Fund
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Fund is a dollar-for-dollar match program created to help aircraft
projects with the most need get back into the air faster.
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