| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 05369 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5369 |
| Military Code: | 41 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stearman 75 Kaydet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (A75N1) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-6543 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNPA IATA: NPA Local: NPA Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 818559 |
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This N2S-3 was flown twice by former president George H.W. Bush on solo flights during his flight training at NAS Minneapolis in January 1943. After the war sold surplus and registered N75032 in November 1949. Acquired by the museum in 1992, the aircraft is seen here undergoing a routine restoration cleaning and checkup in 2019. It currently is on display hanging in the Blue Angel Atrium in the main museum building. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 June 2025, and has since been viewed 36 times. |