The Fairchild PT-19 is an American monoplane primary trainer aircraft that served with the United States Army Air Forces, RAF and RCAF during World War II. Designed by Fairchild Aircraft, it was a contemporary of the Kaydet biplane trainer, and was used by the USAAF during Primary Flying Training. As with other USAAF trainers of the period, the PT-19 had multiple designations based on the powerplant installed.
Fairchild PT-19
PT-19 plywood wing center section
Fairchild PT-19
Fairchild Ranger L-440 engine
Fairchild was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company based at various times in Farmingdale, New York; Hagerstown, Maryland; and San Antonio, Texas.
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The Jamaica, New York Fairchild plant in 1941.
The Western Canada Aviation Museum's Fairchild 71C
1944 model Fairchild 24 Argus III