New York Wing Wappingers Falls, NY
Address:
Hudson Valley Regional Airport
32 Griffith Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Contact number:
(914) 602-4846
Website:
https://www.newyorkcaf.org/
PT-26 1943 Fairchild PT-26 More 1943 Fairchild PT-26 Info
Our Fairchild PT-26 is a 1943 WWII veteran. The PT-26 is also known as the M62A and the British Cornell. The open cockpit version of this plane is called a PT-19. This primary trainer was the first plane our WWII pilots flew before moving on to Basic trainers, Advanced Trainers and single seat fighters or bombers. The PT-26 is primarily wood construction with wood veneer and fabric covering. The PT-26 was primarily used by the Canadians since it has an enclosed cockpit. The inverted 6 cylinder Ranger 440 engine has 200HP and a sleek looking profile. This plane was also built with a radial engine and called a PT-23. The PT-26 has a top speed of 187MPH and burns an average of 12 gallons... ...The New York Wing is the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) regional representative for the New York metropolitan area. The CAF is the world's largest flying museum. It operates in a unique, decentralized structure that allows Units to pursue warbird rides, pilot sponsorship, airshow appearances, and other specialized ways of supporting their historic aircraft. This means that while you can't always come to visit us at our home base, we keep our airplane flying around the region to bring it to you! We are all volunteers and welcome those who want to join us and get involved!
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