These are what they flew / by Dave Hileman

The P-17 (two wings) was an advanced trainer. It was forgiving, to a point, allowing for more combat moves. The yellow Curtis below was a first plane for most pilots regardless of their service. This is the same type of plane George Bush learned it. We were able to see his at the Naval Air Museum in Florida. 

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