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MiloMorai · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2003, 03:24:21 PM »

Is not the North American NA-64 Yale, the name given to the RCAF trainer? The a/c in the photo is in American markings.

rshubert · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2003, 03:35:36 PM »

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Originally posted by MiloMorai
Is not the North American NA-64 Yale, the name given to the RCAF trainer? The a/c in the photo is in American markings.

You are correct, sir!

Widewing · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2003, 03:57:16 PM »

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Well, to tell the difference between these EXTREMELY similar models (NJ-1, AT-9, BC-1) we will need a better picture. This one is porked.

~~shubie~~

It isn't a Navy NJ-1, they didn't operate from USAAC bases in the middle of Texas, and the Navy aircraft retained the wheel fairings/spats. NJ-1s were powered by the much larger P&W R-1340 engine, and this plane is surely fitted with the Wright R-975. Most, if not all NJ-1s were stationed at NAS Anacostia, Pensacola or San Diego.

This is probably a BT-9C or BT-9D, impossible to tell from this photo.

My regards,

Widewing

MiloMorai · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2003, 03:59:09 PM »

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You are correct, sir!

Thanks for the compliment, by calling me sir.

Can any tell if the aft fuselage is metal or fabric covered.

fabric > BT-9

metal > BT-14 + more powerful engine

BenDover · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2003, 09:28:46 PM »

looks fabric to me, can't see no joints where the metal plates would fit together.

Speaking of fabric, just me or does the image look a little fabricated, like the plane was added in later...maybe i'm just tired.

brady · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2003, 10:39:11 PM »

BT-9A, it is:)