Wings Over Camarillo 2009
PT-19 Cornell

The PT-19 was created to fulfill a need for a primary trainer for the USAAF. The Stearman was the main primary trainer of the time. Some felt that the Stearman was easy to fly, considering the next step up could be a high performance aircraft that can be unforgiving of mistakes like the Stearman. Over 7,700 Cornells were built during the war. The blue and yellow one belongs to Charlie Plumb, who has graciously allowed it to be displayed and flown at the CAF SoCal Wing.