The PT 13 Stearman was used as a primary trainer during the second world war. This Stearman is having its wings recovered. Next year the fuselage will be recovered. This is the Stearman that has landed in every U.S. state and Canadian province in North America. These treks are described in Alan Lopez' book, "Biplane Odyssey"
The fuselage is wheeled into the far hangar for storage
(photo taken early
spring)
shots of nav light installation on RH wing (photos taken mid summer)
Mike sands the nitrate primer on the center section.
This center section is an original style wood type assembled from a kit
and replaces the metal
center section that used to be on the aircraft.
These are some
shots of the wings getting their finish color.
The masked circles are where the star insignias will be painted.
Above are pictures of the completed center section installed on the fuselage.
The wings have been brought in for fitting and final assembly.
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Mike and Dave install the wing walk on the lower left wing.
Above was the shop this morning. The PT13 is due to leave next week for points
south.
We are working quickly to reassemble so the aircraft can be flown Monday.
Here is a sequence of shots taken as the upper LH wing is put back on the
aircraft.
Hey Larry! What is that in the inspection window?
