Name/Title
N2S StearmanDescription
A blue-bodied aircraft with red and white striping on the tail and yellow wings with the National Aircraft Insignia consisting of a five-pointed white star on a circular blue field underneath. The serial number is 75-3130.
The Boeing Stearman Model 75 is biplane with a seven-cylinder radial engine and tailwheel landing gear.Context
The Boeing Stearman Model 75 or "Stearman" was first introduced in 1934. The Stearman served as the main training plane across all services during World War II, but the N2S variant was particular to the US Navy. Pilots nicknamed the N2S Stearman the "Yellow Terror" for its bright color scheme.
The Stearman arrived at Patriots Point in 1987 and is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida.Collection
National Naval Aviation MuseumUpdate Date
June 25, 2024
