Training Legends, the story behind "Sunrise Kaydet"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the famed "Stearman" biplane - often the first aircraft nearly all U.S. Airmen in WWII experienced. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment of canvas skin from a restored and flying PT-13D Kaydet - also known as a "Stearman". 

Details About the RELIC:

Built in 1943, PT-13D 42-17163 served with the USAAF as a military trainer until the late 1950s. In 1964, 42-17163 was purchased by a private party and received the registration number N4813V. During a complete restoration in the late 1990s, the fabric skin was replaced during the overhaul. This relic fragment of aircraft skin came from the starboard fuselage side just aft of the lower wing.

Artist, Craig Tinder, holding a piece of aircraft fabric from Stearman 42-17163. Pieces of that are included as the relic in the "Sunrise Kaydet" limited edition prints

Framed aircraft fabric from Stearman Kaydet with the "Sunrise Kaydet" limited edition canvases

The Story Behind the Print:

The Stearman Kaydet PT-13D (Model 75) biplane stands as a pivotal aircraft in aviation history, primarily serving as a fundamental trainer for military pilots during the 1930s and 1940s. With a production of over 10,000 aircraft, its widespread use underscored its reliability and effectiveness in preparing pilots for military service. The requirement for pilots to solo in the Kaydet before earning their wings highlights its integral role in the pilot training process, ensuring that the majority of aviators of that era were proficient in handling this aircraft. Transitioning from a military to a civilian role post-World War II, the Kaydet found new life in peacetime activities such as crop dusting, aerobatic displays, and sport flying, further cementing its legacy in military and aviation history.

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