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Just prior to the beginning of WWII Lloyd Stearman of the Stearman Aircraft Corp. was commissioned by General Hap Arnold to design and build a primary trainer, suitable for all branches of the military. The final production aircraft, Model 75, was an inexpensive, very rugged, tandem, two place, open cockpit, fabric covered, bi-wing aircraft.

The challenge coin featuring the Stearman 75-8291 displays details of significance not only of this specific Stearman, but also of the Commemorative Air Force Utah Wing. Carry or display it as a token of more than 75 years of flying history and the starting point of U.S. military pilots that went on to shape the history of the world.

Stearman 75-8291 was completed on August 11, 1942 and delivered to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. 75-8291 was assigned Bureau Number 43197 and served through 1947. It was sold as surplus and worked for many years as a sprayer and duster. …and crashed in the Oquirrh Mountains of Utah on August 7th, 1986.

The CAF Heber Valley Museum is available to host your event! Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions even Corporate Seminars- we can provide a truly one of a kind backdrop to make any event unforgettable!

In 1937 Lockheed Aircraft proposed a modification of the Lockheed 18 to create a light bomber. The initial production was called the A-28 Hudson and put into service by the Royal Air Force. In 1941 the Hudson design was enlarged to create the PV-1 Ventura. The Harpoon was a major redesign of the Ventura with the wing area increased from 551 ft² to 686 ft² giving an increased load-carrying capability.

Add your contribution to help us complete the restoration of our iconic WW II Primary Navy Trainer.

All donations will be matched by a $30,000 Grant provided by the national office of the Commemorative Air Force.

87V is in the final stages of rehabilitation in Boise, Idaho and we expect to have her back in the Museum hangar this year!