Current Aircraft Inventory
This is a partial list only, please call for complete inventory!
The Piper J-3 "Flitfire" was designed to honor British military pilots. The Piper Aircraft Corporation in Lock Haven, Pa., came up with a fund-raising campaign to help disabled Royal Air Force pilots. They designed the "Flitfire" and gave the aircraft British military markings. The completed Flitfires were raffled off to raise money. It was a great success. While the "Flitfire" never saw active duty, it served as a tangible reminder of the strong ties between the United States and Great Britain.
New York's Jack Krindler won the first J-3 "Flitfire" (NC1776). He later sold the plane to a fixed base operator in Sunbury, Pa., where it served the War Department in the U.S.Civilian Pilot Training Program, although no record exists of the number of fledgling pilots who sat in its cockpit during the war years.
After exchanging hands a few more times, NC1776 was bought by Henderson Aviation in Felton, Del., with the understanding that it would be returned to its original color and markings. The plane was completely restored.
Today, only 13 of the original 49 Flitfires survive. NC1776 is the ONLY ONE in its exact configuration including engine, propeller and three-piece windshield. To add to the distinction of this unique aircraft, it was also flown by Orville Wright in 1943!
The "Stearman" was one of our military's most widely used training aircraft in the 1940s. Pictured above is the NCAM's PT-13D version of this classic WWII trainer. Perfect for aerobatics, the "Stearman" was the vehicle used to teach many fighter pilots the combat techniques that were essential to their survival.
More information coming soon!!
More information coming soon!!
The Cessna L-19 is nicknamed "Bird Dog" for good reason. This aircraft’s mission was simple — to seek out enemy positions, order air strikes and assess the damage. Sounds simple enough...however, the "Bird Dog" and its pilots were in danger of being shot down since these tasks were usually executed while flying at tree-top level!
North Carolina Aviation Museum
2222-G Pilots View Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
Phone: (336) 625-0170
Fax: (336) 625-2984
