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The prototype Stearman PT 13 Kaydet two seat biplane first flew from Wichita in October 1934 Fitted with Lycoming R 680 radial engines the first trainers designated PT 13s were delivered to the US more→Air Corps in mid 1936 together with more aircraft in 1937 and 1938 In 1940 demand for the trainer increased rapidly and outstripped Lycoming s capacity to supply engines This led to the Continental engined version the PT 17 The importance of the Stearman PT 13 PT 17 to the US war effort cannot be overemphasized Approximately 50 of all US military p ilots who fought in WW II received their initial flight training in this sturdy aircraft A further 10 000 RAF and Fleet Air Arm pilots used the …