A TASTE OF WORLD WAR II

(photo) An AT-6 plane, used to train pilots during World War II, flew over the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport trailing a stream of smoke during a demonstration as a part of the airport's open house. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey

A TASTE OF WORLD WAR II The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport's open house was held Saturday with historic aircraft, including four AT-6 airplanes, Advanced Trainers, which were presented by the Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing. Most Allied pilots who flew in World War II were trained in the two-seater AT-6, which has its first flight in 1938, the airport reported. Although not as fast as a fighter, the AT-6 was easy to maintain and repair, had more maneuverability and was easier to handle. Often called a "pilot's airplane," the AT-6 could roll, loop, spin, snap and was designed to give the best possible training from ground strafing to bombardment and aerial dogfighting. This was the last aircraft pilots flew in before advancing to the single-seat fighter planes used in the war efforts. In addition to the AT-6 aircraft, a BT-13, L-5 and PT-22 were scheduled to be part of the open house display. The Minnesota National Guard also planned to fly in a Blackhawk helicopter for the event.

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Submitted by nytlak15 on Friday, 11/18/2011 - 11:44.

this is really cool i love we still have interest in our history. because all you hear now of day is what the new toy or electronic is i just wish everyone could be more caring about our history they did a lot for us and mos of the kids now a days don't even care about history

Submitted by christianB30 on Friday, 10/14/2011 - 14:30.

i think that is cool that the plane is from world war two. I wish i could ride in one of those planes. the plane is small but fast.

Submitted by skullbones120 on Friday, 10/14/2011 - 10:27.

I wouldn't drive a air plane at all. I would probably anciently crash it. I would if I was saving some ones life. I want every one safe. i would drive a black plane they are fast!

Submitted by JacobF710 on Wednesday, 10/12/2011 - 16:05.

"A TASTE OF WORLD WAR II" that sounds like a ex-marine wants to kill you?! The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport's open house was held Saturday with historic aircraft, including four AT-6 airplanes, Advanced Trainers, which were presented by the Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing. Since I like all motored vehicles like old-time planes and cars, I'm liking this subject. Most Allied pilots who flew in World War II were trained in the two-seater AT-6, which has its first flight in 1938, the airport reported. The AIRPORT so that means the plane could have flown before the date reported. Although not as fast as a fighter, the AT-6 was easy to maintain and repair, it had more maneuverability and was easier to handle. Often called a "pilot's airplane," the AT-6 could roll, loop, spin, snap and was designed to give the best possible training from ground strafing to bombardment and aerial dogfighting. Ya okay so it could loop and all that stuff but when it went into the loops and rolls was it the safest like meaning would the trainies now how to maneuver out of it safly if something went wrong. This was the last aircraft pilots flew in before advancing to the single-seat fighter planes used in the war efforts. In addition to the AT-6 aircraft, a BT-13, L-5 and PT-22 were scheduled to be part of the open house display. The Minnesota National Guard also planned to fly in a Blackhawk helicopter for the event.

Submitted by AustinE131 on Friday, 12/10/2010 - 10:17.

That is the coolest thing ever. l wish I could be in that plane I have never been in an airplane but that is amazing. The plane is old but I think it will be awesome and really fun.