Vultee - Vultee BT-13A Valiant

About Vultee - Vultee BT-13A Valiant

The Vultee BT-13A Valiant is an iconic World War II basic trainer aircraft, widely recognized as a vital stepping stone for thousands of Allied pilots during the war. Powered by a dependable Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 radial piston engine turning a Hamilton Standard propeller, the aircraft features an all-metal construction, fixed landing gear, and tandem two-seat dual controls. Nicknamed the 'Vultee Vibrator' by service trainees, the BT-13A offered authentic operational flight characteristics that prepared pilots for advanced combat types. Operating under an experimental and limited category certification in Australia, this beautifully preserved 1942 warbird is an exceptional piece of military aviation history well-suited for airshows, warbird operations, and vintage flight collections. Documented WWII history serving with 761st Basic Flying Training Squadron at Chico, California. Accident report held. USA civil ownership records held. Restored to flight status in Oklahoma in 2005 and Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued in 2006 as N51BT. FAA Aircraft logbook copied and held. Exported to Australia November 2011. Reassembled by Hazair, Albury, NSW, Australia. Fuel tanks resealed. New safety harnesses and seat cushions fitted. AirWolf oil filter kit fitted. The aircraft is flown regularly and averages about 40 hours per year.

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