1937 BOEING/STEARMAN PT-17 KAYDET

1937

G-PTBA

75045

VFR

Used

6,169

For sale, a rare and beautifully presented historic early Stearman PT13A with pre-war and wartime US military training history. Finished in the distinctive blue and yellow colours of aircraft “466”, G-PTBA combines classic open-cockpit warbird flying with the character of a Lycoming R-680-17 radial engine. Extensively restored in 2010 by Vintage Fabrics, one of the UK’s leading vintage aircraft restoration specialists, G-PTBA benefits from a UK Certificate of Airworthiness, with its annual inspection and National Airworthiness Review Certificate valid until 29 July 2027. An opportunity to own a stunning example of one of aviation’s most recognisable biplanes. History: Built in 1937, serial number 75045 was delivered from Boeing’s Wichita factory in October that year and assigned to Randolph Field, Texas, carrying identification number 466. Its subsequent training career included assignments to the Curtiss-Reynolds operation in Illinois, Spartan School of Aeronautics in Oklahoma, and training establishments at Hemet, Sequoia and Hancock Fields in California. Later postings took the aircraft to Napier Field, Alabama, and Bush Field, Georgia. Released from military service in July 1945, it subsequently entered civilian ownership as N60658, becoming N731 in 1953. It joined the UK register as G-PTBA in 2016.

300 SOH

Lycoming R-680-17 radial engine 904 hours total, Top End Overhaul by Vintech

Brand new Sensenich W98JA56 wooden propeller, fitted in July 2026

Trig TY91 VHF radio King KT76A Transponder PM1200 Intercom Traditional analogue flight and engine instrumentation

2 x Seat parachutes Tow bar Canopy Cover Spare magnetos Spare exhaust ring Spare stubs

Striking blue fuselage with yellow wings and tailplane, US military insignia and prominent “466” markings. The striped rudder completes a period military training scheme that gives this aircraft real presence on the ground and in the air. Recovered to exceptional standard by Vintage fabrics 2010. 9/10

Beautiful period cockpits retain the unmistakable character of the Stearman, with the benefit of modern radio and intercom. 9/10

Annual Inspection valid until 29/07/2027 Aerobatic