The Stearman biplane — also known as a ‘Kaydet’ — is considered one of the most recognizable aircraft of the last century. It was used by U.S. Army Air Forces to train pilots during World War II.
More than 40 of the historic aircraft will land near Dayton this weekend for what the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is calling a “striking display of aviation history.”
The biplane was designed by Lloyd Stearman in the early 1930s. It’s known for its open cockpit design and rugged construction. Thousands of military pilots learned the basics of aviation on the Kaydet before transitioning to advanced fighters, bombers and other aircraft…