Mike Hunt Alaska Wing Anchorage, AK
Address:
2400 E 5th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99519
Contact number:
(907) 863-0569
Website:
https://www.cafalaska.org/
BT-13 Valiant More Info
The BT-13 was one of several simplified versions of the more complex Vultee BT-54 Basic Trainer. It was a fixed-gear, low-wing tail-dragger with a crew of two sitting in tandem. When production ended in 1944, approximately 11,537 Valiants had been built. The BT-13 was the most widely used trainer aircraft in WWII. It was flown by most American pilots in transitioning from Primary trainers like the PT-19 to more advanced trainers like the AT-6. It was more complex than the Primary trainer and required the use of two-way radio, landing flaps and a two-position, controllable-pitch prop. The BT-13 was nick-named the “Vultee Vibrator” by its pilots for its most remarkable characteristic- a... ...
HARVARD MK IV More Info
The Harvard series of advanced trainers were British Commonwealth Air Forces versions of the North American Aviation (NAA) T-6 Texan used during and after World War II. NAA delivered its first Harvards in October 1938 to the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The US-built Harvards included the Harvard I, based on the North American BC-1, immediate predecessor to the AT-6; the Harvard II (AT-6); Harvard IIA (AT-6C); and Harvard III (AT-6D). In all, North American built 2,989 Harvards. Due to NAA being so heavily involved building its B-25 Mitchell and P-51 Mustang aircraft, a license to build Harvards was awarded to Noorduyn Aviation Limited in Canada. Noorduyn... ...
L-2 Grasshopper More Info
It all started when returning World War II veterans realized that the aircraft that had helped win the war were quietly disappearing. Without private citizens stepping in to save them, many of these historic machines would have been scrapped and lost forever. From that realization, the Commemorative Air Force was born—driven by a determination to rescue and preserve military aircraft as living pieces of history.
The Col. Howard “Mike” Hunt Memorial Alaska Wing was established in 2008 to carry out that mission in the Far North, honoring the only U.S. state invaded during World War II. By preserving historically significant military aircraft in flying condition, the Alaska Wing keeps a powerful and personal connection to this chapter of history alive for Alaskans and visitors alike.
These aircraft do more than sit on display—they serve as flying reminders of sacrifice, resilience, and the critical role Alaska played in a global conflict. Through preservation, education, and outreach, the Alaska Wing ensures these stories are not forgotten and continue to resonate far beyond the runways of the Last Frontier.
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