Training Plane

Training Plane

Description:

A Boeing PT-17 Training Plane, the type of plane used for training Army Air Corp cadets. It is a biplane, two-seated open cockpit ship, known as the Stearman trainer, made by the Boeing Aircraft Company, and equipped with a 225 horsepower engine. Shown on a visit to Grand Rapids with Major Floyd M. Showalter (left) and Major Schroeder.